EP3364772A1

EP3364772A1 - Nutritional composition rich in wheat proteins

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Publication number: EP3364772A1
Application number: EP16790715.3A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Jeremy MARICHEZ
Original assignee: Tereos Starch and Sweeteners Belgium
Current assignee: Tereos Starch and Sweeteners Belgium
Priority date: 2015-10-22
Filing date: 2016-10-21
Publication date: 2018-08-29
Also published as: AU2016340357A1; WO2017068536A1; CA3002776A1; BE1023864B1; FR3042687B1; FR3042687A1; US20180303146A1; CN108347968A; BR112018008096A2; BE1023864A1

Abstract

The present invention relates to a protein mixture and also to a food composition comprising such a mixture for feeding adult individuals, sportsmen and sportswomen, elderly individuals, or individuals requiring an improvement in their physical condition, such as individuals who are ill, bedridden, in a weak state, undernourished or suffering from sarcopenia. According to the invention, the protein mixture comprises a mixture of plant proteins and of milk proteins in a hydrolysed wheat protein/milk protein weight ratio A of between 55/45 and 20/80, wherein the milk proteins are a mixture of casein and serum proteins in a casein/serum protein weight ratio B of between 70/30 and 20/80.

Description

Nutritional composition rich in wheat proteins

Technical area

The present invention relates to a protein mixture as well as to a food composition comprising such a mixture for feeding adults, athletes, the elderly, or persons requiring an improvement in their physical condition, such as sick, bedridden persons. in a state of weakness, malnutrition or suffering from sarcopenia. According to the invention, the protein mixture comprises a mixture of vegetable proteins and milk proteins in a ratio A by weight wheat protein / milk protein of between 55/45 and 20/80, the milk proteins being a mixture of casein and serum proteins in a ratio B in casein weight / serum proteins between 70/30 to 20/80.

Technical background

Numerous studies have shown that animal proteins represent in

Europe up to 70% of the average daily protein intake. However, such consumption of animal protein would be responsible for the increase of cardiovascular diseases or cancer in humans. In addition, the production of vegetable proteins proves to be much more environmentally friendly from the point of view of water consumption, air pollution and soils than with regard to the energy balance.

Vegetable proteins seem in fact all indicated in the replacement of animal proteins in the diet more particularly in the context of the replacement of milk proteins. Nevertheless, in view of the differences in taste, nutritional value and solubility, the proposal of a product with good palatability, good stability, a balanced nutritional intake and in which a large portion of the milk proteins are replaced by Vegetable proteins represent a real technological and nutritional challenge.

Detailed description of the invention

The invention relates to a protein mixture comprising a mixture of vegetable proteins and milk proteins in a ratio A by weight of wheat protein / milk protein of between 55/45 and 20/80, typically between 50/50 and 25/75. preferably, 48/52 and 27/73 and more preferably between 40/60 and 20/80, the milk proteins being a mixture of casein and serum proteins in a ratio B in casein weight / serum proteins between 70/60 and 20/80. 30 to 20/80, preferentially between 60/40 and 30/70. "Wheat protein" or "gluten" means a water insoluble protein fraction, extracted from wheat flour wet and then dried, also called wheat gluten.

Advantageously, the wheat protein is hydrolysed. The vegetable protein hydrolysates, and in particular wheat, are defined as preparations obtained by enzymatic hydrolysis, chemically, or both simultaneously or successively, of plant proteins, and in particular of wheat. Protein hydrolysates comprise a higher proportion of peptides of different sizes and free amino acids than the original composition. This hydrolysis can have an impact on the solubility of proteins. Enzymatic and / or chemical hydrolysis is described, for example, in US patent application 5180597 A or J. of Agricultural and Food Chemistry (1965) p.407-410. Typically, the hydrolysis can be thermal, acidic or enzymatic. Enzymatic hydrolysis is preferred.

