CPC A23J 3/227 (2013.01) [A23J 3/16 (2013.01); A23J 3/26 (2013.01); A23L 29/231 (2016.08); A23L 29/256 (2016.08); A23L 29/35 (2016.08); A23P 30/25 (2016.08)] | 24 Claims |
1. A process for preparing a protein-carbohydrate composite food ingredient, comprising mixing a protein source and a carbohydrate source in an extruder barrel and subjecting the mixture of the protein source and the carbohydrate source to extrusion to produce a protein-carbohydrate composite comprising protein-carbohydrate conjugates (Maillard reaction products);
wherein the mixture in the extruder barrel qisilhas a total protein content of at least 80% w/w on a dry weight basis;
wherein the extruder barrel has a total moisture content of 40% (w/w) or less than 40% (w/w); and
wherein the carbohydrate source is selected from pectins, carrageenans and gums.
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