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Process for improving whipping properties of aqueous protein solutions

Assignee: Stauffer Chemical Co
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Filing: 1973-12-06
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Granted: 1976-01-27
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Expires: 1993-12-06
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Abstract

Abstract Aqueous solutions containing dissolved cheese whey protein exhibiting improved whipping properties are obtained by heating the solution to within the range of at least 90 DEG C. to less than 99 DEG C., thereafter cooling the solution to less than 60 DEG C., and whipping the solution within about 8 hours after heating. The process is particularly effective with protein solutions derived from cheese whey protein concentrates.

Inventors

  • 👤 Joseph V. Feminella
  • 👤 Donald A. Grindstaff

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-06 15:09
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23J; A23J3/00; A23J3/04; A23J3/08; A23C; A23C21/00

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim 109 words
A process for improving the whipping properties of an aqueous solution containing dissolved cheese whey protein consisting essentially of a. heating an aqueous solution containing dissolved cheese whey protein having a protein concentration of about 5 grams per liter to about 100 grams per liter to a temperature within the range of at least 95°C. to less than 99° C. said aqueous solution being heated to a temperature within said range for not more than 5 minutes; b. cooling said aqueous solution containing dissolved cheese whey protein to below about 60° C.; and c. whipping said aqueous solution containing dissolved cheese whey protein within about 8 hours after heating.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 109 words
A process for improving the whipping properties of an aqueous solution containing dissolved cheese whey protein consisting essentially of a. heating an aqueous solution containing dissolved cheese whey protein having a protein concentration of about 5 grams per liter to about 100 grams per liter to a temperature within the range of at least 95°C. to less than 99° C. said aqueous solution being heated to a temperature within said range for not more than 5 minutes; b. cooling said aqueous solution containing dissolved cheese whey protein to below about 60° C.; and c. whipping said aqueous solution containing dissolved cheese whey protein within about 8 hours after heating.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 15 words
The process of claim 1 wherein said cheese whey protein is sweet cheese whey protein.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 33 words
The process of claim 2 wherein said sweet cheese whey protein is selected from the group consisting of cheddar cheese whey proetein, Swiss cheese whey protein, mozzarella cheese whey protein, and mixtures thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 30 words
The process of claim 1 wherein said cheese whey protein is derived from partially delactosed/demineralized cheese whey having a protein concentration between about 14% to about 90% (dry weight basis).
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 31 words
The process of claim 1 which further includes the step of incorporating flavoring ingredients in said whipped aqueous solution containing dissolved protein, said ingredient being added before, during or after whipping.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 54 words
The process of claim 1 which further includes the step of adding a food grade citrate selected from the group consisting of potassium citrate, sodium citrate, or mixtures thereof to said aqueous solution containing dissolved protein at a concentration of about 0.1 gram per liter to about 5 grams per liter prior to heating.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 56 words
The process of claim 2 wherein said cheese whey protein is selected from the group consisting of cheddar cheese whey protein, Swiss cheese whey protein, mozzarella cheese whey protein, or derived from partially delactosed/demineralized cheese whey having a protein concentration within the range of from about 14% to about 90% (dry weight basis), or mixtures thereof.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 54 words
The process of claim 1 which further includes the step of adding a food grade citrate selected from the group consisting of potassium citrate, sodium citrate, or mixtures thereof to said aqueous solution containing dissolved protein at a concentration of about 0.1 gram per liter to about 5 grams per liter prior to heating.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim 8 words
The product of the process of claim 1.

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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

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3.5 Years (Year 4) 1979-01-26 1979-07-28 1980-01-27 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1983-01-26 1983-07-28 1984-01-27 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1987-01-26 1987-07-28 1988-01-27 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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