Cheese curd made using transglutaminase and a non-rennet protease

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PATENT NO 6242036
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09587305

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The present invention provides a cheese curd that contains protein products originating from a dairy liquid containing casein and whey protein. In order to obtain the cheese curd, the dairy liquid is acted upon by a transglutaminase and a non-rennet protease, resulting in a substantial proportion of whey protein products being retained in the cheese curd. The invention also discloses a method of making the cheese curd that retains a substantial proportion of whey protein products. This invention further provides a cheese product, such as a soft cheese, a semi-soft cheese, or a hard cheese, that contains protein products originating from a dairy liquid containing casein and whey protein, and a method of making the cheese product.

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KRAFT FOODS GROUP BRANDS LLC200 E RANDOLPH STREET SUITE 7600 CHICAGO IL 60601

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Han, Xiao-Qing Glenview, IL 19 231
Spradlin, Joseph E Hot Springs, AR 14 206

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