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US 12,290,090 B2Granted
Edible foodstuffs and bio reactor design
AssigneeThe Fynder Group, Inc.
InventorsMark A. Kozubal, Richard E. Macur, Yuval C. Avniel, Maximilian Devane Hamilton
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Abstract
Methods of production of edible filamentous fungal biomat formulations are provided as standalone protein sources and/or protein ingredients in foodstuffs as well as a one-time use or repeated use self-contained biofilm-biomat reactor comprising a container with at least one compartment and placed within the compartment(s), a feedstock, a fungal inoculum, a gas-permeable membrane, and optionally a liquid nutrient medium.
Claims11
An edible meat substitute product, comprising:
- at least 80 wt. % filamentous fungal mycelial biomass of a fungal strain selected from Fusarium oxysporum strain MK7 (ATCC PTA-10698), Neurospora crassa, Fusarium venenatum, Fusarium avenaceum, and combinations thereof, that has a protein content of 46 wt. %-51 wt. %, comprises all essential amino acids, and has been subjected to a treatment to eliminate cell viability;
- a binder;
- and
- an additive selected from flavors, spices, flavor enhancers, fats, fat replacers, preservatives, sweeteners, color additives, nutrients, emulsifiers, stabilizers, thickeners, pH control agents, acidulants, leavening agents, anti-caking agents, humectants, yeast nutrients, dough strengtheners, dough conditioners, firming agents, enzyme preparations, gases, and combinations thereof,
- wherein:
- the edible meat substitute product is vegan and is free of feedstock on which the filamentous fungal mycelial biomass was grown, and
- the filamentous fungal mycelial biomass is the source of at least about 25 wt. % of protein in the edible meat substitute product.
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