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Abstract
The present invention relates to a flavour enhancer which is low in monosodium glutamate, which is substantially free of 5'-IMP and 5'-GMP and which enhances both meat, vegetable and dairy flavours. This invention also relates to the use of the flavour enhancer in flavouring compositions and food and feed applications.
Description
WO 98/27828 . PCT/EP97/07293 s FLAVOUR ENHANCER
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a flavour enhancer, methods for preparing the flavour enhancer, to food and feed compositions comprising the flavour enhancer and to the use of the flavour enhancer.
is BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Flavour enhancers enhance the existing flavour of a food product. Two classes of well-known flavour enhancing compounds are monosodium glutamate and 5'-ribonucleotides.
2o These flavour enhancing compounds are used as such, but are also, separately or in combination, part of flavour enhancing compositions.
Yeast extracts, for instance, which are prepared by enzymatic degradation of yeast, contain the flavour enhancing zs 5'-ribonucleotides guanosine-5'-monophosphate (5'-GMP) and inosine-5'-monophosphate (5'-IMP}.
Hydrolysed vegetable proteins (HVPs), which are prepared by acid or enzymatic hydrolysis of vegetable protein, typically contain monosodium glutamate as their flavour ao enhancing compound. This monosodium glutamate is derived from the amino acids glutamic acid and glutamine released from the protein during hydrolysis.
Flavour enhancers which do not contain substantial amounts of at least either of the two classes of flavour 3s enhancing compounds are very scarce. As far as the inventors know, the only disclosure of a flavour enhancer of this type is in US Patent 5,077,062.
US Patent 5,077,062 describes a soy hydrolysate which is prepared by hydrolysing at pH 6.6-7.2, 30-38°C for about two WO 98/27828 . PCT/EP97107293 hours. The resulting hydrolysate contains no free amino acids, is low in glutamate, and can be used as a flavour enhancer. However, the described flavour enhancer enhances fish flavours only.
s BRIEF SUN~1ARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention provides a flavour enhancer that is low in monosodium glutamate, methods for preparing the flavour enhancer, compositions comprising the flavour enhancer, and uses of the flavour enhancer. A preferred method for preparing the flavour enhancer as a soy protein hydrolysate comprises: (i) forming an aqueous suspension of a soy protein containing starting'material (e.g. soy flour, soy ~s protein isolate, soy beans, or soy bean flakes, meal or grits, which preferably are defatted}; (ii} heating the aqueous suspension for at least from about 1 minute to about 15 minutes at a temperature of from about 60°C to about 82°C;
(iii) incubating the suspension with a protease mixture zo comprising endoprotease and exoprotease activity, to obtain an amino acid level in the suspension of from about 20o to about 55%; (iv) adjusting the pH and temperature of the suspension to inactivate the endoprotease and exoprotease;
and (v) recovering the soy protein hydrolysate (e.g. by zs concentrating and/or drying, or other appropiate means).
The present invention thus provides a flavour enhancer which is low in monosodium glutamate, has no yeast-like after taste, and enhances both meat, vegetable and dairy flavours.
This offers the advantage of a wide applicability. The 3o flavour enhancer can be used as such or, in a flavouring composition, e.g. in combination with a flavouring agent.
Since the flavour enhancer according to the invention is low in monosodium glutamate, it can also be used by individuals who prefer to minimise their monosodium glutamate as intake, e.g. due to a sensitivity to monosodium glutamate.
Although the present flavour enhancer is a soy hydrolysate with its own characteristic taste, the taste of a WO 98/27828 . PCT/EP97/07293 food product comprising the soy hydrolysate as flavour enhancer is not reminiscent of the soy used to prepare the flavour enhancer. These and other objects and advantages of the present invention, as well as additional inventive s features, will be apparent from the description of the invention set forth herein.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
io The present invention provides, among other things, a soy hydrolysate which is obtainable by:
(i) heating a suspension of defatted soy flour in water for at least about 10 min at from about 65°C to about 82°C;
~s (ii) incubating the suspension with a mixture of endo- and exo-proteases obtained from Aspergi~lus species at from about 40°C to about 60°C at a pH of about 4 to about 6 for a sufficient time to obtain an amino acid level of 20o to 55%;
(iii) lowering the pH to between about 3.5 and about 4.5 and ao increasing the temperature to from about 80°C to about 100°C
for a period of time ranging from about 10 minutes to about 4 hours; and (iv) lowering the temperature to from about 25°C to about 40°C and, optionally, recovering the hydrolysate.
zs The starting material used for hydrolysis may contain from about 50% to about 100% (w/w) soy protein, preferably from about 50% to about 750. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, defatted non-toasted soy flour (Cargill B.V., the Netherlands) containing about 52% (w/w) soy protein, 3o maximally about 1.5% (w/w) fat, and from about 2 to about 4%
(w/w) fibres is used. However, the person skilled in the art will understand that also other defatted soy protein containing material, such as soy protein isolate or toasted soy flour, may be used as starting material. Although soy 3s beans may be used as well, the result can be less satisfactory, due to the oil present in these beans.
WO 98127828 . PCT/EP97/07293 Advantageously the viscosity may be reduced, e.g. to facilitate further manipulation of the suspension; such reduction in viscosity preferably may be obtained by enzyme addition. Suitable enzyme preparations include Pescalase°
s (Gist-brocades, the Netherlands), B500~ (Gist-brocades, the Netherlands) and Viscozyme~ (NOVO Nordisk, Denmark), or enzyme preparations having similar activity.
Preferably Pescalase~ protease is used to reduce the viscosity. Although other enzymes, like cellulase e.g.
present in Viscozyme~, are known to reduce viscosity, surprisingly we found that a short incubation with a protease, such as Pescalase° protease, sufficiently reduced the viscosity. Far example, about 1 hour incubation at about 60'C with about 0.5 w/w % Pescalase~ protease sufficiently ~s reduces viscosity of the suspension comprising soy flour.
Hydrolysis is desirably preceded by a heat step in order to inactivate disturbing native soy proteins, such as glycosidases, that may interfere with the reaction or quality of the end product. Heating the mixture for at least about 5 zo to 15 minutes, preferably at least about 7 minutes, at a temperature of from about 65°C to about 82°C substantially reduces the amount of off-flavours (or undesirable flavours) produced by the degradation of isoflavones. In a preferred embodiment, the mixture is heated for about 10 minutes at as about 75°C. Notably while incubations at increased temperature according to the invention desirably is carried out for at least about 5 to about 15 minutes, incubation times longer than 15 minutes can be employed as long as this step does not produce (other) undesirable flavours.
ao The soy protein optimally is enzymatically hydrolysed by mixtures of endoproteases and exoproteases. The ratio between the activities for the endo- and exo- proteases may vary from about 1 to 10, to about 10 to 1. To one skilled in the art it will be clear that this ratio (as one of the options) can be ss varied in order to provide for the desired amino acid level.
Commercially available mixtures of endo- and exo-protease that can be used in the present invention are, for instance, WO 98/27828 . PCT/EP97/07293 Sumizyme°FP, Sumizyme°LP - proteases (both from Shin Nihon, Japan), Flavourzyme° protease (Novo Nordisk A/S, Denmark) and Protease M° Amano (Amano, Japan). Other comparable enzymes having similar properties can be used as well. These endo-s and exo-protease mixtures preferably are obtained from an Aspergillus species, especially a species such as A.oryzae or A.sojae, although enzymes from other Aspergillus species) or indeed, other fungal species, similarly can be employed.
Mixtures of these proteases, e.g., with other proteases such as for example Pescalase° protease which is a bacterial endoprotease, may also be used. Furthermore it may be advantageous to incubate several proteases either concurrently or sequentially. The proteases will preferably be incubated at optimum pH-conditions, or an average of the ~s optimum pH conditions for the various proteases employed in conjunction. The pH is preferably controlled at a setpoint.
Alkali or acid i.s added to maintain the pH at the setpoint .
During hydrolysis the pH setpoint may be changed, e.g. when another protease is added sequentially. Food grade alkalis zo such as a . g . NaOH or KOH and food grade acids, such as a . g .
HC1, HZS04 may be used to maintain the pH at a given set point. Enzyme concentrations may vary from about 0.2% to about 4a (w/w}. Hydrolysis with mixtures of endo- and exo-proteases obtained from Aspergillus species are preferably is carried out at a pH of from about 4 to about 6, more preferably at a pH of about 5.1, desirably at a temperature of from about 40°C to about 60°C. Preferably, the temperature is from about 55°C to about 60°C. Temperatures optimally should not exceed about 60°C, because of the risk of ao inactivating the enzymes in the mixture. However higher protease hydrolysis temperatures can be used if thermostabile or thermoresistant enzymes are employed.
