Abstract: Methods for making artificially sweetened calcium fortified beverages and beverage concentrates, and the stable beverage and beverage concentrates formed thereby; calcium-supplemented beverages and beverage concentrates comprising a unique blend of calcium salts.

Abstract: Ready to drink beverage compositions containing a nutritionally significant amount of calcium and a process for making the same. Calcium sulfate is used as the sole source of calcium.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a process of making milkshake beverage compositions having improved consistency, flavor and physical stability, which process involves eliminating or modifying the pasteurization step used or reversing the sequence of pasteurization and homogenization in conventional methods of manufacturing milkshake beverage compositions so as to limit the swelling of any starch granules present and thus avoid the detrimental effects that the shearing forces found in homogenization processes have on such swollen starch granules.

Abstract: Methods for making artificially sweetened calcium fortified beverages and beverage concentrates, and the stable beverage and beverage concentrates formed thereby; calcium-supplemented beverages and beverage concentrates comprising a unique blend of calcium salts.

Abstract: This invention relates to low fat, shelf-stable, ready-to-drink milk shake beverages having the mouth feel of high fat milk shake beverages. A unique combination of three carrageenans along with the other claimed ingredients give these low fat milk shake beverages the desired mouth feel of high fat milk shake beverages. In particular, the invention relates to low (about 1.

Abstract: The invention is directed to microstable soft drink beverages containing at least two edible acids chosen from phosphoric, citric and malic acids as a microstabilizer, in combination with water, a flavor system of one or more flavor extracts and distillates, and a sweetener, such as HFCS. The beverages have a pH of from 2.2 to 2.7 and a TA of from 15 to 33. The beverages may advantageously contain additional ingredients, such as potassium chloride and another microstabilizing ingredient such as sodium polyphosphate, d-limonene or ascorbic acid. Such beverages have a desirable balance of organoleptic properties and are rendered highly microstable without the use of conventional chemical preservatives or thermal processing.

Abstract: The invention is directed to color-stable syrup and beverage compositions fortified with vitamin C (ascorbic acid) which contain an azo food dye, such as FD&C Yellow #6. Riboflavin (vitamin B2) is employed as a color stabilizer and effectively prevents decoloring of the compositions, even upon prolonged periods of storage. The syrup and beverage formulations may optionally contain a glassy sodium polyphosphate, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, niacinamide, folic acid, calcium pantothenate, biotin, flavoring agents, sweeteners, acidic agents, etc.

Abstract: The thermogelation temperature of protein in a solution having a pH above the isoelectric point of the protein can be lowered within the range of the thermogelation temperature of egg albumen and an increase of stability of the protein in a solution having a pH below the isoelectric point of the protein by a process comprising cooling an ungelled heated protein-containing alkaline solution having a total protein content of less than about 20% wherein the pH of the solution is within the range of from about 7.5 to about 10 and the temperature is within the range of from about 50.degree. C. up to the gelation temperature of the protein to a temperature sufficiently low and within a sufficient time after the solution reaches its maximum temperature level to prevent any substantial further change in the protein structure or gelation.

Abstract: A process for improving the viscosity of vegetable protein-containing solutions which comprises:1. adjusting the pH of an aqueous solution containing from about 3.5% to about 9.5% vegetable protein such as an oil seed protein wherein at least a major proportion of the protein is insoluble at its isoelectric point to a pH within the range of from about 7.5 to about 12;2. heating the alkaline solution of step (1) to an elevated temperature at a rate sufficient to produce an increase in viscosity and insufficient to provide a reduction in solubility; and3. cooling said heated solution to a temperature sufficient to retard further substantial change in the protein.

Abstract: A process for increasing the viscosity of vegetable protein-containing solutions which comprises subjecting a substantially dry protein composition containing at least 60% protein which protein is substantially insoluble at its isoelectric point and substantially soluble above and below its isoelectric point to a heat treatment for a period of time sufficient to modify the protein such that the viscosity of a 10% solution of said treated protein composition is increased over a solution of untreated protein composition by at least 100%.

Abstract: A fabricated seafood product is prepared by shaping a blend of seafood meat and as a binding agent therefor a combination comprising a whey protein concentrate composition having at least 30% protein wherein at least 50% of the protein in the whey protein concentrate composition is whey protein, and either (a) from about 1.25% to about 3% sodium tripolyphosphate or (b) from about 0.4 to about 1.25% sodium tripolyphosphate in combination with a food grade, nonphosphorus-containing alkalizing agent, the pH of said fabricated seafood product being within the range of from about 7.0 to about 7.75.

