A dairy-based yogurt product having a protein level above 15%, sometimes more than 25%, with a smooth and rich texture and no grittiness. The yogurt product includes a particular selection of dairy proteins and other ingredients to raise the gelation temperature of the dairy proteins and avoid causing gelation or precipitation during pasteurization. Additionally, pasteurization temperatures, times and methods are selected to avoid gelation. Starting dairy proteins generally have relatively higher pH levels and low total acidity (TA) levels to help reduce gelation during pasteurization. Ingredients such as buffering agents and sequestering agents may be utilized to help raise the gelation temperature, as well as higher sugar levels which can control hydration of the proteins.

A dairy-based yogurt product having a protein level above 15%, sometimes more than 25%, with a smooth and rich texture and no grittiness. The yogurt product includes a particular selection of dairy proteins and other ingredients to raise the gelation temperature of the dairy proteins and avoid causing gelation or precipitation during pasteurization. Additionally, pasteurization temperatures, times and methods are selected to avoid gelation. Starting dairy proteins generally have relatively higher pH levels and low total acidity (TA) levels to help reduce gelation during pasteurization. Ingredients such as buffering agents and sequestering agents may be utilized to help raise the gelation temperature, as well as higher sugar levels which can control hydration of the proteins.

A method for reducing postprandial glucose from a meal includes orally administering to an individual a composition containing whey protein micelles (WPM) and then subsequently orally administering the meal to the individual after the oral administration of the composition containing the WPM and within about one hour of the oral administration of the composition containing the WPM. For example, the meal can be administered about thirty minutes after the administration of the composition containing the WPM. The postprandial glucose is reduced relative to postprandial glucose from administering a corresponding composition comprising whey protein isolate.

A method for reducing postprandial glucose from a meal includes orally administering to an individual a composition containing whey protein micelles (WPM) and then subsequently orally administering the meal to the individual after the oral administration of the composition containing the WPM and within about one hour of the oral administration of the composition containing the WPM. For example, the meal can be administered about thirty minutes after the administration of the composition containing the WPM. The postprandial glucose is reduced relative to postprandial glucose from administering a corresponding composition comprising whey protein isolate.

The present invention relates to whey protein micelles for use in the treatment and/or prevention of overweight and/or obesity in a subject. The invention relates also to a non-therapeutic use of whey protein micelles to increase satiety and/or postprandial energy expenditure in a subject. A further aspect of the invention is a food composition to be administered to an overweight or obese subject, or to a subject at risk of becoming overweight or obese.

The present invention relates to whey protein micelles for use in the treatment and/or prevention of overweight and/or obesity in a subject. The invention relates also to a non-therapeutic use of whey protein micelles to increase satiety and/or postprandial energy expenditure in a subject. A further aspect of the invention is a food composition to be administered to an overweight or obese subject, or to a subject at risk of becoming overweight or obese.

The invention concerns native whey protein for use in the treatment and/or prevention of intestinal infection or inflammation, in particular necrotizing enterocolitis. The inventors found that native whey protein provides a beneficial effect on intestinal infection or inflammation.

A high-protein milk raw material having a good flavor is provided. The liquid high-protein milk raw material of the present invention can be produced by preparing a milk fluid from the milk raw material and subjecting the milk fluid to concentration processing using a nanofiltration membrane.

A high-protein milk raw material having a good flavor is provided. The liquid high-protein milk raw material of the present invention can be produced by preparing a milk fluid from the milk raw material and subjecting the milk fluid to treatment in contact with activated carbon.

A method for producing a milk or whey powder, involves providing milk or whey, thickening the milk or whey using a first evaporation process or second evaporation process, and drying the thickened milk or whey to provide a milk or whey powder. After the first or second evaporation process, the milk or whey is sterilized using a centrifugal bacteria-removing separator.