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Aseptic processing of infant formula

US5378488A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 10, 1993
Grant dateJan 3, 1995
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Expiry dateJun 10, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA23B11/133
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for aseptically processing a milk based infant formula includes the steps of adding citrate ions to the formula at a concentration of at least 128 ppm and adjusting the pH to be at least 6.8 before subjecting the formula to a temperature of at least 132.degree. C.

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