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Egg replacer concentrate and liquid egg replacer

US6878394B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 17, 2003
Grant dateApr 12, 2005
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Expiry dateDec 17, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA23V2002/00
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An egg replacer concentrate is provided that has a low cholesterol content. It includes 40-85% protein, 10-50% vegetable oil and 0.5-15% carbohydrate. The cholesterol content is less than 0.5%. The protein includes soy protein, milk protein and optionally egg white protein, at least half of the protein being soy protein. The PDI is at least 60%. The concentrate is dispersed in water, and optionally egg whites, to provide a liquid egg replacer. The liquid egg replacer includes egg white protein and has a moisture content of 75-84%. It contains 16-28% of the egg replacer concentrate, 45-82% water and optionally egg white.

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