Method of fortifying seeds with an essential fatty acid, fortified seed and food product
US7416752B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 11, 2004 |
| Grant date | Aug 26, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 28, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23V2002/00
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method is provided for fortifying a seed, grain, nut, bean, or the like with an essential fatty acid such as docosahexaenoic acid or eicosapentaenoic acid. Using the method, it is possible to produce seeds that can be used as a dietary source of that essential fatty acid. A seed that has been soaked in an aqueous mixture containing an essential fatty acid so as to become fortified with the fatty acid, and a food product formed using the seed are also provided.
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