Corn protein isolate and methods of manufacturing same

US12054515B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• CARGILL, INCORPORATED · US

Inventors

• Yumin CHEN · Gurnee, US
• Eugene Max Peters, Jr. · Dayton, US
• Michael Porter · Maple Grove, US
• Craig A. Wilson · Washington, US
• Guo-Hua ZHENG · Centerville, US
• Hadi Nayef YEHIA · Beavercreek, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 24, 2016
• Grant date: Aug 6, 2024
• Expiry date: Nov 17, 2036

Classification

• Technology area (CPC C): Chemistry; Metallurgy
• CPC primary: C08B30/044
• WIPO field: Biotechnology
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

Aspects of the present invention provide a corn protein isolate, comprising at least about 85 wt % corn protein on a dry basis; an “a*” color value ranging from about −0.5 and 1.5, and a “b” color value ranging from about 10 and 25; and less than about 1.5% oil on a dry basis. Further aspects include methods of making the same.