ISOLATED EGG PROTEIN AND EGG LIPID MATERIALS, AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME

摘要

A method for separating proteins and fats from an egg mixture is disclosed herein. The method includes a step of microfiltration of the egg mixture, wherein microfiltration includes pumping across a filter an egg mixture containing egg yolk and egg whites (albumen). An egg powder obtained from egg and a high gel strength egg powder are also disclosed.

主权项

1. A method for separating proteins from an egg mixture, the method comprising:
(a) obtaining an egg mixture comprising egg-derived lipids and egg-derived proteins; and (b) microfiltration of the egg mixture to obtain an isolated protein composition; wherein the microfiltration comprises pumping the egg mixture across a membrane with a pore size less than 0.40 microns at a pressure of less than 60 psi.