Froth showering
AssigneeNestec S.A.
InventorsPeter W. Carhuff, Takeshi Masu, Michael H. Lago
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Abstract
The invention relates to a method to improve the appearance and texture of froth on a liquid food product. The liquid food product is prepared in a receptacle with a froth layer above a liquid layer. Droplets of a liquid are sprayed on the froth layer to increase the homogeneity thereof.
Claims29
A method for improving the appearance and texture of froth on a liquid food product, comprising:
- preparing the liquid food product in a receptacle with a froth layer above a liquid layer;
- and
- spraying droplets of a liquid on the froth layer to increase the homogeneity thereof.
22 The method of claim 1, wherein the surface is sprayed to increase the homogeneity of color and texture of the froth.
A dispenser for dispensing a liquid food product, comprising:
- a mixer;
- a liquid supply associated with the mixer housing for supplying a mixing liquid to the mixer;
- a food component supply configured for supplying food component to the mixer, wherein the mixer is configured for mixing the food component and the mixing liquid to make a liquid food product;
- an outlet configured for dispensing the liquid food product at a dispensing location, wherein the mixer, the water and food component supplies, and the outlet are configured and associated such that the dispensed liquid food product has a froth layer on its surface;
- a sprayer;
- a sprayer liquid supply associated with the sprayer for feeding a spray liquid thereto, the sprayer being configured for spraying the froth layer with droplets of the spray liquid to increase the homogeneity of the froth.
An automated dispensing apparatus for dispensing a liquid food product, comprising:
- a food preparation unit configured for preparing and frothing a liquid food product to make a liquid food with a froth layer on its surface;
- an outlet associated with the food preparation unit for delivering the liquid food product into a container;
- and
- a sprayer configured for spraying a spray liquid on the froth layer with droplets of the spray liquid to increase the homogeneity of the froth.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.