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US 5,514,666 AGranted
Preparation and use of a protein-enriched pectin composition
AssigneeUniversity of Florida
InventorsJames J. Cerda, Charles W. Burgin
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Abstract
Methods for preparing a protein-enriched pectin composition in granular form, and the use of the product in edible foodstuffs and beverages.
Claims14
A method for preparing a granular protein-enriched pectin composition comprising the steps of:
- (a) adding, to an aqueous solution, an edible protein and pectin to create a solution having about 0.5 to about 5 w/w % pectin and an equal or greater percentage of protein;
- (b) adding one or more solvents in an amount sufficient to cause co-precipitation of said pectin and protein such that said pectin is entrapped by said protein, wherein said solvent is selected from the group consisting of methanol, ethanol, and acetone;
- (c) allowing curd to form in the solution of step (b);
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- (d) filtering and drying the curd to provide said granular pectin composition comprising at least about 30 w/w % of pectin.
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A protein-enriched pectin composition in granular form comprising from about 30 to about 35% on a weight basis, of pectin, the balance being protein.
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