Using fluorescence measurements for characterizing protein gel-firming processes
US9983184B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 19, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 29, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 2, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2201/1222
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to a method of predicting the cutting-time of coagulating milk based upon time parameters generated from fluorescence measurements. The method includes the steps of (a) measuring a change in the fluorescence response of coagulating milk, (b) generating time parameters from the fluorescence response, and (c) using time parameters and a cutting time prediction equation to predict cutting time. Additionally, an additional method is provided for determining a cutting time prediction equation by regression analysis.
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