CPC Definition - Subclass C12J

Last Updated Version: 2020.02
VINEGAR; PREPARATION OR PURIFICATION THEREOF
Vinegar; Preparation or purification thereof
Definition statement

This place covers:

Any vinegar , i.e. from fermentation processes, synthetic vinegar based on synthetic acetic acid, and methods for the preparation thereof, including purification.

References
Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Salad dressings

A23L 27/60

from wine
Definition statement

This place covers:

Methods for preparing vinegar from wine and wine vinegar prepared thereby.

References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Preparation of wine and sparkling wine

C12G 1/00

from alcohol
Definition statement

This place covers:

Methods for preparing vinegar from alcohol and vinegar prepared thereby.

from milk
Definition statement

This place covers:

Methods for preparing vinegar from milk and vinegar prepared thereby.

References
Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Milk

A23C

Addition of flavouring ingredients
Definition statement

This place covers:

Methods for preparing vinegar by addition of flavouring ingredients and flavoured vinegar prepared thereby.

References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Flavouring agents for non-alcoholic beverages

A23L 2/56

Beer flavouring preparations

C12C 5/026

Flavouring ingredients for alcoholic beverages other than wine and beer

C12G 3/06

Apparatus
Definition statement

This place covers:

Apparatus for preparing vinegar.