Patent ID: 6726951
Filing Date: 2004-04-27
Classification: A21D,A23B,A23L

Abstract:
A method for producing a dehydrated egg product comprising the steps of:a. obtaining a liquid egg product comprising: i. a liquid component comprising liquid whole egg, liquid yolk, liquid albumen, or combinations thereof, and ii. a particulate solid component selected from a group comprising animal derived protein, modified animal derived protein, vegetable derived protein, modified vegetable protein, spray dried albumen or combinations thereof wherein said particulate solid component is dispersed in said liquid component, b. applying the liquid egg product to a drying apparatus comprising a thin film of material floating on the surface of medium, which is maintained at a temperature within the range of 115Â° to 180Â° Fahrenheit; c. maintaining the liquid egg product on the drying apparatus until sufficient water has evaporated from the liquid egg product to result in the formation of a dehydrated egg product.