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Cholesterol lowering food product

US5545414A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 22, 1995
Grant dateAug 13, 1996
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Expiry dateMar 22, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA23P10/30
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A nutritional product having a solid matrix containing protein, fat and carbohydrate has disposed therein particles of dietary fiber encapsulated in zein. The preferred dietary fiber is guar. Such a nutritional product may be used for reducing the serum cholesterol in a mammal.

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