The University of Massachusetts Amherst

Novel co-extrusion module to produce marbled high-moisture composite protein-lipid structures

LEAD INVENTOR:
Lutz Grossmann, Ph.D.

 

 
PRODUCT OPPORTUNITIES

  • Marbled meat alternatives
  • Controlled lipid-protein phase separation

 
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES

  • Controlled phase separation and marbled features
  • In-line co-extrusion module adaptable to current high-moisture extrusion process

 
TECHNOLOGY DESCRIPTION
This invention demonstrates an in-line co-extrusion technique for high-moisture extrusion designed to produce intra-protein lipid structures that visually and microscopically resemble marbling in animal tissue.

ABOUT THE INVENTOR
AVAILABILITY:
Available for Licensing and/or Sponsored Research
DOCKET:
UMA 26-009
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PATENT STATUS:
Patent Pending

 

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Contact:
Nikki Hoang
Licensing Officer
University of Massachusetts
nikkihoang@research.umass.edu
Inventor(s):
Lutz Grossmann
Carlos Woern
Harris Erdman
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