Process for producing a whey protein-containing product enriched in immunoglobulins, said process comprising the steps of: (i) cross-flow filtration of casein-reduced milk using a membrane with a molecular weight cut-off (MWCO) of 500-1000 kDa, preferably 500-800 kDa, or a pore size of 50-100 nm, preferably 50-80 nm, thereby obtaining a permeate enriched in lactose, salts, ?-lactalbumin and ?-lactoglobulin, and an UF retentate, and (ii) subjecting said UF retentate to mixed mode chromatography, wherein immunoglobulins adhere to a resin and are subsequently eluted to form said whey protein-containing product enriched in immunoglobulins.

Process for producing a whey protein-containing product enriched in immunoglobulins, said process comprising the steps of: (i) cross-flow filtration of casein-reduced milk using a membrane with a molecular weight cut-off (MWCO) of 500-1000 kDa, preferably 500-800 kDa, or a pore size of 50-100 nm, preferably 50-80 nm, thereby obtaining a permeate enriched in lactose, salts, ?-lactalbumin and ?-lactoglobulin, and an UF retentate, and (ii) subjecting said UF retentate to mixed mode chromatography, wherein immunoglobulins adhere to a resin and are subsequently eluted to form said whey protein-containing product enriched in immunoglobulins.

The invention is directed to a method for recovering lactose from an aqueous lactose solution comprising a concentration step, wherein water is removed from the aqueous lactose solution by freezing out water at a temperature below the eutectic temperature of the aqueous lactose solution and at a lactose concentration higher than the eutectic concentration of the aqueous lactose solution, thereby obtaining a concentrated lactose solution; and a crystallization step, wherein at least part of the concentrated lactose solution is subjected to crystallization at a temperature above the eutectic temperature of the concentrated lactose solution, thereby obtaining lactose crystals.

The present invention relates to a bioactive sweet whey protein concentrate or composition for increasing e.g. cognitive functions particularly in young mammals such as pre-term or term infants, toddlers, children or young adults. The present invention further disclose a new concept for large-scale industrial production method of bioactive whey protein concentrates or compositions by use of mild heat treatment and pressure driven membrane separation.

The present invention relates to a bioactive sweet whey protein concentrate or composition for increasing e.g. cognitive functions particularly in young mammals such as pre-term or term infants, toddlers, children or young adults. The present invention further disclose a new concept for large-scale industrial production method of bioactive whey protein concentrates or compositions by use of mild heat treatment and pressure driven membrane separation.

A method for preparing a modified whey protein concentrate (WPC) or whey protein isolate (WPI) is described. It involves (a) providing an aqueous WPC or WPI solution having a protein concentration of 15-50% (w/v), at a pH of 4.7-8.5; (b) heat treating the solution to more than 50 DEG C for a time that allows protein denaturation to occur; the heat treating comprising heating the solution while under conditions of turbulent flow. At the end of the heat treatment, the heat treated material may be promptly transferred to a drier or to be mixed with other ingredients. The heat-treated WPC or WPI is not subjected to a mechanical shear process prior to the transfer other than where liquid is converted into droplets to facilitate drying. The modified WPC is useful in the manufacture of food and drinks where a high protein content is desired without undesirable changes in texture.

A method for preparing a modified whey protein concentrate (WPC) or whey protein isolate (WPI) is described. It involves (a) providing an aqueous WPC or WPI solution having a protein concentration of 15-50% (w/v), at a pH of 4.7-8.5; (b) heat treating the solution to more than 50 DEG C for a time that allows protein denaturation to occur; the heat treating comprising heating the solution while under conditions of turbulent flow. At the end of the heat treatment, the heat treated material may be promptly transferred to a drier or to be mixed with other ingredients. The heat-treated WPC or WPI is not subjected to a mechanical shear process prior to the transfer other than where liquid is converted into droplets to facilitate drying. The modified WPC is useful in the manufacture of food and drinks where a high protein content is desired without undesirable changes in texture.

A method for production of near sterile whey protein concentrates is proposed, which includes the following steps: (a) Ultrafiltration of whey at a temperature of about 2 to about 25? C. to produce a first retentate R1 and a first permeate P1; (b) Microfiltration of the retentate R1 from step (a) at a temperature of about 2 to about 35? C. to produce a second retentate R2 and a second permeate P2; (c) Ultrafiltration of the second permeate P2 from step (b) at a temperature of about 6 to about 25? C. to produce a third retentate R3 and a third permeate P3; (d) Pasteurization of the retentate R3 from step (c) (e) Drying of the pasteurized product from step (d).

A method for production of near sterile whey protein concentrates is proposed, which includes the following steps: (a) Ultrafiltration of whey at a temperature of about 2 to about 25? C. to produce a first retentate R1 and a first permeate P1; (b) Microfiltration of the retentate R1 from step (a) at a temperature of about 2 to about 35? C. to produce a second retentate R2 and a second permeate P2; (c) Ultrafiltration of the second permeate P2 from step (b) at a temperature of about 6 to about 25? C. to produce a third retentate R3 and a third permeate P3; (d) Pasteurization of the retentate R3 from step (c) (e) Drying of the pasteurized product from step (d).

An aqueous modified acid composition for industrial activities, said composition comprising: an alkanolamine and strong acid in a molar ratio of not less than 1:15, preferably not less than 1:10; it can also further comprise a metal iodide or iodate. Said composition demonstrates advantages over known conventional acids and modified acids.