	US 12,256,750 B2
	Preserving miracle fruit berries
Hansell Henry Watt, Santa Monica, CA (US); and Juliano Bonanni, Santa Monica, CA (US)
Assigned to Nature's Wild Berry, Santa Monica, CA (US)
Filed by Nature's Wild Berry, Santa Monica, CA (US)
Filed on May 12, 2023, as Appl. No. 18/196,770.
Application 18/196,770 is a continuation of application No. 15/227,389, filed on Aug. 3, 2016, abandoned.
Prior Publication US 2024/0114914 A1, Apr. 11, 2024
Int. Cl. A23B 7/148 (2006.01); A23B 7/024 (2006.01); A23L 3/3427 (2006.01); A23L 3/3436 (2006.01); A23L 3/44 (2006.01); A23L 19/00 (2016.01); B65B 25/04 (2006.01); B65B 63/08 (2006.01); B65D 81/26 (2006.01)

CPC A23B 7/148 (2013.01) [A23B 7/024 (2013.01); A23L 3/3427 (2013.01); A23L 3/3436 (2013.01); A23L 3/44 (2013.01); A23L 19/03 (2016.08); B65B 25/041 (2013.01); B65B 63/08 (2013.01); B65D 81/266 (2013.01)]

14 Claims

1. A method of preserving Synsepalum dulcificum, comprising:

a) obtaining a fresh Synsepalum dulcificum berry;

b) halving the berry such that the pulp is separated into two portions of substantially equal size, wherein the seed of the berry remains attached to at least one of said portions; and

c) freeze-drying the berry portions, wherein the freeze-dried portions are not in the form of a powder.