Process for crystallizing amorphous lactose in milk powder
US6548099B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 28, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 15, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 28, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23G2200/12
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present process is directed to a method of crystallizing the lactose in milkfat which comprises (a) mixing the milk powder with water in an amount sufficient to initiate crystallization when subjected to shearing and heating, and (b) subjecting the product of (a) to shearing and heating under conditions effective to crystallize the lactose, said heating being conducted at a temperature greater than the glass transition temperature of the lactose and below the temperature at which the product will have a burnt flavor.
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