Glucan dietary additives
US6020324A · kind A · utility
49Cited by
13References
36Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 26, 1991 |
| Grant date | Feb 1, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 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.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.