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Method of stabilizing an .omega.-3 unsaturated fatty acid compound

US5567730A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 8, 1995
Grant dateOct 22, 1996
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Expiry dateFeb 8, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC11B5/0007
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of stabilizing .omega.-3 unsaturated fatty acid compounds comprising dispersing one or more compounds selected from a group consisting of an .omega.-3 unsaturated fatty acid, its derivative and an oil and fat containing the .omega.-3 unsaturated fatty acid or the derivative in an aqueous solution, is presented. .omega.-3 Unsaturated fatty acids such as DHA and EPA which have been regarded as unstable can be kept under stable conditions.

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