US3782964A
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Method of upgrading starch-containing crude gluten
Assignee: Unilever Bestfoods North America
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Filing: 1969-01-21
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Granted: 1974-01-01
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Expires: 1989-01-21
Abstract
Abstract THE PRESENT INVENTION PROVIDES A PROCESS FOR RENDERING CRUDE STARCH-CONTAINING GLUTEN EDIBLE BY SUBJECTING THE CRUDE GLUTEN TO THE HYDROLYTIC ACTION OF ALPHA AMYLASE TO SUBSTANTIALLY HYDROLYZE THE STARCH AND INTRODUCING STEAM INTO THE AMYLASE TREATED GLUTEN TO HEAT THE GLUTEN TO A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 95*C. FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. THE HYDROLYZED STARCH OPTIONALLY MAY BE REMOVED IN THE AQUEOUS FRACTION BY FILTRATION OR LIKE SEPARATION STEPS YIELDING AN UPGRADED EBIDLE PROTEIN, OR THE MIXTURE MAY BE DRIED IN ITS ENTIRELY BY SPRAY DRYING, ROLL-DRUM DRYING OR THE LIKE.
Inventors
- 👤 J Knight
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CPC Classifications
C; C12; C12P; C12P19/00; C12P19/14; A; A23; A23J; A23J1/00; A23J1/12; A23J3/00; A23J3/14
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-12-31 | 1977-07-02 | 1978-01-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-31 | 1981-07-02 | 1982-01-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-31 | 1985-07-02 | 1986-01-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |