| 摘要 |
A protein-enriched nut butter composition is provided, the protein-enriched nut butter composition comprising a mixture of at least one of finely ground roasted nuts and milled roasted nuts and a substantially unflavored powdered protein preparation, wherein the protein-enriched nut butter composition (1) is up to about 50% enriched in nutritive protein value, (2) remains substantially homogeneously mixed when stored at at least one of about room temperature and about refrigerator temperature, (3) is conveniently spreadable at at least one of about room temperature and about refrigerator temperature, and (4) does not require an addition of at least one of saturated fats and hydrogenated fats to remain substantially homogeneous upon storage. Optionally, the protein-enriched nut butter composition (5) falls within a definition of low carbohydrate products, and (6) is suitable for use in low glycemic index diets comprising at least one of the Atkins Diet, the South Beach Diet, and diets formulated for diabetic patients.
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