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Tea extract preparation

US5820901A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 4, 1996
Grant dateOct 13, 1998
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Expiry dateDec 4, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Y301/0102
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Tannase covalently immobilized by its glycoside part on an insoluble support. Process for the preparation of a tea extract, in which an aqueous extract of tea leaves is prepared, and the extract is treated at a temperature of 20-65.degree. C. with tannases whose glycoside part is covalently immobilized on an insoluble support, in particular in a tank which contains immobilized tannases in suspension, or in a reactor which includes a fixed bed or a fluidized bed of immobilized tannases.

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