Compositions and methods for calcium fortification of dairy products and oleaginous foods
US6299914A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 1, 1999 |
| Grant date | Oct 9, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 1, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23V2002/00
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Calcium amino acid chelate complexes for fortification of dairy products and oleaginous foods, dairy products and oleaginous foods fortified with calcium amino acid chelate complexes, and methods of preparing calcium amino acid chelate complexes are disclosed and described. The calcium amino acid chelate complexes of the present invention are stable, palatable, and bioavailable. Preparation steps include reacting a calcium compound, an amino acid ligand, a pH adjuster, and, optionally, a stabilizing/suspending agent in an aqueous environment.
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