Title: Process for preparing protein supplemented, flavored instant grits

Abstract: Emulsifier free instant-type corn grits food product are prepared by: (A) admixing corn grits, water, polysaccharide gum and vitamins and antioxidant; (B) heating the mixture in a first heating step; (C) heating the above heated mixture in a second heating step which consists of a critical temperature range; (D) drying the mixture by forming the heated mixture in a thin sheet on a drum drier with the forming being conducted within a critical time period from the last heating step; (E) comminuting the cooked, dried sheet; and blending with a specially prepared moist proteinaceous flavoring agent to form a unique dry mixture.

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Inventors: Gralak, Bruce G. (Carpentersville, IL, US)

Application Number: 539264
Filing Date: 1975-01-08
Publication_date: 1976-08-10
Assignee: The Quaker Oats Company (Chicago, IL)
Primary Class(es): 426/72 426/541, 426/620, 426/640, 426/641, 426/658
Other Classes:
US Patent Ref:

3391001	Jul, 1968	Sair	426/656.
3615656	Oct, 1971	Alden	426/533.
3642490	Feb, 1972	Hawley	426/459.
3664846	May, 1972	Hyldon	426/620.
3711301	Jan, 1973	Asogawa et al.	426/92.

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Primary Examiner: Jones, Raymond N.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Perrone, Jr.; Mathew R. P., Rudd; Donnie