Method for preparing multipurpose ready-to-eat high protein soy granules

A method for preparing multipurpose ready-to-use, high-protein soy granules from texturized vegetable protein having protein content in the range of 45-52% and moisture content in the range of 3 to 8% said process comprising the steps of partial hydration of the texturized vegetable protein pieces/c...

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Main Authors Bhattacharya, Suvendu, Ramesh, Thotadamoole, Latha, Rangasamy Baby, Appu Rao, Appu Rao Gopala Rao, Prakash, Vishweshwariah
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 02.06.2009
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Summary:A method for preparing multipurpose ready-to-use, high-protein soy granules from texturized vegetable protein having protein content in the range of 45-52% and moisture content in the range of 3 to 8% said process comprising the steps of partial hydration of the texturized vegetable protein pieces/chunks for a period of 15 min to 2 hour such that the moisture content is between 15-25%, equilibration of partially hydrated soy pieces/chunks for a period between 15 minutes and 4 hours, disintegration of the equilibrated soy chunks/pieces by using a shearing machine to obtain a granule size of 1 to 6 mm, and drying the disintegrated granules at a temperature between 40-80° C. for a period between 15 min to 3 hours by using a tray dryer to obtain the multipurpose ready-to-use, high-protein soy granules.