Arla Foods has patented a method for producing a bioactive sweet whey protein concentrate with enhanced cognitive benefits for young mammals. The process involves mild heat treatment and pressure-driven membrane separation to preserve bioactive compounds. GlobalData’s report on Arla Foods gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Arla Foods, Fortified whey compositions was a key innovation area identified from patents. Arla Foods's grant share as of February 2024 was 57%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Method for producing bioactive sweet whey protein concentrate
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11918006B2) outlines a method for producing a mildly-heated treated bioactive sweet whey WPC80 preparation with a high level of bioactive compounds while reducing denaturation and aggregation. The method involves several sequential steps, including heat-treating sweet whey at specific temperatures and durations to prevent bacterial growth and pH drop, followed by cooling and separation processes using ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis, and microfiltration to obtain WPC80. Additional steps include a second heat-treatment, optional cooling for storage, and drying to obtain a dried bioactive sweet whey WPC80 preparation.
The patent also includes specific variations and details within the method, such as the use of ultrafiltration for separation, microfiltration with ceramic membranes of varying pore sizes, and the exclusion of standard industrial processing steps on the milk base used for the sweet whey. The method emphasizes precise temperature ranges and durations for heat treatments, with options for cooling the final product and drying it for storage. These detailed steps aim to produce a bioactive sweet whey WPC80 preparation with reduced denaturation and aggregation, preserving the bioactive compounds present in the whey.
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