Conjugated linoleic acid powder
AssigneeNatural ASA
InventorDuane Fimreite
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Abstract
A powder containing a high amount of conjugated linoleic acid or other oil is provided. The powder contains either triglycerides containing CLA, free fatty acids of CLA, or alkylesters of CLA, or another desired oil. The powder is free flowing and has good organoleptic properties. The powder may be used as a dietary supplement or combined with foodstuffs to form a food product suitable for consumption by animals or humans.
Claims34
A composition comprising a powder of a conjugated linoleic acid moiety, wherein said powder is greater than 20% conjugated linoleic acid moiety on a weight/weight basis, wherein said powder is spray dried in an inert atmosphere.
A composition comprising a foodstuff and a powder of a conjugated linoleic acid moiety, wherein said powder is greater than 20% conjugated linoleic acid moiety on a weight/weight basis, wherein said powder is spray dried in an inert atmosphere.
A composition comprising a powder of a conjugated linoleic acid moiety, wherein said powder is between about 20% and 65% conjugated linoleic acid moiety on a weight/weight basis, wherein said powder is spray dried in an inert atmosphere.
A composition comprising a foodstuff and a powder of a conjugated linoleic acid moiety, wherein said powder is between about 20% and 65% conjugated linoleic acid moiety on a weight/weight basis, wherein said powder is spray dried in an inert atmosphere.
A composition comprising an oil and an excipient, wherein said composition is a free flowing powder comprising at least 40% oil on a weight/weight basis, wherein said powder is spray dried in an inert atmosphere.
A method comprising:
- a) providing an oil and an excipient;
- b) forming an oil-in-water emulsion from said oil and said excipient;
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- c) spray drying said emulsion in an inert atmosphere under conditions such that a free flowing powder is formed.
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