A23L 7/00 - Definition

Glossary of terms

In this subclass, the following terms or expressions are used with the meaning indicated:

Meal	The edible whole or coarsely ground grains of a cereal grass
Farinaceous	Made from, rich in, or consisting of starch, having a mealy or powdery texture
Snack	Food products with low water content and a long shelf life
Semi-finished or partly-finished products	Food products that need an extra step, e.g. frying in oil, before being ready-to-eat