Shaped, flavored articles and method of producing same
AssigneePhillips Petroleum Company
InventorsKatherine J. Fruthaler, Thomas R. Hopkins, Donald O. Hitzman, Donald H. Kubicek, Lyle R. Kallenbach
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Abstract
Novel articles are prepared by forming or shaping protein/polymeric material blends. The resulting articles are attractive to masticating animals. Uses for such as synthetic bones and as a bait or lure are disclosed. Novel compositions as well as method for making the novel articles of the invention are also disclosed.
Claims21
A shaped, flavored, beefy aroma article of manufacture having a textured outer surface and a porous inner structure which comprises in the range of 5-50 wt. % of a protein-containing material and in the range of 50-95 wt. % of a polymeric material.
A method for producing a shaped, beefy flavored, beefy aroma article of manufacture having a textured outer surface and a porous inner structure which comprises:
- (a) blending a combination of
- 5-50 wt. % protein-containing material, and
- 50-95 wt. % polymeric material;
- (b) subjecting the blend produced in accordance with step (a) to conditions of temperature and pressure sufficient to raise the polymeric material to at least its melt point;
- (c) forming the melt produced in accordance with step (b) into a defined shape;
- and thereafter
- (d) rapidly releasing the pressure to which the shaped article was subjected while simultaneously allowing the article to cool.
A composition comprising an intimate blend of:
- 5-50 wt. % protein-containing material, and
- 50-95 wt. % polymeric material;
- wherein said protein-containing material has been subjected to a temperature in the range of 200.degree. C. up to 400.degree. C., and a pressure in the range of 1000 to 5000 psig, for a time in the range of 0.5 up to 120 minutes after being blended with said polymeric material.
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