Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Stanol composition and the use thereof
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Application No.: US12731907Application Date: 2010-03-25
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Publication No.: US08349821B2Publication Date: 2013-01-08
- Inventor: Ingmar Wester , Tapio Palmu , Tatu Miettinen , Helena Gylling
- Applicant: Ingmar Wester , Tapio Palmu , Tatu Miettinen , Helena Gylling
- Applicant Address: FI Raisio
- Assignee: Raisio Nutrition Ltd.
- Current Assignee: Raisio Nutrition Ltd.
- Current Assignee Address: FI Raisio
- Agency: Arent Fox LLP
- Priority: FI963126 19960809
- Main IPC: A61K31/56
- IPC: A61K31/56

Abstract:
A stanol composition containing in addition to sitostanol as the main component, also a substantial amount of at least 10% campestanol has been found to effectively lower serum cholesterol levels when incorporated in edible commodities. Upon esterification the composition is especially useful in edible fats and oils and in fat-containing foods.
Public/Granted literature
- US20100179113A1 STANOL COMPOSITION AND THE USE THEREOF Public/Granted day:2010-07-15
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