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Powdered gluten composition, processes for the production thereof and uses therefor

US4396637A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 4, 1980
Grant dateAug 2, 1983
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Expiry dateDec 4, 2000

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA21D2/265
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A dry modified vital gluten composition which includes vital gluten modified by dispersing wet vital gluten in a food grade hydrophobic liquid in the presence of an edible emulsifier, reducing the pressure, elevating the temperature to about 65.degree. C. in a short period of time and separating the dried particulate gluten from the liquid, whereby the gluten is dehydrated and rendered substantially odorless, tasteless and more functional.

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