Concentrated protein compositions and methods of their making and use
AssigneeInternational Dehydrated Foods, Inc.
InventorsRoger Lynn Dake, Stephanie Lynch, Rodney McFadden
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Abstract
This disclosure provides a highly concentrated protein composition and the processes of making the same. The compositions are shelf-stable, easy to use and have excellent nutritional values as compared to other protein products. The compositions may be prepared from animal sources, such as chickens or turkeys.
Claims31
A composition prepared from an animal source, said composition comprising more than 75% (w/w) of protein and less than 15% (w/w) of fat on a dry matter basis.
A method for making a high protein composition from a starting material derived from an animal source, comprising:
- (a) processing said starting material to generate a processed material in the form of fine particles or powders,
- (b) incubating said processed material from step (a) with water in an vessel at an elevated temperature for a first period of time to form a slurry,
- (c) removing liquids from said slurry to obtain a first solid fraction,
- (d) incubating said first solid fraction from step (c) with water at an elevated temperature for a second period of time to form a second slurry,
- (e) removing liquids from said second slurry to obtain a second solid fraction, and
- (f) collecting said second solid fraction to obtain said high protein composition.
A method for improving protein quality of a composition derived from an animal source, said process comprising removing one or more proteins from said composition, wherein said one or more proteins have PER scores of less than 70.
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