Process for canning dry beans and other legumes
Patent 4729901 Issued on March 8, 1988. Estimated Expiration Date: 
September 15, 2006. 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.
September 15, 2006. 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 References 2232282 2329080 2400123 3108884 3318708 3352687 3454404 3635728 3869556 Process for preparing mixed bean salads InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 06/907397 filed on 09/15/1986US Classes:426/634, Legume426/407Heat treatment of package, e.g., pasteurization, sterilization, etc.ExaminersPrimary: Jones, Raymond N.Assistant: Paden, Carolyn Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesA23B 5/02 (20060101)A23B 5/00 (20060101) A23B 7/005 (20060101) A23B 9/00 (20060101) A23B 7/14 (20060101) A23B 9/02 (20060101) A23B 9/26 (20060101) A23B 9/30 (20060101) AbstractA process for preparing canned legumes is disclosed. The process includes the steps of hydrating the legumes in a mixed salt solution for a period equal to about 7% to about 30% of the time necessary to render the legumes fully quick-cooking, where a quick-cooking legume is one that may be cooked for the table in boiling water in 20 minutes or less, and then retorting a hermetically sealed container of the hydrated legumes at a temperature of at least 220° F. until the legumes are cooked and commercially sterilized. The hydrating solution contains sodium chloride and a buffer to maintain an alkaline pH, and may also include a chelating agent and a reducing agent.Field of SearchLegumeINVOLVING ION EXCHANGE, SEQUESTERING OR CHELATING MATERIAL Is or contains sulfur Additive is or contains organic compound of known structure Baking powder Pasteurizing or sterilizing Heat treatment of package, e.g., pasteurization, sterilization, etc. Cooking, blanching or gelatinizing Of isolated whole seed or bean material | |
