The present invention relates to a short coat hanger type die (10) for making a meat analogue, said die (10) comprising an insert or main body (20), a conic core (30) with a circular symmetry, and a flow path (23) defined by the insert (20) and the core (30). Methods of making meat analogues comprising vegetable protein are also provided.

A high protein food may be produced via an extrusion process whereby acid casein is mixed with whey protein, alkali and water. Upon exiting the extruder, the mixture may be cut, dried, and/or tempered, milled and screened before being further processed or packaged. The final product may be configured as a crisp high protein food or a powdered high protein food. The protein content of the end product may be approximately 90-95% on a dry weight basis.

A high protein food may be produced via an extrusion process whereby acid casein is mixed with whey protein, alkali and water. Upon exiting the extruder, the mixture may be cut, dried, and/or tempered, milled and screened before being further processed or packaged. The final product may be configured as a crisp high protein food or a powdered high protein food. The protein content of the end product may be approximately 90-95% on a dry weight basis.

The present invention relates to a protein-rich confectionary product, such as a protein-rich food bar, respectively a confectionary mass for such a confectionary product wherein at least part of the protein is provided by a caseinate powder. Further, the invention relates to a method for preparing a confectionary mass or product according to the invention. In particular, the invention relates to a method for preparing a caseinate powder. More in particular, the invention relates to a caseinate powder obtainable in a method according to the invention. Such powder may be used in the preparation of a confectionary mass or product according to the invention.

A fortified high protein food may be produced via an extrusion process whereby acid casein is mixed with whey protein, alkali, water, and one or more additive, which additive may be configured as a vitamin or mineral. Upon exiting the extruder, the mixture may be cut, dried, and/or tempered, milled and screened before being further processed or packaged. The final product may be configured as a crisp high protein food or a powdered high protein food.

Disclosed is a method for extruding protein, such as whey protein, for example, in a puffed form that can readily be ground, milled, or otherwise reduced in size to produce protein powder that can be used to reduce hardening in protein bars. The method uses acidification of the protein to modify its behavior during the extrusion process and produce extruded products (e.g., crisps) with improved properties.

A high protein food may be produced via an extrusion process whereby acid casein is mixed with whey protein, alkali and water. Upon exiting the extruder, the mixture may be cut, dried, and/or tempered, milled and screened before being further processed or packaged. The final product may be configured as a crisp high protein food or a powdered high protein food. The protein content of the end product may be approximately 90-95% on a dry weight basis.

The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for producing an extruded protein product. In particular, a system for making an extruded protein product using a system that includes a die including channel having a transverse cross section that is a continuous loop along at least a portion of the length of the die is disclosed.

Methods are disclosed for making a high protein, pliable food composition that remains pliable over a shelf life of at least 6 months, and food compositions made by disclosed methods. Food products containing disclosed food compositions are also disclosed.

A use of texturized dairy proteins is suggested, obtainable or obtained by providing (a) a mixture, containing or consisting of (a1) about 25 to about 75% by weight dairy proteins, and (a2) about 75 to about 25% by weight a plant protein and/or a fibre material with the proviso that the quantities add up to 100% by weight, (b) the mixture is extruded in the presence of water and/or whey, applying a temperature gradient of about 20 to about 200 C. and a pressure in the range of 1 to about 200 bar, and (c) subsequently expanding the extrudate,
as a substitute for carbohydrates and as a source of protein in foods.