Protein ingredient for carrying lipophilic nutrients
US6290974A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 20, 1998 |
| Grant date | Sep 18, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 20, 2018 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23V2250/54244
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides compositions comprising complexes of .beta.-lactoglobulin with particular lipophilic nutrients, in particular vitamin E and vitamin K.sub.1. Preferably, bioselective absorption is employed to isolate .beta.-Lg for use as a carrier protein. Also provided are food compositions and topical compositions comprising complexes of .beta.-lactoglobulin and a lipophilic nutrient.
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