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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 15, 2022
Filed:
May. 26, 2020
Applicant:
General Mills, Inc., Minneapolis, MN (US);
Inventors:
Jonathan M Griebel, Maple Grove, MN (US);
Vincent Paul Sommer, Northfield, MN (US);
Ivan Hajovy, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Assignee:
General Mills, Inc., Minneapolis, MN (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A21D 13/42 (2017.01); A21D 8/06 (2006.01); A23P 30/10 (2016.01); A21D 13/33 (2017.01); A23L 7/13 (2016.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A21D 13/42 (2017.01); A21D 8/06 (2013.01); A21D 13/33 (2017.01); A23L 7/13 (2016.08); A23P 30/10 (2016.08);
Abstract
The present invention encompasses edible carriers for foods that are soft but still hold a preformed shape. Specifically encompassed are soft shaped tortilla products that can be used to hold food fillings. Exemplary shapes and sizes are provided for the products. Also encompassed are methods of making, packaging, and using the products.