| abstract |
The invention relates to a sterilized liquid acid enteral composition comprising per 100 ml 9 to 20 g of non-hydrolysed globular proteins, fat and at least 100 mg of divalent metal cations and having a pH ranging between 3 and 5. The invention further relates to a method for preparing a composition according to the invention, comprising a step wherein at least the non-hydrolysed globular proteins are subjected to a direct steam injection (DSI) at specific holding values, such as a holding temperature of 100 to 140 C during a holding time of about 0.5 to 10 seconds, followed by a homogenization step and a sterilization step The composition according to the invention has a reduced atringency and can be used for medical purposes, such as for stimulating muscle protein synthesis in an mammal, in particular for treating sarcopenia, and for specific groups of people, such as elderly and sportsman. |