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Method of increasing fat firmness and improving meat quality in animals

US6060087A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 16, 1998
Grant dateMay 9, 2000
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Expiry dateDec 16, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S426/807
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of treating meat animals to increase fat firmness, shelf life and meat quality indices consisting of administering to the meat animals a safe and effective amount of conjugated linoleic acid or CLA.

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