Method for treating pyropheophytin-containing compositions
US9493748B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 10, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 10, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC11B3/003
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides methods and uses for treating pyropheophytin-containing compositions, particularly in order to remove pyropheophytin therefrom. The compositions are typically plant, algal, or bacterial derived products such as vegetable oils. The method comprises a step of contacting the compositions with an enzyme having pyropheophytinase activity. Also provided are related apparatus and products for performing such methods and uses.
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