According to one preferred embodiment, soy protein is incubated with a 2% (w/w) mixture of endo- and exo-proteases 3s obtained from Aspergillus species (e. g. Sumizyme°FP protease) at a pH of about 5.1 at about 55°C for about 15 hours. The person skilled in the art will understand that to reach the WO 98127828 _ PCT/EP97/07293 same result in a shorter or longer period, the amount of enzyme will need to be adjusted. Hydrolysis for much longer than about 25 hours will increase the risk of contamination (undesirable bacterial growth) which may cause the production s of undesirable compounds that affect the taste or food quality, and is therefore less preferable.
Optionally, in addition to exoproteases and endoproteases, other enzymes are added as well, such as for example glutaminases or cell wall degrading enzymes.
Furthermore it is optional to add microorganisms in order to grow and ferment during hydrolysis. The microorganisms which may be added are preferably food grade. Also mixtures of such microorganisms can be used.
The microorganisms preferably are able to grow at a pH of ~s from about 4 to about 6, and grow at temperatures of from about 40°C to about 60°C, more preferably at temperatures of from about 50°C to about 60°C. Incubation at temperatures from about 50°C or higher reduces the risk of contamination with microorganisms that produce unwanted metabolites.
ao Particularly preferred according to the invention is the use of bacteria such as Bacillus, e.g. a Bacillus stearothermophilus species or Bacillus coagulans species, including but not limited to a microorganism which has been classified by DSM(Z) (Deutsche Sammlung vom Mikroorganismen as and Zellkulturen GmbH (Braunschweig; Germany)) as a B.
coagulans (which was previously classified as a B.
stearothermophilus) and is known under number CBS 772.97 (deposited at Centraal Bureau voor Schimmelcultures (the Netherlands) on 13 May 1997). B.coagulans CBS 772.97 is a ao bacterium capable of growth under (semi-) anaerobic conditions at temperatures of 55°C, and which during the fermentation of sugars produces lactic acid.
Addition of B.coagulans CBS 772.97 (or another microorganism) during proteolytic hydrolysis of the soy 35 protein results in an anaerobic fermentation. During the anaerobic fermentation sugars are converted into acid, e.g., lactic acid. The free sugar content is therefore lowered WO 98/27828 . PCT/EP97/07293 _ 7 _ during hydrolysis and this reduces formation of Maillard compounds (from free sugars and free amino acids). The final product therefore will contain less Maillard compounds and is therefore less colored and less spicy or less roasted s flavored.
So according to another preferred embodiment of the invention, soy protein is incubated with a mixture of endo-and exo-proteases at from about 50 to about 60°C for about 15 to about 25 hours in the presence of a fermenting, preferably food grade, microorganism, which is more preferably a B.stearothermophilus species or a B. coagulans species, most preferably B.coagulans CBS 772.97. Incubation is carried out under conditions such that a desirable amino acid level is obtained as further described herein.
~s Due to the presence of a culture of a microorganism and the use of relatively high temperature, the risk of contamination is efficiently reduced. Therefore, longer incubation is possible when, in addition to the proteolytic enzyme mixtures of endo- and exo-proteases, a microorganism zo is added to the soy protein suspension.
After hydrolysis (optionally combined with fermentation) the pH of the hydrolysed suspension is lowered and the temperature is raised so as to inactivate the enzymes. This will also kill microorganisms which are present, such as as Bacillus stearothermophilus (which belongs to the natural microbial flora of untoasted soy flour) or Bacillus coagulans. The pH is preferably adjusted to between about 3.5 and about 4.5, desirably to between about 3.8 and about 4.2.
This pH adjustment will result in precipitation of a part of 3o the proteins present in the hydrolysed suspension. The lower the pH, the more protein will precipitate. This precipitated protein will be seperated, e.g., by filtration or centrifugation, from the final soluble soy protein hydrolysate. Although this results in lower production yields 35 for the final product, the final product can now be used in almost any desirable food or feed product, without producing protein precipitate in these food or feed products. E.g. in WO 98/27828 . PCTIEP97/07293 clear beverages or other products this may be advantageous.
Optimally the temperature may be raised to from about 80°C to about 100°C, for from about 10 minutes to about 4 hours, preferably for from about 10 to about 30 minutes. In a s preferred embodiment of the invention, hydrolysis is terminated by incubating for about 15 minutes at a pH of about 4.0 and a temperature of about 80°C.
Before, during or after concentrating and/or drying the hydrolysate may be cooled. If the hydrolysate is subjected to centrifugation or filtration, the hydrolysate is preferably first cooled to from about 25°C to about 40°C before centrifugation or filtration.
The product can be concentrated and/or dried in any convenient way, such as spray-drying, freeze-drying, ~s fluidised-bed treatment, or a combination of these methods.
The person skilled in the art will understand that the method chosen will depend on the formulation of the product. The product may be formulated in any convenient way, e.g. as a paste, liquid, emulsion, powder, flakes, extrudate, zo granulate, or pellets. According to one preferred embodiment, the product is formulated as a spray-dried powder.
The amino acid level (AAL) of the product obtained is preferably from about 20% to about 55%. The 'amino acid level' is defined as 'free amino acids/total amount of amino as acids', wherein 'total amount of amino acids' - 'free amino acids + amino acid freed after acid hydrolysis of remaining protein material'. The amino acid level is expressed in terms of percentages, whereas free amino acids and total amount of amino acids are both expressed in ~mol/gram. In a preferred 3o embodiment of the invention, the amino acid level is from about 25o to about 45%.
The product obtained may contain lactic acid, preferably in amounts of from about 1 to about 20 w/w %, more preferably in amounts of from about 2 to about 15 w/w %, most preferably as in amounts of from about 3 to about 10 w/w %.
A typical soy potein hydrolysate according to the invention comprises:
WO 98/27828 . PC"T/EP97/07293 _ g _ Carbohydrates about 5% to 10%
Protein about 45% to 55%
Lactate about 1% to 20%
Ash about 10% to 30%
s All percentages based on w/w dry matter. The protein fraction comprises an amino acid level of from about 20% to about 55%.
The amount of monosodium glutamate on dry matter is below about 4%, preferably below about 3%, more preferably below about 2.5%. A typical soy protein hydrolysate according to the invention comprises about 1.5% to about 2.5% (w/w dry matter) monosodium glutamate.
The soy protein hydrolysate is substantially free of 5'-IMP and 5'-GMP, which means that less than about 0.1% (w/w dry matter) will be present in the soy protein hydrolysate.
as Preferably less than 0.01% (w/w dry matter) 5'-IMP and 5'-GMP
will be present in the soy protein hydrolysate.
Since the flavour enhancer according to the invention is low in monosodium glutamate, it can also be used by individuals who prefer or need to minimise their monosodium ao glutamate intake. Since it is not a yeast extract, the flavour enhancer according to the invention has no yeast-like after taste.
Unlike the flavour enhancer disclosed in US Patent 5,077,062, the flavour enhancer according to the invention z5 enhances a broad range of flavours. Therefore, it can be used in meat applications, e.g., to enhance beef or poultry flavour; vegetable applications, e.g., to enhance paprika, carrot, mushroom, onion or garlic flavour; and dairy applications, e.g., to enhance cheese or butter flavour;
3o bakery applications, e.g., to enhance the flavour of baked products; and to enhance the flavour of beverages. It can be added to food products whether fresh, frozen, vacuum preserved or dried; processed or unprocessed; liquid or solid; alcoholic or non-alcoholic; for human consumption or as animal consumption. Food products to which it can be added include but are not limited to basic bouillons, such as beef stock, lobster stock, chicken stock, fish stock, vegetable WO 98127828 . PCT/EP97/07293 stock, and the like; snacks, such as, e.g., cheese crackers, crisps, and the like; sauces and dressings, such as cheese sauce, brown gravy, curry sauce, garlic sauce, dip sauces, dressings for salads and/or vegetables, and the like; soups, s such as onion soup, beef noodle soup, and the like;
mayonnaise, halvanaise, margarine, butter and the like; baked goods like croissants, bread, cake and crackers; ready to eat meals; seasonings, such as paprika seasoning, and the like;
custard and whipped cream; chocolate flavoured products, like cocoa flavoured beverages, e.g., chocolate flavoured soy milk, or chocolate bars (to enhance the cocoa-flavour of these products). According to one preferred embodiment, the flavour enhancer is added to mushroom soup to enhance mushroom flavour.
