Improvements in the Preparation of Condiments and Food Stuff's for Table Use or Decoration and other Analogous Purposes.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 24th Jan., 1887
Complete Left, 24th Oct., 1887
Complete Accepted, 13th Dec., 1887
Improvements in the Preparation of Condiments and Food Stuff's
for Table Use or Decoration and other Analogous Purposes.
I, HERBERT HOOD COLLYER, of "The Farm" Glenfield in the county of Leicester,
Seed grower, and Nurseryman, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
This invention relates to Improvements in the preparation of Condiments and Food
stuffs by Tinting, such as Salt, Sugar, Cornflour, Celery Seed, Mustard and Pepper,
and other farinaceous substances, or compounds used as Table condiments-For Tablo
use in the powder, or for decoration by being made into shapes from the powder, to
represent Flowers, Fruits, &c., after using the powder Tinted to the desired shade by
the employment of coloring matters such as Saffron, Cochineal, or herbaceous plants
of an harmless character to produce brilliant Tints and colors by the means hereafter
described, a great variety of Tints is obtained either for use, or Ornament, by the
condiments being Tinted, and produced in a fine powder ready for moulding to
imitate objects, Flowers, Fruits, Blanc Mange and the like-as for example in the
case of Salt. Instead of the White Chlorine looking substance now seen, 1 introduce a
delicate tinted fine powder to the fineness of flour, which is mixed with the coloring
matter, to the shade as desired, it is then dried, and dressed, when it is ready for use,
and the cellars, or holders may be arranged round, or on a Table in a brilliant display
of colors in the case of condiments for use with cheese, I prepare Celery seed-by
taking off the husks, then Tinting them to the shade required, and then grinding them,
or tinting the powder after grinding, the fine powder is then dressed, when it is put
up in packets ready to be mixed for use. For condiments for use with meats, such as
Mustard and Pepper as an admixture, or other Farinaceous compounds I tint them in
the powder to the required shade, dry and grind them, and put up in suitable

page_text: packages, when they are ready for making into the fluid state, for use.
For Tinting
sugar for putting upon the Table in the colored powder the same means are adopted-
for Flour, prepared Corn and the like for moulding into shapes to represent Flowers,
fruits, &c. for the decoration of the Table.-The powder is mixed with the coloring
matter, dried, and ground, and then dressed ready for making or moulding into the
various shapes desired, also, by the same means Corn Flour is Tinted in the powder
to produce brilliant Tints, by this my Invention of producing all manner of Tints in
the various Condiments and food stuffs used at the dinner Table, or to be made into
the shapes to interpret Flowers, and Fruit. To suppliment the use of natural flowers
or Fruits, or in conjunction with them-opens up a new Industry—all the powders
mentioned being put up dry, are always ready for use.
Dated this 20th day of January 1887.
WILLIAM BESTWICK MAXFIELD,
Agent for the Applicant.

page_text: for Table Use or Decoration and other Analogous Purposes.
I, HERBERT HOOD COLLYER, of The Farm Glenfield in the county of Leicester
Seed Grower and Nurseryman, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :-
This invention relates to the preparation of condiments, and food stuffs, for table
use or decoration, and producing such articles as salt, Sugar, Cornflour, Celery seed,
mustard and pepper and other farinaceous substances, or compounds used as Table
condiments Tinted in a variety of shades or colors, both in powder and liquid, also in
decorating a table to produce by the tinting process, representations, or imitations of
fruits, flowers, and other such ornaments, or objects to enliven the appearance of the
table. The brilliant display of colors contrasting with ordinary condiments or food
stuffs, when placed upon the table that are not tinted, is remarkable, by this invention
an exhilerating and inviting appearance is given to the articles. By the employment
of the various coloring matters such as Saffron, Cochineal herbaceous plants which
contain colored juices that is extracted by pulping, or putting under pressure or any
coloring matter whether mineral or vegetable which is of an harmless character, and
by the means adopted a great many tints are produced in almost any color. In
tinting table salt for table use, or for decoration, I mix the coloring matter either
before crystalization or after, the same with cane sugar,--in taking salt in the block
and immersing it in the colored compound or mixture-I see that it is well saturated,
when it is ground either between rollers or stones, and put into drying pans, to dry,
and then dressed and brought to a fine powder to the fineness of flour and put up in
packets or the salt may be ground from the block, then the coloring matter well
mixed before it is powdered, and passed through the pressing rollers, or stones, then
put in the drying pans to dry, either in the air, or over heat, then packed up in
suitable packets, it is then ready to be put into the cellars or holders and instead of the
white chlorine looking substance now seen I introduce a delicate tinted fine powder,
which can be arranged in the cellars or holders on an around the table in a profusion
of tints, and form a brilliant and varied display of changeable colors. In tinting
sugar it may be done as before stated, before crystalization, or after, or for cane
sugar before concentration, or after. For condiments to be used with cheese, or
salads, I prepare celery seed and remove the husks by winnowing them, then mix a
dry coloring powder with the seed, and grind the whole together, to a fine powder,
it is then dressed for the color to be brought out bright, and put up in packets, or the
seed may not be tinted until after being ground thus overcoming the objection to
celery seed in its natural color for table use, by producing it in a variety of tints.
For condiments to be used with flesh meat such as mustard and Pepper mixed
together, or other farinaceous substances, I tint them in the powder, and grind them,

page_text: then place in the drying pans, and put up in packets, or reduce them to a syrup, and
put up in bottles when it is ready for use. For flour, prepared corn, and other food
stuffs, that can be produced in shapes to represent or imitate fruits, flowers, objects
and the like for decoration, I put the coloring matter with the powder and then
mix, and place in glass moulds, to come out to the pattern required. Powders
for producing Blanc Mango are prepared in a like manner. By this invention of
preparing table condiments, or food stuffs, by tinting them, either for use, or for
ornament, the tints being produced by using mineral, and vegetable coloring matter
of an harmless character and producing in a fine powder, or made in the shapes to
imitate or represent fruits, flowers, or designs in Floral decoration, to suppliment the
use of natural fruits, flowers, and the like, or in conjunction with them, or their
foliage, the table is made to look in harmony with the viands-looking cheerful and
inviting, the various condiments and food stuffs, looking more enticing, and pleasing
to the eye, and palate, than is now the case.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim is :-
1st. The employment of harmless coloring matter to tint or color the different
condiments and food stuffs prepared for table use, such as salt, sugar, and such like
substances in the manner as hereinbefore described.
2nd. The preparation of condiments and food stuffs, tinted in a variety of shades,
or colors for table decoration, to suppliment the use of natural flowers, fruits, or
objects, and glass shapes, or moulds in which they are produced.
3rd. Improvements in the preparation of tinted condiments and food stuffs for the
table-substantially in the manner and for the purposes, as hereinbefore described.
D
1001
WILLIAM BESTWICK MAXFIELD,
"The Central" Office for Patents, Designs, &c.,
No. 19, Bowling Green Street, Leicester,
Agent for the Applicant.