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US 12,604,917 B1Granted
Plant material processing for consumables using convective and microwave drying
AssigneeThat's It Nutrition, LLC
InventorLior Lewensztain
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Abstract
A process is disclosed for creating a shelf-stable, grain-free, plant-based food composition with a crisp texture and integrated seasoning. The food compositions taught herein exhibit a low moisture content, high fiber content, and a desirable crispness that is maintained even when combined with milk or milk alternatives, enabling use as a grain-free breakfast cereal.
Claims23
A two-stage dehydration process for creating a plant-based food composition, comprising:
- a) providing a base plant material form factor;
- b) exposing said base plant material to a first dehydration step, consisting of:
- applying a convective heat source to dehydrate the base plant material and create a first dehydrated base plant material form factor comprising no more than about 40% water;
- c) seasoning the surface of the first dehydrated base plant material form factor with a dry powdered plant matter ingredient to create a seasoned first dehydrated base plant material form factor;
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- d) exposing said seasoned first dehydrated base plant material form factor to a second dehydration step, consisting of:
- applying a microwave heat source to create a seasoned second dehydrated base plant material form factor comprising no more than about 10% water.
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