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Protein sweetener

US7153535B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 3, 2003
Grant dateDec 26, 2006
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Expiry dateMay 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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