Phytoglycogen-based compositions, materials and methods
OwnerJingmin Zhanginventor
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Abstract
The present invention provides methods for treating phytoglycogen-containing materials to generate phytoglycogen compositions with enhanced emulsification attribute. One method comprises contacting a phytoglycogen-containing material with at least one protease. The other method comprises heat treatment of a phytoglycogen-containing material, such as corn kernels. The two methods can be applied independently, or can be applied in combination. Applications of phytoglycogen compositions are also included.
Claims24
A method for making a phytoglycogen composition with emulsification attributes, comprising subjecting a phytoglycogen-containing material to at least one heat treatment under conditions sufficient to obtain a phytoglycogen composition having at least one emulsification attribute, wherein the phytoglycogen-containing material is heat treated when the material moisture content is from approximately 0% to 40%, and further comprising enhancing the content of phytoglycogen in the phytoglycogen containing material.
A phytoglycogen composition having at least one emulsification attribute prepared by a process comprising the step of subjecting a phytoglycogen-containing material to at least one heat treatment, under conditions sufficient to obtain a phytoglycogen composition having at least one emulsification attribute, wherein the phytoglycogen-containing material is heat treated when the material moisture content is from approximately 0% to 40%, and further comprising enhancing the content of phytoglycogen in the phytoglycogen containing material.
A product comprising a phytoglycogen composition having at least one emulsification attribute prepared by a process comprising the step of subjecting a phytoglycogen-containing material to at least one heat treatment, under conditions sufficient to obtain a phytoglycogen composition having at least one emulsification attribute, wherein the phytoglycogen-containing material is heat treated when the material moisture content is from approximately 0% to 40%, and further comprising enhancing the content of phytoglycogen in the phytoglycogen containing material.
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