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Milk powder

US8329240B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 5, 2007
Grant dateDec 11, 2012
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Expiry dateNov 8, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA23C9/16
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of improving the flow properties or cold solubility of a milk powder and use of the modified powder in beverage distribution machine for delivering, in particular, cold beverages. The method includes controlling glycation of proteins in the range of 10 to 35% blocked lysine and lactose crystallization between 5 and 50%. The resulting powder also represents an embodiment of the invention.

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