Patent ID: 6165537
Filing Date: 2000-12-26
Classification: A23L

Abstract:
A method for preparing a food compound, comprising the steps of:a) providing preselected quantities of a tomato-based product and a vegetable oil;b) combining the tomato-based product with the vegetable oil and heating to a temperature of about 100.degree.-160.degree. F.;c) stirring the combined mixture of step (b) substantially simultaneously while heating;d) adding sugar to the heated combined mixture of step c) and blending thoroughly until the sugar is dissolved;e) refrigerating the mixture obtained in step d) for about 2-5 hours at a temperature of about 36.degree.-46.degree. F.;f) adding preselected quantities of vinegar, a vegetable-based sauce, and onion to the refrigerated mixture obtained in step e) and mixing for about 15 seconds to 4 minutes; andg) refrigerating the mixture obtained in step b) at a temperature of about 36.degree.-46.degree. F.