Low soluble solids acid gels and methods for making same
US8716176B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 14, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 6, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 15, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08J2305/06
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A gel composition including a low ester pectin in an amount from about 1.0 to about 2.5 percent by weight of the gel composition, acetic acid in an amount such that the gel composition has a pH from about 2.4 to about 3.5, and having a gel strength from about 5 grains to about 250 grams. A method for making the gel is also disclosed. The method includes dissolving a low ester pectin in an acetic acid solution, heating the mixture to a temperature from about 80° C. to about 100° C., and cooling the mixture.
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