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Amino acid-based nutritional formulations

US8722120B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 2, 2006
Grant dateMay 13, 2014
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Expiry dateSep 14, 2030

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

Abstract

The present invention relates to an amino acid-based nutritional formulation comprising, per 100 g total amino acids, between about 4.5 and about 5 g glutamate. The ratio of cysteine:methionine is in the range of about 0.9:1 to about 1:1.2. The nutritional formulation may also comprise a lipid source, a carbohydrate source, an emulsifier comprising CITREM or DATEM, and amino acids, wherein glutamate is present in an amount of between about 4.5 and about 5 g per 100 g total amino acids.

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