Glucosamine and method of making glucosamine from microbial biomass
US7816514B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 13, 2003 |
| Grant date | Oct 19, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 31, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23V2002/00
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Glucosamine suitable for human or animal consumption is disclosed. The glucosamine is derived from fungal biomass containing chitin. Various methods of producing glucosamine by acid hydrolysis of fermented fungal biomass are also disclosed.
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