The present disclosure includes co-particulated milk protein compositions. The compositions include at least 60 wt.% total protein on a dry weight basis, and a blend of whey proteins and casein protein. Compositions include where at least a portion of the total true protein includes casein-whey protein complexes. Compositions include where the total protein includes milk protein particles, where the milk protein particles having a particle size of 1 to 10 µm form less than 50 wt.% of the total true protein. Compositions include where the co-particulated milk protein composition exhibits a co-particulated index of greater than zero to less than or about 0.5%.
The present disclosure includes co-particulated milk protein compositions. The compositions include at least 60 wt. % total protein on a dry weight basis, and a blend of whey proteins and casein protein. Compositions include where at least a portion of the total true protein includes casein-whey protein complexes. Compositions include where the total protein includes milk protein particles, where the milk protein particles having a particle size of 1 to 10 μm form less than 50 wt. % of the total true protein. Compositions include where the co-particulated milk protein composition exhibits a co-particulated index of greater than zero to less than or about 0.5%.
Methods for preparing spray dried lactose are provided. Methods include concentrating an aqueous lactose source, crystallizing at least a portion of the lactose in the concentrated lactose source, and forming a crystallized lactose slurry comprising a plurality of lactose particles. Methods include washing the crystallized lactose slurry for a period of time sufficient to reduce an absolute value of a b*-value color of the lactose particles by greater than or about 75%. Methods include wet milling the crystallized lactose slurry, reducing a D50 particle size of the plurality of lactose particles by greater than or about 50%. Methods include spray drying the crystallized lactose slurry, forming a plurality of spray dried lactose particles.
01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use
05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
29 - Meat, dairy products, prepared or preserved foods
Goods & Services
Dairy based protein for the food industry, namely, whey
protein for the food industry, whey protein concentrate for
the food industry, and whey protein isolate for the food
industry; dairy based casein for the food industry; dairy
based casein and whey blends for the food industry; lactose
for the food industry. Dairy proteins, namely, dairy based protein supplements;
dietary and nutritional supplements; dietary supplement in
the form of dairy powders; dairy based dietary supplements,
namely, whey protein dietary supplements, whey protein
concentrate dietary supplements, whey protein isolate
dietary supplements, and casein dietary supplements; lactose
dietary supplements; nutritional and nutraceutical
supplements and food ingredients derived from milk, namely,
whey protein and lactose. Cheese; whey.
5.
PRE-ACIDIFIED WHEY PROTEIN ISOLATE AND METHODS OF MAKING
Methods of making undenatured pre-acidified whey protein isolates and protein-fortified beverages incorporating such undenatured pre-acidified whey protein isolates are described. Methods include ultrafiltering a liquid whey composition into a liquid whey protein retentate and a liquid whey permeate, and microfiltering the liquid whey protein retentate into a microfiltered whey protein retentate and a microfiltered whey protein permeate. Methods include reducing a pH of the microfiltered whey protein permeate to a pH of less than 3.8, forming a reduced pH whey protein permeate, and ultrafiltering and diafiltrating the reduced pH whey protein permeate into the undenatured pre-acidified whey protein isolate. Methods include optionally nanofiltering the undenatured pre-acidified whey protein isolate.
A23C 9/142 - Milk preparationsMilk powder or milk powder preparations in which the chemical composition of the milk is modified by non-chemical treatment by dialysis, reverse osmosis or ultrafiltration
6.
PRE-ACIDIFIED WHEY PROTEIN COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF MAKING
Methods of making undenatured pre-acidified whey protein isolates and protein-fortified beverages incorporating such undenatured pre-acidified whey protein isolates are described. Methods include ultrafiltering a liquid whey composition into a liquid whey protein retentate and a liquid whey permeate, and microfiltering the liquid whey protein retentate into a microfiltered whey protein retentate and a microfiltered whey protein permeate. Methods include reducing a pH of the microfiltered whey protein permeate to a pH of less than 3.8, forming a reduced pH whey protein permeate, and ultrafiltering and diafiltrating the reduced pH whey protein permeate into the undenatured pre-acidified whey protein isolate. Methods include optionally nanofiltering the undenatured pre-acidified whey protein isolate.
A23J 1/20 - Obtaining protein compositions for foodstuffsBulk opening of eggs and separation of yolks from whites from milk, e.g. caseinObtaining protein compositions for foodstuffsBulk opening of eggs and separation of yolks from whites from whey
A23L 2/02 - Non-alcoholic beveragesDry compositions or concentrates thereforPreparation or treatment thereof containing fruit or vegetable juices
Methods of making undenatured pre-acidified whey protein isolates and protein-fortified beverages incorporating such undenatured pre-acidified whey protein isolates are described. Methods include ultrafiltering a liquid whey composition into a liquid whey protein retentate and a liquid whey permeate, and microfiltering the liquid whey protein retentate into a microfiltered whey protein retentate and a microfiltered whey protein permeate. Methods include reducing a pH of the microfiltered whey protein permeate to a pH of less than 3.8, forming a reduced pH whey protein permeate, and ultrafiltering and diafiltrating the reduced pH whey protein permeate into the undenatured pre-acidified whey protein isolate. Methods include optionally nanofiltering the undenatured pre-acidified whey protein isolate.
A23J 1/20 - Obtaining protein compositions for foodstuffsBulk opening of eggs and separation of yolks from whites from milk, e.g. caseinObtaining protein compositions for foodstuffsBulk opening of eggs and separation of yolks from whites from whey
01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use
05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
29 - Meat, dairy products, prepared or preserved foods
Goods & Services
(1) Dairy based protein for the food industry, namely, whey protein for the food industry, whey protein concentrate for the food industry, and whey protein isolate for the food industry; dairy based casein for the food industry; dairy based casein and whey blends for the food industry; lactose for the food industry.
(2) Dairy proteins, namely, dairy based protein supplements; dietary and nutritional supplements; dietary supplement in the form of dairy powders; dairy based dietary supplements, namely, whey protein dietary supplements, whey protein concentrate dietary supplements, whey protein isolate dietary supplements, and casein dietary supplements; lactose dietary supplements; nutritional and nutraceutical supplements and food ingredients derived from milk, namely, whey protein and lactose.
(3) Cheese; whey.
The present technology is generally directed to methods and systems for automated food packaging. The method and system includes singulating a plurality of elongate food products into a plurality of individual product pieces, conveying the plurality of individual product pieces along a moving surface, depositing a portion of the individual product pieces into a bucket, where the products are deposited such that a length of greater than about 90% of the individual product pieces are generally aligned parallel with the first side or second side of the bucket. Methods and systems include measuring a height between a top surface of the deposited portion of produce pieces and a top side of the moving surface, vertically lowering the bucket if the measured height is less than a threshold amount, and depositing a second portion of individual product pieces into the vertically lowered bucket.
B65B 25/06 - Packaging slices or specially-shaped pieces of meat, cheese, or other plastic or tacky products
B65B 37/18 - Separating measured quantities from supply by weighing
B65B 37/20 - Separating measured quantities from supply by volume measurement
B65B 57/10 - Automatic control, checking, warning or safety devices responsive to absence, presence, abnormal feed, or misplacement of articles or materials to be packaged
B65G 47/46 - Devices for discharging articles or materials from conveyors with distribution, e.g. automatically, to desired points
10.
DENATURED MILK PROTEINS, METHODS OF MAKING, AND PROTEIN FORTIFIED FOODS
The present disclosure includes denatured whey protein compositions. The compositions include at least 60 wt. % protein on a dry weight basis, less than 8 wt. % native glycomacropeptide (GMP), greater than 2 wt. % enzymatically hydrolyzed GMP relative to the total weight of the protein, a proteolysis index of at least 8 wt. %, and greater than 50 wt. % denatured whey proteins relative to the total weight of the protein.