Although the flavour enhancer according to the invention enhances the richness of the taste of meat-based foodstuffs, the flavour enhancer is particularly suitable for enhancing dairy-type flavour notes (like cheese), vegetable-type notes zo (e. g, carrot, tomato, mushroom, onion) and spices (e. g.
pepper (pepper heat note enhancement), garlic).
A particularly new effect of the flavour enhancer according to the invention is the prolonged flavour perception.
Addition of the flavour enhancer according to the invention zs to a food product makes the food product's taste last longer in the mouth (this is called the linger longer taste effect) .
Furthermore creamy-tasting products taste more creamy and will obtain a thicker mouthfeel when the flavour enhancer 3o according to the invention is added to the food product. The use of the soy protein hydrolysate will enhance the creaminess and mouthfeel of the food or feed product, essentially without increasing the viscosity of these food or feed compositions.
The flavour enhancer of the invention may be used as such or in flavouring compositions, e.g. in combination with WO 98/27828 , PCT/EP97I07293 flavouring agents. In this context, the term 'flavouring agent' is used to indicate a compound or a mixture of compounds which is used to create a flavour which is not present in a product. The flavour enhancer may further be S used as a compound in the production of processed flavours.
Due to the high amount of free amino acids it may be used as a source of amino acids in the production of processed or reaction flavours.
The invention is further illustrated by the following examples. Of course, the following examples are illustrative only and should not be construed as in any way limiting the scope of the invention.
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Methods Amino acid analysis was carried out according to the Picotag method of Waters (Milford MA, USA). The Picotag method comprises a prederivatization step using zo phenylisothiocyanate. HPLC analysis is performed on a Picotag column using reversed phase chromatography. Total hydrolysis of proteins was achieved by dry hydrolysis over 6N HC1, also according to Waters. Amino acids hydrolysed by enzymatic activity were determined in the supernatant. After zs hydrolysis, the various samples were immediately centrifuged in an Eppendorf table top centrifuge 5417 at 14000 rpm for 5 minutes after which the total supernatant was removed and kept frozen at -20°C. Amino acid analysis took place immediately after thawing the sample material.
- Carbohydrates were determined according to Anthrone, J.H. Roe (1955) J.Biol.Chem. 212, 335-343.
Protein contents were determined according to Kjeldahl, 3s Approved methods of the American Association of Cereal Chemists, Volume II, 1983 American Association of Cereal Chemists, Inc., Method 46-09.
WO 98/27828 . PCT/EP97/07293 Example 1 Preparation of the hydrolysate 450 g of defatted soy flour 200/80 (52% w/w protein, Cargill B.V., the Netherlands) was suspended in 2.5 1 water s at 20°C in the presence of 0.5% (w/w) Pescalase~ protease (Gist-Brocades, the Netherlands). This suspension was heated for 10 minutes at 75°C. After cooling to 55°C and adjusting to pH 5.1, the suspension was hydrolysed for 15 hours using 20 (w/w) Sumizyme~FP protease (Shin Nihon, Japan). After hydrolysis, this mixture was incubated at pH 4.0 and 80°C for 15 minutes to stop hydrolysis. After cooling to 40°C the hydrolysate was obtained by centrifugation for 30 minutes at 2200 g. The pellet was washed twice with process water. The resulting slurry was filtered at a pressure of 0.4 to 1 bar ~s using Dicalite 418 as a filter aid. After concentration by rotary evaporation at 40°C, 50 mbar, the filtrate was spray-dried (inlet temperature 130°C, outlet temperature 80°C). A
light coloured powder was obtained.
zo The taste of the obtained powder was evaluated by a trained Expert Taste Panel of ten individuals.
to of the powder was solved in water of 60°C. The experts evaluated both smell and taste of the to solution.
Remarks of the Expert Taste Panel:
25 smell: malty, sickly, floury, soy taste: slightly bitter, slightly a-stringent, sickly, soy, no umami.
Example 2 Vegetable soup 3o To 100 g of liquid mushroom soup 0.1-10 (w/w) of the powder obtained in example 1 was added. An expert taste panel found the soup to have an increased mushroom character, an increased richness in flavour, more mushroom after taste and generally more mouthfeel.
Example 3 Meat stock WO 98/27828 . PCT/EP97/07293 To 100 g of beef stock up to 0.3% (w/w) of the powder obtained in example 1 was added. An expert taste panel found the resulting stock to have increased beef flavour, more beef after taste and an increased richness in flavour.
s Example 4 Mayonnaise To 100 g of mayonnaise 0.3% (w/w) of the powder obtained in example 1 was added. An expert taste panel found the resulting mayonnaise to have increased richness in flavour, more freshness and creaminess.
Example 5 Paprika seasoning A paprika seasoning was prepared by mixing 19 g salt ' ~s 10 g tomato powder 19 g paprika powder 15 g dextrose 15 g f lour 7 g monosodium glutamate zo 0.6 g Maxarome~ yeast extract (Gist-Brocades) 11 g powder obtained in example 1 All ingredients were blended until a homogeneous dust-on flavour was obtained. To 100 g snacks (unsalted natural zs crisps) 10 g of this dust-on flavour was added. An expert taste panel found the resulting snack to have an enhanced paprika flavour.
A reference seasoning mix which contained yeast extract instead of the powder obtained in example.l was found by the ao taste panel to have a more beefy character and a salty impact. .
Example 6 Curry sauce 0.5% (w/w) powder obtained in example 1 was added to 100 g as of a curry sauce. An expert taste panel found the resulting curry sauce to have a more rounded character, enhanced spicy 8 . PCT/EP97/07293 notes, particularly, the curry, ginger, pepper and chili notes.
Example 7 Cheese crackers s 8.0 g of the powder obtained in example 1 was added to the following ingredients:
66.0 g cheese powder 2.5 g salt 10.0 g sugar 0.5 g maltodextrin 7.0 g malt flour 8.5 g whey powder 14.0 g ammonium ~s 1.4 g bicarbonate 0.5 g bisulphate 113.0 g water 69.0 g hydrogenated oil 381.8 g flour zo All ingredients were mixed for 140 seconds in a Hobart mixer using a dough hook; kneaded for 80 seconds and rolled out to 1 mm thick sheets. The sheet was transferred to a baking plate, cut in 5 x 5 cm squares and docked. The dough was zs baked f or about 6 minutes in an oven at about 2 7 0 - 2 8 0 ° C .
An expert taste panel found the cheese crackers prepared with the powder obtained in example 1 to have more cheesy taste.
The cheese tasted more mature and obtained a more melted cheese type character as well according to the taste panel.
Example 8 Preparation of the hydrolysate, using B. coagulans CBS 772.97 351 g of defatted soy flour 200/80 (52o w/w protein, Cargill B.V., the Netherlands) was suspended in 1.5 1 water at 60°C
in the presence of 0.5o Pescalase° protease (Gist-brocades, the Netherlands). The enzyme was dosed as percentage of the dry matter of the suspension. The temperature of the WO 98/27828 . PCT/EP97/07293 suspension was raised to 75°C in 3.5 hours. During cooling of the suspension to 55°C, the pH was raised to 8.0 using KOH.
After adding 0.750 (weight/dry weight) Pescalase~ protease, these conditions were maintained for 2 hours. Then the pH was adjusted to 5.1 using HZS04, and an inoculum of B. coagulans CBS 772.97 and 1% (weight/dry weight) Sumizyme~ FP protease (Shin Nihon, Japan) were added to the mixture. The inoculum of B. coagulans CBS 772.97 was made by culturing a frozen culture of B. coagulans CBS 772.97 on a medium of glucose and Gistex~ yeast extract (Gist-brocades) pH = 5 for 16 hours at 55°C. To the suspension about 5.103 cells per ml (final concentration of cells in the suspension, after addition of the cells to the suspension) were dosed. The mixture was fermented and hydrolysed at constant pH and temperature for ~s 15 hours. The reaction was terminated by adding HzS04 to a pH
of 4 . 0 was reached and raising the temperature to 82 ° C in 2 hours. After cooling the suspension to 40°C, the non-solubilized material was removed by centrifugation for 30 min at 2200 g. The pellet was washed twice with water.
