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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 04, 2000
Filed:
Jul. 06, 1998
Applicant:
Inventors:
Toshiaki Ariga, Chiba Pref., JP;
Emiko Yamazaki, Chiba Pref., JP;
Kaeko Yamashita, Chiba Pref., JP;
Masaoki Sasaki, Chiba Pref., JP;
Nobuyuki Yamaji, Chiba Pref., JP;
Naokata Ishii, Tokyo, JP;
Assignee:
Kikkoman Corporation, Chiba Pref., JP;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A23L / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
426534 ; 426536 ; 426538 ; 426656 ;
Abstract
A proanthocyanidin, such as an extract of grape seeds or skin, is added to a protein food, so that the flavor of the protein food is improved.