The processes for preparing protein hydrolysates are well known to those skilled in the art and may for example comprise the following steps: dispersing the proteins in water to obtain a suspension, hydrolysis of this suspension by the chosen treatment. Most often, it will be an enzymatic treatment combining a mixture of different proteases, optionally followed by a heat treatment for inactivating the still active enzymes. The solution obtained can then be filtered on one or more membranes so as to separate the insoluble compounds, optionally the residual enzyme and the high molecular weight peptides (greater than 10,000 daltons).

Preferably, the hydrolysis of proteins is not complete, that is to say does not result in a composition comprising solely or essentially amino acids and small peptides (from 2 to 4 amino acids). The preferred hydrolysates comprise more than 50%, more preferably more than 60%, even more preferably more than 70%, still more preferably more than 80%, and more particularly more than 90% of proteins and polypeptides of more than 500 Da.

Typically, wheat proteins having an average molecular weight of between 7 and 1000 kDa are obtained by hydrolysis according to methods well known to those skilled in the art [Anfinsen, CB Jr. (1965) Advances in Protein Chemistry: v.20. New York and London: Academy Press]. Typically, the hydrolysed wheat protein according to the invention has a weight average molecular weight of between 7 and 800 kDa, 5 and 500 kDa or 8 and 100 kDa, preferably between 9 and 80 kDa, more preferably between 10 and 70 kDa, even more preferably between 12 and and 50KDa, even more preferably between 13 and 40KDa. Such peptides are particularly advantageous in that they have an improved solubility (which is reduced during a greater hydrolysis) and unlike a more highly hydrolyzed protein, they have no or very little aftertaste including they do not have any taste bitter.

Typically, the wheat protein has a degree of hydrolysis of between 1 and 4, typically between 1.5 to 2.5. The degree of hydrolysis (DH) was determined by the Sorenson titration method.

A wheat gluten particularly suitable for the present invention is MERIPRO® 50O or SOLPRO® 508 marketed by TEREOS SYRAL

Advantageously, the hydrolysed wheat protein has a solubility of at least 55% at pH 7 NSI. Typically, the solubility NSI is carried out according to the method described under the reference AACC 46-23.

In the present invention, the term "dairy protein" refers to all proteins derived from milk and milk products. Proteins can be native or hydrolyzed. Dairy protein hydrolysates are defined as preparations obtained by enzymatic hydrolysis, chemically, or both simultaneously or successively, of milk proteins.

From a chemical point of view, milk proteins are distinguished into two groups: caseins and serum proteins. Caseins make up 80% of the total protein in milk. Serum proteins, which represent the remaining 20%, are soluble at pH 4.6.

The "caseins" within the meaning of the invention may be native caseins, acid caseins, rennet caseins, sodium caseinates, potassium caseinates and calcium caseinates. Typically, caseins can be obtained from skimmed milk and precipitated either by acidification with acid or harmless bacterial cultures suitable for human nutrition (acid caseins) or by the addition of rennet or other coagulating enzymes. milk (rennet caseins). Caseinates are the products obtained by drying acidic caseins treated with neutralizing agents. Depending on the neutralizing agents used, sodium, potassium, calcium and mixed caseinates (= co-neutralization) are obtained. Native caseins can be obtained from skimmed milk by tangential microfiltration and diafiltration with water.

As used herein, the term "serum proteins" refers to whey proteins, preferably lactoglobulins, lactoferrins, and immunoglobulins. Typically, whey proteins are mainly composed of β-lactoglobulin (50%), α-lactalbumin (20%), immunoglobulins (10%), bovine serum albumin (10%) and lactoferrin (2.8%).

The respective total protein weights are measured by the method by performing the determination of the soluble nitrogen fraction contained in the sample according to the Kjeldahl method. Then, the total protein level is obtained by multiplying the nitrogen content expressed as a percentage of the weight of dry product by the factor 6.25. This method is well known to those skilled in the art.

The total protein level can also be measured by the determination of the soluble nitrogen fraction contained in the sample according to the method of Dumas A. (Dumas A., 1831, Annals of Chemistry, 33, 342, Buckee, 1994, Journal of the Institute of Brewing, 100, pp 57-64). The total protein level is obtained by multiplying the nitrogen content expressed as a percentage of the weight of dry product by the factor 6.25. This method, also known as method of nitrogen determination by combustion, consists of a total combustion of the organic matrix under oxygen. The gases produced are reduced by copper and then dried and the carbon dioxide is trapped. Nitrogen is then quantified using a universal detector. This method is well known to those skilled in the art.