2o After a heatshock for 5 min at 95°C, the supernatant was concentrated in a glass evaporator at 60°C and 120 - 150 mbar. Afterwards, the pH of the concentrate was adjusted to 5.1 and the material was spray dried.
Analysis of the obtained spray dried powder resulted in the z5 following:
Protein (Kjeldahl) 48%
Carbohydrates (Anthrone)7.5%
Lactate 40 Ash 24%
3o The amino acid level was 43% and the powder contained 2.3%
monosodium glutamate.
Example 9 Mushroom soup prepared with the product of Example 8 To 100 g of liquid mushroom soup 0.1-l0 (w/w) of the powder obtained in example 8 was added. An expert taste WO 98/27828 . PCT/EP97107293 panel found the soup to have an increased mushroom character, an increased richness in flavour, more mushroom after taste and generally more mouthfeel.
s Example 10 Cheese sauce 1.32 g of the powder obtained in Example 1 was added to the following ingredients:
500 g Water (100 g cold, 400 g. boiling) 20.00 g Starch 17.67 g Maltodextrine 15.00 g Cheddar cheese powder 10.00 g Gouda cheese powder 10.00 g Wheat flour ~s 10.00 g Milk powder 5.00 g Cream powder 5.00 g Fat powder 4.50 g Salt 1.00 g Lactose ao 0.50 g Milkprotein (EM6) 0.05 g Citric acid 0.02 g Caramel powder 0.06 g Turmeric (liquid) 0.15 g White pepper as 0.40 g Onion powder 0.05 g Mace 0.05 g Nutmeg 0.05 g Laurel 0.50 g Guar All ingredients (except water) were mixed until homogeneous.
Then water was added while stirring.
An Expert Taste Panel found the sauce to have an increased age perception of the cheese, an increased salt and spice 3s perception, more creaminess, fuller mouthfeel and an extended flavour release (linger longer) .
WO 98/27828 . PCT/EP97/07293 Example 11 Medium fat margarine To 100 g of medium fat margarine 0.30% (w/w) of the powder obtained in Example 1 was added. An Expert Taste Panel found the resulting medium fat margarine to have an increased s flavour impact, an increased creaminess, improved fatty butter taste and an extended flavour release (linger longer°).
Example 12 Preparation of the hydrolysate, using B 500 and Flavourzyme~ proteases 351 g of defatted soy flour, Nutrisoy~ 7B flour (53% w/w protein, ADM, The Netherlands) was suspended in 1.5 1 water at 60°C in the presence of 0.5% B 500 protease (Gist-brocades, the Netherlands). The enzyme was dosed as ~s percentage of the dry matter of the suspension. The temperature of the suspension was raised to 75°C in 3.5 hours. During cooling of the suspension to 55°C, the pH was raised to 8.0 using KOH. After adding 0.75% (weight/dry weight) B 500° protease, these conditions were maintained for ao 2 hours . Then the pH was adj usted to 5 . 1 using HzS04 , and an inoculum of B. coagulans CBS 772.97 and 1% (weight/dry weight) Flavourzyme~ protease (Novo Nordisk A/S, Denmark) were added to the mixture. The inoculum of B. coagulans CBS
772.97 was made by culturing a frozen culture of B. coagulans zs CBS 772.97 on a medium of glucose and Gistex° yeast extract (Gist-brocades) pH - 5 for 16 hours at 55°C. To the suspension about 5.103 cells per ml (final concentration of cells in the suspension, after addition of the cells to the suspension) were dosed. The mixture was fermented and ao hydrolysed at constant pH and temperature for 15 hours. The reaction was terminated by adding H2S04 to a pH of 4.0 was reached and raising the temperature to 82°C in 2 hours. After = cooling the suspension to 40°C, the non-solubilized material was removed by centrifugation for 30 min at 2200 g. The 3s pellet was washed twice with water.
After a heatshock for 5 min at 95°C, the supernatant was concentrated in a glass evaporator at 60°C and 120 - 150 WO 98/27828 . PCT/EP97/07293 mbar. Afterwards, the pH of the concentrate was adjusted to 5.1 and the material was spray dried.
Example 13 Mushroom soup prepared With the product of s Example 12 To 100 g of liquid mushroom soup 0.1-l0 (w/w) of the powder obtained in example 12 was added. An expert taste panel found the soup to have an increased mushroom character, an increased richness in flavour, more mushroom after taste and generally more mouthfeel.
Example 14 Croissants ~s Recipe for the production of 120 small croissants:
2000 g flour 1100 g water 100 g yeast 40 g salt zo 60 g commercial bread improver 800 g fat g soy protein hydrolysate obtained in Example 1 The dough was kneaded at 25°C
as moulding resting time: 15 min. at -20°C
moulding resting time 5 min. at -20°C
proof time 65 min. at 35°C
ao steaming 2 min. at 85°C
baking: 15 min. at 230-250°C
The croissant had a more cheese-like smell. The taste was more fresh and roasted compared to the control croissants.
Example 15 Cream crackers WU 98/27828 . PCT/EP97107293 Recipe:
984 g flour 330 g water 150 g soft type bakery fat s 6 g salt 30 g dextrose 0.070 g cystein 7.5 g Soy protein hydrolysate obtained in Example 1 The dough was kneaded, moulded and baked for 6 min. at 270/280°C. The smell of these crackers changed from staled to more fresh, due to the addition of the soy protein hydrolysate. the taste changed from musty, floury to new, roasted, nutty and cheese-like.
is All references cited herein, including patents, patent applications, and publications, are hereby incorporated in their entireties by reference.
While this invention has been described with an emphasis Zo upon preferred embodiments, it will be obvious to those of ordinary skill in the art that variations of the preferred embodiments can be used and that it is intended that the invention can be practiced otherwise than as specifically described herein. Accordingly, this invention includes all as modifications encompassed within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the following claims.
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TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a flavour enhancer, methods for preparing the flavour enhancer, to food and feed compositions comprising the flavour enhancer and to the use of the flavour enhancer.
is BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Flavour enhancers enhance the existing flavour of a food product. Two classes of well-known flavour enhancing compounds are monosodium glutamate and 5'-ribonucleotides.
2o These flavour enhancing compounds are used as such, but are also, separately or in combination, part of flavour enhancing compositions.
Yeast extracts, for instance, which are prepared by enzymatic degradation of yeast, contain the flavour enhancing zs 5'-ribonucleotides guanosine-5'-monophosphate (5'-GMP) and inosine-5'-monophosphate (5'-IMP}.
Hydrolysed vegetable proteins (HVPs), which are prepared by acid or enzymatic hydrolysis of vegetable protein, typically contain monosodium glutamate as their flavour ao enhancing compound. This monosodium glutamate is derived from the amino acids glutamic acid and glutamine released from the protein during hydrolysis.
Flavour enhancers which do not contain substantial amounts of at least either of the two classes of flavour 3s enhancing compounds are very scarce. As far as the inventors know, the only disclosure of a flavour enhancer of this type is in US Patent 5,077,062.
US Patent 5,077,062 describes a soy hydrolysate which is prepared by hydrolysing at pH 6.6-7.2, 30-38°C for about two WO 98/27828 . PCT/EP97107293 hours. The resulting hydrolysate contains no free amino acids, is low in glutamate, and can be used as a flavour enhancer. However, the described flavour enhancer enhances fish flavours only.
s BRIEF SUN~1ARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention provides a flavour enhancer that is low in monosodium glutamate, methods for preparing the flavour enhancer, compositions comprising the flavour enhancer, and uses of the flavour enhancer. A preferred method for preparing the flavour enhancer as a soy protein hydrolysate comprises: (i) forming an aqueous suspension of a soy protein containing starting'material (e.g. soy flour, soy ~s protein isolate, soy beans, or soy bean flakes, meal or grits, which preferably are defatted}; (ii} heating the aqueous suspension for at least from about 1 minute to about 15 minutes at a temperature of from about 60°C to about 82°C;
(iii) incubating the suspension with a protease mixture zo comprising endoprotease and exoprotease activity, to obtain an amino acid level in the suspension of from about 20o to about 55%; (iv) adjusting the pH and temperature of the suspension to inactivate the endoprotease and exoprotease;
and (v) recovering the soy protein hydrolysate (e.g. by zs concentrating and/or drying, or other appropiate means).
The present invention thus provides a flavour enhancer which is low in monosodium glutamate, has no yeast-like after taste, and enhances both meat, vegetable and dairy flavours.
