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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 19, 2003
Filed:
Jun. 16, 2000
Applicant:
Inventors:
Marie K. Walsh, North Logan, UT (US);
Charles E Carpenter, Wellsville, UT (US);
Assignee:
Utah State University, North Logan, UT (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A23C 2/100 ; A23P 1/12 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A23C 2/100 ; A23P 1/12 ;
Abstract
A textured whey protein product for use as a meat extender or meat analog is prepared by thermoplastic extrusion of a composition containing whey protein concentrate and optionally an edible polysaccharide, such as cornstarch. Puffing of the extruded product results in a snack food product. Methods of making the meat extender product and the snack food product are also included.