Aqueous dispersion
US6423363B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 22, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jul 23, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 22, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23L33/11
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Aqueous dispersions of plant sterols and other high melting lipids. The dispersions are useful in spreads and other food products. The dispersions provide structure to the food products and their use can permit minimization or elimination of saturated fats and trans fatty acids. The invention is also directed to a process for making the dispersions and to water and fat continuous spreads and other food products including the high melting lipids.
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