Policosanol compositions, extraction from novel sources, and uses thereof
US7214394B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 29, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 8, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 11, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P3/06
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Compositions, novel isolation sources and processes, and uses for unique policosanol containing compositions are disclosed. Seed and vegetable processing byproduct and/or “waste” streams are disclosed as containing policosanols with various relative amounts of the various long chain fatty/waxy alcohols. The policosanols are isolated and may be combined with other phytochemical/processing products, and are used in numerous food, beverage, health and/or nutraceutical applications.
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