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SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR CREATING MEDIUM VISCOSITY FOOD OR
PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS BY RAPID REHYDRATION
FIELD
This disclosure relates to dehydrated products that are reconstituted by an
automated
device that adds controlled volumes of fluid at controlled temperature.
BACKGROUND
Heated water dispensing systems such as the type disclosed in US Patent No.
6,142,063,
US Patent No. 6,082,247, US Patent No. 7,398,726, and US Patent No. 7,523,695
are widely
used and commercially available. However, these heated water dispensing
systems are
configured to brew and form liquid products with viscosity of the liquid close
to 1 centipoise
(cP), better described as commercial coffee, tea, and hot chocolate. These
commercial beverage
forming and brewing devices and processes require the utilization of dry
beverage precursors in a
brewing capsule, pod, membrane and or cartridge inline having a chamber
housing for such in
order to solubilize and/or extract the beverage compositional makeup from the
ingredients in the
capsule, pod, membrane or cartridge thereby forming the final beverage. These
beverage
forming and brewing devices are well known and available commercially.
US Patent Application publication 20110003040 details the development of a
culinary
capsule. The culinary capsule as described is limited to an ingredient profile
that is restricted to
its capsule size format (<15g) and features a binder to create a pellet from
the flavored precursor
formulation. The precursor pellet capsule must be utilized inline as the
coffee and tea pods are
and is apparently solubilized when a heated liquid stream is injected into the
capsule where the
resulting product created is a soup, sauce, and or low viscosity material.
Although these beverage forming and brewing capsules, cartridges, or pod
system
processes are recognized commercially, they are not well suited for products
(such as mixtures or
suspensions) with solid sizable particle inclusions with particle size greater
than about 1000
microns (examples: oats, pasta, noodles, beans, freeze dried meat), nor for
liquids or sauces of
any type (whether alone or as part of a mixture or suspension) that have a
medium viscosity or
greater, where medium viscosity is defined as a viscosity of at least 5 cP at
20 C.
These integrated processes are best suited for water-like viscosity products
(0.5 ¨ 2 cP at
20 C) because products with higher volume, solid composition, higher
measurable rheological
properties will not flow through the less than 2 cm diameter process tubing,
are a potential
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source of bacterial contamination, form gels and will block the process
orifices, and will always
be limited to the constraints imparted by the capsule housing process
configuration.
There exists a need, therefore, for an improved automated process and system
with ease
of use, portability, and consistent final product from the rapid rehydration
of precursor systems
in the reaction receptacles.
SUMMARY
A fast portable process and system for creating human and animal food,
nutrition, dietary
supplement, hair care, and skin care products by rehydrating pre-engineered
dehydrated
precursor compositions in portable reaction receptacles yielding uniformly
mixed and hydrated
final products with ease and consistency. The process and system can consist
of a storage tank
for unheated liquid; a pump; a process tubing system; a process control system
that controls the
amount, temperature, and optionally composition of water-based fluid that is
dispensed into a
reaction receptacle; a heating element; a liquid outlet; and a precursor
system composition that
reacts chemically and/or physically with the liquid from the process apparatus
in the reaction
receptacle to create human and animal food and nutrition or personal care
products. The process
component can be a vending machine or may be a food hydration machine that
could be on a
counter in an office lunch room or a private kitchen or bathroom for example;
it is electric and
portable making the processing of the pre-engineered system in the reaction
receptacle applicable
anywhere with proper power supply.
In accordance with the present disclosure, a rehydration machine that can be
fixed or
portable, and which is electromechanical in nature, performs a rehydration
process on portable
reaction receptacles that contain shelf stable dehydrated product. The
rehydration machine
process and system includes a heated liquid delivery system comprising at
least a storage tank
for containing unheated liquid, a pump, a process tubing system, a process
controller, a circuit
board, an electric liquid heating element (which can also be a heat exchanger
and/or steam
injector), and an outlet for the heated liquid that allows the heated liquid
to enter the reaction
receptacle containing shelf stable dehydrated product. There in the reaction
receptacle the shelf
stable dehydrated product reacts chemically and/or physically with the heated
liquid delivered by
the liquid delivery system, to create finished rehydrated products which may
be delivered to the
consumer in the reaction receptacle, or the contents of the reaction
receptacle may be transferred
to a separate bowl, cup, plate or similar container. The automated rehydration
machine process
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system is engineered to uniformly match chemically, physically, and
functionally with the shelf
stable dehydrated product so it is consistently prepared as designed utilizing
the process and
equipment.
A defined dose of hot liquid is delivered into each particular reaction
receptacle; the
amount, temperature, and composition of the bolus of hot fluid delivered into
each reaction
receptacle can vary depending on the application. For foods, in one version
the liquid can be
modified for the tastes of the consumer. For personal care, it will be
dependent on direct
application and contents of the receptacle. Water-miscible concentrates can be
used to adjust
saltiness, tartness, sweetness, hotness, pH, addition level of dietary
additives like vitamins and
minerals, and alcohol content at the time the bolus of fluid is delivered into
the reaction
receptacle. The specific formulation of heated liquids dispensed into each
particular reaction
receptacle can be pre-programmed, allowing the user options. Additional
automatic means to
identify a particular reaction receptacle and relate this reaction receptacle
to a rehydration recipe
in computer memory may be used, including for example bar codes, Q-R codes, or
electronic
product codes as per EPCglobal Tag Data Standard (which are read optically by
the rehydration
machine), or a radio frequency ID chip (RFID) to identify the particular
reaction receptacle.
