Removal of bitter naringin and limonin from citrus juices containing the same
Patent 4514427 Issued on April 30, 1985. Estimated Expiration Date: 
May 19, 2003. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
May 19, 2003. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesPreparation of citrus juices, concentrates and dried powders which are reduced in bitterness Patent #: 4439458 InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 06/496340 filed on 05/19/1983US Classes:426/271, INVOLVING ION EXCHANGE, SEQUESTERING OR CHELATING MATERIAL426/330.5, Fruit and vegetable juice426/422Treatment of liquid with nongaseous material other than water per seExaminersPrimary: Yeung, GeorgeAttorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesA23L 2/70 (20060101)A23L 2/78 (20060101) AbstractThe principle bitter flavor components of natural grapefruit juice, naringin and limonin are substantially reduced by treatment of the grapefruit juice with a weak base anion exchange resin having a styrene polymer matrix carrying functional groups derived from a mono or poly amine. The ion exchange treatment also reduces the acid content of the grapefruit juice and does not impair the nutrient content or the desirable flavors in the treated juice. | |
