Tasty, ready-to-eat, nutritionally balanced food compositions

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2005-05-31

2005-05-31

Pratt, Helen (Department: 1761)

Food or edible material: processes, compositions, and products

Product with added vitamin or derivative thereof for...

C426S073000, C426S074000, C426S560000, C426S611000, C426S656000, C426S658000

Reexamination Certificate

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06899905

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to tasty, ready-to-eat, nutritional foods that offer an alternative to appealing but unhealthy foods. More particularly, tasty, ready-to-eat, nutritional foods that provide a balanced mix of amino acids, fat, and carbohydrates are disclosed. Processes for making, and methods of using said tasty, ready-to-eat, nutritional foods are also disclosed. The nutritious foods of the present invention are formulated and processed such that they resolve the dilemma that consumers have always been faced with—healthy eating or enjoying what they eat.

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