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Phytosterol-Glycerine Microparticles for Heart Healthy Foods

Technology Benefits

·A fat-free complex of natural (non-esterified) phytosterols and naturalglycerine· Simplified and more cost-effective ingredients for processed foods(i.e. avoiding use of more perishable esterified formulations or finephytosterol powders)· Formulationversatility for delivering phytosterols into products including liquids,pastes, granules or powders· Regular consumption reduces risk ofdeveloping heart disease by lowering plasma LDL cholesterol levels

Technology Application

Potentialcommercial uses in processed foods include:Health and wellness beverages(smoothies, shakes, nutraceuticals),Dairy products (milks, yogurt, cheese,sour cream), Condiments (salad dressings, mayonnaises, sauces, catsup,mustard, relishes, soups, pasta sauces, pizza sauces and dessert sauces).

Detailed Technology Description

Liquid Crystalline Phytosterol-Glycerine Complex for Enhanced Bioavailability and Water Dispersal. Anedible liquid-crystalline phytosterol-glycerine complex for use in beveragesand processed foods containing:Aglycerine and a phytosterol and/or phytostanolIncreasesdispersibility of natural phytosterols improving their bioavailability andreducing dose requirementsAn LDLcholesterol-lowering fat-free food additiveCan beoptionally combined with an emulsifier such as a monoglyceride or a modifiedlecithin during heating to form highly dispersible complexes in aqueoussolutions

Countries

United States

Application No.

8,921,351

Country/Region

USA

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