Composition and method for improving stability and extending shelf life of probiotic bacteria and food products thereof
US11039637B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 25, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jun 22, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 25, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K2035/115
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A composition comprising probiotic bacteria, the composition comprising: (a) a core composition containing the probiotic bacteria and a stabilizer, wherein the total amount of probiotics in the mixture is from about 10% to about 90% by weight of the core composition; (b) an innermost coating layer, layered on said core composition, comprising at least one hydrophobic solid fat or fatty acid having a melting point lower than 60° C.; (c) an intermediate coating layer layered on said innermost coating layer, which when present in an aqueous solution in the amount of 0.1% weight/weight over the weight of the solution, has a surface tension lower than 60 mN/m, when measured at 25° C.; and (d) an outer coating layer, layered on said intermediate coating layer; wherein the composition is in the form of particles; food products containing the composition and methods of preparation thereof.
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