Small particle sized protein compositions and methods of making
AssigneeInternational Dehydrated Foods, Inc.
InventorsRoger Lynn Dake, Stephanie Lynch, Tobin Scot Powley
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Abstract
This disclosure provides a high quality protein composition having small particle sizes 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.
Claims18
A method for making a protein composition having small particle size from a starting material derived from an animal source, said method comprising:
- (a) incubating said starting material with water at a temperature between 150 F-200 F to form a cooked material,
- (b) incubating said cooked material of step (a) with an enzyme at a temperature between about 120° F. and 140° F. for a time period between 1 and 3 hours,
- (c) heating the mixture containing enzyme from step (b) to at least 180° F. for at least five minutes to fully cook the mixture and denature the enzymes and form a cooked slurry, and
- (d) incubating the cooked slurry of step (c) further at a temperature between about 200° F. and 300° F. under a pressure between 10 and 15 psig for a time period between 1 and 6 hours to form a fully cooked slurry.
A method for making a protein composition having small particle size from a starting material derived from an animal source, said method comprising:
- (a) mixing said starting material with water at room temperature or lower,
- (b) separating solid fraction from liquid fraction after mixing step (a),
- (c) incubating said solid fraction of step (b) with an enzyme at a temperature between about 120° F. and 140° F. for a time period between 1 and 3 hours, and
- (d) heating the mixture containing enzyme from step (c) to at least 180° F. for at least five minutes to fully cook the mixture and denature the enzymes and form a cooked slurry.
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