This offers the advantage of a wide applicability. The 3o flavour enhancer can be used as such or, in a flavouring composition, e.g. in combination with a flavouring agent.
Since the flavour enhancer according to the invention is low in monosodium glutamate, it can also be used by individuals who prefer to minimise their monosodium glutamate as intake, e.g. due to a sensitivity to monosodium glutamate.
Although the present flavour enhancer is a soy hydrolysate with its own characteristic taste, the taste of a WO 98/27828 . PCT/EP97/07293 food product comprising the soy hydrolysate as flavour enhancer is not reminiscent of the soy used to prepare the flavour enhancer. These and other objects and advantages of the present invention, as well as additional inventive s features, will be apparent from the description of the invention set forth herein.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
io The present invention provides, among other things, a soy hydrolysate which is obtainable by:
(i) heating a suspension of defatted soy flour in water for at least about 10 min at from about 65°C to about 82°C;
~s (ii) incubating the suspension with a mixture of endo- and exo-proteases obtained from Aspergi~lus species at from about 40°C to about 60°C at a pH of about 4 to about 6 for a sufficient time to obtain an amino acid level of 20o to 55%;
(iii) lowering the pH to between about 3.5 and about 4.5 and ao increasing the temperature to from about 80°C to about 100°C
for a period of time ranging from about 10 minutes to about 4 hours; and (iv) lowering the temperature to from about 25°C to about 40°C and, optionally, recovering the hydrolysate.
zs The starting material used for hydrolysis may contain from about 50% to about 100% (w/w) soy protein, preferably from about 50% to about 750. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, defatted non-toasted soy flour (Cargill B.V., the Netherlands) containing about 52% (w/w) soy protein, 3o maximally about 1.5% (w/w) fat, and from about 2 to about 4%
(w/w) fibres is used. However, the person skilled in the art will understand that also other defatted soy protein containing material, such as soy protein isolate or toasted soy flour, may be used as starting material. Although soy 3s beans may be used as well, the result can be less satisfactory, due to the oil present in these beans.
WO 98127828 . PCT/EP97/07293 Advantageously the viscosity may be reduced, e.g. to facilitate further manipulation of the suspension; such reduction in viscosity preferably may be obtained by enzyme addition. Suitable enzyme preparations include Pescalase°
s (Gist-brocades, the Netherlands), B500~ (Gist-brocades, the Netherlands) and Viscozyme~ (NOVO Nordisk, Denmark), or enzyme preparations having similar activity.
Preferably Pescalase~ protease is used to reduce the viscosity. Although other enzymes, like cellulase e.g.
present in Viscozyme~, are known to reduce viscosity, surprisingly we found that a short incubation with a protease, such as Pescalase° protease, sufficiently reduced the viscosity. Far example, about 1 hour incubation at about 60'C with about 0.5 w/w % Pescalase~ protease sufficiently ~s reduces viscosity of the suspension comprising soy flour.
Hydrolysis is desirably preceded by a heat step in order to inactivate disturbing native soy proteins, such as glycosidases, that may interfere with the reaction or quality of the end product. Heating the mixture for at least about 5 zo to 15 minutes, preferably at least about 7 minutes, at a temperature of from about 65°C to about 82°C substantially reduces the amount of off-flavours (or undesirable flavours) produced by the degradation of isoflavones. In a preferred embodiment, the mixture is heated for about 10 minutes at as about 75°C. Notably while incubations at increased temperature according to the invention desirably is carried out for at least about 5 to about 15 minutes, incubation times longer than 15 minutes can be employed as long as this step does not produce (other) undesirable flavours.
ao The soy protein optimally is enzymatically hydrolysed by mixtures of endoproteases and exoproteases. The ratio between the activities for the endo- and exo- proteases may vary from about 1 to 10, to about 10 to 1. To one skilled in the art it will be clear that this ratio (as one of the options) can be ss varied in order to provide for the desired amino acid level.
Commercially available mixtures of endo- and exo-protease that can be used in the present invention are, for instance, WO 98/27828 . PCT/EP97/07293 Sumizyme°FP, Sumizyme°LP - proteases (both from Shin Nihon, Japan), Flavourzyme° protease (Novo Nordisk A/S, Denmark) and Protease M° Amano (Amano, Japan). Other comparable enzymes having similar properties can be used as well. These endo-s and exo-protease mixtures preferably are obtained from an Aspergillus species, especially a species such as A.oryzae or A.sojae, although enzymes from other Aspergillus species) or indeed, other fungal species, similarly can be employed.
Mixtures of these proteases, e.g., with other proteases such as for example Pescalase° protease which is a bacterial endoprotease, may also be used. Furthermore it may be advantageous to incubate several proteases either concurrently or sequentially. The proteases will preferably be incubated at optimum pH-conditions, or an average of the ~s optimum pH conditions for the various proteases employed in conjunction. The pH is preferably controlled at a setpoint.
Alkali or acid i.s added to maintain the pH at the setpoint .
During hydrolysis the pH setpoint may be changed, e.g. when another protease is added sequentially. Food grade alkalis zo such as a . g . NaOH or KOH and food grade acids, such as a . g .
HC1, HZS04 may be used to maintain the pH at a given set point. Enzyme concentrations may vary from about 0.2% to about 4a (w/w}. Hydrolysis with mixtures of endo- and exo-proteases obtained from Aspergillus species are preferably is carried out at a pH of from about 4 to about 6, more preferably at a pH of about 5.1, desirably at a temperature of from about 40°C to about 60°C. Preferably, the temperature is from about 55°C to about 60°C. Temperatures optimally should not exceed about 60°C, because of the risk of ao inactivating the enzymes in the mixture. However higher protease hydrolysis temperatures can be used if thermostabile or thermoresistant enzymes are employed.
According to one preferred embodiment, soy protein is incubated with a 2% (w/w) mixture of endo- and exo-proteases 3s obtained from Aspergillus species (e. g. Sumizyme°FP protease) at a pH of about 5.1 at about 55°C for about 15 hours. The person skilled in the art will understand that to reach the WO 98127828 _ PCT/EP97/07293 same result in a shorter or longer period, the amount of enzyme will need to be adjusted. Hydrolysis for much longer than about 25 hours will increase the risk of contamination (undesirable bacterial growth) which may cause the production s of undesirable compounds that affect the taste or food quality, and is therefore less preferable.
Optionally, in addition to exoproteases and endoproteases, other enzymes are added as well, such as for example glutaminases or cell wall degrading enzymes.
Furthermore it is optional to add microorganisms in order to grow and ferment during hydrolysis. The microorganisms which may be added are preferably food grade. Also mixtures of such microorganisms can be used.
The microorganisms preferably are able to grow at a pH of ~s from about 4 to about 6, and grow at temperatures of from about 40°C to about 60°C, more preferably at temperatures of from about 50°C to about 60°C. Incubation at temperatures from about 50°C or higher reduces the risk of contamination with microorganisms that produce unwanted metabolites.
ao Particularly preferred according to the invention is the use of bacteria such as Bacillus, e.g. a Bacillus stearothermophilus species or Bacillus coagulans species, including but not limited to a microorganism which has been classified by DSM(Z) (Deutsche Sammlung vom Mikroorganismen as and Zellkulturen GmbH (Braunschweig; Germany)) as a B.
coagulans (which was previously classified as a B.
stearothermophilus) and is known under number CBS 772.97 (deposited at Centraal Bureau voor Schimmelcultures (the Netherlands) on 13 May 1997). B.coagulans CBS 772.97 is a ao bacterium capable of growth under (semi-) anaerobic conditions at temperatures of 55°C, and which during the fermentation of sugars produces lactic acid.
Addition of B.coagulans CBS 772.97 (or another microorganism) during proteolytic hydrolysis of the soy 35 protein results in an anaerobic fermentation. During the anaerobic fermentation sugars are converted into acid, e.g., lactic acid. The free sugar content is therefore lowered WO 98/27828 . PCT/EP97/07293 _ 7 _ during hydrolysis and this reduces formation of Maillard compounds (from free sugars and free amino acids). The final product therefore will contain less Maillard compounds and is therefore less colored and less spicy or less roasted s flavored.
So according to another preferred embodiment of the invention, soy protein is incubated with a mixture of endo-and exo-proteases at from about 50 to about 60°C for about 15 to about 25 hours in the presence of a fermenting, preferably food grade, microorganism, which is more preferably a B.stearothermophilus species or a B. coagulans species, most preferably B.coagulans CBS 772.97. Incubation is carried out under conditions such that a desirable amino acid level is obtained as further described herein.
