Processed cauliflower and cauliflower processing method

a processing method and technology of cauliflower, applied in the field of processed cauliflower and processing methods of cauliflower, can solve the problems of 43 million in losses for consumers

Inactive Publication Date: 2017-03-30
GROWERS EXPRESS
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The present patent is about a method for processing cauliflower by pre-washing it to remove unwanted substances, then washing it with a solution containing chemicals like sodium hypochlorite, calcium hypochlorite, organic acids, chlorine dioxide, silver ion, ozone, pulsed electric field, or ultraviolet radiation. Finally, the cauliflower is pulverized by steps like sizing, grinding, sanding, or crushing. The technical effect of this patent method is to provide a way to make cauliflower safer and more palatable for consumption.

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Raw prepared cauliflower packaged sales are currently estimated to be over $200 million dollars per year with a loss of 21% to the consumer due to cauliflower stem rejection, representing approximately $43 million in losses for consumers due to looks rather than due to function, nutrition or organoleptic properties.

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[0018]In the drawings, like reference numerals designate identical or corresponding parts throughout the several views. Further, as used herein, the words “a”, “an” and the like generally carry a meaning of “one or more”, unless stated otherwise.

[0019]Referring now to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals designate identical or corresponding parts throughout the several views.

[0020]FIGS. 1A and 1B are drawings of a cauliflower 1, including a crown portion 2 connected to a cauliflower stem 4. Further, all references to the cauliflower 1 below include a pulverized cauliflower 8 form (FIG. 1B). As noted above, considerable loss is incurred when the consumer rejects the cauliflower stem 4. Accordingly, the processes described below aim to minimize this loss by processing the cauliflower stem 4 along with the crown portion 2 such that the processed cauliflower stem 4 resembles the processed crown portion 2. For example, the processed cauliflower stem 4 resembles the crown portion...

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Abstract

A processed cauliflower mixture includes a plurality of cauliflower stem pieces cut from a cauliflower stem, a plurality of cauliflower crown pieces cut from a cauliflower crown, and packaging containing a mixture of the plurality of cauliflower stem pieces and the plurality of cauliflower crown pieces. The cauliflower stem is treated, prior to being cut into the plurality of cauliflower stem pieces, such that the cauliflower stem mimics the visual and tactile effects of the cauliflower crown.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This patent application is based on and claims priority to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14 / 938,557, filed on Nov. 11, 2015, which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 152,867, filed on Apr. 25, 2015, the entire contents of each of which are hereby incorporated by reference herein.BACKGROUND[0002]1. Field of the Disclosure[0003]The present disclosure describes processed cauliflower and methods of processing cauliflower.[0004]2. Description of the Related Art[0005]Raw prepared cauliflower packaged sales are currently estimated to be over $200 million dollars per year with a loss of 21% to the consumer due to cauliflower stem rejection, representing approximately $43 million in losses for consumers due to looks rather than due to function, nutrition or organoleptic properties. There is a need to improve upon the related art in the field of processing and packaging of raw vegetables, including cauliflower.SUMMARY[...

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Patent Type & AuthorityApplications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A23L19/00A23B7/00
CPCA23L19/03A23V2002/00A23B7/00A23L5/20A23L19/09
InventorLEMONS, KEL EUGENESTEPIEN, BRIAN
OwnerGROWERS EXPRESS