Stigmasterol-rich phytosterol composition and use
US8920859B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 19, 2012 |
| Grant date | Dec 30, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 16, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23G2200/14
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A stigmasterol-rich phytosterol composition is prepared wherein the composition comprises at least 50% stigmasterol, based on the total weight of phytosterols, no more than 1000 ppm water, no more than 50 ppm ethanol, and wherein stigmasterol is at least 98% in the anhydrous form. A ready-to-freeze beverage is provided comprising the stigmasterol-rich composition and water, with optional additives. A frozen beverage is prepared from the ready-to-freeze beverage as a pourable slush. There are further provided processes to prepare the ready-to-freeze beverage and the frozen slush beverage.
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