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Cacao endoproteinases and production of cocoa flavor from same

US6790650B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 10, 2003
Grant dateSep 14, 2004
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Expiry dateJan 10, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N9/63
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention pertains to novel aspartic endoproteinases from Th. cacao which are involved in the production of cocoa flavor and DNA sequences coding for them. These enzymes are advantageously used in the manufacture of cocoa flavor.

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