Use of alternan as texturizing agent in foodstuffs and cosmetics

US10463606B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Bayer Intellectual Property GmbH · DE

Inventors

• Claus Frohberg · Kleinmachnow, DE
• Jens Pilling

Key dates

• Filing date: May 19, 2016
• Grant date: Nov 5, 2019
• Expiry date: Sep 17, 2036

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61K2800/592
• WIPO field: Pharmaceuticals
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

The invention is directed to the use of alternan as texturizing agent, particularly as fat or oil replacer in foodstuffs or cosmetic preparations, a homogeneous composition comprising alternan and water, the use of the homogeneous composition as texturizing agent in foodstuffs or cosmetic preparations, and foodstuffs and cosmetic preparations comprising alternan as texturizing agent or a homogeneous composition comprising alternan.