Cocoa extracts prepared from cocoa solids having high cocoa polyphenol contents
US6737088B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 25, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 18, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 25, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23G2200/00
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention is directed to a method of processing a fat-containing bean, e.g., cocoa beans, for producing solids comprising active polyphenols and/or fat-containing products, comprising extracting the fat to produce solids and fat-containing products. Additionally, the inventive method also provides cocoa compositions comprising at least one active polyphenol, wherein the concentration of the polyphenol(s) with respect to the nonfat solids is conserved with respect to the concentration of the active polyphenol(s) in the bean from which the compositions are derived.
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