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Method for extraction of lipids and cholesterol

US5112956A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 17, 1989
Grant dateMay 12, 1992
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Expiry dateMar 17, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S530/853
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for the removal of lipids and cholesterol from protein materials comprising the steps of (a) treating the protein with an extraction mixture comprising a lower alcohol, water and an acid, in concentrations selected to extract cholesterol and lipids from the protein, and (b) removing the extraction mixture from the protein.

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