Patents Examined by Mina Bhat
  • Herb and/or spice blends having improved dispersibility and hydration
    Patent number: 5902626
    Abstract: A method for improving the dispersability and hydration of herbs and spices into a viscous sauce is provided wherein at least one herb or spice is blended with an agglomerated maltodextrin to provide a dispersable and easily hydrated herb and spice blend. The invention is also directed to a herb and spice blend which is dispersable in a viscous sauce. The herb and spice blend is a mixture of at least one herb or spice and an agglomerated maltodextrin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 11, 1999
    Assignee: Kraft Foods, Inc.
    Inventors: Yeong-Ching Albert Hong, Lori Lynn Spurlock, Maragaret Ann Poole