Patents Assigned to Nakamura & Partners
  • Process for preparing heat treated granular solid food
    Patent number: 4882188
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a batch process for preparing a heat treated granular solid foodstuff, and more particularly it relates to a process wherein a granular solid food is sufficiently heated deep into the center portion thereof to be sterilized and/or cooked and then cooled without impairing the appearance and flavor thereof. The heating and cooling occur by heated and cooled liquids which fluidize the granular solid food.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1988
    Date of Patent: November 21, 1989
    Assignee: Nakamura & Partners
    Inventors: Hiroshi Sawada, Richard L. Merson