The invention further relates to a food composition comprising a protein mixture according to the invention.

By "food composition" is meant a composition suitable for use in feeding a mammal. Advantageously, the food composition is an aqueous composition (liquid or gel) or a solid composition. Advantageously, the food composition is in liquid form, such as a beverage; solid, such as a tablet, a biscuit or a powdery composition; or in the form of a gel, a syrup or a cream. Advantageously, the solid composition is particularly suitable for being dissolved or suspended in an aqueous composition.

Typically, the mixture having a ratio A of between 50/50 and 30/70 because of its neutral taste is particularly advantageous in a food composition having a slight aroma such as a fruit aroma. A ratio A of between 40/60 and 30/70 is particularly advantageous when the food composition must be relatively stable over time before consumption, whereas in the context of rapid solubilization of a powdery food composition, for example, a A ratio between 55/45 and 40/60 is particularly advantageous.

The food composition may for example be a dairy product. For the purposes of the present invention, the term "dairy product" is intended to mean any product obtained as a result of any treatment of milk, which may contain food additives and other ingredients functionally necessary for the treatment (CODEX Alimentarius). For the purposes of the present invention, milk is the product of milking a dairy female. Typically, milk and dairy products can originate from any animal species, for example, goat milk, sheep, donkey, or buffalo milk.

Advantageously, the food composition according to the invention further comprises from 8 to 80%, preferably 50 to 70%, of proteins, 0 to 30%, preferably 1 to 15, typically 2 to 5% of lipids, 0 to 50%. typically, 10 to 40% of carbohydrates or carbohydrates, the percentages being given per 100 g of dry product.

Typically, the food composition is a dietary supplement or a nutritional composition. Advantageously, it may be a composition intended for feeding young mammals and typically includes man, pig, horse, ox, dog, cat or sheep.

The composition preferably comprises 5 to 20% by weight of lipid relative to the total weight of the composition. This fat may be of plant and / or animal origin. Preferably, the food composition further comprises a lipid fraction comprising at least one source of omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acids such as linolenic acid, eicosapentaenoic acid or docosahexaenoic acid, preferably docosahexaenoic acid, or mixtures thereof, in an amount between 20 and 2000 mg when said composition is intended for daily administration, and / or a source of omega 6 polyunsaturated fatty acids such as sesame oil, safflower oil, grape seed oil or any other oil of marine or vegetable origin rich in omega 6, the omega 6 to omega 3 ratio being preferably between 1 and 5.

Typically, said source of omega 3 fatty acids is chosen from ruminant milk fat, fish oil, algae, rapeseeds, coconut palm linseed oil or any other oil of the invention. marine or plant origin rich in omega 3 and said source of omega 6 is selected from sesame oil, safflower oil, grape seed oil or any other oil of marine origin or plant rich in omega 6.

The composition generally also contains a number of additives such as carbohydrates, synthetic essential amino acids, minerals and vitamins. The amount of carbohydrate or carbohydrate is 5 to 30% by weight. Suitable carbohydrates are starch, lactose, sucrose, fructose, dextrose or a mixture thereof.

The amount of synthetic essential amino acids represents 0 to 3% by weight of the composition. These added amino acids confer on the composition the necessary balance of amino acids. Typical amino acids that can be added are: lysine, threonine, methionine, histidine and tryptophan.

The food composition further comprises 2 to 5% by weight of vitamins and minerals. Typically these vitamins and minerals may be in the form of a premix. Such premixes are known to specialists and usually contain calcium, chalk, trace elements as well as vitamins.

Advantageously, the composition comprises, vitamins such as vitamin A, B1, B2, B5, B6, B8, B9, B12, C, D, E, K, PP, in an amount preferably between 0g and 120 mg when it is intended for daily administration.

