Extruded Protein Product and Methods of Making

Patent metadata

Field	Value
Publication number	US-2016205986-A1
Application number	US-201615000499-A
Country	US
Kind code	A1
Filing date	Jan 19, 2016
Priority date	Jan 19, 2015
Publication date	Jul 21, 2016
Grant date	—

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to extruded protein products and methods for producing an extruded protein product. In particular, an extruded piece is disclosed having a high protein content and having a desirable texture and flavor. Methods for making an extruded piece include processing, under extrusion conditions, a combination of a powdered protein ingredient, a protein matrix disruptive ingredient, water, and an oil.

First claim

1 . A composition comprising extruded pieces, the extruded pieces comprising:
a. protein in an amount of about 30% to about 90% by weight, b. a protein matrix disruptive ingredient in an amount of from about 5% to about 50% by weight, c. oil in an amount of from about 2% to about 20% by weight, d. water in an amount of from about 1.5% to about 8% by weight, and e. inclusions in an amount of from 0% to about 50% by weight.

2 . The composition of claim 1 , wherein the extruded pieces comprise protein granules with an average size greater than 75 μm within a matrix comprising the protein matrix disruptive ingredient.

3 . The composition of claim 2 , wherein the extruded pieces comprise protein granules that have a substantially non-linearly oriented protein matrix.

4 . The composition of claim 2 , wherein the extruded pieces comprise protein granules that have regions of linearly oriented protein matrix.

5 . The composition of claim 1 , wherein the extruded pieces have a texture analysis measurement of from about 1000 g to about 7400 g force.

6 . The composition of claim 5 , wherein the extruded pieces have a texture analysis measurement of from about 2000 g to about 5000 g force.

7 . The composition of claim 1 , wherein the oil is substantially uniformly distributed throughout the extruded pieces.

8 . The composition of claim 1 , wherein the extruded pieces have a density of from about 0.5 g/cc to about 1.0 g/cc.

9 . The composition of claim 1 , wherein the extruded pieces comprise inclusions substantially uniformly distributed throughout the extruded pieces.

10 . The composition of claim 1 , wherein the extruded pieces comprise a rough and/or uneven surface.

11 . The composition of claim 1 , wherein the protein comprises soy protein.

12 . The composition of claim 1 , wherein the protein comprises whey protein, bean protein, pea protein, wheat protein, canola protein, or algae protein.

13 . The composition of claim 1 , wherein the protein matrix disruptive ingredient comprises a flour or a syrup.

14 . The composition of claim 1 , wherein the protein matrix disruptive ingredient comprises a non-protein component of a protein concentrate or a protein isolate.

15 . The composition of claim 1 , wherein the protein matrix disruptive ingredient comprises a starch, a sugar, or a fiber.

16 . The composition of claim 3 , wherein the extruded pieces comprise protein in an amount of 45-70%, and have a cold water hydration rate of from about 1.6 to 1.9.

17 . The composition of claim 3 , wherein the extruded pieces comprise protein in an amount of 45-70%, and have a hot water hydration rate of from about 2.0 to 2.8.

18 . The composition of claim 4 , wherein the extruded pieces comprise protein in an amount of 40-65%, and have a cold water hydration rate of from about 2.1 to 2.7.

19 . The composition of claim 4 , wherein the extruded pieces comprise protein in an amount of 40-65%, and have a hot water hydration rate of from about 3.0 to 3.75.

20 . The composition of claim 1 , wherein the inclusions comprise nuts, seeds, fruit, grains, or coconut.

21 . The composition of claim 1 , wherein the extruded pieces comprise one or more colorant or flavorant.

22 . The composition of claim 1 , wherein the extruded pieces comprise a sugar-based coating, a fat-based coating, or a protein-based coating.

23 . The composition of claim 1 wherein an extruded piece is adhered with one or more edible component to form a cluster.

24 . The composition of claim 23 , wherein the one or more edible component is one or more additional extruded piece.

25 . The composition of claim 1 , wherein an extruded piece is adhered with one or more edible component to form a bar.

26 . A food product comprising the composition of claim 1 and food product pieces.

27 . A composition comprising particulates derived from extruded pieces, the extruded pieces comprising:
a. protein in an amount of about 30% to about 90% by weight, b. a protein matrix disruptive ingredient in an amount of from about 5% to about 50% by weight, c. oil in an amount of from about 2% to about 20% by weight, d. water in an amount of from about 1.5% to about 8% by weight, and e. inclusions in an amount of from 0% to about 50% by weight.

28 . The composition of claim 27 , wherein the particulates are coated on a food product.

29 . The composition of claim 27 , wherein the particulates are formed into a food product.

30 . A food product or kit comprising the composition of claim 1 as a first food component, the food product or kit further comprising a second food component.

31 . A method of making a protein product, comprising:
processing, under extrusion conditions, a powdered protein ingredient comprising at least 45% protein by weight of the powdered protein ingredient and a protein matrix disruptive ingredient combined with water and an oil to form a protein matrix composition having a protein content of from about 10% to about 65% by weight, a moisture content of from about 25% to about 55% by weight and an oil content of from about 1% to about 15% by weight, and forming the protein matrix composition into pieces to form the protein product.

32 . The method of claim 31 , wherein the protein product has protein granules with an average size greater than 75 um within a matrix comprising the protein matrix disruptive ingredient.

33 . The method of claim 32 , wherein the protein product includes protein granules that have a substantially non-linearly oriented protein matrix.

34 . The method of claim 32 , wherein the protein product includes protein granules that have regions of a linearly oriented protein matrix.

35 . The method of claim 31 , wherein the extrusion conditions comprise a specific mechanical energy (SME) of from about 8 Wh/kg to about 100 Wh/kg, a die pressure of from about 150 PSI to about 1000 PSI, and/or a die temperature of from about 200° F. to about 350° F.

36 . The method of claim 31 , wherein the powdered protein ingredient comprises at least a portion of the protein matrix disruptive ingredient.

37 . The method of claim 31 , wherein the protein matrix disruptive ingredient comprises a flour or a syrup.

38 . The method of claim 31 , wherein the protein matrix disruptive ingredient comprises a starch, a sugar, or a fiber.

39 . The method of claim 31 , further comprising drying the protein matrix composition pieces to a moisture content of from about 1.5% to about 8% by weight to form extruded pieces.

40 . The method of claim 39 , wherein the extruded pieces have a texture analysis measurement of from about 1000 g to about 7400 g force.

41 . The method of claim 40 , wherein the extruded pieces have a texture analysis measurement of from about 2000 g to about 5000 g.

42 . The method of claim 39 , wherein the extruded pieces have a density of from about 0.5 g/cc to about 1.0 g/cc.

43 . The method of claim 39 , further comprising applying a sugar-based or protein-based coating to the extruded pieces to form coated pieces and drying the coated

Assignees

• Gen Mills Inc

Inventors

• Walther Goeran
• Robie Steven C
• Wright Kevin H
• Lafavor Joel R

Classifications

• A23L33/185

  Vegetable proteins · CPC title

• A23J3/16

  from soybean · CPC title

• A23J3/26 Primary

  using extrusion or expansion · CPC title

• A23P30/20

  Extruding · CPC title

• A23P20/105

  Coating with compositions containing vegetable or microbial fermentation gums, e.g. cellulose or derivatives; Coating with edible polymers, e.g. polyvinyalcohol · CPC title