~s Due to the presence of a culture of a microorganism and the use of relatively high temperature, the risk of contamination is efficiently reduced. Therefore, longer incubation is possible when, in addition to the proteolytic enzyme mixtures of endo- and exo-proteases, a microorganism zo is added to the soy protein suspension.
After hydrolysis (optionally combined with fermentation) the pH of the hydrolysed suspension is lowered and the temperature is raised so as to inactivate the enzymes. This will also kill microorganisms which are present, such as as Bacillus stearothermophilus (which belongs to the natural microbial flora of untoasted soy flour) or Bacillus coagulans. The pH is preferably adjusted to between about 3.5 and about 4.5, desirably to between about 3.8 and about 4.2.
This pH adjustment will result in precipitation of a part of 3o the proteins present in the hydrolysed suspension. The lower the pH, the more protein will precipitate. This precipitated protein will be seperated, e.g., by filtration or centrifugation, from the final soluble soy protein hydrolysate. Although this results in lower production yields 35 for the final product, the final product can now be used in almost any desirable food or feed product, without producing protein precipitate in these food or feed products. E.g. in WO 98/27828 . PCTIEP97/07293 clear beverages or other products this may be advantageous.
Optimally the temperature may be raised to from about 80°C to about 100°C, for from about 10 minutes to about 4 hours, preferably for from about 10 to about 30 minutes. In a s preferred embodiment of the invention, hydrolysis is terminated by incubating for about 15 minutes at a pH of about 4.0 and a temperature of about 80°C.
Before, during or after concentrating and/or drying the hydrolysate may be cooled. If the hydrolysate is subjected to centrifugation or filtration, the hydrolysate is preferably first cooled to from about 25°C to about 40°C before centrifugation or filtration.
The product can be concentrated and/or dried in any convenient way, such as spray-drying, freeze-drying, ~s fluidised-bed treatment, or a combination of these methods.
The person skilled in the art will understand that the method chosen will depend on the formulation of the product. The product may be formulated in any convenient way, e.g. as a paste, liquid, emulsion, powder, flakes, extrudate, zo granulate, or pellets. According to one preferred embodiment, the product is formulated as a spray-dried powder.
The amino acid level (AAL) of the product obtained is preferably from about 20% to about 55%. The 'amino acid level' is defined as 'free amino acids/total amount of amino as acids', wherein 'total amount of amino acids' - 'free amino acids + amino acid freed after acid hydrolysis of remaining protein material'. The amino acid level is expressed in terms of percentages, whereas free amino acids and total amount of amino acids are both expressed in ~mol/gram. In a preferred 3o embodiment of the invention, the amino acid level is from about 25o to about 45%.
The product obtained may contain lactic acid, preferably in amounts of from about 1 to about 20 w/w %, more preferably in amounts of from about 2 to about 15 w/w %, most preferably as in amounts of from about 3 to about 10 w/w %.
A typical soy potein hydrolysate according to the invention comprises:
WO 98/27828 . PC"T/EP97/07293 _ g _ Carbohydrates about 5% to 10%
Protein about 45% to 55%
Lactate about 1% to 20%
Ash about 10% to 30%
s All percentages based on w/w dry matter. The protein fraction comprises an amino acid level of from about 20% to about 55%.
The amount of monosodium glutamate on dry matter is below about 4%, preferably below about 3%, more preferably below about 2.5%. A typical soy protein hydrolysate according to the invention comprises about 1.5% to about 2.5% (w/w dry matter) monosodium glutamate.
The soy protein hydrolysate is substantially free of 5'-IMP and 5'-GMP, which means that less than about 0.1% (w/w dry matter) will be present in the soy protein hydrolysate.
as Preferably less than 0.01% (w/w dry matter) 5'-IMP and 5'-GMP
will be present in the soy protein hydrolysate.
Since the flavour enhancer according to the invention is low in monosodium glutamate, it can also be used by individuals who prefer or need to minimise their monosodium ao glutamate intake. Since it is not a yeast extract, the flavour enhancer according to the invention has no yeast-like after taste.
Unlike the flavour enhancer disclosed in US Patent 5,077,062, the flavour enhancer according to the invention z5 enhances a broad range of flavours. Therefore, it can be used in meat applications, e.g., to enhance beef or poultry flavour; vegetable applications, e.g., to enhance paprika, carrot, mushroom, onion or garlic flavour; and dairy applications, e.g., to enhance cheese or butter flavour;
3o bakery applications, e.g., to enhance the flavour of baked products; and to enhance the flavour of beverages. It can be added to food products whether fresh, frozen, vacuum preserved or dried; processed or unprocessed; liquid or solid; alcoholic or non-alcoholic; for human consumption or as animal consumption. Food products to which it can be added include but are not limited to basic bouillons, such as beef stock, lobster stock, chicken stock, fish stock, vegetable WO 98127828 . PCT/EP97/07293 stock, and the like; snacks, such as, e.g., cheese crackers, crisps, and the like; sauces and dressings, such as cheese sauce, brown gravy, curry sauce, garlic sauce, dip sauces, dressings for salads and/or vegetables, and the like; soups, s such as onion soup, beef noodle soup, and the like;
mayonnaise, halvanaise, margarine, butter and the like; baked goods like croissants, bread, cake and crackers; ready to eat meals; seasonings, such as paprika seasoning, and the like;
custard and whipped cream; chocolate flavoured products, like cocoa flavoured beverages, e.g., chocolate flavoured soy milk, or chocolate bars (to enhance the cocoa-flavour of these products). According to one preferred embodiment, the flavour enhancer is added to mushroom soup to enhance mushroom flavour.
Although the flavour enhancer according to the invention enhances the richness of the taste of meat-based foodstuffs, the flavour enhancer is particularly suitable for enhancing dairy-type flavour notes (like cheese), vegetable-type notes zo (e. g, carrot, tomato, mushroom, onion) and spices (e. g.
pepper (pepper heat note enhancement), garlic).
A particularly new effect of the flavour enhancer according to the invention is the prolonged flavour perception.
Addition of the flavour enhancer according to the invention zs to a food product makes the food product's taste last longer in the mouth (this is called the linger longer taste effect) .
Furthermore creamy-tasting products taste more creamy and will obtain a thicker mouthfeel when the flavour enhancer 3o according to the invention is added to the food product. The use of the soy protein hydrolysate will enhance the creaminess and mouthfeel of the food or feed product, essentially without increasing the viscosity of these food or feed compositions.
The flavour enhancer of the invention may be used as such or in flavouring compositions, e.g. in combination with WO 98/27828 , PCT/EP97I07293 flavouring agents. In this context, the term 'flavouring agent' is used to indicate a compound or a mixture of compounds which is used to create a flavour which is not present in a product. The flavour enhancer may further be S used as a compound in the production of processed flavours.
Due to the high amount of free amino acids it may be used as a source of amino acids in the production of processed or reaction flavours.
The invention is further illustrated by the following examples. Of course, the following examples are illustrative only and should not be construed as in any way limiting the scope of the invention.
is EXAMPLES
Methods Amino acid analysis was carried out according to the Picotag method of Waters (Milford MA, USA). The Picotag method comprises a prederivatization step using zo phenylisothiocyanate. HPLC analysis is performed on a Picotag column using reversed phase chromatography. Total hydrolysis of proteins was achieved by dry hydrolysis over 6N HC1, also according to Waters. Amino acids hydrolysed by enzymatic activity were determined in the supernatant. After zs hydrolysis, the various samples were immediately centrifuged in an Eppendorf table top centrifuge 5417 at 14000 rpm for 5 minutes after which the total supernatant was removed and kept frozen at -20°C. Amino acid analysis took place immediately after thawing the sample material.
- Carbohydrates were determined according to Anthrone, J.H. Roe (1955) J.Biol.Chem. 212, 335-343.
Protein contents were determined according to Kjeldahl, 3s Approved methods of the American Association of Cereal Chemists, Volume II, 1983 American Association of Cereal Chemists, Inc., Method 46-09.