Typically, the food composition further comprises trace elements and / or minerals, such as selenium, zinc, copper, the amount of which can be up to 800 mg when said composition is intended for daily administration.

Advantageously, the food composition further comprises one or more ingredients selected from prebiotics, probiotics, coenzyme Q10, antioxidants, texturizing agents, colorants, thickeners, flavors, or a mixture.

Preferably, the food composition further comprises a carbohydrate fraction in an amount of between 10 and 80 g when said composition is intended for daily administration.

Typically, the food composition according to the invention is in liquid form and comprises between 2 and 30 g of said protein mixture per 100 ml, preferably between 12 and 22 g per 100 ml.

When the food composition is a composition for the replacement of milk, for example veal milk, it is given in the form of an emulsion in water. The emulsion preferably contains 12.5 to 17.5 g of composition per 100 ml of emulsion. The invention further relates to the use of the composition according to the invention in the replacement of mammalian milk, preferably the calf, preferably, said composition has a ratio A of between 40/60 and 20/80.

The invention relates to the use of the composition according to the invention as a dietary supplement or in nutrition programs of nutrition or nutritional supplementation or to meet the deficiencies of adults, athletes, the elderly, or people in need an improvement in their physical condition, such as people who are sick, bedridden, weak, undernourished or suffering from sarcopenia.

Typically, according to the invention, the dietary supplement or the nutritional composition is advantageous in that it is rich in protein. Typically, according to the invention, the maintenance or improvement of the physical condition includes improving muscle performance, maintaining muscle mass, improving muscle synthesis, improving physical performance and resistance to fatigue, improvement of physical mobility, improvement of the response to renutrition, preservation of bone density.

Although having distinct meanings, the terms "comprising", "containing", "comprising" and "consisting of" have been used interchangeably in the description of the invention, and may be replaced by other.

The invention will be better understood on reading the following figures and examples given solely by way of example.

Examples

Example 1 - Organoleptic Quality of Different Sources of Vegetable Proteins

In order to develop a protein-rich drink for athletes with vegetable proteins, the taste quality of different botanical sources has been evaluated. Their ability to combine optimally with the most common aromatizations used in this type of application such as fruity, vanilla or chocolate flavorings were first evaluated.

In order to define which of the botanical origins of vegetable proteins is most likely to combine optimally with the common aromatizations used in protein-rich beverages for athletes, various sensory tests were conducted.

A first session, the different botanical origins of plant proteins were evaluated according to a method described by William AA and Langron SP (William AA and Langron SP, 1984. The use of free-choice profiling for the evaluation of commercial ports). to generate descriptors to discriminate in the most complete manner the different proteins tested. For this, solutions of each of the proteins at a concentration of about 15% were prepared and presented in random order and anonymously to a group of 20 tasters. The proteins tested are as follows:

Hydrolyzed wheat proteins MERIPRO® 500 from TEREOS and GBSP51® from CHAMTOR

ADM CLARISOY® 150 Soy Protein Isolate (SPI)

Pisane® F9 Pea Protein Isolate (PPI) from COSUCRA

The descriptors generated during this session were then collected and discussed with the entire panel of tasters in order to reach a consensus on the most discriminating between the different botanical origins of proteins tested.

Table 1: Main descriptors generated during the free choice profile session of the descriptors

From this first series of sensory tests, it appeared that compared to pea or soy protein, hydrolysed wheat proteins combine more optimally with vanilla and chocolate flavorings. Indeed, notes received in the case of hydrolysed wheat proteins correspond to the same aromatic families characterizing the vanilla and chocolate flavorings, whereas the notes perceived in the case of tested soy or pea proteins are too far apart.

In a second step, in order to verify the adequacy between the aromatic profiles of the different botanical origins of vegetable proteins and the more sensitive aromatisations of fruity type, a second session of profile test was carried out according to a standardized method (Norm NF ISO 13299 : 2003 "sensory analysis - methodology - general guidelines for the establishment of a sensory profile") on the basis of the following descriptors: fruity aromatization, bitterness, acidity and global appreciation. For this, 5% of each of the following proteins was added to a multifruit fruit juice base: MERIRO® 500 hydrolyzed wheat protein from TEREOS and ADM CLARISOY® 150 soy protein isolate (SPI). In summary, this second test has made it possible to demonstrate that the bitterness of the soy isolate and its particular aromatic notes generate a general appreciation significantly lower.

