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US 8,771,779 B2Granted
Method for reversing an oxidized off-flavor from milk
AssigneeSouth Dakota State University
InventorsRobert J. Baer, Howard H. Bonnemann
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Abstract
A method of reversing the formation of an oxidized off-flavor in milk that includes providing milk, and heating the milk to a temperature between approximately 70° C. and approximately 90° C. for a period of between approximately 25 seconds and approximately 60 seconds.
Claims14
A method of reversing the formation of an oxidized off-flavor in milk, comprising:
- providing milk that has not been previously treated by exposure to elevated temperatures for periods of time sufficient to substantially or completely denature the proteins contained in the milk;
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- heating the milk to a temperature between approximately 70° C. and approximately 90° C. for a period of between approximately 25 seconds and approximately 60 seconds.
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