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Ultrafiltration process for the preparation of cream cheese

US4341801A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 17, 1977
Grant dateJul 27, 1982
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Expiry dateOct 17, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA23C19/0285
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An ultrafiltration step is used in the production of cream cheese to provide a cheese pre-mix which is cultured to form cream cheese without generating whey. The raw materials for this process include whole milk, cream and whey protein solids. The whey protein solids are substituted for the skim milk powder formerly used. Ultrafiltration yields a retentate having the butterfat and non-fat solids content required for cream cheese manufacture.

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