Use of gum arabic for improving the growth and survival of bifidobacteria
US8945641B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 1, 2007 |
| Grant date | Feb 3, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 1, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N1/38
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention relates to the use of acacia gum (or gum Arabic) possibly in combination with sulphur-containing amino acids, for improving the growth and survival of bifidobacteria which are part of the manufacture of fermented food products, in particular, of fermented milk products.
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