Alternatively, the consumer may select one of several choices when activating
the rehydration
machine to select the volume and/or temperature and/or composition of liquid
to be dispensed
depending on the contents of the receptacle.
An additional feature of the rehydration machine and system can be that the
rehydration
machine can remember client specific data, including for example taste and
temperature
preferences and past consumption history. This could include information on
preferences, billing
information, and also consumption history. Consumption history information
would be useful to
a person who is a bodybuilder or who is dieting for example. The
identification of the person for
whom a specific product is being rehydrated could be via a credit card or
other type of ID which
is swiped through a magnetic card reader in the rehydration machine, a card
that is read optically,
or a wireless connection such as Bluetooth or a hot wire feed to an app on the
consumer's smart
device including telephone or tablet. In this scenario, the rehydration
machine can be tied into a
wide area communication system so that a person's information and history can
be accessed
from, and stored by numerous rehydration machines existing in a larger region.
The rehydration machine process and system can be fixed or portable, allowing
it to be
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utilized virtually anywhere including a home or commercial kitchen, hotel
room, dormitory
room, campsite, vehicle, indoor or outdoor location; or, the unit can be
installed more
permanently, with plumbing connections to a water supply for example. It has
the option of
manual or preprogrammed metering of the heated liquid, and manual or automated
loading of the
reaction receptacle containing the shelf stable dehydrated product into the
rehydration machine.
A precisely rehydrated product is created within a reaction receptacle,
utilizing the unique
combination of process steps including the tank, pump, process tubing system,
process control
system, electric heating element and/or heat exchanger, and liquid tubing
outlet leading to the
reaction receptacle. Preferably, at no time does the heated liquid dispensing
apparatus touch the
contents of the reaction receptacle, so that sterility of the heated liquid
dispensing apparatus can
be maintained.
Featured herein is a system for creating a rehydrated composition from a
dehydrated
precursor, where the precursor is in a reaction receptacle and is adapted to
react chemically
and/or physically with a heated liquid. The system has a heated liquid
delivery system which
itself includes a liquid storage tank, a pump that is adapted to pump liquid
from the storage tank,
a process tubing system that is adapted to carry liquid downstream of the
pump, an electrically-
operated liquid heating element located downstream of the pump and that is
adapted to heat
liquid that is pumped through it by the pump, a liquid outlet through which
heated liquid is
delivered into the reaction receptacle, a controller that controls the pump
and the heating element
to establish at least one of the volume and temperature of the heated liquid
delivered through the
outlet and a user interface that is adapted to allow a user to establish
control parameters of the
controller, the control parameters comprising at least one of the volume and
temperature of the
heated liquid delivered through the outlet. The rehydrated composition can be
either a liquid that
has a viscosity of at least 5 centipoise (cP) or a mixture or suspension that
has a liquid
component that has a viscosity of at least 5 cP. The reaction receptacle may
be a food serving
container or a product storage container or a personal care product vessel and
compositions
range. Also included are products formed utilizing the system.
The heating element may be an in-line flow-through liquid heating device. The
system
may further include a sub-system for adding at least one additive into the
liquid flow
downstream of the pump. The sub-system for adding at least one additive into
the liquid flow
downstream of the pump may include a first reservoir that contains an
additive, and a first one-
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way control valve located between the first reservoir and the process tubing
system to control the
flow from the first reservoir into the tubing system at a first additive
location, wherein the
operational state of the first valve is controlled by the controller. The
additive may include a
source of ethanol or a substance that alters the pH of the rehydrated
composition. The system
may further include a second reservoir that contains a tubing cleaning
substance, and a second
one-way valve located between the second reservoir and the process tubing
system to control the
flow from the second reservoir into the tubing system at a second additive
location that is
upstream of the first additive location, wherein the operational state of the
second valve is
controlled by the controller. The system may further include a third valve in
the process tubing
system upstream of the second additive location, wherein the operational state
of the third valve
is controlled by the controller to select a liquid path either in a first path
that goes past the first
and second locations or in a second path that bypasses both the first and
second locations, where
the two paths both lead to the liquid outlet.
The system may also include one or more temperature sensors that sense the
temperature
of the liquid in the process tubing system and provide temperature information
to the controller,
and wherein the controller in response is adapted to control at least one of
the liquid flow rate
and the power supplied to the heating element to control the liquid
temperature. The heated
liquid may be delivered at temperatures ranging between 72 and 212 degrees F.
The storage tank
may have a volume of between 50m1 and 2.5 liters.
The precursor may include protein selected from the group of proteins
consisting of
protein materials generated from animals, birds, egg, fish, shellfish, seeds,
legumes, dairy,
grains, fungus, single cell organisms, vegetables, algae, and insects. The
precursor may include
a carbohydrate selected from the group of carbohydrates consisting of
carbohydrate materials
generated from grains, plants, vegetables, fruits, trees, animal products,
grasses, tubers, herbs,
bioproducts, including but not limited to flour, starch, sucrose, glucose,
fructose, lactose,
maltose, sugar alcohol, alcohol, fruit products, vegetable products, dairy
products, soluble and
insoluble fibers, extracts, and biopolymers. The precursor may include fats
and oils generated
from plants, animals, grains, seeds, legumes, nuts, petroleum, aquatic plants,
fish, single cell
organisms, and sea dwelling mammals. The precursor may include minerals,
colors, dyes,
flavors, fragrances, herbs, botanicals, and extracts of any of the ingredients
previously
mentioned. The precursor may be selected from the group of precursors
consisting of powders,
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granules, pastes, concentrated liquid products, bouillon and bouillon like
products, powders or
granulated form materials, sauces and recipe mixes, dehydrated and freeze
dried ingredients,
dehydrated or retorted preparations of ready-made food items and dishes, meals
and entrée
ingredients including pasta, potatoes, rice, condiments, marinades, salad
dressings and toppings,
dips, breading, batter mixes, shelf stable spreads, meat and meal sauces,
liquid recipe mixes,
concentrates, sauces or sauce mixes, sandwich meats and inclusion mixes, taco
and burrito
contents, recipe mixes for meals and meal items.