The present disclosure includes denatured whey protein compositions. The compositions include at least 60 wt.% protein on a dry weight basis, less than 8 wt.% native glycomacropeptide (GMP), greater than 2 wt.% enzymatically hydrolyzed GMP relative to the total weight of the protein, a proteolysis index of at least 8 wt.%, and greater than 50 wt.% denatured whey proteins relative to the total weight of the protein.
The present disclosure includes denatured whey protein compositions. The compositions include at least 60 wt. % protein on a dry weight basis, less than 8 wt. % native glycomacropeptide (GMP), greater than 2 wt. % enzymatically hydrolyzed GMP relative to the total weight of the protein, a proteolysis index of at least 8 wt. %, and greater than 50 wt. % denatured whey proteins relative to the total weight of the protein.
A23J 1/20 - Obtaining protein compositions for foodstuffsBulk opening of eggs and separation of yolks from whites from milk, e.g. caseinObtaining protein compositions for foodstuffsBulk opening of eggs and separation of yolks from whites from whey
A23C 21/02 - WheyWhey preparations containing, or treated with, microorganisms or enzymes
The present disclosure includes denatured whey protein compositions. The compositions include at least 60 wt.% protein on a dry weight basis, less than 8 wt.% native glycomacropeptide (GMP), greater than 2 wt.% enzymatically hydrolyzed GMP relative to the total weight of the protein, a proteolysis index of at least 8 wt.%, and greater than 50 wt.% denatured whey proteins relative to the total weight of the protein.
A23J 1/20 - Obtaining protein compositions for foodstuffsBulk opening of eggs and separation of yolks from whites from milk, e.g. caseinObtaining protein compositions for foodstuffsBulk opening of eggs and separation of yolks from whites from whey
A23J 3/34 - Working-up of proteins for foodstuffs by hydrolysis using chemical agents using enzymes
Methods of making a powdered milk product as described. The methods may include providing an aqueous milk-sourced mixture, and evaporating water from the aqueous milk-sourced mixture to produce an evaporated milk-sourced mixture having a total solids concentration of 35 wt. % or more. The evaporated milk-sourced mixture may be dried to form the powdered milk product, which may have less than 6 wt. % water. Systems for making the milk powdered product are also described. The systems may include an evaporator to evaporate water from a supply of a milk-sourced mixture to form an evaporated milk-sourced mixture. They may also include a dryer to dry the evaporated milk-sourced mixture and atomize it into the powdered milk product.
Protein containing foods are described that include a protein blend having one or more milk proteins. The protein blend is also characterized by less than or about 1500 mg% of calcium. Also described are food products with increased shelf stability. The food product includes a protein blend that includes one or more milk proteins, where the protein blend includes less than or about 5 wt.% lactose. The food product is also characterized by a total protein content of greater than or about 15 wt.%. Further described are methods of making a food product that include combining a protein blend with additional ingredients to form a food mixture, and heating the food mixture to form the food product. The food product includes a total protein content of greater than or about 15 wt.%, and the protein blend includes less than or about 1500 mg% calcium.
A23C 9/142 - Milk preparationsMilk powder or milk powder preparations in which the chemical composition of the milk is modified by non-chemical treatment by dialysis, reverse osmosis or ultrafiltration
A23J 1/20 - Obtaining protein compositions for foodstuffsBulk opening of eggs and separation of yolks from whites from milk, e.g. caseinObtaining protein compositions for foodstuffsBulk opening of eggs and separation of yolks from whites from whey
A23J 1/08 - Obtaining protein compositions for foodstuffsBulk opening of eggs and separation of yolks from whites from eggs
16.
PROTEIN-FORTIFIED FOOD WITH INCREASED SHELF STABILITY
Protein containing foods are described that include a protein blend having one or more milk proteins. The protein blend is also characterized by less than or about 1500 mg % of calcium. Also described are food products with increased shelf stability. The food product includes a protein blend that includes one or more milk proteins, where the protein blend includes less than or about 5 wt. % lactose. The food product is also characterized by a total protein content of greater than or about 15 wt. %. Further described are methods of making a food product that include combining a protein blend with additional ingredients to form a food mixture, and heating the food mixture to form the food product. The food product includes a total protein content of greater than or about 15 wt. %, and the protein blend includes less than or about 1500 mg % calcium.
The present disclosure includes denatured whey protein compositions. The compositions include at least 60 wt. % protein on a dry weight basis, less than 8 wt. % native glycomacropeptide (GMP), greater than 2 wt. % enzymatically hydrolyzed GMP relative to the total weight of the protein, a proteolysis index of at least 8 wt. %, and greater than 50 wt. % denatured whey proteins relative to the total weight of the protein.
01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use
05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
29 - Meat, dairy products, prepared or preserved foods
Goods & Services
Dairy based protein for the food industry, namely, whey protein for the food industry, whey protein concentrate for the food industry, and whey protein isolate for the food industry; dairy based casein for the food industry; dairy based casein and whey blends for the food industry; lactose for the food industry. Dairy proteins, namely, dairy based protein supplements; dietary and nutritional supplements; dietary supplement in the form of dairy powders; dairy based dietary supplements, namely, whey protein dietary supplements, whey protein concentrate dietary supplements, whey protein isolate dietary supplements, and casein dietary supplements; lactose dietary supplements; nutritional and nutraceutical supplements and food ingredients derived from milk, namely, whey protein and lactose. Cheese; whey.
01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use
Goods & Services
Dairy based protein for the food industry, namely, whey protein for the food industry, whey protein concentrate for the food industry, and whey protein isolate for the food industry; dairy based casein for the food industry; dairy based casein and whey blends for the food industry; lactose for the food industry
05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
Goods & Services
Dairy proteins, namely, dairy based protein supplements; dietary and nutritional supplements; dietary supplement in the form of dairy powders; dairy based dietary supplements, namely, whey protein dietary supplements, whey protein concentrate dietary supplements, whey protein isolate dietary supplements, and casein dietary supplements; lactose dietary supplements; nutritional and nutraceutical supplements and food ingredients derived from milk, namely, whey protein and lactose
Methods of making protein-fortified yogurt products are described. The methods may include mixing a casein-containing ingredient with starting milk to make a yogurt milk, where the casein-containing ingredient has a casein-to-whey protein ratio of 82:18 or greater. The yogurt milk may be fermented after adding yogurt culture to make a yogurt mixture. The yogurt mixture may then be formed into the protein-fortified yogurt product. The total protein concentration in the protein-fortified yogurt product may be 10 wt. % or more. One variety of the protein-fortified yogurt product is a spreadable yogurt product having the total protein concentration of 11 wt. % or more.
A vacuum-assisted product-handling system is described that includes a carrier to move an unpackaged product into a contact position. The system also includes an actuation unit to move the unpackaged product from the contact position of the carrier to a receiving container. The actuation unit may include a mechanical arm to lift the unpackaged product from the carrier and deposit the unpackaged product in the receiving container, and a vacuum tool connected to an end of the mechanical arm. The vacuum tool may be operable to hold the unpackaged product as the unpackaged product is moved by the actuation unit from the carrier to the receiving container. The vacuum tool may include one or more arrays of suction devices, where each array of suction devices is connected to a single vacuum source.
