Hot melt inks

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2002-11-21

2009-08-25

Lorengo, Jerry (Department: 1793)

Compositions: coating or plastic

Coating or plastic compositions

Marking

C106S031610

Reexamination Certificate

active

07578874

ABSTRACT:
A method for forming a mark on a food product is disclosed. The method includes: (a) heating an edible hot melt ink including a colorant to a temperature sufficient to liquify the ink; and (b) transferring the ink to a substrate to provide a mark on the food product.

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