Compositions and methods for introduction of odd-chain fatty acids into poultry eggs
US10842173B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 20, 2019 |
| Grant date | Nov 24, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 20, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23K50/75
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed are compositions and methods for producing a poultry egg that is rich in odd-chain fatty acid (OCFA), particularly pentadecanoic acid (C15:0) and heptadecanoic (C17:0) acid. Poultry feed can be mixed with a compound (e.g. biomass or oil extract) that is produced from microalgae cultured to comprise elevated levels of OCFA. The OCFA-enriched poultry feed comprises an elevated level of OCFA and it can be fed to poultry that are laying eggs. As the OCFA-enriched feed is incorporated by the poultry, the resulting eggs comprise yolks that are rich in OCFA. The OCFA rich eggs can be consumed by humans as a dietary source of OCFA, to improve health.
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