Patent ID: 8173190
Filing Date: 2012-05-08
Classification: A23C,A23G,A23L

Abstract:
1. A process for preparing a smoothie comprising the steps of: a. blending fruit, ice, and liquid together to form a blended mixture comprising ice crystals, b. placing said blended mixture resulting from step (a) in a first container, c. placing a base in a second container or in a portion of said first container not occupied by said blended mixture, wherein said blended mixture and said base are provided in one package, d. freezing and storing said blended mixture and said base unmixed below 32 degrees Fahrenheit in said one package, e. partially thawing said blended mixture such that said blended mixture retains ice crystals until said blended mixture can be mixed together with said base to form a smoothie, and f. mixing said blended mixture and said base to form said smoothie, wherein said smoothie retains ice crystals.