Symbiotic maple product compositions and methods
US8551543B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 5, 2010 |
| Grant date | Oct 8, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 5, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P1/14
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to novel maple product compositions. In particular, the present invention relates to new compositions comprising maple sap, maple concentrate, maple syrup or diluted maple syrup, and probiotics, prebiotics or combinations thereof. The present invention also discloses methods for the production of maple based products, including functional drinks, comprising a composition comprising maple sap, maple concentrate, maple syrup or dilutated maple syrup, and probiotics, prebiotics or combinations thereof, as a vehicle for the delivery of probiotics and prebiotics to the gastrointestinal tract.
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