The rehydrated composition may include a food product with solids mixed in a
sauce that
has a viscosity of at least 5 cP. The rehydrated composition may be selected
from the group of
compositions consisting of a human food, an animal food, a nutrition
supplement, a dietary
supplement, a hair care product, a skin care product and a personal care
product. The rehydrated
composition may be selected from the group of compositions consisting of
puddings, desserts,
dressings, condiments, cereals, breakfast foods, fruits and fruit sauces. The
rehydrated
composition may be selected from the group of compositions consisting of
vitamin supplements,
dietary herbal remedy supplements, nutritional dietary supplements, oil
supplements, fiber
supplements and proteinaceous supplements. The rehydrated composition may be
selected from
the group of compositions consisting of crude protein for canine and feline
food and nutritional
supplementation and crude fiber for canine and feline food and nutritional
supplementation. The
rehydrated composition may be selected from the group of compositions
consisting of
humectants, acids, fats, mineral oils, stabilizers, vitamins, proteins,
carbohydrates and minerals.
The rehydrated composition may be selected from botanical mixes, dairy,
nectars, coco butter,
plant fats and oils, dehydrated and/or freeze dried plant and animal products,
surfactants,
emulsifiers, acids, acidic substrates, and bicarbonates.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a system for creating a rehydrated
composition from a
dehydrated precursor.
Figures 2-7 illustrate one non-limiting example of a heated liquid delivery
system for the
system of figure 1.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
A heated liquid delivery system can have a refillable storage tank for a
liquid that is
connected by tubing to a pump which is designed to produce nearly constant
volumetric
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throughput of liquid when the pump is turned on. The pump is connected via
tubing to an
electric heating element and/or heat exchanger, followed by tubing to an
outlet orifice which
deposits the heated liquid into a pre-engineered system receptacle at a pre-
determined rate, for an
amount of time that is specified by the control unit. The electric liquid
heating element or
exchanger is preferably an electrically driven flow-through water heater that
is turned on
simultaneously with the pump, so the temperature increase for the liquid
flowing through is
nearly constant, and where the volume of heated liquid delivered by the pump
is determined by
the time the pump is on, which is determined by a controller. The controller
receives information
from the user or automatically from reading the reaction receptacle. This
information includes
the identification of the reaction receptacle. The data can be as simple as
what type of reaction
receptacle is loaded into the rehydration machine. In this case the user
pushes one of several
buttons on the front of the rehydration machine to select which type of
reaction receptacle is
placed under the orifice. The information provided by the user can also be in
the form of a
numerical code that tells the controller how much liquid to dispense, or it
can be a manual
override in which a specific volume of heated liquid to dispense is commanded.
In any of these
cases, the controller causes the dispensing of the specified volume of heated
liquid by
simultaneously turning on the power to both the pump and the heat exchanger,
to dispense the
programmed volume of heated liquid onto the dried precursor system in the
reaction receptacle
to create a final product. The user may desirably stir the product after the
heated liquid is
dispensed into the reaction receptacle. Also, the system can include an in-
line static mixer or
another mixing technology that is optionally in-line.
The heated liquid delivery system is able to deliver through the outlet
orifice a
predetermined volume of liquid that has been heated to a predetermined
temperature increase
from the reservoir temperature in the tank. The system is able to vary the
volume of the heated
liquid delivered through the orifice, so as to meet the predetermined
rehydration of the final
product. The system may be able to vary the temperature of the liquid
delivered to the reaction
receptacle from 20 C to 100 C (72-212 F).
Figure 1 schematically depicts system 8 that creates a re-hydrated composition
from a de-
hydrated precursor that is located within reaction receptacle 30, which may be
a bowl. The
precursor is adapted to react chemically and/or physically with a heated
liquid. System 8
includes heated liquid delivery system 10. System 10 has a water storage tank
12. This system
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delivers a defined volume of water at a defined temperature or in a defined
temperature range
into reaction receptacle 30 through a system outlet orifice 18. This goal can
be accomplished in
various ways other than the specific system described herein. System 10
accomplishes this using
four basic system components: water tank 12, pump 14, in-line heater 16, and
controller 20.
Controller 20 is adapted to control the operation of pump 14 and heater 16.
With these four
components, the system can properly heat and deliver a proper amount of water
into reaction
receptacle 30. It should be noted that in some instances the water is not
heated.
Figure 1 illustrates several optional aspects of system 10. For one, water
temperature
sensors 42 and/or 44 may be included upstream and/or downstream of heater 16
as a means to
help controller 20 operate pump 14 and/or heater 16 to deliver water at the
desired temperature.
Heater 16 is preferably an in-line flow-through electrically operated instant
water heater of a type
known in the art. Other electrically-operated heaters may be used. Pump 14 is
preferably a
small constant flow rate pump. The pump need not be a constant flow rate pump.
When a
constant flow rate pump is used, the delivered volume is controlled by the
amount of time that
the pump is turned on. In this case, the temperature can be varied by
controlling the amount of
current delivered to heater 16. With a variable flow rate pump, the flow rate
can be controlled as
a means to contribute to temperature control and/or delivery volume.
