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Marine micro-algae food material containing docosahexaenoic acid, food containing the same and manufacturing method therefor

US5547699A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 29, 1994
Grant dateAug 20, 1996
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Expiry dateApr 29, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA23L33/12
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A DHA-containing food material includes a marine micro algae containing docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). A method of manufacturing the DHA-containing food material has the steps of culturing the marine micro algae containing DHA, separating bodies of the algae, water-washing, disinfecting and drying the bodies of the algae. A DHA-containing food including the marine micro algae containing the DHA can be directly added to a food. A method of manufacturing the DHA-containing food material may include the steps of kneading the marine micro algae containing the DHA with a food material, and heating the kneaded material.

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