Oil or fat composition containing phytosterol
US6139897A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 17, 1999 |
| Grant date | Oct 31, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 17, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23V2002/00
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An oil or fat composition comprising an oil or fat comprising 15 wt. % or more of a diacylglycerol and 1.2 to 20 wt. % of phytosterol, dissolved or dispersed in the fat and oil is provided here, which can be used in the same way as usual oil and fat in daily life to reduce a hemal cholesterol value of a person having a high value of cholesterol and to raise no problem in appearance, taste, heating cooking and the like in comparison with usual edible oil and fat.
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