Another optional aspect of system 10 is the inclusion of the ability to add
one or more
components to the water stream before it is delivered to the reaction
receptacle. These inclusions
can be as desired to affect the taste, nutritional content or other aspects of
the re-hydrated
composition. System 8 as a whole is engineered to create a re-hydrated
composition having
particular characteristics accomplished by a combination of the contents of
the re-hydrated
composition in receptacle 30 in conjunction with the volume, temperature and,
if desired,
composition of liquid delivered by system 10 through orifice 18 into
receptacle 30. A single
additive reservoir is shown in figure 1, but if there is more than one
additive available, there can
be more than one reservoir. Each reservoir is associated with a one-way
control valve 52, the
operational state of which is determined by controller 20. Not shown is a
means to move the
additive from reservoir 50 into liquid conduit 62. This may be accomplished in
a known fashion
such as using a gravity feed, a pump or a pressure assist such as with
compressed air for a liquid
additive, or an auger or the like for a solid additive. With a solid additive,
there may be no need
for a valve.
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When one or more additives are used, system 10 can be designed with alternate
parallel
fluid paths 60 and 62 that are selected by valve 46 via controller 20. Path 60
bypasses the
additive loop and is used when pure water is provided to receptacle 30. When
one or more
additives are used, valve 46 selects conduit 62 for a time sufficient to allow
the additives to be
provided into the flow. An in-line static mixer (not shown) can be included in
path 62
downstream of the additives location, to mix the fluid before it is dispensed.
In order to inhibit carryover of the additives from one usage to the next,
system 10 can
include the provision of a cleaning solution or the like that is adapted to be
flowed through the
portions of system 10 that are in contact with the liquid with an additive.
This can be
accomplished by including cleaner reservoir 54 and associated controlled one-
way valve 56.
Similarly to the manner in which an additive is provided into the flow, once
the additives have
been completed the cleaner can be provided into the flow upstream of the
location where the
additives are provided and for a time sufficient to clean the flow path from
just upstream of the
additive location through the outlet orifice. The solution in reservoir 54 may
be a mild cleaning,
sterilizing, buffering and/or rinse additive that is desirably sodium or
potassium bicarbonate, and
is most desirably a 5% aqueous solution of potassium bicarbonate.
The liquid is preferably carried by multiple sections of inexpensive plastic
tubing that can
easily be replaced as desired or necessary.
User interface 22 is another optional feature of system 10. The user interface
can provide
user input to controller 20 to select a temperature and/or volume and/or
additives. In one non-
limiting example, the temperature is fixed in the range of 90-100 C thus there
is no need for
either sensor 42 or sensor 44. The volume is selected by simple push buttons
that are part of user
interface 22. In one non-limiting example, there are three pre-set volumes
that are pre-
established in controller 22, each of which is selected by a different button
of interface 22. Each
button can carry an arbitrary symbol and reaction receptacle 30 can carry the
same symbol.
Then, in order for the user to select the correct liquid volume, all that is
necessary is for the user
to observe the symbol printed on reaction receptacle (e.g., bowl) 30 and press
the button with the
corresponding symbol. Another alternative would be to allow the user to select
temperature
and/or volume with a simple menu and push button selection.
One non-limiting example of a heated liquid delivery system that can be used
in the
system for creating a re-hydrated composition from a de-hydrated precursor is
detailed in figures
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2 ¨ 7. Heated liquid delivery system 80 is a small stand alone device that
plugs into an electrical
wall outlet and comprises at a minimum a water storage tank, a pump, a heater,
a controller, a
user interface, and a liquid outlet. Other aspects of the system as described
above can be
included. System 80 comprises a plastic body shell assembly 82, a plastic
water tank
assembly 84, a heating element assembly 140 and an outlet orifice 106. Body
shell assembly 82
defines one or two ribs 120 that are designed to inter-fit with mating grooves
in water tank 86 so
that the tank can be slid down onto base 124 and removed therefrom. Tank 86
includes
removable cover 88 and carry handle 92 so that the tank can be removed and
refilled with water
and then placed back on base 124. Water tank assembly 84 also includes bottom
valve
assembly 90 that is a pop-up valve comprising a body, gasket and spring. The
valve body is
pushed up when tank 86 is placed onto base 124. A receptacle with the hose
fitting (not shown)
receives the water and provides it to the pump. Assembly 84 also comprises
float 91 that
includes a magnet. There is a corresponding magnet or magnetic assembly (not
shown) in base
124 that senses the magnet in float 91 as an indication that the tank is
empty. When this
condition is sensed, the controller ceases operation of the system until the
water tank is refilled.
Shell assembly 82 comprises hollow plastic shell 81, shell top 89 that
includes the user
interface as described below, shell bottom 130, drip catcher 102, and spigot
coupling 122.
Circuit board 150 that carries the electronics for operation and control of
the system is mounted
within shell 81. Heating element assembly 140 is also carried within shell 81.
Spigot 104 is
coupled to coupling 122. Tube fitting 162 is connected to tubing through which
the liquid is
delivered. The liquid exits from orifice 106 to fall into a reaction
receptacle sitting on drip
catcher 102. Since the liquid outlet does not touch the reaction receptacle,
there is no chance of
contamination of the liquid delivery system, which simplifies its operation
and the need to clean
it and maintain sterility as can be required with a food source.
