Patent ID: 6479083
Filing Date: 2002-11-12
Classification: A23J,A23L,A23V

Abstract:
A process for making a soy protein-containing dressing, said process comprising:(1) adding one or more protease enzymes to soy proteins to form a first mixture; (2) heating the first mixture for a time and at a temperature effective to partially hydrolyze the soy proteins to form a second mixture; (3) heating the second mixture for a time and at a temperature effective to inactivate the one or more protease enzymes to form a partially hydrolyzed soy protein isolate; (4) adding edible oil and water to the partially hydrolyzed soy protein isolate to form a third mixture; and (5) homogenizing the third mixture for a time effective to provide the soy protein-containing dressing, wherein the soy protein-containing dressing contains about 20 to 50 percent partially hydrolyzed soy protein isolate, has a smooth texture and does not have significant be any flavor normally associated with soy beans.