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Method of producing dense whey protein nanogels, the resulting whey protein nanogels or nanogel compositions, and food products containing such whey protein nanogels or nanogel compositions
US12557828B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-12557828-B2 |
| Application number | US-202017789599-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Priority date | Dec 30, 2019 |
| Publication date | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 2026 |
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The present invention pertains to production of special whey protein nanogels by denaturation of whey protein and furthermore to the resulting whey protein nanogels, and their use in food products, such as beverages. The present whey protein nanogels contribute with an extraordinarily low viscosity contribution when used in high concentration in beverage and liquid products which is a clear indication of their uniqueness.
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The invention claimed is: 1 . A whey protein nanogel composition in the form of a powder or a liquid comprising: whey protein nanogels in an amount of at least 60% w/w relative to total protein, soluble whey protein aggregates in an amount of 15-30% w/w relative to total protein, total beta-lactoglobulin (BLG) in an amount of at least 50% w/w relative to total protein, and a total amount of protein of at least 30% relative to total solids, and wherein the particles of the whey protein nanogel composition in hydrated form have a z-average diameter measured by dynamic light scattering of 150-1000 nm. 2 . The whey protein nanogel composition according to claim 1 comprising the whey protein nanogels in the amount of at least 70% w/w relative to total protein. 3 . The whey protein nanogel composition according to claim 1 comprising the total protein in the amount of at least 70% w/w relative to total solids. 4 . The whey protein nanogel composition according to claim 1 comprising the total BLG in the amount in the range of 50-80% w/w relative to total protein. 5 . The whey protein nanogel composition according to claim 1 in the form of a powder. 6 . The whey protein nanogel composition according to claim 1 having a pH in the range of 6.5-8.0. 7 . The whey protein nanogel composition according to claim 1 wherein the particles of the whey protein nanogel composition in hydrated form have a z-average diameter measured by dynamic light scattering of 150-800 nm. 8 . A whey protein nanogel composition in the form of a powder and having a pH in the range of 6.5-8.0, comprising: the whey protein nanogels in the amount of at least 60% w/w relative to total protein, the soluble whey protein aggregates in the amount of 15-30% w/w relative to total protein, the total BLG in the amount of 50-80% w/w relative to total protein, and a total amount of protein of at least 70% relative to total solids, and wherein the particles of the whey protein nanogel composition in hydrated form have a z-average diameter measured by dynamic light scattering of 150-800 nm.
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- The present invention pertains to production of special whey protein nanogels by denaturation of whey protein and furthermore to the resulting whey protein nanogels, and their use in food products, such as beverages. The present whey protein nanogels contribute with an extraordinarily low viscosity contribution when used in high concentration in beverage and liquid products which is a clear ind…
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