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Method of preparing a protein-enriched unripened cheese composition
Assignee: Meggle Milchindustrie GmbH and Co KG
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Filing: 1976-01-26
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Granted: 1980-02-12
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Expires: 1996-01-26
Abstract
Abstract A protein-enriched, unripened cheese composition is prepared by dispersing a water-soluble concentrate of whey protein in unripened cheese.
Inventors
- 👤 Arie Kuipers
- 👤 Karl Schroder
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 10:29
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23C; A23C19/00; A23C19/06; A23C19/09; A23C19/0917; A23C19/068; A23C19/076; A23J; A23J3/00; A23J3/04; A23J3/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
68 words
A method of making an unripened cheese which comprises: (a) adjusting a fluid, water-bearing concentrate of water-soluble whey protein to a pH value between 2.5 and 3.7, said value being below the isoelectric point of said whey protein; (b) heating the adjusted concentrate to an elevated temperature for a period sufficient to increase the viscosity thereof; and (c) dispersing the fluid concentrate of increased viscosity in unripened cheese.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
68 words
A method of making an unripened cheese which comprises: (a) adjusting a fluid, water-bearing concentrate of water-soluble whey protein to a pH value between 2.5 and 3.7, said value being below the isoelectric point of said whey protein; (b) heating the adjusted concentrate to an elevated temperature for a period sufficient to increase the viscosity thereof; and (c) dispersing the fluid concentrate of increased viscosity in unripened cheese.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
A method as set forth in claim 1, wherein said temperature is above 65° C.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A method as set forth in claim 2, wherein the solids content of said fluid is approximately equal to the solids content of said unripened cheese.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
A method as set forth in claim 2, wherein said temperature is 80° to 95° C.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
A method as set forth in claim 4, wherein said concentrate of increased viscosity is adjusted to a pH value of 3.5 to 5.5 before being dispersed in said cheese.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
A method as set forth in claim 5, wherein said concentrate is prepared, prior to said adjusting, by ultrafiltration of whey.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
A method as set forth in claim 6, wherein said whey, prior to said ultrafiltration, is adjusted to a pH value lower than the isoelectric point of said whey.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-02-11 | 1983-08-13 | 1984-02-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-02-11 | 1987-08-13 | 1988-02-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-02-11 | 1991-08-13 | 1992-02-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |