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Process for the production of citrus flavor and aroma compositions

CA 1291360 C · Owner: Van Brocklin, Lester P. · Inventors: Kitts, Ralph R.; Meece, Donald R.; Hembree, Johnny A.

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Abstract of the Disclosure, The present invention is a process for the production of citrus flavor and aroma compositions comprising the steps of: a) contacting organic citrus flavor and aroma compounds with a solvent gas having a temperature between its critical temperature and about 100°C (212°F), and having a reduced pressure between about 0.56 and about 1.31 to extract flavor, and aroma compounds the majority of which have a molecular weight less than or equal to that of limonene; b) separating the solvent gas and dissolved compounds from the remaining undissolved compounds; and c) separating the dissolved compounds from the solvent gas. This process produces an extract which is …

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  • Granted October 29, 1991. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended October 29, 2008.
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FiledJune 18, 1986
GrantedOctober 29, 1991
Term endedOctober 29, 2008
Patent numberCA 1291360 C
Classification (IPC)A23L27/12 +1 more

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19871990199319961999200220052008Application filedJune 18, 1986Patent grantedOct 29, 1991Term endedOct 29, 2008

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