Patent ID: 7074445

Claim:
A method of adhering large seasoning bits on a food substrate, said method comprising the steps of: a) mixing a dry adhesive with a plurality of three-dimensional seasoning bits to form an adhesive-bit mix wherein said bits are substantially between 1.7 to 17 mm in diameter; b) cooking a food substrate having a surface to apply said bits; c) applying said adhesive-bit mix to said food substrate, wherein said food substrate comprises no added water; d) heating said adhesive-bit mix to a temperature above a glass transition temperature of said dry adhesive wherein said glass transition temperature is between about 40Â° C. to 60Â° C. and further wherein said dry adhesive comprises a moisture content of about 4 to 8%; and e) cooling said adhesive-bit mix to a temperature below the glass transition temperature of said dry adhesive such that said dry adhesive hardens and adheres said bits to said food substrate.