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Microorganism for biological detoxification of mycotoxins, namely ochratoxins and/or zearalenons, as well as method and use thereof

US8119172B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 28, 2008
Grant dateFeb 21, 2012
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Expiry dateJul 29, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N1/20
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A microorganism for the biological inactivation or detoxification of mycotoxins, in particular ochratoxins, which is selected from bacteria and/or yeasts, which cleaves the phenylalanine group of the mycotoxins, in particular ochratoxins, as well as a method for biologically inactivating or detoxifying mycotoxins, in particular ochratoxins, in food products and animal feeds by the aid of a microorganism, and the use of the microorganism(s).

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