WO 98/27828 . PCT/EP97/07293 Example 1 Preparation of the hydrolysate 450 g of defatted soy flour 200/80 (52% w/w protein, Cargill B.V., the Netherlands) was suspended in 2.5 1 water s at 20°C in the presence of 0.5% (w/w) Pescalase~ protease (Gist-Brocades, the Netherlands). This suspension was heated for 10 minutes at 75°C. After cooling to 55°C and adjusting to pH 5.1, the suspension was hydrolysed for 15 hours using 20 (w/w) Sumizyme~FP protease (Shin Nihon, Japan). After hydrolysis, this mixture was incubated at pH 4.0 and 80°C for 15 minutes to stop hydrolysis. After cooling to 40°C the hydrolysate was obtained by centrifugation for 30 minutes at 2200 g. The pellet was washed twice with process water. The resulting slurry was filtered at a pressure of 0.4 to 1 bar ~s using Dicalite 418 as a filter aid. After concentration by rotary evaporation at 40°C, 50 mbar, the filtrate was spray-dried (inlet temperature 130°C, outlet temperature 80°C). A
light coloured powder was obtained.
zo The taste of the obtained powder was evaluated by a trained Expert Taste Panel of ten individuals.
to of the powder was solved in water of 60°C. The experts evaluated both smell and taste of the to solution.
Remarks of the Expert Taste Panel:
25 smell: malty, sickly, floury, soy taste: slightly bitter, slightly a-stringent, sickly, soy, no umami.
Example 2 Vegetable soup 3o To 100 g of liquid mushroom soup 0.1-10 (w/w) of the powder obtained in example 1 was added. An expert taste panel found the soup to have an increased mushroom character, an increased richness in flavour, more mushroom after taste and generally more mouthfeel.
Example 3 Meat stock WO 98/27828 . PCT/EP97/07293 To 100 g of beef stock up to 0.3% (w/w) of the powder obtained in example 1 was added. An expert taste panel found the resulting stock to have increased beef flavour, more beef after taste and an increased richness in flavour.
s Example 4 Mayonnaise To 100 g of mayonnaise 0.3% (w/w) of the powder obtained in example 1 was added. An expert taste panel found the resulting mayonnaise to have increased richness in flavour, more freshness and creaminess.
Example 5 Paprika seasoning A paprika seasoning was prepared by mixing 19 g salt ' ~s 10 g tomato powder 19 g paprika powder 15 g dextrose 15 g f lour 7 g monosodium glutamate zo 0.6 g Maxarome~ yeast extract (Gist-Brocades) 11 g powder obtained in example 1 All ingredients were blended until a homogeneous dust-on flavour was obtained. To 100 g snacks (unsalted natural zs crisps) 10 g of this dust-on flavour was added. An expert taste panel found the resulting snack to have an enhanced paprika flavour.
A reference seasoning mix which contained yeast extract instead of the powder obtained in example.l was found by the ao taste panel to have a more beefy character and a salty impact. .
Example 6 Curry sauce 0.5% (w/w) powder obtained in example 1 was added to 100 g as of a curry sauce. An expert taste panel found the resulting curry sauce to have a more rounded character, enhanced spicy 8 . PCT/EP97/07293 notes, particularly, the curry, ginger, pepper and chili notes.
Example 7 Cheese crackers s 8.0 g of the powder obtained in example 1 was added to the following ingredients:
66.0 g cheese powder 2.5 g salt 10.0 g sugar 0.5 g maltodextrin 7.0 g malt flour 8.5 g whey powder 14.0 g ammonium ~s 1.4 g bicarbonate 0.5 g bisulphate 113.0 g water 69.0 g hydrogenated oil 381.8 g flour zo All ingredients were mixed for 140 seconds in a Hobart mixer using a dough hook; kneaded for 80 seconds and rolled out to 1 mm thick sheets. The sheet was transferred to a baking plate, cut in 5 x 5 cm squares and docked. The dough was zs baked f or about 6 minutes in an oven at about 2 7 0 - 2 8 0 ° C .
An expert taste panel found the cheese crackers prepared with the powder obtained in example 1 to have more cheesy taste.
The cheese tasted more mature and obtained a more melted cheese type character as well according to the taste panel.
Example 8 Preparation of the hydrolysate, using B. coagulans CBS 772.97 351 g of defatted soy flour 200/80 (52o w/w protein, Cargill B.V., the Netherlands) was suspended in 1.5 1 water at 60°C
in the presence of 0.5o Pescalase° protease (Gist-brocades, the Netherlands). The enzyme was dosed as percentage of the dry matter of the suspension. The temperature of the WO 98/27828 . PCT/EP97/07293 suspension was raised to 75°C in 3.5 hours. During cooling of the suspension to 55°C, the pH was raised to 8.0 using KOH.
After adding 0.750 (weight/dry weight) Pescalase~ protease, these conditions were maintained for 2 hours. Then the pH was adjusted to 5.1 using HZS04, and an inoculum of B. coagulans CBS 772.97 and 1% (weight/dry weight) Sumizyme~ FP protease (Shin Nihon, Japan) were added to the mixture. The inoculum of B. coagulans CBS 772.97 was made by culturing a frozen culture of B. coagulans CBS 772.97 on a medium of glucose and Gistex~ yeast extract (Gist-brocades) pH = 5 for 16 hours at 55°C. To the suspension about 5.103 cells per ml (final concentration of cells in the suspension, after addition of the cells to the suspension) were dosed. The mixture was fermented and hydrolysed at constant pH and temperature for ~s 15 hours. The reaction was terminated by adding HzS04 to a pH
of 4 . 0 was reached and raising the temperature to 82 ° C in 2 hours. After cooling the suspension to 40°C, the non-solubilized material was removed by centrifugation for 30 min at 2200 g. The pellet was washed twice with water.
2o After a heatshock for 5 min at 95°C, the supernatant was concentrated in a glass evaporator at 60°C and 120 - 150 mbar. Afterwards, the pH of the concentrate was adjusted to 5.1 and the material was spray dried.
Analysis of the obtained spray dried powder resulted in the z5 following:
Protein (Kjeldahl) 48%
Carbohydrates (Anthrone)7.5%
Lactate 40 Ash 24%
3o The amino acid level was 43% and the powder contained 2.3%
monosodium glutamate.
Example 9 Mushroom soup prepared with the product of Example 8 To 100 g of liquid mushroom soup 0.1-l0 (w/w) of the powder obtained in example 8 was added. An expert taste WO 98/27828 . PCT/EP97107293 panel found the soup to have an increased mushroom character, an increased richness in flavour, more mushroom after taste and generally more mouthfeel.
s Example 10 Cheese sauce 1.32 g of the powder obtained in Example 1 was added to the following ingredients:
500 g Water (100 g cold, 400 g. boiling) 20.00 g Starch 17.67 g Maltodextrine 15.00 g Cheddar cheese powder 10.00 g Gouda cheese powder 10.00 g Wheat flour ~s 10.00 g Milk powder 5.00 g Cream powder 5.00 g Fat powder 4.50 g Salt 1.00 g Lactose ao 0.50 g Milkprotein (EM6) 0.05 g Citric acid 0.02 g Caramel powder 0.06 g Turmeric (liquid) 0.15 g White pepper as 0.40 g Onion powder 0.05 g Mace 0.05 g Nutmeg 0.05 g Laurel 0.50 g Guar All ingredients (except water) were mixed until homogeneous.
Then water was added while stirring.
An Expert Taste Panel found the sauce to have an increased age perception of the cheese, an increased salt and spice 3s perception, more creaminess, fuller mouthfeel and an extended flavour release (linger longer) .
WO 98/27828 . PCT/EP97/07293 Example 11 Medium fat margarine To 100 g of medium fat margarine 0.30% (w/w) of the powder obtained in Example 1 was added. An Expert Taste Panel found the resulting medium fat margarine to have an increased s flavour impact, an increased creaminess, improved fatty butter taste and an extended flavour release (linger longer°).
Example 12 Preparation of the hydrolysate, using B 500 and Flavourzyme~ proteases 351 g of defatted soy flour, Nutrisoy~ 7B flour (53% w/w protein, ADM, The Netherlands) was suspended in 1.5 1 water at 60°C in the presence of 0.5% B 500 protease (Gist-brocades, the Netherlands). The enzyme was dosed as ~s percentage of the dry matter of the suspension. The temperature of the suspension was raised to 75°C in 3.5 hours. During cooling of the suspension to 55°C, the pH was raised to 8.0 using KOH. After adding 0.75% (weight/dry weight) B 500° protease, these conditions were maintained for ao 2 hours . Then the pH was adj usted to 5 . 1 using HzS04 , and an inoculum of B. coagulans CBS 772.97 and 1% (weight/dry weight) Flavourzyme~ protease (Novo Nordisk A/S, Denmark) were added to the mixture. The inoculum of B. coagulans CBS
772.97 was made by culturing a frozen culture of B. coagulans zs CBS 772.97 on a medium of glucose and Gistex° yeast extract (Gist-brocades) pH - 5 for 16 hours at 55°C. To the suspension about 5.103 cells per ml (final concentration of cells in the suspension, after addition of the cells to the suspension) were dosed. The mixture was fermented and ao hydrolysed at constant pH and temperature for 15 hours. The reaction was terminated by adding H2S04 to a pH of 4.0 was reached and raising the temperature to 82°C in 2 hours. After = cooling the suspension to 40°C, the non-solubilized material was removed by centrifugation for 30 min at 2200 g. The 3s pellet was washed twice with water.
