Nutrient-dense meat structured protein products

Abstract

Provided are nutrient-dense meat structured protein products providing complete sources of protein and essential nutrients. Also provided are methods and processes for producing such nutrient-dense meat structured protein products. Also provided are nutrient-dense condiments that can be packaged with meat structured protein products or nutrient-dense meat structured protein products.

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         55 . A nutrient-dense meat structured protein product, wherein the nutrient-dense meat structured protein product has a moisture content of at least 30% by weight and wherein such nutrient-dense meat structured protein product, further, comprises
 a) protein fibers that are substantially aligned; and   b) at least 5% by weight of a non-animal protein material.   
     
     
         56 . A nutrient-dense meat structure protein product of  claim 55 , further comprising at least about 0.2 mg of iron per ounce of nutrient-dense meat structured protein product. 
     
     
         57 . A nutrient-dense meat structured protein product of  claim 56  which further comprises at least about 0.1 g of omega-3 fatty acids per ounce of nutrient-dense meat structured protein product. 
     
     
         58 . A nutrient-dense meat structured protein product of  claim 57  wherein at least a portion of the omega-3 fatty acid is the omega-3 fatty acid eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). 
     
     
         59 . A nutrient-dense meat structured protein product of  claim 57  wherein at least a portion of the omega-3 fatty acid is the omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). 
     
     
         60 . A nutrient-dense meat structured protein product of  claim 56  which further comprises at least about 10 mg of calcium per ounce of nutrient-dense meat structured protein product. 
     
     
         61 . A nutrient-dense meat structured protein product of  claim 56  which further comprises at least about 1,841 ORAC of antioxidants per ounce of nutrient-dense meat structured protein product. 
     
     
         62 . A nutrient-dense meat structured protein product of  claim 56  which further comprises at least about 0.3 ug of vitamin B-12 per ounce of nutrient-dense meat structured protein product. 
     
     
         63 . A nutrient-dense meat structured protein product of  claim 56  which further comprises at least about 0.4 g of omega-3 fatty acids per ounce of nutrient-dense meat structured protein product, at least about 30 mg of calcium per ounce of nutrient-dense meat structured protein product, at least about 1,841 ORAC of antioxidants per ounce of nutrient-dense meat structured protein product and at least about 0.7 ug of vitamin B-12 per ounce of nutrient-dense meat structured protein product. 
     
     
         64 . A nutrient-dense meat structure protein product of  claim 55 , further comprising at least about 0.1 g of omega-3 fatty acids per ounce of nutrient-dense meat structured protein product. 
     
     
         65 . A nutrient-dense meat structured protein product of  claim 64  wherein at least a portion of the omega-3 fatty acid is the omega-3 fatty acid eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). 
     
     
         66 . A nutrient-dense meat structured protein product of  claim 64  wherein at least a portion of the omega-3 fatty acid is the omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). 
     
     
         67 . A nutrient-dense meat structured protein product of  claim 64  which further comprises at least about 10 mg of calcium per ounce of nutrient-dense meat structured protein product. 
     
     
         68 . A nutrient-dense meat structured protein product of  claim 64  which further comprises at least about 1,841 ORAC of antioxidants per ounce of nutrient-dense meat structured protein product. 
     
     
         69 . A nutrient-dense meat structured protein product of  claim 64  which further comprises at least about 0.3 ug of vitamin B-12 per ounce of nutrient-dense meat structured protein product. 
     
     
         70 . A nutrient-dense meat structure protein product of  claim 55 , further comprising at least about 10 mg of calcium per ounce of nutrient-dense meat structured protein product. 
     
     
         71 . A nutrient-dense meat structured protein product of  claim 70  which further comprises at least about 1,841 ORAC of antioxidants per ounce of nutrient-dense meat structured protein product. 
     
     
         72 . A nutrient-dense meat structured protein product of  claim 70  which further comprises at least about 0.3 ug of vitamin B-12 per ounce of nutrient-dense meat structured protein product. 
     
     
         73 . A nutrient-dense meat structure protein product of  claim 55 , further comprising at least about 1,841 ORAC of antioxidants per ounce of nutrient-dense meat structured protein product. 
     
     
         74 . A nutrient-dense meat structured protein product of  claim 73  which further comprises at least about 0.3 ug of vitamin B-12 per ounce of nutrient-dense meat structured protein product. 
     
     
         75 . A nutrient-dense meat structure protein product of  claim 55 , further comprising at least about 0.3 ug of vitamin B-12 per ounce of nutrient-dense meat structured protein product. 
     
     
         76 . A nutrient dense condiment comprising a base substrate selected from dry seasonings, an oil emulsion, a vinegar emulsion, pickled vegetables or fermented beans, grains or vegetables in combination with one or more nutrients selected from the group consisting of iron, omega-3 fatty acids, calcium, antioxidants or vitamin B-12. 
     
     
         77 . A nutrient dense condiment of  claim 76  wherein the nutrient is iron in at least about 0.2 mg per ounce of condiment. 
     
     
         78 . A nutrient dense condiment of  claim 76  wherein the nutrient is omega-3 fatty acid in at least about 100 mg per ounce of condiment. 
     
     
         79 . A nutrient dense condiment of  claim 76  wherein the nutrient is calcium in at least about 10 mg per ounce of condiment. 
     
     
         80 . A nutrient dense condiment of  claim 76  wherein the nutrient is an antioxidant in at least about 1,841 ORAC per ounce of condiment. 
     
     
         81 . A nutrient dense condiment of  claim 76  wherein the nutrient is vitamin B-12 in at least about 0.3 ug per ounce of condiment. 
     
     
         82 . A nutrient-dense meat structured protein product of  claim 55  which has an alkaline pH of between 7.4 and about 10.0.