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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 12, 2010
Filed:
Mar. 13, 2006
Richard K. Merrill, Highlands Ranch, CO (US);
Madison V. Blanton, Littleton, CO (US);
Frank Jaskulka, Lakewood, CO (US);
Mayank Singh, Aurora, CO (US);
Richard K. Merrill, Highlands Ranch, CO (US);
Madison V. Blanton, Littleton, CO (US);
Frank Jaskulka, Lakewood, CO (US);
Mayank Singh, Aurora, CO (US);
Leprino Foods Company, Denver, CO (US);
Abstract
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.