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Cheese and methods of making such cheese

US7713564B2 · kind B2 · utility

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93References

13Claims

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Assignee

Leprino Foods Company · US

Inventors

Richard K. Merrill · Highlands Ranch, US
Mayank Singh · Survanagiri, IN

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 4, 2005
Grant date	May 11, 2010
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 4, 2028

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA23C19/02
WIPO fieldFood chemistry
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods for preparing cheese are provided that involve combining a slurry with a cheese precursor to form an admixture that is subsequently processed to form the cheese product. The slurry typically includes a liquid such as water, milk and/or cream and one or more ingredients that are useful for inclusion in the final cheese product. Systems for preparing such slurries and cheese products are also provided.

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