Is it just me, or have you also noticed that what should be end of the year holidays keep creeping earlier and earlier in the calendar. It’s September, and people are already decorating their homes for Halloween. I haven’t been to a mall in a long time, but I’ll wager some of those stores are already unpacking their Christmas decorations.
And what’s the deal with pumpkin spice? Didn’t it evolve from pumpkin pies that normal humans enjoy at their Thanksgiving feasts? I noticed pumpkin spice advertisements back in August. I did not write about it then as I refused to acknowledge its existence. Now that it is late September, I have relented my resistance and decided to see if there are any patents regarding this culinary delight.
Indeed, there are…
US2025228408A1 describes a system and method for making smores-like confections in which, among other flavors, the confection is flavored with pumpkin spice. This one is interesting as it combines the autumn flavor of pumpkin spice with the summertime camping tradition of making s’mores. …And that’s how the encroachment ensues.
This one is new to me. Did you know that there is an actual patented plant called “Pumpkin Spice”? It is a new hybrid of the X Heucherella plant described in US2018213705P1.
Now there is a way to add pumpkin spice to anything you want. WO2018049040A1 describes a dispensing device for dispensing a wide variety of condiments, including pumpkin spice, right from your phone. Try it on mashed potatoes…yum!
In the mood for pumpkin spice, but without the guilt? US2008085343A1 describes a low-allergenic food product that can be flavored with pumpkin spice or even carrot cake. Another alternative described in US2010136168A1 is a pureed fruit or vegetable product flavored with pumpkin spice. It also comes in bubble gum and pizza flavors. Double yum! On your way to the gym? Don’t forget your pumpkin spice whey protein supplement as described in WO2013163744A1. Pump it up! 😊
In all, I found 149 patent families describing something having to do with pumpkin spice. Not many, but enough to know this flavor won’t be going away anytime soon. Enjoy!
