Methods for lowering gluten content using fungal cultures
US10980257B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 26, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 20, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 26, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23L7/197
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides a method for the preparation of a gluten-containing grain having lowered levels of gluten. The method includes providing a prepared gluten-containing grain which may be optionally sterilized or pasteurized. The prepared gluten-containing grain is then inoculated with a prepared fungal component and incubated. In one embodiment the prepared fungal component myceliates the prepared gluten-containing grain while incubated and during this process hydrolyzes gluten in the prepared gluten-containing grain. The present invention also includes a gluten-containing grain having lowered levels of gluten which has been prepared by the methods of the invention.
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