Ultra high pressure homogenization process for making a stable protein based acid beverage
US7101585B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 15, 2004 |
| Grant date | Sep 5, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 12, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23L2/66
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
This invention is directed to a process for preparing a stable suspension of an acid beverage, wherein a hydrated protein stabilizing agent (A) and a flavoring material (B) are combined as a preblend (I) and combined with either a slurry of a homogenized protein material (C) or a homogenized preblend (II) of a hydrated protein stabilizing agent (A) and a slurry of a protein material (C) to form a blend and pasteurizing and homogenizing the blend wherein the homogenization of the blend is carried out in two stages comprising a high pressure stage of from 8000–30,000 pounds per square inch and a low pressure stage of from 300–1000 pounds per square inch; wherein the acid beverage composition has a pH of from 3.0 to 4.5.
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