Dean H Duncan

US Patent:

61597155, Dec 12, 2000

Filed:

May 14, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/078878

Inventors:

Michael A. Porter - Maple Grove MN
Alison M. Jones - Minnetonka MN
Dean A. Duncan - Mound MN
Michael D. Kluetz - Maple Plain MN

Assignee:

Cargill, Inc. - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

C12P 104
C12N 100
A61K 3578
A23L 1202

US Classification:

435170

Abstract:

A method for preparing the high protein nutrient from oilseed-based material is provided. The modified oilseed-based material produced by the process can be utilized in a wide variety of applications, including the preparation of fermentation media. The oilseed-based product typically includes at least about 55 wt. % protein (dry basis), low levels of soluble sugars, such as raffinose, stachyose and saccharose and has a FAN content of at least about 15 mg/g. Fermentation media and aqueous nutrient solutions derived from the modified oilseed material are also provided.

US Patent:

61466697, Nov 14, 2000

Filed:

May 14, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/078830

Inventors:

Alison M. Jones - Minnetonka MN
Michael A. Porter - Maple Grove MN
Dean A. Duncan - Mound MN
Michael D. Kluetz - Maple Plain MN

Assignee:

Cargill Incorporated - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

A23K 118
A23L 1211

US Classification:

426 53

Abstract:

A method for preparing the high protein nutrient from oilseed-based material is provided. The modified oilseed-based material produced by the process can be utilized in a wide variety of applications, including the preparation of fermentation media and the production of animal feeds, such as pet foods and related feeds for young animals. The oilseed-based product typically includes at least about 55 wt. % protein (dry basis) and low levels of soluble sugars, such as raffinose, stachyose and saccharose. Animal feeds which include the modified oilseed material are also provided.