Robert J Ferraro

US Patent:

45856575, Apr 29, 1986

Filed:

Dec 14, 1984

Appl. No.:

6/681959

Inventors:

Jan Karwowski - Franklin Lakes NJ
James G. Bangert - Manuet NY
Robert F. Ferraro - Little Falls NJ
Patricia M. Brede - Mendham NJ

Assignee:

Nabisco Brands, Inc. - Parsippany NJ

International Classification:

A23L 122

US Classification:

426285

Abstract:

A process and a product of a process for producing agglomerated flavor bits is disclosed. The agglomerated flavor bits are produced by mixing a sugar and a vegetable oil with a starch and a gum. Flavorings can be added to this blend. Upon mixing of this blend a corn syrup solution is added and agglomeration occurs. Following agglomeration, the particles are dried and sifted through a U. S. #6 mesh for size. Particles are suitable for use in cooked grain cereals and other foods.

US Patent:

46030557, Jul 29, 1986

Filed:

Jan 29, 1985

Appl. No.:

6/696162

Inventors:

Jan Karwowski - Franklin Lakes NJ
Robert F. Ferraro - Little Falls NJ

Assignee:

Nabisco Brands, Inc. - Parsippany NJ

International Classification:

A23L 1164

US Classification:

426621

Abstract:

This invention is a process for producing a mixed grain instant hot cereal product by cutting different grains by a steel cutting method, mixing the dry grains together, steaming the mixture, rolling the cooked grains on a flaking roller to form flakes, and baking the flakes. The process produces thicker than normal toasted flakes of high flake integrity that withstand packaging, shipping, and rehydration cooking.