Homogeneous solid granules containing carotenoids
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United States of America Patent
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Issued Date -
Mar 9, 2006
app pub date -
Dec 8, 2003
filing date -
Dec 26, 2002
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Abandoned
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Abstract
The homogeneous solid granules of the invention comprise at least 5% (w/w) of carotenoid, gelatine and a sugar, they have a size distribution of from 100 .mu.m to 2000 gm and are solvent-free. The process for producing such granules comprises the following steps: (a) preparing an aqueous solution of at least gelatine and a sugar, (b) adding at least said carotenoid in said aqueous solution, (c) adding the preparation obtained in (b) to an oil to obtain an emulsion of granules, (d) cooling said emulsion to solidify the granules, and (e) recovering and drying the granules.
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