James Anthony OMahony,Karen E. Smith,John Anthony Lucey
申请号:
US11272331
公开号:
US08889208B2
申请日:
2005.11.09
申请国别(地区):
US
年份:
2014
代理人:
摘要:
A method is provided for obtaining β-casein from skim milk. Purification of β-casein from milk is achieved through a process of microfiltration using cross-flow polymeric microfiltration membranes. Cooling of the milk prior to microfiltration results in improved separation of β-casein from the other milk serum proteins. Further filtration and demineralization of the microfiltered permeate results in enrichment of the fraction containing soluble β-casein. An integrated scheme that allows a dairy plant to continuously separate and purify β-casein is provided. Also provided is a method for obtaining cheese with improved meltability and reduced bitterness.