Therefore, in view of the results of these different sensory evaluations, hydrolysed wheat proteins appear to be better candidates for the formulation of powder mixtures for the preparation of protein-rich beverages for athletes.

Example 2 Dispersibility and Foaming Properties of Hydrolyzed Wheat Proteins Compared to Milk Proteins

An additional advantage of using vegetable proteins in these protein-rich beverage applications is their significantly lower price compared to concentrated animal proteins such as for example milk proteins, which are used very frequently in these applications because of their composition. in amino acids. As a result, the use of vegetable proteins to replace a fraction of concentrated animal proteins advantageously makes it possible to reduce the final cost of such formulations without reducing their nutritional value. In this respect, the hydrolysed wheat proteins have been compared to different milk proteins alone or in combination on a set of criteria determining the quality of protein-rich beverages for athletes.

The proteins tested are: Hydrolyzed wheat proteins MERIPRO® 500 from TEREOS and GBSP51® from CHAMTOR

INGREDIA NUTRITIONAL PRODIET® 85 Rich Casein Protein (90%) Protein Isolate

INGREDIA NUTRITIONAL PRODIET® 90 Whey Protein Isolate

Dispersibility and foaming properties are important in the case of powder compositions for use in the preparation of ready-to-drink high protein beverages. Indeed, these drinks are most often prepared at the place of consumption and caused to be ingested quickly. In this case, it is necessary for these powder compositions to disperse completely and rapidly in order to ensure optimum quality of the beverage prepared in this way, avoiding to the consumer any unpleasant experience such as for example the presence of lumps consisting of particles of undispersed and unhydrated powder that could cause coughing during exercise. On this last point, an important foaming can also be problematic for the consumption of these drinks in good conditions.

In order to evaluate the dispersibility and foaming properties of different combinations of hydrolysed wheat protein, casein-rich milk protein isolate and whey isolate, 30g of each powder mixture was mixed with 200mL of mineral water (Vittel®) using a shaker specific to the preparation of high-protein sports drinks (Blender Bottle®).

Dispersibility and foaming properties were evaluated by shaking the shaker five times for the preparation of the beverage and then passing the entire mixture through a stainless steel sieve opening 400μιη.

The foaming properties are defined by the absence or presence of foam, by the evaluation of the thickness and the diameter of the layer of foam present on the sieve and its life from the moment the mixture was passed. through the sieve. This property is noted:

+ + when no foam is present on the sieve

- - when the foam is thick and stays on the sieve for a longer or shorter duration The dispersibility properties are defined by the absence or presence of lumps on the sieve, their size and their life from the moment the mixture was passed through the sieve. This property is noted:

+ + when no lumps are present on the sieve

- - when many large lumps remain on the sieve for a longer or shorter duration

Table 2: Dispersibility and foaming properties of the different protein sources tested in isolation

The first observation that has been made during these tests is that even considering that the hydrolysed wheat proteins appear as the best candidates for this application from the point of view of their organoleptic quality, their lower dispersibility as well as their tendency to foaming may represent a limit for the preparation of protein-rich beverages for athletes. Based on these tests, hydrolysed wheat proteins have been shown to have relatively low dispersibility and foaming in comparison to milk proteins. Among the milk proteins tested, the casein-rich milk protein isolate has the best balance of dispersibility and foaming compared to the whey protein isolate. In fact, at first glance, the whey protein isolate does not seem to be recommended because of its tendency to foaming.

In order to compensate for the limitations related to dispersibility and foaming properties, a combination of wheat proteins hydrolyzed with milk proteins has been envisaged. In addition to potentially improving the properties The combination of dairy proteins with the hydrolysed wheat proteins could enrich the amino acid composition of the mixture.

