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Compositions prepared to contain active dextran sucrase produced by Leuconostoc mesenteroides ssp. cremoris

US6235511A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 12, 1999
Grant dateMay 22, 2001
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Expiry dateNov 12, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K2800/85
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A food or cosmetic composition containing active dextran sucrase enzymes which are produced by a strain of Leuconostoc mesenteroides ssp. cremoris and which synthesize dextran. In addition to culturing the strain in a food or cosmetic composition containing sucrose to obtain a composition containing the active enzymes, the strain may be cultured in a culture medium containing sucrose to obtain a culture product containing the active dextran sucrase enzymes which may be isolated from the culture product and incorporated into a food or cosmetic substance.

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