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Animal protein-containing food products having improved moisture retention and method of preparing

US7001630B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 13, 2003
Grant dateFeb 21, 2006
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Expiry dateAug 13, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA23L13/60
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An animal protein-containing food product contains animal protein, water and an amount of an alkali silicate effective to enhance the moisture retention of the muscle food product. A method for treating an animal protein-containing food product to improve the moisture retention of the food product includes the step of contacting the muscle food product or food product ingredient with an alkali silicate.

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