Microencapsulated oil or fat product
US6444242B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 24, 1996 |
| Grant date | Sep 3, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 15, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23L33/19
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention relates to a microencapsulated oil or fat product, wherein at least one oil or fat is dispersed in the matrix material as particles or drops having an average diameter of less than or equal to 2 &mgr;m, the oil or fat containing at least 10% by weight of highly unsaturated fatty acid, preferably &ohgr;-3 and &ohgr;-6 fatty acids, the level of free fatty acids being below 5.0% by weight and preferably below about 0.5% by weight, and the matrix material consisting of caseinate and optionally at least one carbohydrate.
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