A PROCESS FOR REMOVING -g(b)-CICLODEXTRIN FROM EGG YOLK OR EGG YOLK PLASMA.

摘要

The invention relates to a process for removing beta -cyclodextrin from egg yolk or egg yolk plasma using an alpha -amylase. This process is characterized in that the egg yolk or egg yolk plasma is treated with a maltogenic alpha -amylase originating from Bacillus stearothermophilus. The beta -cyclodextrin was incorporated into the egg yolk during a cholesterol extraction step. The invention further relates to egg yolk or egg yolk plasma obtained by the use of this process.