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Glucan dietary additives

US6020324A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 26, 1991
Grant dateFeb 1, 2000
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Expiry dateApr 26, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA23L29/271
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Compositions useful in the treatment of dietary disorders, and as dietary additives to provide a source of fiber and of short chain fatty acids, to reduce the level of serum cholesterol and as bulking agents in humans and animals, as well as methods of use therefor are described. The compositions and methods are based on whole .beta.-glucans.

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