Method for Producing Hypoallergenic Peanut Products

摘要

A peanut food product with reduced levels of allergenic proteins such as Ala h1/h2/h3 is produced by initiating the germination process in raw peanuts, holding the peanuts in moist conditions to initiate germination and then treating with bromelain.

主权项

1. A method for producing reducing or eliminating allergenic proteins embedded in seeds of legumes, peanuts, or tree nuts, comprising the steps of:
contacting said embedded proteins with an aqueous solution of bromelain in an amount and for a time period sufficient to reduce or eliminate the allergenicity thereof.