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Method of drying botanicals

US11191797B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 20, 2020
Grant dateDec 7, 2021
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Expiry dateFeb 20, 2040

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K2236/51
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for drying to increase the useful life of botanicals and shorten the time to market after harvest of the botanicals. The method may include flash freezing the botanicals, at a desired optimal temperature range, soon after harvest. The method may include storing the frozen botanicals indefinitely prior to drying. The method may include drying the frozen botanicals using a lyophilizer at a desired optimal temperature and pressure.

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