Example 3 - Comparison of the Quality of Protein Combinations on the Basis of the PDCAAS Score

In order to propose a mixture that would have the best nutritional and functional qualities, different combinations have been envisaged.

The quality assessment of these protein combinations was carried out in accordance with the latest report published in 2001 on athlete nutrition issued by the European Scientific Committe on Food. According to this report, a minimum protein quality level of 70% based on Net Protein Use (NPU) score is recommended for enriched and protein-rich products for athletes. According to FAO / WHO publications, it is generally accepted that PDCAAS is a relevant criterion for measuring the quality of a protein for human nutrition (Schaafsma, 2010. Journal of Nutrition Vol 130 No. 7). This method compares the concentration of the first limiting essential amino acid of the tested protein or protein mixture with the concentration of that same amino acid in the composition of a reference protein. The amino acid composition of this reference protein is defined according to the category of consumer considered and its specific requirements for essential amino acids. When the PDCAAS score exceeds the value of 100%, it is truncated by default to 100%.

Table 3: PDCAAS Score for Different Combinations of Hydrolyzed Wheat Proteins MERIPRO® 500 / PRODIET® 85 Casein Milk Protein Isolate / PRODIET® Whey Isolate 90

On the basis of this simulation, we can conclude that a combination of 70% hydrolyzed wheat protein / 15% casein / 15% whey protein achieves the minimum quality value of the protein fraction of 70%. The optimum quality value of the protein fraction of 100% is achieved by combining the maximum 50% hydrolyzed wheat protein with 25% casein and 15% whey protein isolate.

Example 4 Dispersibility and Foaming Properties of Different Combinations of Hydrolyzed Wheat Proteins and Milk Proteins

The dispersibility and foaming properties of different protein combinations were evaluated in powder recipes allowing the preparation of a high-protein drink according to the method described in Example 2. Apart from the protein fraction, the recipe included also sodium chloride and a flavor (vanilla, banana ...). The recipes tested are detailed in Table 3 below.

Table 4: composition of recipes tested containing different combinations of hydrolysed wheat protein MERIPRO® 500 / PRODIET® 85 casein milk protein isolate / PRODIET® 90 whey isolate. Recipes are expressed as% of total mixture weight

The recommended dosage tested for the preparation of a protein-enriched beverage is: ~ 15g in 100mL of water. This recommended dosage allows the preparation of a high-protein drink that provides ~ 10g of protein per 100mL serving. The results obtained are shown in Table 5.

Table 5: Dispersibility and Foaming Properties of Different Combinations of Hydrolyzed Wheat Proteins MERIPRO® 500 / PRODIET® 85 Casein Milk Protein Isolate / PRODIET® Whey Isolate 90

Based on these tests and considering the results obtained on the isolated protein sources (Table 2, Example 2), it is found that increasing the proportion of milk proteins in the mixture improves the dispersibility and reduces the foaming. On this point, it can be concluded that a good balance between foaming and dispersibility starts is observed for a mixture having less than 50% hydrolysed wheat protein. Moreover, it is also found that, contrary to what was observed during the test on isolated whey protein (Table 2, Example 2), the negative effect of whey proteins on foaming is no longer observed when these pritines are in combination with caseins and wheat proteins. Indeed, a clear reduction of this foaming property begins to be observed for the mixtures containing 25% of casein-rich milk protein isolate and 25% of whey protein isolate, the mixture containing 35% of each of these proteins. dairy proteins giving the best results.

Example 5 - Stability of protein-rich beverages after shaker preparation

The stability of a protein-rich drink prepared from a powder mixture is a critical parameter since it impacts its homogeneity and can therefore impact its ability to meet the nutritional needs of the sports consumer optimally. The stability of the different protein sources and their combinations was evaluated 10 and 30 minutes after shaker preparation. It was measured according to the presence and thickness of a precipitation layer.