Heating element 220 is an electrically-operated flow-through in-line instant
water heater
that comprises connector 225 for connecting the power, which is provided as
controlled by the
controller that is carried on the circuit board. Inlet 221 has elbow hose
fitting 222 fitted therein
and outlet 223 has elbow hose fitting 224 fitted therein. Plastic heating
element mounting
structure 200 comprises four arc-shaped hold downs 201-204 that are tightened
and loosened via
screws and capture the four corners of heating element 220. Feet 205 and 206
support the
structure and provide locations at which it can be coupled to the inside of
shell 81. Integral
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coupling/hanger loops 207 and 208 are arranged and shaped to fit around
portions of pump 230
so that the pump hangs from mount 200. Pump 230 includes inlet 232 and outlet
231. Inlet 232
is coupled via a short tubing section to the coupling that receives water that
passes through value
90. Outlet 231 is coupled with a short section of tubing to heating element
inlet elbow 222.
Heating element outlet elbow 224 is coupled via a short section of tubing to
tube fitting 162 of
spigot 104.
The controller can have the ability to remember past interactions with
individuals, and so
can provide a useful record of past consumption by a given individual.
Examples of cases where
accessing a complete dietary record may be desirable include the cases of
dieters, toddlers,
elderly, trainers, coaches, and bodybuilders, for example. Access to complete
dietary data would
also be useful in research programs, or training camps for example.
The system can include a means to automatically detect a reaction receptacle
and
determine the volume and/or temperature and/or additive(s) that should be
delivered into the
receptacle. The system can also be input with user identification and/or
preference information,
such as by a card swipe, personal identification information or the like.
Preference information
can include such aspects as temperature, volume and types and amounts of
additives.
Preferences and usages can be stored in memory associated with the controller.
EXAMPLES:
The following examples are illustrative only and are not intended to limit the
scope of the
present disclosure.
Sample #1 Human Food Process and System
= 135g of System Precursor #1 was filled into a 12oz reaction receptacle
and sealed on a
receptacle sealing system.
= The process system tank was filled with 2.5 liters of purified water.
= The receptacle was later opened and placed under the process orifice.
= The process system temperature was set to 121 F
= The process system metering system was set to 150m1
= The system was started and the process initiated
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= The water was transferred via process tubing from the tank through the
pump into the
heat exchanger to the process tubing and directed to the orifice.
= The reaction receptacle was then filled with 150m1 of 121F purified
water.
= The process water and precursor were thoroughly mixed and yielded a final
preparation.
Precursor #1 (Pancake & Waffle Mix)
Composition
Wheat Flour 50
Dextrose 5
Buttermilk Powder 7
Whole Egg Powder 10
Cornstarch 5
Salt 1
Sugar 13
Baking Powder Blend 5
Powdered Shortening 4
Precursor Compositional % Total 100
Sample #2 Human Food Process and System
= 75g of System Precursor #2 was filled into a 12oz reaction receptacle and
sealed on a
receptacle sealing system.
= The process system tank was filled with 2.5 liters of purified water.
= The receptacle was later opened and placed under the process orifice.
= The process system temperature was set to 191F
= The process system metering system was set to 150m1
= The system was started and the process initiated
= The water was transferred via process tubing from the tank through the
pump into the
heat exchanger to the process tubing and directed to the orifice.
= The reaction receptacle was then filled with 150m1 of 191F purified
water.
= The process water and precursor were thoroughly mixed and yielded a final
preparation.
Precursor #2 (Meatball Marinara Meal)
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Composition
Wheat Pasta 28
Freeze Dried Meatballs 28
Tomato Powder 15
Sugar 10
Tapioca Starch 5
Salt 0.5
Corn Starch 5
Spices (Oregano, Basil, Black Pepper) 4.5
Onion 2
Garlic 2
Citric Acid 1
Precursor Compositional % Total 100
Sample #3 Human Food Process and System
= 74g of Precursor #3 was filled into a 10oz reaction receptacle and sealed
on a receptacle
sealing system.
= The process system tank was filled with 2.5 liters of purified water.
= The receptacle was later opened and placed under the process orifice.
= The process system temperature was set to 191F
= The process system metering system was set to 100m1
= The system was started and the process initiated
= The water was transferred via process tubing from the tank through the
pump into the
heat exchanger to the process tubing and directed to the orifice.
= The reaction receptacle was then filled with 100g of 191F purified water.
= The process water and precursor were thoroughly mixed and yielded a final
preparation.
Precursor #3 (Chicken & Pasta Meal)
Composition
Corn Starch 10
Maltodextrin 10
Wheat pasta 35
Salt 5
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Powdered Chicken Stock 5
Powdered Shortening 5
Freeze Dried Chicken 20
Spices 5
Precursor Compositional % Total 100
Sample #4 Human Nutrition Process and System
= 56g of Precursor #4 was filled into a 12oz reaction receptacle and sealed
on a receptacle
sealing system.
= The process system tank was filled with 2.5 liters of purified water.
= The receptacle was later opened and placed under the process orifice.
= The process system temperature was set to 191F
= The process system metering system was set to 250m1
= The system was started and the process initiated
= The water was transferred via process tubing from the tank through the
pump into the
heat exchanger to the process tubing and directed to the orifice.
= The reaction receptacle was then filled with 250g of 191F water.
= The process water and precursor were thoroughly mixed and yielded a final
preparation.
