Hydrogels as rheology modifiers and methods of making the same
US11903384B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 26, 2022 |
| Grant date | Feb 20, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 26, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23L29/20
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Hydrogels are blended with water to produce a hydrogel solution. Viscosity of the hydrogel solution is controlled by adjusting the ratio of hydrogel to water and/or by adjusting the blending conditions. The hydrogel solutions may be used to modify the rheology of agricultural compositions. The hydrogel may include lactose, which may be provided by a milk permeate waste stream from the dairy or food processing industry.
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