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Liquid nutritional composition for bariatric surgery patients

US8372442B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 13, 2010
Grant dateFeb 12, 2013
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Expiry dateDec 13, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA23V2002/00
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A ready-to-consume liquid nutritional composition which is particularly suitable for use by morbidly obese patients pre- and post-bariatric surgery. The composition comprises an energy content between 80-160 kcal/100 ml, a protein content between 40-80 En %, a digestible carbohydrate content between 0-30 En %, a fat content between 5-40 En %, a soluble dietary fiber content between 1.5-8 g/100 kcal, and micronutrients. The micronutrients comprise calcium in an amount between 150-1000 mg/100 kcal, phosphorus in an amount between 100-1000 mg/100 kcal, with a Ca:P ratio of at least 1.0, iron in an amount between 4-50 mg/100 kcal, vitamin D in an amount between 2-400 mcg/100 kcal and vitamin B12 in an amount between 0.5-300 mcg/100 kcal.

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