Masking Composition for Non-Animal Protein Off-Notes
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Solution Overview
Problem
Non-animal derived proteins in food products often produce undesirable off-notes due to their inherent taste, which are not effectively masked by traditional methods, especially in health-conscious products aiming to reduce fat and sugar content.
Innovation Solution
A method involving the selection of non-animal proteins for analysis, identification of off-note compounds, screening of antagonist molecules using an aroma blending device, and combining efficacious molecules to form a masking composition that can be volatile and non-volatile, addressing the specific off-notes in various consumables.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional masking methods are used for non-animal derived proteins, then the process is simple, but the off-notes are not effectively masked
Solution Approach 1:
The masking approach is segmented into multiple distinct steps: identifying specific off-note compounds, selecting targeted antagonist molecules for each compound, screening these molecules systematically, and combining them into a composition. This segmentation transforms a single complex masking problem into manageable discrete steps, improving reliability while controlling complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The method performs preliminary identification of off-note compounds and preliminary selection of antagonist molecules before final masking application. This preliminary action allows for targeted screening and optimization of masking agents specific to each protein's off-notes, ensuring effective masking without requiring complex trial-and-error processes.
2Reliability
If comprehensive screening of antagonist molecules is performed, then masking efficacy is improved, but time and resources increase
Solution Approach 1:
The screening process is segmented into focused evaluations of specific antagonist molecules against identified off-note compounds, rather than exhaustive testing of all possible molecules. This targeted segmentation reduces screening time while maintaining high masking efficacy through systematic evaluation of promising candidates.
Solution Approach 2:
Antagonist molecules are pre-selected based on their potential to mask specific off-note compounds before comprehensive screening. This preliminary selection filters out ineffective candidates early, reducing the overall screening time and resource requirements while ensuring that only promising molecules undergo extensive evaluation.
3Reliability
If multiple antagonist molecules are combined, then masking composition effectiveness increases, but formulation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The masking composition is segmented into discrete antagonist molecules, each targeting specific off-note compounds. This segmentation allows for systematic formulation where each component's function is clear and manageable, reducing formulation complexity despite multiple ingredients. The segmented approach enables precise control over which molecules are combined based on the specific off-notes present.
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AI summary
Methods provide for creating compositions for masking non-animal derived protein off-notes. One embodiment of a method includes (a) selecting a non-animal protein for analysis; (b) identifying off-note compounds in the non-animal derived protein; (c) selecting possible antagonist molecules; (d) screening of the antagonist molecules for efficacy of masking the off-note compounds; and (e) combining the efficacious antagonist molecules to form a masking composition. The screening of the antagonist molecules is performed using an aroma blending device configured to deliver at least one aroma substance to the nasal cavities of a user.