It is noted:

+ + + in the case where no sedimentation layer is observed over time in the case where a significant layer of sedimentation is observed and quickly after the preparation of the drink

Table 6: Stability of the different protein sources tested in isolation

Based on these tests, it has been observed that the hydrolysed wheat proteins have a rather low stability compared to the dairy proteins. Of the milk proteins, whey proteins are optimally stable compared to casein-rich milk proteins with a very early sedimentation layer.

Table 7: Stability of various tested combinations of hydrolyzed wheat protein MERIPRO® 500 / PRODIET® 85 Casein Milk Protein Isolate / PRODIET® Whey Isolate 90

Based on these tests and considering the results obtained with the protein sources tested in isolation (Table 6), it has surprisingly been observed that an increase in the proportion of milk proteins in the mixture improves the stability in the mixture. duration but does not improve stability in the short term. In this context, since in the case of preparation and consumption by athletes it is carried out quickly within a few minutes after preparation, it appears that an ideal compromise is found with the mixture 50 % hydrolysed wheat protein / 25% casein / 25% whey protein. Blends containing 60% to 70% milk protein for 30% to 40% hydrolysed wheat protein particularly suitable for delayed consumption such as the replacement of milk for calves.

Example 6 - Organoleptic Quality of the Tested Combinations of Hydrolyzed Wheat Proteins and Dairy Proteins

Finally, in order to conclude on the general quality of each recipe tested, the organoleptic quality of the various combinations was evaluated as described in Example 1. The different recipes were tested at a dosage of 15g of powder mixed with 100mL of water but in the absence of aroma in order to discriminate them at best.

Table 8: organoleptic quality of the different combinations tested

It is noted that the organoleptic qualities of mixtures A and D allow consumption such as that without adding flavor, while mixtures B and C have a sufficiently neutral taste for use with a large group of aroma such as aromas of fruits.

Taking into account the different criteria that have been evaluated on the different combinations, it has been observed that a better compromise between foaming / dispersibility properties, stability of the protein-rich beverage, quality score of the protein mixture and taste appears to be the blend consisting of 40% hydrolysed wheat protein / 30% Casein / 30% whey protein.

Claims

1 Protein mixture comprising a mixture of vegetable proteins and milk proteins in a ratio A by weight of hydrolysed wheat protein / milk protein of between 55/45 and 20/80, the milk proteins being a mixture of casein and Serum proteins in a ratio B in casein weight / serum proteins between 70/30 to 20/80.

2. Protein mixture according to claim 1 characterized in that said wheat proteins have an average molecular mass of between 7 and 1000 kDa.

3. Protein mixture according to claim 1, characterized in that the ratio A is between 50/50 and 25/75, preferably 40/60 and 30/70 and / or the ratio B is between 60/40 and 30/60. 70

4. Food composition comprising a protein mixture as defined in one of claims 1 to 3.

5. Food composition according to claim 4 characterized in that it further comprises from 8 to 80% of proteins, 0 to 30% of lipids, 0 to 50% of carbohydrates or carbohydrates, the percentages being indicated per 100 g. dry product.

6. Food composition according to either of claims 4 and 5, characterized in that it is an aqueous composition, preferably it is in liquid form, such as a beverage, in the form of a gel, a syrup or a cream, or it is a solid composition, such as a tablet, a biscuit or a powdery composition,.

7. Food composition according to any one of claims 4 to 6, characterized in that it is in liquid form and comprises between 2 and 30 g of said protein mixture per 100 ml, preferably between 12 and 22 g per 100 ml.

8. Use of the composition according to any one of claims 4 to 7 in the replacement of mammalian milk, preferably calf, preferably, said composition has a ratio A between 40/60 and 20/80.

9. Use of the composition according to any one of claims 4 to 7 as a dietary supplement or in nutrition programs of renutrition or nutritional supplementation or to overcome the deficiencies of adults, athletes, the elderly, or people in need an improvement in their physical condition, such as people who are sick, bedridden, weak, undernourished or suffering from sarcopenia.

The use of claim 9, wherein maintaining or improving the physical condition includes improving muscle performance, maintaining muscle mass, improving muscle synthesis, improving physical performance, and resistance to fatigue, improvement of physical mobility, improvement of the response to renutrition, preservation of bone density.