Hydroxytyrosol-rich composition from olive vegetation water and method of use thereof
US7713569B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 5, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 11, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 5, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07H17/04
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention provides olive-derived hydroxytyrosol. According to one aspect of the invention, vegetation water is collected from olives. Acid is added to stabilize the vegetation water and prevent fermentation. The mixture is incubated to allow oleuropein to convert to hydroxytyrosol, and then fractionated to separate hydroxytyrosol from other components. The hydroxytyrosol is useful as a therapeutic and anti-oxidant for a variety of health purposes, including for the treatment of skin damage. In addition, the hydroxytyrosol is useful as a natural anti-bacterial, anti-viral and fungicidal product for agricultural and pest control applications.
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