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High amylose starch and resistant starch fractions

US6409840B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 12, 1997
Grant dateJun 25, 2002
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Expiry dateNov 12, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08B30/20
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Starch, particularly maize starch, having an amylose content of more than 80% w/w, including physically or chemically modified derivatives thereof, and destructurized and non-destructurized forms thereof. Also, disclosed are hybrid maize seeds capable of producing a starch having an amylose content of more than 80%. Also disclosed are starch fractions of enhanced dietary fiber and/or resistant starch content.

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