High protein snack product
First Claim
1. A high protein snack product comprising a cohesive product mixture within a polyvinyldenechloride casing material, wherein the cohesive product mixture comprises from about 2.5% (by weight) up to about 3.5% (by weight) of a binding agent, from about 2% (by weight) up to about 3% (by weight) of a salt, up to about 35% (by weight) of a sweetener, from about 35% (by weight) up to about 60% (by weight) of a textured soy protein product, wherein the textured soy protein soy protein product is hydrated and shredded to form fibers and from about 2% (by weight) up to about 4% (by weight) of a fruity flavor flavoring agent, wherein the textured soy protein product comprises wheat gluten and a blend of soy protein isolates, wherein the blend of soy protein isolates comprises at least 2 parts by weight of a hydrolyzed soy protein isolate per part by weight of an unhydrolyzed soy protein isolate, and wherein the textured soy protein product comprises at least 75% (by weight) protein, wherein the protein in the textured soy protein product is at least 66% (by weight) soy protein.
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Abstract
Snack products and processes for their manufacture are shown. The snack products provide a high concentration of protein, particularly soy protein, while maintaining an acceptable taste and texture. Additionally, there is a significant inhibition of the growth of microorganisms in the high protein snack products due to the high protein snack products having a low water activity. The high protein snack products have a textured soy protein product and a fruit or savory flavor flavoring agent and a semi-chewy or crisp texture.
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- 1. A high protein snack product comprising a cohesive product mixture within a polyvinyldenechloride casing material, wherein the cohesive product mixture comprises from about 2.5% (by weight) up to about 3.5% (by weight) of a binding agent, from about 2% (by weight) up to about 3% (by weight) of a salt, up to about 35% (by weight) of a sweetener, from about 35% (by weight) up to about 60% (by weight) of a textured soy protein product, wherein the textured soy protein soy protein product is hydrated and shredded to form fibers and from about 2% (by weight) up to about 4% (by weight) of a fruity flavor flavoring agent, wherein the textured soy protein product comprises wheat gluten and a blend of soy protein isolates, wherein the blend of soy protein isolates comprises at least 2 parts by weight of a hydrolyzed soy protein isolate per part by weight of an unhydrolyzed soy protein isolate, and wherein the textured soy protein product comprises at least 75% (by weight) protein, wherein the protein in the textured soy protein product is at least 66% (by weight) soy protein.
- 2. A high protein snack product comprising a cohesive product mixture within a polyvinyldenechloride casing material, wherein the cohesive product mixture comprises from about 35% (by weight) up to about 60% (by weight) of a textured soy protein product, wherein the textured soy protein soy protein product is hydrated and shredded to form fibers, and from about 2% (by weight) up to about 4% (by weight) of a fruity flavor flavoring agent, wherein the textured soy protein product comprises wheat gluten and a blend of soy protein isolates, wherein the blend of soy protein isolates comprises at least 2 parts by weight of a hydrolyzed soy protein isolate per part by weight of an unhydrolyzed soy protein isolate, and wherein the textured soy protein product comprises at least 75% (by weight) protein, wherein the protein in the textured soy protein product is at least 66% (by weight) soy protein and wherein the high protein snack product is prepared by crust freezing and slicing a formulation that comprises from about 2.5% (by weight) up to about 3.5% (by weight) of a binding agent, from about 2% (by weight) up to about 3% (by weight) of a salt, up to about 35% (by weight) of a sweetener, water, the fruit flavor flavoring agent, and the hydrated textured soy protein product.
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