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Methods for controlling the viscosity of protein hydrolysates

US4743682A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 31, 1986
Grant dateMay 10, 1988
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Expiry dateDec 31, 2006

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA23J3/34
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods for controlling the viscosity of protein hydrolysates by adjusting their magnesium and calcium content are disclosed. The viscosity may be reduced by adding a pyrophosphate or other precipitating agent to the hydrolysate and then removing the magnesium and/or calcium precipitate that is formed thereby. Alternatively, the viscosity may be increased by adding a magnesium and/or calcium containing source.

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