Title: Free-flowing, non-charring solid fat useful for popping popcorn

Abstract: A composition for popping corn and method of use, characterized by a hydrogenated edible vegetable oil comprised primarily of C.sub.16 -C.sub.18 triglycerides with a melting point above 122.degree. F., which has been liquefied to allow for the homogeneous inclusion of salt of particle size finer than 100 mesh, and coloring and flavoring additives, which is then chilled to a flaked or powdered free flowing solid. The composition and method accomplish the objectives of elimination of smoke, fume, and spill hazard, overloading of overhead venting systems with excessive oil accumulation in the popping operation, elimination of charring and formation of tars in the popping equipment, and providing a simpler method for conducting commercial popping operations.

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Inventors: Mason, Ron G. (Arlington, TX, US)
Rice, Herbert L. (Fort Worth, TX, US)

Application Number: 850447
Filing Date: 1977-11-10
Publication_date: 1979-07-31
Assignee: Emerick; Richard D. (Fort Worth, TX)
Primary Class(es): 426/99 426/307, 426/609, 426/618, 426/625
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US Patent Ref:

2222560	Nov, 1940	Clickner	426/99.
2604407	Jul, 1952	Martin	426/309.
2648610	Aug, 1953	Martin	426/625.
2702246	Feb, 1955	Kinsella	426/625.
3140952	Jul, 1964	Cretors	426/625.
3261692	Jul, 1966	Chang et al.	426/307.
3704133	Nov, 1972	Kracauer	426/625.
3961091	Jun, 1976	Caccavale et al.	426/309.

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Primary Examiner: Yoncoskie, Robert A.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Wofford, Fails & Zobal