01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use
05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
Goods & Services
Dairy based protein for the food industry, namely, whey protein for the food industry, whey protein concentrate for the food industry, and whey protein isolate for the food industry; dairy based casein for the food industry; dairy based casein and whey blends for the food industry Dairy proteins, namely, dairy based protein supplements; dietary and nutritional supplements; dietary supplement in the form of dairy powders; dairy based dietary supplements, namely, whey protein dietary supplements, whey protein concentrate dietary supplements, whey protein isolate dietary supplements, and casein dietary supplements
05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
32 - Beers; non-alcoholic beverages
Goods & Services
Nutritional products, namely, plant-based protein powder Sports drinks for athletic performance, recovery, and hydration, namely, sports drinks containing protein and electrolytes
05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
Goods & Services
Nutritional and nutraceutical supplements and food ingredients derived from milk for use in human and animal foods, namely, lactose, sweet whey, micellar casein, casein, milk fat globule membrane, lactose for animal use, sweet whey for animal use
05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
Goods & Services
Nutritional and nutraceutical supplements and food ingredients derived from milk for use in human and animal foods, namely, lactose, sweet whey, micellar casein, casein, milk fat globule membrane, lactose for animal use, sweet whey for animal use
31.
Tandem evaporation-drying methods and systems for making powdered milk-derived products
Methods of making a powdered milk product are described. The methods may include providing an aqueous milk-sourced mixture, and evaporating water from the aqueous milk-sourced mixture to produce an evaporated milk-sourced mixture having a total solids concentration of 35 wt. % or more. The evaporated milk-sourced mixture may be dried to form the powdered milk product, which may have less than 6 wt. % water. Systems for making the milk powdered product are also described. The systems may include an evaporator to evaporate water from a supply of a milk-sourced mixture to form an evaporated milk-sourced mixture. They may also include a dryer to dry the evaporated milk-sourced mixture and atomize it into the powdered milk product.
Methods of making a powdered milk product are described. The methods may include providing an aqueous milk-sourced mixture, and evaporating water from the aqueous milk-sourced mixture to produce an evaporated milk-sourced mixture having a total solids concentration of 35 wt.% or more. The evaporated milk-sourced mixture may be dried to form the powdered milk product, which may have less than 6 wt.% water. Systems for making the milk powdered product are also described. The systems may include an evaporator to evaporate water from a supply of a milk-sourced mixture to form an evaporated milk-sourced mixture. They may also include a dryer to dry the evaporated milk-sourced mixture and atomize it into the powdered milk product.
A23C 9/146 - Milk preparationsMilk powder or milk powder preparations in which the chemical composition of the milk is modified by non-chemical treatment by ion-exchange
Systems and methods of making lactobionic acid are described. The systems include two-compartment cation bipolar electrodialysis assemblies having at least one cell that includes a cation ion-exchange membrane and a bipolar membrane. The membranes define the borders of a pair of flow channels for a separate (i) caustic stream and (i) purified lactobionic acid stream. Lactobionate ions in the lactobionic acid stream do not cross a membrane in the electrodialysis assembly, which reduces membrane fouling. The methods include passing a lactobionate salt through a two-compartment cation bipolar electrodialysis assembly. The electrodialysis assembly includes at least one two-compartment cation bipolar membrane cell, and separates the lactobionate salt into a caustic compound and the lactobionic acid. The assembly is designed so the lactobionate ions do not cross an ion exchange membrane in the assembly to form the lactobionic acid, which reduces membrane fouling.
Systems and methods of making lactobionic acid are described. The systems include two-compartment cation bipolar electrodialysis assemblies having at least one cell that includes a cation ion-exchange membrane and a bipolar membrane. The membranes define the borders of a pair of flow channels for a separate (i) caustic stream and (i) purified lactobionic acid stream. Lactobionate ions in the lactobionic acid stream do not cross a membrane in the electrodialysis assembly, which reduces membrane fouling. The methods include passing a lactobionate salt through a two-compartment cation bipolar electrodialysis assembly. The electrodialysis assembly includes at least one two-compartment cation bipolar membrane cell, and separates the lactobionate salt into a caustic compound and the lactobionic acid. The assembly is designed so the lactobionate ions do not cross an ion exchange membrane in the assembly to form the lactobionic acid, which reduces membrane fouling.
Methods of extending a period of increased soil nitrogen levels in a soil are described. The methods include applying a soil enhancement agent to the soil, where the soil enhancement agent may include one or both of (i) lactobionic acid, and (ii) a least one salt of lactobionic acid. The methods also include applying a nitrogen-containing fertilizer to the soil. The soil treated with both the soil enhancement agent and the nitrogen-containing fertilizer has a higher level of soil nitrogen for at least a portion of a grown cycle of a crop planted in the soil than the same soil treated without the soil enhancement agent during the growing cycle of the crop.
Methods of increasing soil water content are described. The methods may include applying a soil enhancement agent to the soil, where the soil enhancement agent includes one or both of (i) lactobionic acid and (ii) at least one salt of lactobionic acid. Treated soils with increased soil water content are also described. The treated soils may include a soil enhancement agent absorbed into the soil. The soil enhancement agent may include at least one salt of a lactobionic acid. Cations from the at least one salt of a lactobionic acid may aggregate at least a portion of the particles in the soil.
A01N 25/02 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of applicationSubstances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests containing liquids as carriers, diluents or solvents
Methods of increasing soil water content are described. The methods may include applying a soil enhancement agent to the soil, where the soil enhancement agent includes one or both of (i) lactobionic acid and (ii) at least one salt of lactobionic acid. Treated soils with increased soil water content are also described. The treated soils may include a soil enhancement agent absorbed into the soil. The soil enhancement agent may include at least one salt of a lactobionic acid. Cations from the at least one salt of a lactobionic acid may aggregate at least a portion of the particles in the soil.
A01N 25/02 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of applicationSubstances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests containing liquids as carriers, diluents or solvents
A01N 63/02 - Substances produced by, or obtained from, microorganisms or animals
Methods of increasing soil water content are described. The methods may include applying a soil enhancement agent to the soil, where the soil enhancement agent includes one or both of (i) lactobionic acid and (ii) at least one salt of lactobionic acid. Treated soils with increased soil water content are also described. The treated soils may include a soil enhancement agent absorbed into the soil. The soil enhancement agent may include at least one salt of a lactobionic acid. Cations from the at least one salt of a lactobionic acid may aggregate at least a portion of the particles in the soil.
B01J 20/22 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising organic material
C09K 17/14 - Soil-conditioning materials or soil-stabilising materials containing organic compounds only
45.
HIGH PURITY ALPHA LACTALBUMIN AND METHODS OF MAKING
Methods and systems for making a high-purity a-lactalbumin composition are described. The composition may be made by providing a whey protein mixture, and adding an alkaline solution to the mixture to make the mixture alkaline and promote the aggregation of B-lactoglobulin proteins. The alkaline whey protein mixture is filtered into a β-LG aggregate composition and a a-LA enriched composition. A final a-lactalbumin enriched composition sourced from the a-LA enriched composition is dried into the high- purity a-lactalbumin composition (a powdered dairy composition) that is at least 70 wt.% α-lactalbumin on a protein basis. A protease enzyme may optionally be added to the a- LA enriched composition to form an enzymatically treated a-LA enriched composition that becomes the source of the final α-lactalbumin enriched composition.
A23C 9/00 - Milk preparationsMilk powder or milk powder preparations
A23C 9/142 - Milk preparationsMilk powder or milk powder preparations in which the chemical composition of the milk is modified by non-chemical treatment by dialysis, reverse osmosis or ultrafiltration
Methods and systems for making a high-purity α-lactalbumin composition are described. The composition may be made by providing a whey protein mixture, and adding an alkaline solution to the mixture to make the mixture alkaline and promote the aggregation of ß-lactoglobulin proteins. The alkaline whey protein mixture is filtered into a ß-LG aggregate composition and a α-LA enriched composition. A final α-lactalbumin enriched composition sourced from the α-LA enriched composition is dried into the high-purity α-lactalbumin composition (a powdered dairy composition) that is at least 70 wt. % α-lactalbumin on a protein basis. A protease enzyme may optionally be added to the α-LA enriched composition to form an enzymatically treated α-LA enriched composition that becomes the source of the final α-lactalbumin enriched composition.
A23C 21/02 - WheyWhey preparations containing, or treated with, microorganisms or enzymes
A23C 9/142 - Milk preparationsMilk powder or milk powder preparations in which the chemical composition of the milk is modified by non-chemical treatment by dialysis, reverse osmosis or ultrafiltration
A23L 19/12 - Products from fruits or vegetablesPreparation or treatment thereof of tuberous or like starch containing root crops of potatoes
A23J 1/20 - Obtaining protein compositions for foodstuffsBulk opening of eggs and separation of yolks from whites from milk, e.g. caseinObtaining protein compositions for foodstuffsBulk opening of eggs and separation of yolks from whites from whey
A23J 3/34 - Working-up of proteins for foodstuffs by hydrolysis using chemical agents using enzymes
01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use
05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
29 - Meat, dairy products, prepared or preserved foods
30 - Basic staples, tea, coffee, baked goods and confectionery
Goods & Services
(1) Proteins for use in the manufacture of food products, dairy based protein for the food industry, namely, whey protein for the food industry, whey protein concentrate for the food industry, and whey protein isolate for the food industry all used in the manufacture of foodstuffs, all the foregoing containing protein ingredients; dairy based casein and whey protein blends for the food industry used in the manufacture of foodstuffs, all the foregoing containing protein ingredients
(2) Dairy proteins, namely, dairy based protein supplements, all the foregoing containing protein ingredients; dietary and nutritional supplements for general health and well-being, protein enriched health food supplements, protein supplement powder, protein supplements, whey protein isolate for use as a protein supplement, whey protein supplements, all the foregoing containing protein ingredients; nutritional supplements in the form of nutrient-dense, protein-based drink mix, all the foregoing containing protein ingredients; protein supplement shakes, nutritional and dietary supplements formed and packaged as protein bars, protein supplement in the form of chips, all the foregoing containing protein ingredients; dairy based dietary supplements, namely, whey protein dietary supplements, whey protein concentrate dietary supplements, whey protein isolate dietary supplements, and casein dietary supplements, all the foregoing containing protein ingredients
(3) All forms of whey for use in the manufacture of food products, all the foregoing containing protein ingredients
(4) High-protein cereal bars
01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use
05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
29 - Meat, dairy products, prepared or preserved foods
Goods & Services
Proteins for use in the manufacture of food products; dairy based protein for the food industry, namely, whey protein for the food industry, whey protein concentrate for the food industry, and whey protein isolate for the food industry all used in the manufacture of foodstuffs; all the foregoing containing protein ingredients Dairy proteins, namely, dairy based protein supplements; nutritional products, namely, nutritional supplements; protein enriched health food supplements; protein supplements in the form of powders; protein supplements; whey protein isolate for use as a protein supplement; whey protein supplements; dietary and nutritional supplements; dietary supplement in the form of powders; dietary supplement drink mixes; powdered fruit-flavored dietary supplement drink mix; nutritional supplements in the form of powder; nutritional supplements in the form of nutrient-dense, protein-based drink mix; nutritional supplements in the form of powders; nutraceuticals for use as a dietary supplement; drink mixes for nutritional supplement purposes; dairy based dietary supplements, namely, whey protein dietary supplements, whey protein concentrate dietary supplements, whey protein isolate dietary supplements, and casein dietary supplements; all the foregoing containing protein ingredients All forms of whey for use in the manufacture of food products; all the foregoing containing protein ingredients
Embodiments may include a method of making a cheese shape. The method may include providing a cheese-shaping system. The cheese-shaping system may include at least a first chilled roller belt. The method may also include supplying a cheese mass in molten form to the first chilled roller belt. A cheese sheet may then be formed on the first chilled roller belt. The method may further include cooling the cheese sheet through contact with the first chilled roller belt. In addition, the method may include forming and removing the cheese shape from the cooled cheese sheet. Furthermore, the method may include applying a liquid application to the cheese shape.
Embodiments may include a method of making a cheese shape. The method may include providing a cheese-shaping system. The cheese-shaping system may include at least a first chilled roller belt. The method may also include supplying a cheese mass in molten form to the first chilled roller belt. A cheese sheet may then be formed on the first chilled roller belt. The method may further include cooling the cheese sheet through contact with the first chilled roller belt. In addition, the method may include forming and removing the cheese shape from the cooled cheese sheet. Furthermore, the method may include applying a liquid application to the cheese shape.
01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use
05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
29 - Meat, dairy products, prepared or preserved foods
30 - Basic staples, tea, coffee, baked goods and confectionery
32 - Beers; non-alcoholic beverages
Goods & Services
Lactose for use in the manufacture of foodstuffs; proteins
for use in the manufacture of food products; dairy based
protein for the food industry, namely, whey protein for the
food industry, whey protein concentrate for the food
industry, and whey protein isolate for the food industry all
used in the manufacture of foodstuffs; dairy based casein
and whey protein blends for the food industry used in the
manufacture of foodstuffs; all the foregoing containing
protein ingredients. Dairy proteins, namely, dairy based protein supplements;
nutritional products, namely, nutritional supplements;
protein enriched health food supplements; protein supplement
powder; protein supplements; whey protein supplement; whey
protein isolate for use as a protein supplement; whey
protein supplements; dietary supplement in the form of a
powder for increased energy; dietary supplement in the form
of a liquid for increased energy; amino acids for
nutritional purposes; dietary and nutritional supplements;
dietary supplement in the form of powders, tablets and
capsules with amino acids; dietary and nutritional
supplements for endurance sports; dietary supplemental
drinks; dietary supplement drink mixes; powdered
fruit-flavored dietary supplement drink mix; dietary
supplements in the form of capsules and powders made from
fruit and vegetables; vitamins; liquid vitamin supplements;
liquid protein supplements; nutritional supplements in the
form of powder; nutritional supplements in the form of
nutrient-dense, protein-based drink mix; nutritional
supplements in the form of gummies, tablets, powders and
gels; nutritional supplement beverages; delivery agents in
the form of dissolvable strips that facilitate the delivery
of dietary supplements; dietary and nutritional supplements
in drop form, capsule form, pill form, liquid form;
nutraceuticals for use as a dietary supplement; drink mixes
for nutritional supplement purposes; protein supplement
shakes; nutritional and dietary supplements formed and
packaged as protein bars; protein supplement in the form of
chips; dairy based dietary supplements, namely, whey protein
dietary supplements, whey protein concentrate dietary
supplements, whey protein isolate dietary supplements, and
casein dietary supplements; all the foregoing containing
protein ingredients. All forms of whey for use in the manufacture of food
products; all the foregoing containing protein ingredients. High-protein cereal bars. Dietary powders used in the preparation of isotonic sports
drinks and sports beverages (terms considered too vague by
the International Bureau - rule 13.2.b) of the Common
Regulations); concentrates and powders used in the
preparation of energy drinks and fruit-flavored beverages;
powders used in the preparation of fruit-based beverages;
syrups for making whey-based beverages; whey beverages; all
the foregoing containing protein ingredients.
01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use
05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
29 - Meat, dairy products, prepared or preserved foods
30 - Basic staples, tea, coffee, baked goods and confectionery
32 - Beers; non-alcoholic beverages
Goods & Services
Lactose for use in the manufacture of foodstuffs; proteins
for use in the manufacture of food products; all forms of
whey for use in the manufacture of food products; dairy
based protein for the food industry, namely, whey protein
for the food industry, whey protein concentrate for the food
industry, and whey protein isolate for the food industry all
used in the manufacture of foodstuffs; dairy based casein
for the food industry; dairy based casein and whey blends
for the food industry used in the manufacture of foodstuffs. Nutritional products (terms too vague in the opinion of the
International Bureau – Rule 13(2)(b) of the Common
Regulations); protein-enriched food products (terms too
vague in the opinion of the International Bureau – Rule
13(2)(b) of the Common Regulations); protein-enriched food
(terms too vague in the opinion of the International Bureau
– Rule 13(2)(b) of the Common Regulations); protein powder
(terms too vague in the opinion of the International Bureau
– Rule 13(2)(b) of the Common Regulations); protein
supplements; whey protein supplements (terms too vague in
the opinion of the International Bureau – Rule 13(2)(b) of
the Common Regulations); dietary supplement in the form of a
powder for increased energy; dietary supplement in the form
of a liquid for increased energy; amino acids for
nutritional purposes; dietary and nutritional supplements;
dietary supplement in the form of powders, tablets and
capsules with amino acids; dietary and nutritional
supplements for endurance sports; dietary supplemental
drinks; dietary supplement drink mixes; powdered
fruit-flavored dietary supplement drink mix; dietary
supplements in the form of capsules and powders made from
fruit and vegetables; vitamins; liquid vitamin supplements;
liquid protein supplements; nutritional supplements in the
form of powder; nutritional supplements in the form of
nutrient-dense, protein-based drink mix; nutritional
supplements in the form of gummies, tablets, powders and
gels; nutritional supplement beverages (terms too vague in
the opinion of the International Bureau – Rule 13(2)(b) of
the Common Regulations); dietary powders used in the
preparation of isotonic sports drinks and sports beverages
(terms too vague in the opinion of the International Bureau
– Rule 13(2)(b) of the Common Regulations); delivery agents
in the form of dissolvable strips that facilitate the
delivery of dietary supplements; dietary and nutritional
supplements in drop form, capsule form, pill form, liquid
form; nutraceuticals for use as a dietary supplement; drink
mixes for nutritional supplement purposes; protein shakes
(terms too vague in the opinion of the International Bureau
– Rule 13(2)(b) of the Common Regulations); protein bars
(terms too vague in the opinion of the International Bureau
– Rule 13(2)(b) of the Common Regulations); dairy based
dietary supplements, namely, whey protein dietary
supplements, whey protein concentrate dietary supplements,
whey protein isolate dietary supplements, and casein dietary
supplements. Dairy proteins; whey protein; whey protein isolate; whey
chips. Baking mixes; high-protein cereal bars; protein-dense chips. Concentrates and powders used in the preparation of energy
drinks and fruit-flavored beverages; powders used in the
preparation of fruit-based beverages; syrups for making
whey-based beverages; whey beverages.
01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use
05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
29 - Meat, dairy products, prepared or preserved foods
30 - Basic staples, tea, coffee, baked goods and confectionery
32 - Beers; non-alcoholic beverages
Goods & Services
Lactose for use in the manufacture of foodstuffs; proteins
for use in the manufacture of food products; all forms of
whey for use in the manufacture of food products; dairy
based protein for the food industry, namely, whey protein
for the food industry, whey protein concentrate for the food
industry, and whey protein isolate for the food industry all
used in the manufacture of foodstuffs; dairy based casein
for the food industry; dairy based casein and whey blends
for the food industry used in the manufacture of foodstuffs. Dairy proteins (terms too vague in the opinion of the
International Bureau – Rule 13(2)(b) of the Common
Regulations); nutritional products (terms too vague in the
opinion of the International Bureau – Rule 13(2)(b) of the
Common Regulations); protein-enriched food products (terms
too vague in the opinion of the International Bureau – Rule
13(2)(b) of the Common Regulations); protein-enriched food
and baking mixes (terms too vague in the opinion of the
International Bureau – Rule 13(2)(b) of the Common
Regulations); protein powder (terms too vague in the opinion
of the International Bureau – Rule 13(2)(b) of the Common
Regulations); protein supplements; whey protein (terms too
vague in the opinion of the International Bureau – Rule
13(2)(b) of the Common Regulations); whey protein isolate
(terms too vague in the opinion of the International Bureau
– Rule 13(2)(b) of the Common Regulations); whey protein
supplements; dietary supplement in the form of a powder for
increased energy; dietary supplement in the form of a liquid
for increased energy; amino acids for nutritional purposes;
dietary and nutritional supplements; dietary supplement in
the form of powders, tablets and capsules with amino acids;
dietary and nutritional supplements for endurance sports;
dietary supplemental drinks; dietary supplement drink mixes;
powdered fruit-flavored dietary supplement drink mix;
dietary supplements in the form of capsules and powders made
from fruit and vegetables; vitamins; liquid vitamin
supplements; liquid protein supplements; nutritional
supplements in the form of powder; nutritional supplements
in the form of nutrient-dense, protein-based drink mix;
nutritional supplements in the form of gummies, tablets,
powders and gels; nutritional supplement beverages; delivery
agents in the form of dissolvable strips that facilitate the
delivery of dietary supplements; dietary and nutritional
supplements in drop form, capsule form, pill form, liquid
form; nutraceuticals for use as a dietary supplement; drink
mixes for nutritional supplement purposes; protein shakes
(terms too vague in the opinion of the International Bureau
– Rule 13(2)(b) of the Common Regulations); protein bars
(terms too vague in the opinion of the International Bureau
– Rule 13(2)(b) of the Common Regulations); protein-dense
chips (terms too vague in the opinion of the International
Bureau – Rule 13(2)(b) of the Common Regulations); dairy
based dietary supplements, namely, whey protein dietary
supplements, whey protein concentrate dietary supplements,
whey protein isolate dietary supplements, and casein dietary
supplements. Whey chips. High-protein cereal bars. Dietary powders used in the preparation of isotonic sports
drinks and sports beverages; concentrates and powders used
in the preparation of energy drinks and fruit-flavored
beverages; powders used in the preparation of fruit-based
beverages; syrups for making whey-based beverages; whey
beverages.
54.
MICELLAR CASEIN FOR COFFEE CREAMERS AND OTHER DAIRY PRODUCTS
Nutritional compositions are described that include a casein compound that includes micellar casein, a vegetable oil, a sweetener, and an acidity regulator, among other ingredients. The nutritional compositions may be used as beverage creamers, such as coffee creamers. Also described are methods of making nutritional compounds that include micellar casein.
A23C 11/04 - Milk substitutes, e.g. coffee whitener compositions containing at least one non-milk component as source of fats or proteins containing non-milk fats but no non-milk proteins
A23J 1/20 - Obtaining protein compositions for foodstuffsBulk opening of eggs and separation of yolks from whites from milk, e.g. caseinObtaining protein compositions for foodstuffsBulk opening of eggs and separation of yolks from whites from whey
A freezer structure (12) includes a floor structure (20), side walls (22) and a ceiling (24), each of which includes a substantially hollow inner or upper layer or zone (30) behind or beneath which is disposed an intermediate layer or zone (32) substantially filled with insulating filler material and a bottom or outer layer or zone (34) that is substantially hollow. A monitoring system (16) monitors the temperature, moisture level and pressure of a substantially dry gas circulating through the first layer or zone to maintain the first layer or zone in substantially dry condition.
01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use
05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
29 - Meat, dairy products, prepared or preserved foods
30 - Basic staples, tea, coffee, baked goods and confectionery
32 - Beers; non-alcoholic beverages
Goods & Services
(1) Dairy proteins; protein powder for use in the manufacture of food products; whey protein; whey protein isolate; lactose for use in the manufacture of foodstuffs; proteins for use in the manufacture of food products; all forms of whey for use in the manufacture of food products; dairy based protein for the food industry, namely, whey protein for the food industry, whey protein concentrate for the food industry, and whey protein isolate for the food industry all used in the manufacture of foodstuffs; dairy based casein and whey blends for the food industry used in the manufacture of foodstuffs
(2) Protein shakes
(3) Protein bars; high-protein cereal bars; whey chips; snack foods, namely, dairy-based protein-dense chips
(4) Concentrates and powders used in the preparation of energy drinks and fruit-flavored beverages; powders used in the preparation of fruit-based beverages; beverages made with whey protein isolate; dietary powders used in the preparation of isotonic sports drinks and sports beverages; syrups for making whey-based beverages
(5) Whey protein dietary supplements; dietary supplement in the form of a powder for increased energy; amino acids for nutritional purposes, namely amino acid dietary supplements; dietary and nutritional supplements containing dairy-based proteins; dietary supplement in the form of powders, tablets and capsules with amino acids; dietary and nutritional supplements for muscle health; dietary supplement drink mixes containing dairy-based proteins; nutritional supplements in the form of dairy-based protein powder; nutritional supplements in the form of nutrient-dense, protein-based drink mix; nutraceuticals for use as a dietary supplement for general health and well-being; drink mixes containing dairy-based proteins for nutritional supplement purposes; dairy based dietary supplements, namely, whey protein dietary supplements, whey protein concentrate dietary supplements, whey protein isolate dietary supplements, and casein dietary supplements; dietary supplement in the form of a liquid for increased energy; dietary supplemental drinks containing dairy-based proteins; powdered fruit-flavored dietary supplement drink mix containing dairy-based proteins; vitamins; liquid vitamin supplements; liquid protein supplements for general health and well-being; nutritional supplements containing dairy-based proteins in the form of gummies, tablets, powders and gels; nutritional supplement beverages containing dairy-based proteins; delivery agents in the form of dissolvable strips that facilitate the delivery of dietary supplements; dietary and nutritional supplements containing dairy-based proteins in drop form, capsule form, pill form, liquid form
01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use
05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
29 - Meat, dairy products, prepared or preserved foods
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
44 - Medical, veterinary, hygienic and cosmetic services; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services
Goods & Services
(1) Lactose for use in the manufacture of foodstuffs; proteins for use in the manufacture of food products; all forms of whey for use in the manufacture of food products
(2) Nutritional supplements for general health and well-being; nutritional supplements for building body mass; all forms of whey protein supplements
(3) Educational video recordings, DVDs, video disks, CD-ROMS, and computer software featuring information in the fields of physical fitness, diet, and nutrition
(4) Educational books featuring information in the fields of health, wellness, and nutrition
(5) All forms of whey for use as an ingredient in cheese, dairy products, beverages, food, prepared foods, dried foods, packaged foods, and frozen foods; cheese for use as an ingredient in prepared, packaged, and frozen foods (1) Providing information about professional and amateur athletes, for entertainment purposes, via a website; providing information in the field of competitive and recreational individual and team sports and training for such sports via a website; educational services, namely, conducting online exhibitions in the fields of physical fitness, diet, and nutrition; providing information about physical fitness via a website
(2) Providing information about diet and nutrition via a website; providing information about the health and nutritional routines of professional and amateur athletes for health, wellness, and nutritional purposes
29 - Meat, dairy products, prepared or preserved foods
32 - Beers; non-alcoholic beverages
01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use
05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
Goods & Services
[ All forms of whey for use in the manufacture of food products] Dietary powders used in the preparation of isotonic sports drinks and sports beverages; powders used in the preparation of energy drinks and fruit-flavored beverages [ Proteins for use in the manufacture of food products; dairy based protein for the food industry, namely, whey protein for the food industry, whey protein concentrate for the food industry, and whey protein isolate for the food industry all used in the manufacture of foodstuffs ] Dairy proteins, namely, dairy based protein supplements; nutritional products, namely, nutritional supplements; protein enriched health food supplements; protein supplement powder; protein supplements; whey protein supplement; whey protein isolate for use as a protein supplement; whey protein supplements; amino acids for nutritional purposes; dietary and nutritional supplements; dietary supplement in the form of powders with amino acids; dietary and nutritional supplements for endurance sports; dietary supplement drink mixes; powdered fruit-flavored dietary supplement drink mix; nutritional supplements in the form of powder; nutritional supplements in the form of nutrient-dense, protein-based drink mix; nutritional supplements in the form of powders; nutraceuticals for use as a dietary supplement; drink mixes for nutritional supplement purposes; dairy based dietary supplements, namely, whey protein dietary supplements, whey protein concentrate dietary supplements, whey protein isolate dietary supplements, and casein dietary supplements
29 - Meat, dairy products, prepared or preserved foods
32 - Beers; non-alcoholic beverages
01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use
05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
Goods & Services
[ All forms of whey for use in the manufacture of food products; all the foregoing containing protein ingredients ] Dietary powders used in the preparation of isotonic sports drinks and sports beverages [ Proteins for use in the manufacture of food products; dairy based protein for the food industry, namely, whey protein for the food industry, whey protein concentrate for the food industry, and whey protein isolate for the food industry all used in the manufacture of foodstuffs ] Dairy proteins, namely, dairy based protein supplements; nutritional products, namely, nutritional supplements; protein enriched health food supplements; protein supplement powder; protein supplements; whey protein supplement; whey protein isolate for use as a protein supplement; whey protein supplements; dietary and nutritional supplements; dietary supplement drink mixes; nutritional supplements in the form of powder; nutritional supplements in the form of nutrient-dense, protein-based drink mix; nutritional supplements in the form of powders; nutraceuticals for use as a dietary supplement; drink mixes for nutritional supplement purposes; dairy based dietary supplements, namely, whey protein dietary supplements, whey protein concentrate dietary supplements, whey protein isolate dietary supplements, and casein dietary supplements
01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use
Goods & Services
(1) Lactose for use in the manufacture of foodstuffs; proteins for use in the manufacture of food products; all forms of whey for use in the manufacture of food products
(2) Dairy based protein for the food industry, namely, whey protein for the food industry, whey protein concentrate for the food industry, and whey protein isolate for the food industry all used in the manufacture of foodstuffs; dairy based casein for the food industry; dairy based casein and whey blends for the food industry used in the manufacture of foodstuffs
29 - Meat, dairy products, prepared or preserved foods
32 - Beers; non-alcoholic beverages
01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use
05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
Goods & Services
[ All forms of whey for use in the manufacture of food products ] Dietary powders used in the preparation of isotonic sports drinks and sports beverages; powders used in the preparation of energy drinks and fruit-flavored beverages [ Proteins for use in the manufacture of food products; dairy based protein for the food industry, namely, whey protein for the food industry, whey protein concentrate for the food industry, and whey protein isolate for the food industry all used in the manufacture of foodstuffs ] Dairy proteins, namely, dairy based protein supplements; nutritional products, namely, nutritional supplements; protein enriched health food supplements; protein supplement powder; protein supplements; whey protein supplement; whey protein isolate for use as a protein supplement; whey protein supplements; dietary supplement in the form of a powder for increased energy; amino acids for nutritional purposes; dietary and nutritional supplements; dietary supplement in the form of powders with amino acids; dietary and nutritional supplements for endurance sports; dietary supplement drink mixes; powdered fruit-flavored dietary supplement drink mix; nutritional supplements in the form of powder; nutritional supplements in the form of nutrient-dense, protein-based drink mix; nutritional supplements in the form of powders; nutraceuticals for use as a dietary supplement; drink mixes for nutritional supplement purposes; dairy based dietary supplements, namely, whey protein dietary supplements, whey protein concentrate dietary supplements, whey protein isolate dietary supplements, and casein dietary supplements
01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use
05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
Goods & Services
(1) Dairy based protein for the food industry, namely, whey protein for the food industry, whey protein concentrate for the food industry, and whey protein isolate for the food industry all used in the manufacture of foodstuffs; dairy based casein for the food industry; dairy based casein and whey blends for the food industry used in the manufacture of foodstuffs.
