Microwaveable popcorn and methods of making

Details Microwaveable popcorn and methods of making Microwaveable popcorn and methods of making

2006-06-30

2011-10-18

Paden, Carolyn (Department: 1781)

Food or edible material: processes, compositions, and products

Surface coated, fluid encapsulated, laminated solid...

Isolated whole seed, bean or nut, or material derived therefrom

C426S601000, C426S808000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08039030

ABSTRACT:
Microwaveable popcorn compositions, products and methods of making the same are disclosed. The composition includes unpopped popcorn kernels, an oil comprising at least one omega-3 LC PUFA, and an oil that is solid at about 20° C. The an oil comprising at least one omega-3 LC PUFA can include a microbial oil prepared by extraction with isopropanol and water in the absence of winterization.

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