After a heatshock for 5 min at 95°C, the supernatant was concentrated in a glass evaporator at 60°C and 120 - 150 WO 98/27828 . PCT/EP97/07293 mbar. Afterwards, the pH of the concentrate was adjusted to 5.1 and the material was spray dried.
Example 13 Mushroom soup prepared With the product of s Example 12 To 100 g of liquid mushroom soup 0.1-l0 (w/w) of the powder obtained in example 12 was added. An expert taste panel found the soup to have an increased mushroom character, an increased richness in flavour, more mushroom after taste and generally more mouthfeel.
Example 14 Croissants ~s Recipe for the production of 120 small croissants:
2000 g flour 1100 g water 100 g yeast 40 g salt zo 60 g commercial bread improver 800 g fat g soy protein hydrolysate obtained in Example 1 The dough was kneaded at 25°C
as moulding resting time: 15 min. at -20°C
moulding resting time 5 min. at -20°C
proof time 65 min. at 35°C
ao steaming 2 min. at 85°C
baking: 15 min. at 230-250°C
The croissant had a more cheese-like smell. The taste was more fresh and roasted compared to the control croissants.
Example 15 Cream crackers WU 98/27828 . PCT/EP97107293 Recipe:
984 g flour 330 g water 150 g soft type bakery fat s 6 g salt 30 g dextrose 0.070 g cystein 7.5 g Soy protein hydrolysate obtained in Example 1 The dough was kneaded, moulded and baked for 6 min. at 270/280°C. The smell of these crackers changed from staled to more fresh, due to the addition of the soy protein hydrolysate. the taste changed from musty, floury to new, roasted, nutty and cheese-like.
is All references cited herein, including patents, patent applications, and publications, are hereby incorporated in their entireties by reference.
While this invention has been described with an emphasis Zo upon preferred embodiments, it will be obvious to those of ordinary skill in the art that variations of the preferred embodiments can be used and that it is intended that the invention can be practiced otherwise than as specifically described herein. Accordingly, this invention includes all as modifications encompassed within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the following claims.
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Claims (26)
1. A process for producing a soy protein hydrolysate, the process comprising the steps of:
(i) forming an aqueous suspension of a soy protein containing starting material;
(ii) heating said aqueous suspension for at least from about 1 minute to about 15 minutes at a temperature of from about 60°C to about 82°C;
(iii) incubating said suspension with a protease mixture comprising endoprotease and exo-protease activity to obtain an amino acid level in the suspension of from about 20% to about 55%; and (iv) adjusting the pH and temperature of said suspension to inactivate said endoprotease and exoprotease and obtain said soy protein hydrolysate.
(i) forming an aqueous suspension of a soy protein containing starting material;
(ii) heating said aqueous suspension for at least from about 1 minute to about 15 minutes at a temperature of from about 60°C to about 82°C;
(iii) incubating said suspension with a protease mixture comprising endoprotease and exo-protease activity to obtain an amino acid level in the suspension of from about 20% to about 55%; and (iv) adjusting the pH and temperature of said suspension to inactivate said endoprotease and exoprotease and obtain said soy protein hydrolysate.
2. A process for producing a soy protein hydrolysate, the process comprising the steps of:
(i) forming an aqueous suspension of a defatted soy flour;
(ii) heating said aqueous suspension for at least about 5 minutes at a temperature of from about 65°C to about 82°C;
(iii) incubating said suspension with an Aspergillus protease mixture comprising endoprotease and exo-protease activity at from about 40°C to about 60°C at a pH of from about 4 to about 6 for a sufficient time to obtain an amino acid level in the suspension of from about 20% to about 55%;
(iv) lowering the pH of said aqueous suspension to between about 3.5 and about 4.5 and increasing the temperature to from about 80°C to about 100°C for from about 10 minutes to about 4 hours; and (v) lowering the temperature of said aqueous suspension to from about 25°C to about 40°C to obtain said soy protein hydrolysate:
(i) forming an aqueous suspension of a defatted soy flour;
(ii) heating said aqueous suspension for at least about 5 minutes at a temperature of from about 65°C to about 82°C;
(iii) incubating said suspension with an Aspergillus protease mixture comprising endoprotease and exo-protease activity at from about 40°C to about 60°C at a pH of from about 4 to about 6 for a sufficient time to obtain an amino acid level in the suspension of from about 20% to about 55%;
(iv) lowering the pH of said aqueous suspension to between about 3.5 and about 4.5 and increasing the temperature to from about 80°C to about 100°C for from about 10 minutes to about 4 hours; and (v) lowering the temperature of said aqueous suspension to from about 25°C to about 40°C to obtain said soy protein hydrolysate:
3. A process according to claim 1 or claim 2, which further comprises recovering said soy protein hydrolysate.
4. A process according to any of claims 1 to 3, which further comprises reducing the viscosity of said aqueous suspension, prior to heating, by treatment with an enzyme.
5. A process according to any of the preceding claims, which further comprises adding a microorganism to said aqueous suspension in step (iii).
6. A process according to any of the preceding claims, which further comprises adding an enzyme selected from the group consisting of a protease, glutaminase, and cell wall degrading enzyme.
7. A soy protein hydrolysate obtainable by the process of any one of the preceding claims.
8. A soy protein hydrolysate which contains less than about 4% (w/w) monosodium glutamate, and which is characterised by having an amino acid level of from about 20%
to about 55%.
to about 55%.
9. A soy protein hydrolysate according to claim 8 which is further characterised by being substantially free of 5'-IMP and 5'-GMP.
10. A flavour enhancing composition comprising a soy protein hydrolysate according to any one of claims 7 to 9.
11. A flavouring agent comprising a soy protein hydrolysate according to any one of claims 7 to 9.
12. A flavour enhancer which is substantially free of 5'-IMP and 5'-GMP, contains less than 4% (w/w) monosodium glutamate and has an amino acid level of from about 20% to about 55%.
13. A food or feed composition comprising a soy protein hydrolysate according to any one of claims 7 to 9.
14. A food or feed composition according to claim 13 which is a product selected from the group consisting of a soup, sauce, dressing, bakery product, dairy product and beverage.
15. The use of a soy protein hydrolysate according to any one of claims 7 to 9 to enhance flavour.
16. The use of a soy protein hydrolysate according to any one of claims 7 to 9 in food and feed.
17. The use of a soy protein hydrolysate according to any one of claims 7 to 9 in the preparation of a product selected from the group consisting of a soup, sauce, dressing, bakery product, beverage, and dairy product.
18. A process for supplementing a food or feed composition, the process comprising adding a soy protein hydrolysate according to any one of claims 7 to 9 to a food or feed composition.
19. The use of a soy protein hydrolysate in food or feed compositions for prolonging the taste of these food or feed compositions.
20. A soy protein hydrolysate that provides for prolonged delivery of taste perception for food or feed compositions.
21. A process for prolonging the taste of a food or feed composition, the process comprising adding a soy protein hydrolysate according to any of claims 7 to 9 to said food or feed composition.
22. The use of a soy protein hydrolysate in food or feed compositions for enhancing the creaminess and mouthfeel of food or feed compositions, essentially without increasing the viscosity of these food or feed compositions.
23. The use of a soy protein hydrolysate in food or feed compositions comprising vegetables, for enhancing the vegetable taste of these food or feed compositions.
24. The use of a soy protein hydrolysate in food or feed compositions comprising spices, for enhancing the spicy taste of these food or feed compositions.
25. The use of a soy protein hydrolysate in food or feed compositions comprising cocoa and/or chocolate, for enhancing the cocoa and/or chocolate taste of these food or feed compositions.
26. The use of a soy protein hydrolysate in food or feed compositions comprising butter or the like, for enhancing the butter-taste of these food or feed compositions.
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