Iron fortified food product and additive
US8795739B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 22, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 5, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 19, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K9/5161
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to a food product which has been fortified in iron content, comprising a Fe3O4 sphere. The present invention also relates to an iron-containing additive for use in the above food product, in the form of a Fe3O4 sphere. The present invention further relates to a method for preparing the above food product, comprising the steps of adding or mixing the iron-containing additive in solid or dispersed form with the food product, wherein the iron-containing additive is in the form of a Fe3O4 sphere.
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