Abstract: A dried blend of egg albumen and whey protein-containing composition which exhibits improved gel strength is prepared by subjecting desugared dried egg albumen to a heat treatment for a period of time ranging from in excess of about 2 weeks to about 8 weeks beyond the time the heat history of the dry egg albumen has remained above about 55.degree. C. said period of time being sufficient to elevate the gel strength of the egg albumen above 250 grams over the gel strength of the egg albumen prior to pasteurization, the blending from about 50% to about 85% of said so treated egg albumen with at least 15% of a whey protein-containing composition having from about 35% to about 80% whey protein.

Abstract: Gelled egg white of the type normally found in hard boiled eggs can be replaced with substantially equivalent taste and mouth feel with a whey protein concentrate which is heat coagulated at a temperature of 80.degree. C. to 100.degree. C. at a pH within the range of about 7 to about 10.

Abstract: An egg white substitute is formed from whey proteins by adjusting a water solution containing the whey protein to a pH of from about 11 to about 13 and thereafter reducing the pH to a value of about 4.0 to about 6.0 to produce a water solution of a modified whey protein and insoluble whey solids. The water solution of the modified whey product can be used as an egg white substitute, e.g., in meringues. If the insoluble whey solids are rehydrolyzed, they too can be used as an egg white substitute.

Abstract: New egg albumen extenders are provided comprising a derived protein-containing composition obtained from plant or animal sources, wherein said derived protein-containing composition has a molecular weight of less than 20,000, a total Kjeldahl nitrogen (TKN) content of from about 0.45 to about 2.1% of which at least 60% of the Kjeldahl nitrogen is non-protein nitrogen, and optionally, a whipping aid such as an enzyme modified wheat or soy protein, in combination with a member selected from the group consisting of gelatin, gelatin and a water soluble polyphosphate, a gum and mixtures thereof.The products of the invention can be used as egg albumen extenders in whipped products such as meringues, nougat candy, divinity candy and cakes such as yellow or sponge cake.

Abstract: Depending on the application, up to 100% of the egg albumen requirement of a food composition can be replaced with a composition comprising a whey protein concentrate and 0.5-15% carboxymethylcellulose. The composition of the present invention can also be used to extend whole eggs, replace milk up to 100% and combinations thereof. Substantially no change is seen in the food product containing the substitution. An economic advantage can be gained by the substitution.

Abstract: Pasteurized process cheese, pasteurized process cheese food and spread, and imitation cheese spread products are disclosed which contain a partially soluble modified whey solids product derived from either adding a divalent metal ion to a cheese whey solution and adjusting the pH to between about 6.0 and about 8.0 at a temperature of below about 140.degree. F. or by adjusting the pH of a raw cheese whey containing at least 20% acid cheese whey to a value of between about 6.0 and about 8.0 to cause precipitation of the modified whey solids product.

Abstract: An improved whippable whey protein containing composition is provided comprising a whey protein containing product having at least 20% soluble whey protein, in combination with a member selected from the group consisting of gelatin, gelatin and a water soluble polyphosphate, a gum and mixtures thereof, the whey protein containing product being prepared by:A. ultrafiltration of cottage cheese whey; orB. adjusting the pH of a solution containing a whey protein to a value of from about 11 to about 13, thereafter reducing the pH to a value of from about 4 to about 6 to yield a water solution of a water soluble whey product and insoluble whey solids and separating the water soluble whey final product; orC. hydrolyzing the insoluble whey solids of step (b) at a pH of between about 11 and about 13; orD.

Abstract: Reaction of sodium lauryl sulfate with whey proteins forms a sodium lauryl sulfate-whey protein complex. Treatment of the complex with base to bring it to a pH of either from about 5.0 to about 6.5 at a solids content of from about 5% to about 30%, by weight, and at a temperature of from about 0.degree. C. to about 5.degree. C. or a pH of from about 11 to about 13 at a solids content of from about 2.5% to about 10% and a temperature of from about 0.degree. C. to about 5.degree. C. produces a precipitate and supernatant solution. The supernatant can be used to make an egg white substitute, after reduction of its sodium lauryl sulfate content, whereas the precipitate is high in sodium lauryl sulfate and can be recycled for use as a starting reagent.

Abstract: Egg white substitutes can be prepared from cheese or vegetable whey by first reacting it with sodium lauryl sulfate to form a complex which precipitates in acidic medium, and, after removal of most of the sodium lauryl sulfate, using the product as a replacer for natural egg white in food preparations.