Precursor #4 (High Protein & Fiber
Supplement with Fish Oil & Vitamins)
Composition
Precooked Oats 50
Milk Protein Isolate 16
Pea Protein Isolate 16
Encapsulated Fish Oil 3
Vitamin Pre-Mix 3
Fiber Blend (Oat, Pea) 8
Sucralose .01
Salt 1
Lecithin 1
Natural and Artificial Flavors 1.9
Precursor Compositional % Total 100
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Sample #5 Human Nutrition Process and System
= 56g of Precursor #5 was filled into a 12oz reaction receptacle and sealed
on a receptacle
sealing system.
= The process system tank was filled with 2.5 liters of purified water.
= The receptacle was later opened and placed under the process orifice.
= The process system temperature was set to 121F
= The process system metering system was set to 300m1
= The system was started and the process initiated
= The water was transferred via process tubing from the tank through the
pump into the
heat exchanger to the process tubing and directed to the orifice.
= The reaction receptacle was then filled with 300m1 of 121F purified
water.
= The process water and precursor were thoroughly mixed and yielded a final
preparation.
Precursor #5 (Chocolate Meal Replacement)
Composition
Milk Protein Isolate 25
Pea Protein Isolate 20
Crystalline Fructose 20
Pea Fiber 4
Resistant Starch 4
Cellulose Gum 4
Gum Arabic 4
Cocoa Powder 20
Sucralose 0.01
Vanilla 2
Oat Flour 10
Safflower Oil 8
Butter Powder 4
Precursor Compositional % Total 100
Sample #6 Human Food Process and System
= 56g of Precursor #6 was filled into a 12oz reaction receptacle and sealed
on a receptacle
sealing system.
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= The process system tank was filled with 2.5 liters of purified water.
= The receptacle was later opened and placed under the process orifice.
= The process system temperature was set to 208F
= The process system metering system was set to 250m1
= The system was started and the process initiated
= The water was transferred via process tubing from the tank through the
pump into the
heat exchanger to the process tubing and directed to the orifice.
= The reaction receptacle was then filled with 250m1 of 208F purified
water.
= The process water and precursor were thoroughly mixed and yielded a final
preparation.
Precursor #6 (Cheese Pasta Meal)
Composition
Wheat Pasta 35
Dry Non-Fat Milk Powder 10
Pre-Gel Wheat Starch 7.5
Sweet Cream Powder 5
Butter Powder 10
Cheddar Cheese Powder 15
Cheese Flavor Powder 15
Salt 2.5
Precursor Compositional % Total 100
Sample #7 Human Nutrition Process and System
= 180g of Precursor #7 was filled into a 30oz reaction receptacle and
sealed on a receptacle
sealing system.
= The process system tank was filled with 2.5 liters of purified water.
= The receptacle was later opened and placed under the process orifice.
= The process system temperature was set to 121F
= The process system metering system was set to 150m1
= The system was started and the process initiated
= The water was transferred via process tubing from the tank through the
pump into the
heat exchanger to the process tubing and directed to the orifice.
= The reaction receptacle was then filled with 150m1 of 121F purified
water.
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= The process water and precursor were thoroughly mixed and yielded a final
preparation.
Precursor #7 (Nutritional Tortilla Mix)
Composition
Corn Masa Flour 40
Wheat Protein Isolate 25
Milk Protein Isolate 10
Safflower Oil 10
Pea Protein Isolate 10
Salt 2.5
Vitamin Pre-Mix 2.5
Precursor Compositional % Total 100
Sample #8 Animal Nutrition Process and System
= 200g of Precursor #8 was filled into a 30oz reaction receptacle and
sealed on a receptacle
sealing system.
= The process system tank was filled with 2.5 liters of purified water.
= The receptacle was later opened and placed under the process orifice.
= The process system temperature was set to 121F
= The process system metering system was set to 300m1
= The system was started and the process initiated
= The water was transferred via process tubing from the tank through the
pump into the
heat exchanger to the process tubing and directed to the orifice.
= The reaction receptacle was then filled with 300m1 of 121F purified
water.
= The process water and precursor were thoroughly mixed and yielded a final
preparation.
Precursor #8 (Proteinaceous Animal Food)
Composition
Freeze Dried Beef 15
Pea Protein Isolate 15
Carrot Powder 10
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Potato Flake 10
Safflower Oil 5
Powdered Lecithin 5
Textured Soy Protein Concentrate 15
Freeze Dried Spinach 5
Sweet Potato Powder 10
Flaked Yeast 5
Fiber Blend (Oat, Pea, & Cellulose Fiber) 5
Precursor Compositional % Total 100
Sample #9 Personal Care Process and System
= 42g of Precursor #9was filled into a 10oz reaction receptacle and sealed
on a receptacle
sealing system.
= The process system tank was filled with 2.5 liters of purified water.
= The receptacle was later opened and placed under the process orifice.
= The process system temperature was set to 148F
= The process system metering system was set to 150m1
= The system was started and the process initiated
= The water was transferred via process tubing from the tank through the
pump into the
heat exchanger to the process tubing and directed to the orifice.
= The reaction receptacle was then filled with 150m1 of 148F purified
water.
= The process water and precursor were thoroughly mixed and yielded a final
preparation.
Precursor #9 (Hair Conditioning Product)
Composition
Milk Powder 20
Milk Protein Concentrate 15
Hydrolyzed Collagen 10
Coconut Oil 10
Coconut Milk Powder 10
Glycerin 5
Avocado Powder 10
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Soy Lecithin 3
Cellulose Gum 2
Shea Butter 5
Honey Powder 10
Safflower Oil 5
Precursor Compositional % Total 100
Sample #10 Human Dietary Supplement Process and System
= 20g of Precursor #10 was filled into a 10oz reaction receptacle and
sealed on a receptacle
sealing system.
