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Bland neutralized casein
Assignee: Beatrice Companies Inc
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Filing: 1978-02-16
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Granted: 1980-06-24
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Expires: 1998-02-16
Abstract
Abstract Bland, white, neutralized casein is formed by heating a slurry of casein granules and neutralizing the casein with a magnesium or potassium base. The casein granules are preferably produced by mixing acid milk casein granules with a heated neutral salt solution, e.g., magnesium or potassium salts, to form a coagulum. The coagulum is separated from the salt solution and then treated with the magnesium or potassium base.
Inventors
- 👤 Steven B. Zavagli
- 👤 Robert L. Kasik
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 16:10
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23J; A23J3/00; A23J3/04; A23J3/08; A23J3/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
69 words
A process for producing a bland neutralized milk casein comprising forming an aqueous slurry of casein, holding the temperature of the slurry at between about 100° F. and about 210° F., adding to the slurry a reactant consisting essentially of a non-toxic water soluble, magnesium base in sufficient amount to produce a magnesium neutralized casein and separating the neutralized casein from the slurry to produce white, bland, neutralized casein.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
69 words
A process for producing a bland neutralized milk casein comprising forming an aqueous slurry of casein, holding the temperature of the slurry at between about 100° F. and about 210° F., adding to the slurry a reactant consisting essentially of a non-toxic water soluble, magnesium base in sufficient amount to produce a magnesium neutralized casein and separating the neutralized casein from the slurry to produce white, bland, neutralized casein.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the temperature of the slurry is between 135° F. and 185° F.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the magnesium base is magnesium oxide.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
9 words
The product produced by the process of claim 1.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
9 words
The casein of claim 1 mixed with a foodstuff.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The mixture of claim 5 wherein the mixture contains at least 1% by weight of the casein.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The mixture of claim 6 wherein the mixture contains at least 5% by weight of the casein.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
The mixture of claim 7 wherein the mixture contains at least 10% by weight of the casein.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
11 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the casein is acid casein.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
11 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the casein is a caseinate.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-06-24 | 1983-12-24 | 1984-06-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-06-24 | 1987-12-24 | 1988-06-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-06-24 | 1991-12-24 | 1992-06-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |