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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 08, 2003
Filed:
Oct. 10, 1997
Applicant:
Inventors:
Martin E. Davis, Tonka Bay, MN (US);
Jean Claude Bruneau, Londonderry, NH (US);
Laurie Nelson, Bloomington, MN (US);
Assignee:
Davisco Foods International, Inc., LeSueur, MN (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A23C 9/12 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A23C 9/12 ;
Abstract
A process for preparing yogurt takes advantage of the discovery that a form of modified whey characterized by a calcium content of at least 3%, protein content of from 10 to 20%, and a phospholipid content of at least 2%, has the ability to impart a creamy texture to yogurt while increasing its calcium content, Preferred products have calcium contents such that each serving contains from about 25 to about 50% of the Daily Value figure of 1000 mg per day.