(2) Dairy based dietary supplements, namely, whey protein dietary supplements, whey protein concentrate dietary supplements, whey protein isolate dietary supplements, and casein dietary supplements.
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
44 - Medical, veterinary, hygienic and cosmetic services; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services
05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
Goods & Services
[ Providing a website featuring information about professional and amateur athletes, for entertainment purposes; providing a website featuring information about competitive and recreational individual and team sports and training for such sports; educational services, namely, conducting online exhibitions and displays in the fields of health, wellness, and nutrition ] [ Providing a website featuring information about health, wellness, and nutrition; providing information about the health and nutritional routines of professional and amateur athletes, for health, wellness, and nutritional purposes ] Nutritional supplements; all forms of whey protein supplements
01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use
05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
Goods & Services
[ Dairy based protein for the food industry, namely, whey protein for the food industry, whey protein concentrate for the food industry, and whey protein isolate for the food industry all used in the manufacture of foodstuffs; dairy based casein for the food industry; dairy based casein and whey blends for the food industry used in the manufacture of foodstuffs ] Dairy based dietary supplements, namely, whey protein dietary supplements, whey protein concentrate dietary supplements, whey protein isolate dietary supplements, and casein dietary supplements
29 - Meat, dairy products, prepared or preserved foods
Goods & Services
[ Whey; ] whey for use as an ingredient in [ cheese, ] dairy products, [ beverages, ] food, prepared foods, [ dried foods, ] packaged foods, and frozen foods; cheese; cheese for use as an ingredient in prepared, packaged, and frozen foods
A freezer structure (12) includes a floor structure (20), side walls (22) and a ceiling (24), each of which includes a substantially hollow inner or upper layer or zone (30) behind or beneath which is disposed an intermediate layer or zone (32) substantially filled with insulating filler material and a bottom or outer layer or zone (34) that is substantially hollow. A monitoring system (16) monitors the temperature, moisture level and pressure of a substantially dry gas circulating through the first layer or zone to maintain the first layer or zone in substantially dry condition.
A freezer structure (12) includes a floor structure (20), side walls (22) and a ceiling (24), each of which includes a substantially hollow inner or upper layer or zone (30) behind or beneath which is disposed an intermediate layer or zone (32) substantially filled with insulating filler material and a bottom or outer layer or zone (34) that is substantially hollow. A monitoring system (16) monitors the temperature, moisture level and pressure of a substantially dry gas circulating through the first layer or zone to maintain the first layer or zone in substantially dry condition.
Methods of making protein-fortified yogurt products are described. The methods may include mixing a casein-containing ingredient with starting milk to make a yogurt milk, where the casein-containing ingredient has a casein-to-whey protein ratio of 82:18 or greater. The yogurt milk may be fermented after adding yogurt culture to make a yogurt mixture. The yogurt mixture may then be formed into the protein-fortified yogurt product. The total protein concentration in the protein-fortified yogurt product may be 10 wt. % or more. One variety of the protein-fortified yogurt product is a spreadable yogurt product having the total protein concentration of 11 wt. % or more.
Methods of making protein-fortified yogurt products are described. The methods may include mixing a casein-containing ingredient with starting milk to make a yogurt milk, where the casein-containing ingredient has a casein-to-whey protein ratio of 82:18 or greater. The yogurt milk may be fermented after adding yogurt culture to make a yogurt mixture. The yogurt mixture may then be formed into the protein-fortified yogurt product. The total protein concentration in the protein-fortified yogurt product may be 10 wt.% or more. One variety of the protein-fortified yogurt product is a spreadable yogurt product having the total protein concentration of 11 wt.% or more.
Methods are described for treating a whey protein mixture to increase a relative concentration of α-lactalbumin protein in the mixture. The methods may include the step of adjusting a temperature of the whey protein mixture to about 10° C. or less, and adjusting the pH of the mixture to greater than 7. The may further include adding a protease enzyme to the whey protein mixture that selectively hydrolyzes β-lactoglobulin protein in the mixture. The activity of the protease enzyme in the hydrolyzed whey protein mixture may be terminated before a substantial portion of the α-lactalbumin protein has been hydrolyzed by the enzyme. In some instances, the whey protein mixture may also include glycomacropeptides that are selectively hydrolyzed with the β-lactoglobulin protein. The β-lactoglobulin and glycomacropeptide hydrolysates may be separated to produce an enhanced α-lactalbumin protein composition for infant formula, among other products.
A23J 3/34 - Working-up of proteins for foodstuffs by hydrolysis using chemical agents using enzymes
A23J 1/20 - Obtaining protein compositions for foodstuffsBulk opening of eggs and separation of yolks from whites from milk, e.g. caseinObtaining protein compositions for foodstuffsBulk opening of eggs and separation of yolks from whites from whey
Methods are described for treating a whey protein mixture to increase a relative concentration of α-lactalbumin protein in the mixture. The methods may include the step of adjusting a temperature of the whey protein mixture to about 10°C or less, and adjusting the pH of the mixture to greater than 7. The may further include adding a protease enzyme to the whey protein mixture that selectively hydrolyzes β-lactoglobulin protein in the mixture. The activity of the protease enzyme in the hydrolyzed whey protein mixture may be terminated before a substantial portion of the α-lactalbumin protein has been hydrolyzed by the enzyme. In some instances, the whey protein mixture may also include glycomacropeptides that are selectively hydrolyzed with the β-lactoglobulin protein. The β-lactoglobulin and glycomacropeptide hydrolysates may be separated to produce an enhanced α-lactalbumin protein composition for infant formula, among other products.
01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use
05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
Goods & Services
[ Dairy based protein for the food industry, namely, whey protein for the food industry, whey protein concentrate for the food industry, and whey protein isolate for the food industry; dairy based casein for the food industry; dairy based casein and whey blends for the food industry ] Dairy based dietary supplements, namely, whey protein dietary supplements, whey protein concentrate dietary supplements, whey protein isolate dietary supplements, and casein dietary supplements
Methods of preparing cheese products are described. The methods may include the step of converting at least a portion of a protein containing starting milk into discrete curd particles, and forming the curd particles into a cheese precursor. The cheese precursor may be combined with a slurry to form an admixture. The admixture may be processed into the cheese product. Also described are continuous methods of making a cheese product. The methods may include suppressing formation of a coagulum in a starting milk while adding a coagulation agent. The starting milk may be passed along a flow path, and one or more of the temperature and the pH may be adjusted to allow the formation of curd particles within the flow. The curd particles may be formed into a cheese precursor, which is combined with a slurry to form an admixture that may be processes into the cheese product.
Methods for preparing cheese are provided that involve combining a slurry with a cheese precursor to form an admixture that is subsequently processed to form the cheese product. The slurry typically includes a liquid such as water, milk and/or cream and one or more ingredients that are useful for inclusion in the final cheese product. Systems for preparing such slurries and cheese products are also provided.
