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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 25, 2011
Filed:
Mar. 31, 2006
Edward C. Coleman, New Fairfield, CT (US);
Gregory A. May, Park Ridge, NJ (US);
Edward C. Coleman, New Fairfield, CT (US);
Gregory A. May, Park Ridge, NJ (US);
Kraft Foods Global Brands LLC, Northfield, IL (US);
Abstract
A protein system for food products containing a moisture source is provided having a combination of intact proteins, casein, and partially hydrolyzed dairy protein and partially hydrolyzed legume protein in a total amount effective to reduce mixing time and/or shear requirements, and reduce firmness development during processing and storage of the food products to increase shelf life. The reduced firmness is achieved without embittering the food product by using a protein blend delivering a unique balance of partially hydrolyzed and intact proteins, and casein. Methods of making the food products with the protein blends are also covered.