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Process of producing a reconstitutable solid lactic acid dried product

US5147668A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 5, 1990
Grant dateSep 15, 1992
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Expiry dateSep 5, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA23V2400/51
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for preparing a solid dried product which is reconstitutable by saliva and storable at room temperature, is described. The product has a lactulose content of below 0.5% by weight (based on the dried product), carbohydrates, lactic acid bacteria, and optionally further additives. The lactic acid bacteria content is at least 10.sup.8 /g of substance. Various uses of the product are described, including its use as a pharmaceutical preparation, a dietetic product, an addition to foods, a food or food additive for animals, or a semi-finished product or slimming diet product swellable in the mouth.

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