Phytosterol and phytostanol compositions
US6677327B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 24, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jan 13, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 24, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23V2002/00
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to an edible phytosterol or phytostanol composition useful in the food industry and to methods of preparing such an edible composition. The edible composition comprises a phytosterol or phytostanol, an isolated water soluble protein, and optionally an emulsifier, wherein the weight ratio of the protein to the phytosterol or phytostanol is from about 0.2:1 to about 10:1, and the weight ratio of the emulsifier to the phytosterol or phytostanol is from about 0.2:1 to about 5:1. The invention also relates to edible products containing such a composition and to methods for the production of the edible products.
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