Stabilized biologically active compounds contained in coated microgranules which can be suspended in alimentary fluids
US5952021A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 1, 1997 |
| Grant date | Sep 14, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 1, 2017 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02A50/30
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method to protect biactive compounds and microorganisms from inactivation in the gastric tract as well as in foods. The method involves preparation and coating of a multiplicity of microgranules containing the compounds or microorganisms. The microgranules are generally smaller than 500 .mu.m and have physical characteristics that permit homogeneous filming as well as ready suspension after coating in common foodstuffs such as milk and milk products and fruit juices.
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