Use of bilayer forming emulsifiers in nutritional compositions comprising divalent metal salts
CA 2264394 C · Owner: Mellican, Renee Irvine · Inventors: Mehansho, Haile; Mellican, Renee Irvine; Trinh, Toan
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Nutritional composition comprising an edible carrier comprising an emulsifier capable of forming a bilayer structure (a vesicle or liposome) and a divalent mineral salt (Fe Ca, Zn, Cu, Mg, Mn) on the carrier. , In particular claimed nutritional iron compositions comprising bioavailable sources of iron selected from ferrous fumarate and ferrous succinate where the iron source is preferably spread on the surface of a lecithin coated edible carrier such as sucrose. These nutritional iron compositions are particularly useful in food and beverage product such as chocolate flavored edible mixes especially chocolate flavored , beverages that are additionally fortified with other minerals and …
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- Filed August 28, 1997 and granted December 23, 2003. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended August 28, 2017.
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