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Starter culture receptacle and methods using the same

US5979300A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 9, 1996
Grant dateNov 9, 1999
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Expiry dateOct 9, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61Q19/10
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A receptacle for a fermented milk product starter culture is disclosed. The receptacle allows a single batch of starter culture to be transferred from one quantity of fermented milk to a fresh quantity of milk for formation of additional fermented milk product. Methods for the production of fermented milk product are also disclosed.

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