Abstract:
A multipurpose ready-to-use, high-protein soy granules from texturised vegetable protein having protein content in the range of 45-52% and moisture content in the range of 3 to 8% and a process for preparing the same said process comprising the steps of partial hydration of the texturized vegetable protein pieces/chunks for a period of 15 min to 2 hour such that the moisture content is between 15-25%, equilibration of partially hydrated soy pieces/chunks for a period between 15 minutes and 4 hours, disintegration of the equilibrated soy chunks/pieces by using a shearing machine to obtain a granule size of 1 to 6 mm, and drying the disintegrated granules at a temperature between 40-80null C. for a period between 15 min to 3 hours by using a tray dryer to obtain the multipurpose ready-to-use, high-protein soy granules.
Abstract:
A method of manufacturing cottony bean curd having freezing-durability, comprising the steps of acting a coagulant on soymilk, in which ungelatinized starch has been formulated, at a temperature lower than the gelatinization starting temperature of the starch and heating the resultant mixture during or after press-forming.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein are methods and compositions which are useful for a companion animal, wherein the methods and compositions utilize astaxanthin. The compositions comprise astaxanthin, wherein the composition is adapted for use by a companion animal. The methods are selected from the group consisting of attenuating inflammation, enhancing immunity, enhancing longevity, and combinations thereof, comprising administering to a companion animal a composition comprising an effective amount of astaxanthin. The companion animal is, in the preferred embodiment a domestic dog or cat.
Abstract:
A feline pet food comprising a dietary level of protein and a supplemental amount of at least one amino acid in an amount sufficient to provide a feline lean body mass protection equivalent to about a 50% protein feline pet food.
Abstract:
A method for processing organic materials into highly soluble food products is provided by treating the organic material with one enzyme at pH and temperature conditions optimal for reaction followed by a condition change to inactivate the first enzyme while creating an optimal condition for a second enzyme and further terminating the second reaction by inactivating the second enzyme. A third enzyme may optionally be added to this reaction. The sequential enzyme-treated products are then cooled, filtered and dried thereby transformed into final food products.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a method for improving flavor quality and reducing water absorption of protein isolates, particularly soy protein concentrates. The method involves a surface treatment of the protein isolates with an aqueous solution containing a polysaccharide, in order to coat the protein isolates and block off the flavor of the protein molecule as well as serving as a moisture barrier. The treated protein isolates are then dried to a powder form. The resulting protein isolates are bland in taste, have a reduced water adsorption ratio as compared to the untreated protein isolate and can be used in a wide range of food products without flavor reversion.
Abstract:
The present invention discloses methods for preparing a processed peanut product containing high levels of peanut hearts material, with the peanut heart material being substantially stripped of bitter taste so as to provide debittered peanut hearts of comparable taste to actual peanuts or as being flavorless without adversely affecting the taste of a foodstuff end product. The processed product includes whole or fragmented peanut hearts and peanut heart powder processed using alkaline wash, neutralization, and drying for inactivating enzymes and removing bitter flavoring components. The peanut heart materials are debittered by adjusting the pH to about 8 to about 12 with an alkali material (e.g., sodium hydroxide) to solubilize the protein content and release the bitter flavor compounds making it possible to separate such compounds by ultrafiltration. The alkali treated peanut heart material is neutralized with an acidic aqueous solution.
Abstract:
High protein, low soluble-sugar, oil containing soybean meal suitable for use as a partial or full replacement of fish meal and other protein and energy sources in the manufacture of fish and land animal feeds and petfoods, is produced by a process in which oil is mechanically extracted from dehulled, flaked soybeans. Soluble sugars are then extracted from the defatted soybean cake using an ethanol/water mixture in a counter-current solvent extraction process. The resulting meal contains a minimum of about 8 percent by weight residual soybean oil, and it is dried, cooled and ground to produce a fine, free-flowing powder product. The process also produces a sugar syrup suitable for use as a fermentation source for the production of ethanol, and a premium soybean oil. This syrup is also suitable to be used as a taste enhancer for animal feed (typically added to the soybean meal).
Abstract:
A production methodology of bean curd by adding a O/W type emulsifier solution and coagulant during the process to make the product of bean curd more tender, water containment, resilient, and easier to be fried without wild spillage of cooking oil, and porous interior and stronger binding withstanding long time cooking and fast absorption of broth.
Abstract:
Soy milk and beverage compositions together with methods for preparation, such compositions utilizing soy particulates of consistent micron dimension, either alone or in conjunction with high process pressures, to provide texture and taste characteristics.