Protein sweetener
US7153535B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 3, 2003 |
| Grant date | Dec 26, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 23, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23L27/32
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed herein are sweet proteins that are variants of Brazzein, and nucleotide sequences capable of expressing them. Through a replacement of a particular amino acid in the naturally occurring Brazzein sequence with Lys or Asn, the taste profile and sweetness strength are improved.
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