= The process system tank was filled with 2.5 liters of purified water.
= The receptacle was later opened and placed under the process orifice.
= The process system temperature was set to 128F
= The process system metering system was set to 150m1
= The system was started and the process initiated
= The water was transferred via process tubing from the tank through the
pump into the
heat exchanger to the process tubing and directed to the orifice.
= The reaction receptacle was then filled with 150m1 of 128F purified
water.
= The process water and precursor were thoroughly mixed and yielded a final
preparation.
Precursor #10 (Probiotic Vitamin Fiber
Digestive Aid Supplement)
Composition
Vitamin Pre-Mix 15
Cellulose Gum 6
Aloe Powder 4
Oat Beta Glucan 5
Blueberry Powder 20
Carrot Powder 20
Pomegranate Powder 20
Encapsulated Probiotic 3
Sucralose .01
Gum Arabic 4
Natural and Artificial Flavors 1
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Salt 1.9
Precursor Compositional % Total 100
Sample #11 Human Food Process and System
= 56g of Precursor #11 was filled into a 10oz reaction receptacle and
sealed on a receptacle
sealing system.
= The process system tank was filled with 2.5 liters of purified water.
= The receptacle was later opened and placed under the process orifice.
= The process system temperature was set to 183F
= The process system metering system was set to 250m1
= The system was started and the process initiated
= The water was transferred via process tubing from the tank through the
pump into the
heat exchanger to the process tubing and directed to the orifice.
= The reaction receptacle was then filled with 250m1 of 183F purified
water.
= The process water and precursor were thoroughly mixed and yielded a final
preparation.
Precursor #11 (Potato Meal)
Composition
Potato Flake 70
Milk Powder 12
Sweet Cream Powder 5
Natural Flavors 1
Salt 2
Butter Powder 10
Precursor Compositional % Total 100
Sample #12 Personal Care Process and System
= 56g of Precursor #12 was filled into a 10oz reaction receptacle and
sealed on a receptacle
sealing system.
= The process system tank was filled with 2.5 liters of purified water.
= The receptacle was later opened and placed under the process orifice.
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= The process system temperature was set to 183F
= The process system metering system was set to 250m1
= The system was started and the process initiated
= The water was transferred via process tubing from the tank through the
pump into the
heat exchanger to the process tubing and directed to the orifice.
= The reaction receptacle was then filled with 250m1 of 183F purified
water.
= The process water and precursor were thoroughly mixed and yielded a final
preparation.
Precursor #12 (Skin Care Product)
Composition
Coconut Butter 25
Stearic Acid 15
Glycerin 10
Coco Butter 15
Silica Oxide 5
Lavender Extract 5
Lemon Peel Extract 5
Beta Sterol 5
Oat Beta Glucan 5
Hydroxy Citric Acid 1.5
Collagen 5
Xanthan Gum 3.5
Precursor Compositional % Total 100
Sample #13 Human Food Process and System
= 70g of Precursor #13 was filled into a 12oz reaction receptacle and
sealed on a receptacle
sealing system.
= The process system tank was filled with 2.5 liters of purified water.
= The receptacle was later opened and placed under the process orifice.
= The process system temperature was set to 186F
= The process system metering system was set to 150m1
= The system was started and the process initiated
= The water was transferred via process tubing from the tank through the
pump into the
heat exchanger to the process tubing and directed to the orifice.
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= The reaction receptacle was then filled with 150m1 of 186F water.
= The process water and precursor were thoroughly mixed and yielded a final
preparation.
Precursor #13 (Pasta and Tomato Sauce Mix)
Composition
Wheat Pasta 35
Tomato Powder 15
Sugar 10
Tapioca Starch 5
Salt 0.5
Corn Starch 5
Spices (Oregano, Basil, Black Pepper) 5
Onion 5
Garlic 5
Citric Acid 1.5
Sodium Alginate 1
Precursor Compositional % Total 100
Sample #14 Human Food Process and System
= 56g of Precursor #14 was filled into a 12oz reaction receptacle and
sealed on a receptacle
sealing system.
= The process system tank was filled with 2.5 liters of purified water.
= The receptacle was later opened and placed under the process orifice.
= The process system temperature was set to 186F
= The process system metering system was set to 250m1
= The system was started and the process initiated
= The water was transferred via process tubing from the tank through the
pump into the
heat exchanger to the process tubing and directed to the orifice.
= The reaction receptacle was then filled with 250m1 of 186F purified
water.
= The process water and precursor were thoroughly mixed and yielded a final
preparation.
Precursor #14 (Burrito Mix)
Composition
Dehydrated Pre-Cooked Beans 30
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Precooked Rice 20
Freeze Dried Chicken 20
Dehydrated Tomato 5
Cheese Powder 5
Dehydrated Peppers 5
Dehydrated Corn 5
Garlic Powder 2
Onion Powder 1
Salt 1
Spices 4
Natural and Artificial Flavors 1
Yeast Extract 1
Precursor Compositional % Total 100
Sample #15 Human Nutrition Process and System
= 56g of Precursor #15 was filled into a 12oz reaction receptacle and
sealed on a receptacle
sealing system.
= The process system tank was filled with 2.5 liters of purified water.
= The receptacle was later opened and placed under the process orifice.
= The process system temperature was set to 183F
= The process system metering system was set to 250m1
= The system was started and the process initiated
= The water was transferred via process tubing from the tank through the
pump into the
heat exchanger to the process tubing and directed to the orifice.
= The reaction receptacle was then filled with 250m1 of 183F purified
water.
