Mineral complexes of lactobionic acid and method of using for mineral fortification of food products
US7781002B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 28, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 24, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 28, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23L33/165
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Mineral complexes, especially calcium complexes, of lactobionic acid which are especially useful for mineral fortification of food and beverage products are provided. The preferred calcium complex of lactobionic acid provided in the present invention delivers a soluble, stable, clean tasting calcium source suitable for calcium fortification of a wide variety of food and beverage products. The mineral complexes are prepared by mixing lactobionic acid, a mineral source, (e.g., mineral hydroxide), and an edible acid (e.g., citric acid) in an aqueous solution.
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