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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 10, 2012
Filed:
Apr. 07, 2009
Applicants:
Ashish Anand, Plano, TX (US);
Barbara Vazquez Del Mercado, Plano, TX (US);
Mehrnaz Vafaie, Plano, TX (US);
Inventors:
Ashish Anand, Plano, TX (US);
Barbara Vazquez del Mercado, Plano, TX (US);
Mehrnaz Vafaie, Plano, TX (US);
Assignee:
Frito-Lay North America, Inc., Plano, TX (US);
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A23L 1/36 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
The present invention discloses formulations and methods for making an infused nut snack. Ingredient formula ranges and processing steps are disclosed that provide improved flavor, texture and appearance with the use of an aqueous flavoring solution applied to the nuts under vacuum conditions. The infused nuts are oil or dry roasted and then minimally topically flavored.