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Color treatment for soybean food products

US3958019A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 29, 1974
Grant dateMay 18, 1976
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Expiry dateJul 29, 1994

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S426/802
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for preparing a soybean protein material having a red color which when combined with uncured meat makes a product having a uniform red color in the raw state and which when cooked has a uniform grey-brown color similar to cooked natural meat. This combined product is prepared by treating the soy protein material with a combination of the colorants betanin and canthaxanthin. The disclosure is directed to the special colored soy protein product, and also its combination with uncured meats.

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