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Method for preparing solid milk product

US6667068B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 14, 2001
Grant dateDec 23, 2003
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Expiry dateNov 14, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA23C2210/30
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides a method of preparing a solid milk product having a moisture level of less than about 40 percent and a fat/protein ratio of less than about 2.5, and preferably a moisture level of about 10 to about 30 percent and a fat/protein ratio of less than about 2. More preferably, the solid milk product has a fat/protein ratio of about 0.5 to about 1.5 and, even more preferably, about 1 to about 1.2. The present solid milk product is a high solids, low moisture, high-protein, shelf-stable milk product which is solid at ambient temperatures. Solid milk products containing solid ingredients (e.g., cereals, grains, cookies, trail mix, dried fruits, nuts, and mixtures thereof) may also be prepared.

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