= The process water and precursor were thoroughly mixed and yielded a final
preparation.
Precursor #15 (Nutritional High
Soluble Fiber Oatmeal Product)
Composition
Pre-Cooked Oats 60
Oat Beta Glucan 5
Crystalline Fructose 20
Salt 2
Oat Flour 5
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Nonfat Dried Milk 5
Natural Flavor 1.5
Spices 1
Splenda 0.5
Precursor Compositional % Total 100
Sample #16 Human Dietary Supplement Process and System
= 42g of Precursor #16 was filled into a 10oz reaction receptacle and
sealed on a receptacle
sealing system.
= The process system tank was filled with 2.5 liters of purified water.
= The receptacle was later opened and placed under the process orifice.
= The process system temperature was set to 136F
= The process system metering system was set to 150m1
= The system was started and the process initiated
= The water was transferred via process tubing from the tank through the
pump into the
heat exchanger to the process tubing and directed to the orifice.
= The reaction receptacle was then filled with 150m1 of 136F purified
water.
= The process water and precursor were thoroughly mixed and yielded a final
preparation.
Precursor #16 (Fruit Vegetable Protein
Supplement)
Ingredients
Carrot Powder 15
Pear Powder 15
Milk Protein Concentrate 20
Banana Powder 15
Crystalline Fructose 10
Safflower Oil 5
Citric Acid 5
Coconut Flour 5
Dried Milk Powder 5
Flavors 2
Salt 1.5
Gum Arabic 1.5
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Sample #17 Human Food Process and System
= 56g of Precursor #17 was filled into a 12oz reaction receptacle and
sealed on a receptacle
sealing system.
= The process system tank was filled with 2.5 liters of purified water.
= The receptacle was later opened and placed under the process orifice.
= The process system temperature was set to 191F
= The process system metering system was set to 250m1
= The system was started and the process initiated
= The water was transferred via process tubing from the tank through the
pump into the
heat exchanger to the process tubing and directed to the orifice.
= The reaction receptacle was then filled with 250m1 of 191F purified
water.
= The process water and precursor were thoroughly mixed and yielded a final
preparation.
Precursor #17 (Vegetable Food)
Composition
Freeze Dried Broccoli 15
Freeze-Dried Peas 15
Freeze Dried Edemame 10
Carrot Flake 10
Freeze Dried Mushrooms 10
Freeze Dried Onion 10
Freeze Dried Corn 10
Butter Powder 10
Spices 1.5
Salt 1.5
Monosodium Glutamate 0.5
Flavors 2
Precursor Compositional % Total 100
Sample #18 Human Food Process and System
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= 56g of Precursor #18 was filled into a 10oz reaction receptacle and
sealed on a receptacle
sealing system.
= The process system tank was filled with 2.5 liters of purified water.
= The receptacle was later opened and placed under the process orifice.
= The process system temperature was set to 191F
= The process system metering system was set to 300m1
= The system was started and the process initiated
= The water was transferred via process tubing from the tank through the
pump into the
heat exchanger to the process tubing and directed to the orifice.
= The reaction receptacle was then filled with 300m1 of 191F purified
water.
= The process water and precursor were thoroughly mixed and yielded a final
preparation.
Precursor #18 (Gelatin Dessert Mix)
Composition
Sucrose 35
Fructose 15
Gelatin 25
Fumaric Acid 5
Citric Acid 5
Disodium Phosphate 1
Hydrolyzed Collagen 10
Flavors 2
Salt 1
Color 1
Precursor Compositional % Total 100
Sample #19 Human Food Process and System
= 56g of Precursor #19 was filled into a 12oz reaction receptacle and
sealed on a receptacle
sealing system.
= The process system tank was filled with 2.5 liters of purified water.
= The receptacle was later opened and placed under the process orifice.
= The process system temperature was set to 191F
= The process system metering system was set to 250m1
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= The system was started and the process initiated
= The water was transferred via process tubing from the tank through the
pump into the
heat exchanger to the process tubing and directed to the orifice.
= The reaction receptacle was then filled with 250g of 191F purified water.
= The process water and precursor were thoroughly mixed and yielded a final
preparation.
Precursor #19 (Rice Food)
Composition
Precooked Rice
3
Salt
2
Natural and Artificial Flavors
100
Precursor Compositional % Total
Sample #20 Human Dietary Supplement Process and System
= 28g of Precursor #28 was filled into a 10oz reaction
receptacle and sealed on a receptacle sealing system.
= The process system tank was filled with 2.5 liters of
purified water.
= The receptacle was later opened and placed under the
process orifice.
= The process system temperature was set to 191F
= The process system metering system was set to
250m1
= The system was started and the process initiated
= The water was transferred via process tubing from
the tank through the pump into the heat exchanger to
the process tubing and directed to the orifice.
= The reaction receptacle was then filled with 250g of
191F purified water.
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= The process water and precursor were thoroughly
mixed and yielded a final preparation.
Precursor #20 (Energy Supplement)
Composition
Green Tea Extract 5
Willow Bark Powder 5
Guarana Powder 5
Theobromine 10
Caffeine 10
Fructose 7
Cellulose gum 3
Freeze Dried Coffee 40
Salt 1
Glycine 10
Stevia Extract 2
Natural and Artificial Flavors 2
Precursor Compositional % Total 100
As shown in the examples, the disclosure is applicable to a broad range of
products with
a wide range of pre-engineered properties that occur at varying temperatures
and ratios of the
various precursor components to the volume of the heated liquid.
What is claimed is:
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