Protein Formulation Additives for Heat-Stable Pellet Processing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Proteins used in industrial processes are unstable under conditions typical for manufacturing protein formulations, particularly sensitive to heat and degrade during extrusion or steam pelletizing, necessitating additional coating steps and requiring additional steps.
Innovation Solution
A protein formulation comprising a protective agent, which can be mixed with a protein and optionally other components to obtain the protein formulation, without requiring a step of coating, using a protective agent comprising at least one amine and/or an ammonium group and at least one metal precipitating agent and/or a chelating molecule.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Shape
If proteins are subjected to heat during extrusion or steam pelletizing, then food products can be formulated in pellet form for storage efficiency and ease of handling, but the proteins degrade and lose stability
Solution Approach 1:
The protective agent is incorporated into the protein formulation before the heat treatment process during extrusion or steam pelletizing. This preliminary incorporation ensures the protein is protected from heat degradation before exposure to high temperatures, allowing the formulation to be processed into pellet form while maintaining protein stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The protective agent acts as an intermediary substance between the protein and the harmful heat conditions. It mediates the interaction by forming a protective complex or environment around the protein, reducing direct heat exposure and preventing degradation while allowing the formulation to be processed into stable pellet form.
2Stability of the object's composition
If a coating is applied to protect the protein from heat degradation, then protein stability is improved, but the manufacturing process becomes more complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The protective agent is combined with the protein in a single homogeneous formulation rather than applying a separate coating layer. This merging of the protective function into the core formulation eliminates the need for separate coating equipment and processes, reducing manufacturing complexity while maintaining protein stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The protective agent serves multiple functions simultaneously: it protects the protein from heat degradation, maintains stability during storage, and allows for simple mixing-based formulation. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate protective measures and simplifies the overall manufacturing process.
3Stability of the object's composition
If a coating is applied to protect the protein, then heat stability is improved, but the preparation time and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The protective agent is incorporated into the formulation during the initial mixing stage, before any heat treatment or processing steps. This preliminary incorporation ensures protection is in place from the start, eliminating the need for subsequent coating steps and reducing overall preparation time while maintaining heat stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The protective function is merged into the base formulation through simple mixing, eliminating the need for separate coating operations. This integration reduces both preparation time and associated costs while effectively protecting the protein from heat degradation.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The protein formulation achieves similar or improved stability against heat and storage, allowing for a more time and cost-efficient preparation process.
Implementation Method 1
a protective agent comprising (i) at least one amine and/or an ammonium group and (ii) at least one metal precipitating agent and/or a chelating molecule
Implementation Method 2
a protective agent comprising (i) at least one amine and/or an ammonium group and (ii) at least one metal precipitating agent and/or a chelating molecule
Data Source
AI summary
The invention relates to a protein formulation comprising a protein formulation comprising a protein and a protective agent, said protective agent comprising (i) at least one amine and/or an ammonium group and (ii) at least one metal precipitating agent and/or a chelating molecule.