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US 5,431,725 AGranted
Casein molded article and method for preparing the same
AssigneesKiyoichi Matsumoto, Hiroyuki Uejima, Snow Brand Milk Products Co., Ltd.
InventorsKiyoichi Matsumoto, Hiroyuki Ueshima
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Abstract
Molded articles and method for manufacturing the same from modified casein are disclosed. The casein molded articles are obtained by molding, spinning or casting an aqueous solution of sub-micellular casein from which metal ions have been removed. Fibers, films and other articles made according to the present invention are biodegradeable and have excellent mechanical properties.
Claims11
A method for producing molded articles from casein comprising:
- a. providing an aqueous solution of metal-free sub-micellular casein;
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- b. extruding or casting said solution under conditions sufficient to form said article.
A molded article comprising metal-free casein.
A fiber-comprising metal-free casein.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.