Methods and systems for preparing soft or firm/semi-hard cheese are provided, as well as soft or firm/semi-hard cheese prepared by the methods. The methods typically involve the formation of a slurry that contains blended or molten cheese curd. A variety of ingredients can be introduced into the curd used to prepare the slurry, the slurry that is formed, or at other stages along the manufacturing process to tailor the performance and nutritional characteristics of the final cheese product. The slurry in some methods is directly processed to form a final cheese product. In other methods, the slurry undergoes various types of processing to achieve certain desired composition or performance requirements.
A method of making an aldobionate product is described. The method may include providing a milk product having one or more reducing sugars, and maintaining a pH of the milk product at about 5.5 or more by adding a buffer compound to the milk product. The method may also include adding an oxidoreductase enzyme to the milk product, where at least a portion of the reducing sugar is oxidized into the aldobionate product. In addition, a method of making an aldobionate product is described that includes the steps of providing a milk product comprising a reducing sugar, mixing oxygen into the milk product, and adding an oxidoreductase enzyme to the milk product, where at least a portion of the reducing sugar is oxidized into the aldobionate product.
According to the invention, a heat exchanger is disclosed. The heat exchanger may include a first tube sheet, a second tube sheet, a heat exchange tube, a header, and a coupling. The heat exchange tube may be disposed at least partially between the first tube sheet and the second tube sheet, and may also be made of a first material. The header may be made of a second material. The coupling may include a first end and a second end. The first end may be made of the first material, and the second end may be made of the second material. The first end may be operably coupled with the heat exchange tube, and the second end may be operably coupled with the header.
Methods of making a powdered dairy composition are disclosed. The methods may include the steps of adding a sequestrant for calcium and rennet to a milk composition to make treated milk, and forming the treated milk into a milk powder. Powdered non-fat dry milk products are also disclosed. The products may include one or more milk proteins that have been enzymatically altered by chymosin, where the chymosin altered proteins are not coagulated. The products may also include one or more sequestants to bind calcium ions in the powdered product.
Methods of making a powdered dairy composition are disclosed. The methods may include the steps of adding a sequestrant for calcium and rennet to a milk composition to make treated milk, and forming the treated milk into a milk powder. Powdered non-fat dry milk products are also disclosed. The products may include one or more milk proteins that have been enzymatically altered by chymosin, where the chymosin altered proteins are not coagulated. The products may also include one or more sequestants to bind calcium ions in the powdered product.
Methods of making a powdered dairy composition are disclosed. The methods may include the steps of adding a sequestrant for calcium and rennet to a milk composition to make treated milk, and forming the treated milk into a milk powder. Powdered non-fat dry milk products are also disclosed. The products may include one or more milk proteins that have been enzymatically altered by chymosin, where the chymosin altered proteins are not coagulated. The products may also include one or more sequestants to bind calcium ions in the powdered product.
Methods of making protein hydrolysates are described. The methods may include the steps of providing a solution comprising protein, and adjusting a pH of the solution to about 10.4 or more to form a basic protein solution. Additional steps may include adding a protease enzyme to the basic protein solution that converts at least a portion of the protein to protein hydrolysates. Protein hydrolysate compositions and water-soluble food additives are also described. The additives may include a mixture of protein hydrolysates formed by protein hydrolysis of a protein substrate. The protein hydrolysates may have an average molecular weight of about 2000 to about 10,000 Daltons.
Methods of making protein hydrolysates are described. The methods may include the steps of providing a solution comprising protein, and adjusting a pH of the solution to about 10.4 or more to form a basic protein solution. Additional steps may include adding a protease enzyme to the basic protein solution that converts at least a portion of the protein to protein hydrolysates. Protein hydrolysate compositions and water-soluble food additives are also described. The additives may include a mixture of protein hydrolysates formed by protein hydrolysis of a protein substrate. The protein hydrolysates may have an average molecular weight of about 2000 to about 10,000 Daltons.
A23G 3/44 - Sweetmeats, confectionery or marzipanProcesses for the preparation thereof characterised by the composition containing peptides or proteins
A23G 3/46 - Sweetmeats, confectionery or marzipanProcesses for the preparation thereof characterised by the composition containing dairy products
A23J 1/00 - Obtaining protein compositions for foodstuffsBulk opening of eggs and separation of yolks from whites
A23J 1/20 - Obtaining protein compositions for foodstuffsBulk opening of eggs and separation of yolks from whites from milk, e.g. caseinObtaining protein compositions for foodstuffsBulk opening of eggs and separation of yolks from whites from whey
Methods of making protein hydrolysates are described. The methods may include the steps of providing a solution comprising protein, and adjusting a pH of the solution to about 10.4 or more to form a basic protein solution. Additional steps may include adding a protease enzyme to the basic protein solution that converts at least a portion of the protein to protein hydrolysates. Protein hydrolysate compositions and water-soluble food additives are also described. The additives may include a mixture of protein hydrolysates formed by protein hydrolysis of a protein substrate. The protein hydrolysates may have an average molecular weight of about 2000 to about 10,000 Daltons.
A method of making a powdered whey protein, where the method includes heating a slurry comprising starting whey protein to a temperature of about 140° F. to about 300° F. The heating converts at least a portion of the starting whey protein to denatured whey protein. The method also includes subjecting the slurry to high shear conditions, and drying the slurry to leave the powdered whey protein. Also, a system for producing a powdered whey protein. The system includes a cooker to heat a slurry comprising starting whey protein, and a shear pump to subject the slurry to high shear conditions.
Methods for preparing cheese blends of analog cheese and soft or firm/semi-hard, ripened or unripended, cheese are provided. The methods generally involve combining a slurry that contains the basic ingredients for an analog cheese and optionally one or more other ingredients with a mass of heated soft or firm/semi-hard cheese. Slurries that are used in the methods and cheeses produced by the methods are also provided.
Methods and systems for preparing soft or firm/semi-hard cheese are provided, as well as soft or firm/semi-hard cheese prepared by the methods. The methods typically involve the formation of a slurry that contains blended or molten cheese curd. A variety of ingredients can be introduced into the curd used to prepare the slurry, the slurry that is formed, or at other stages along the manufacturing process to tailor the performance and nutritional characteristics of the final cheese product. The slurry in some methods is directly processed to form a final cheese product. In other methods, the slurry undergoes various types of processing to achieve certain desired composition or performance requirements.
Methods for preparing cheese are provided that involve combining a slurry with a cheese precursor to form an admixture that is subsequently processed to form the cheese product. The slurry typically includes a liquid such as water, milk and/or cream and one or more ingredients that are useful for inclusion in the final cheese product. Systems for preparing such slurries and cheese products are also provided.
A method of making an aldobionate product is described. The method may include providing a milk product having one or more reducing sugars, and maintaining a pH of the milk product at about 5.5 or more by adding a buffer compound to the milk product. The method may also include adding an oxidoreductase enzyme to the milk product, where at least a portion of the reducing sugar is oxidized into the aldobionate product. In addition, a method of making an aldobionate product is described that includes the steps of providing a milk product comprising a reducing sugar, mixing oxygen into the milk product, and adding an oxidoreductase enzyme to the milk product, where at least a portion of the reducing sugar is oxidized into the aldobionate product.
Methods for preparing cheese are provided that involve combining a slurry with a cheese precursor to form an admixture that is subsequently processed to form the cheese product. The slurry typically includes a liquid such as water, milk and/or cream and one or more ingredients that are useful for inclusion in the final cheese product. Systems for preparing such slurries and cheese products are also provided.
Methods for preparing cheese are provided that involve combining a slurry with a cheese precursor to form an admixture that is subsequently processed to form the cheese product. The slurry typically includes a liquid such as water, milk and/or cream and one or more ingredients that are useful for inclusion in the final cheese product. Systems for preparing such slurries and cheese products are also provided.
