METHOD FOR PREPARING INITIAL MILK RAW MATERIAL FOR MILK PRODUCTS Russian patent published in 1998 - IPC

FIELD: dairy industry. SUBSTANCE: nonfat milk is subjected to hot hydration at 40-55 C for 10-60 min with following filtration of mixture. Then thermal treatment and normalization are conducted. Resulting mixture in the amount of 1/3-1/2 is homogenized, mixed in flow with the rest part and mixture is deodorized at 60-95 C. Cold hydration is carried out at 4-8 C for 4-12 h, while cream for normalization is introduced before or during cold hydration. Deaeration may be conducted before hot hydration. EFFECT: improved organoleptical properties and increased biological value of product. 4 cl, 1 tbl