Textured whey protein product
US7597921B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 19, 2003 |
| Grant date | Oct 6, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 23, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23P30/20
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A textured whey protein product for use as a meat extender, meat analog, or snack food is prepared by thermoplastic extrusion of a composition containing whey protein and optionally an edible polysaccharide, such as cornstarch. Whey protein can also be mixed with other edible proteins in certain embodiments of the invention. Puffing of the extruded product results in an expanded snack food product. Methods of making the meat extender product and the snack food product are also shown.
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