Compositions comprising fabaceae family plant components, processes of preparation and uses thereof
US12004537B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 21, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 21, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23L33/21
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to processes for recovering valuable products from Fabaceae family plant fractions, in particular from Medicago sativa ssp. The processes disclosed herein include processes for obtaining macrofibers, microfibers, a saponin precursor, chloroplast liquid and dry compositions and a Rubisco precursor. There is also disclosed herein processes for extracting from Fabaceae family plants valuable compounds such as proteins, enzymes, peptides, amino acids, fatty acids, fatty alcohols, terpenes, phenols and pigments. The processes may comprise at least one of separating plant fibers while attenuating shear forces, maintaining the temperature at or below 45° C., maintaining the pH above 4 and adding antioxidant and/or antimicrobial agents. Compositions comprising these recovered Fabaceae family plant products and uses thereof are also disclosed.
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