Perilla seed composition
AssigneeU.S. NUTRACEUTICALS, LLC d/b/a Valensa International
InventorsJohn A. Minatelli, W. Stephen Hill, Rudi E. Moerck, Uy Nguyen
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Abstract
A composition of matter comprises a shelf stable, partially defatted supercritical CO2 fluid solvent extracted whole grain flour derived from a cracked biomass of perilla frutescens, the flour comprising minerals and 2 to 8 percent of native seed oil, 35 to 45 percent protein, and 35 to 45 percent fiber.
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A method of treating cardiovascular disease in humans or animals by administering an effective amount of a dietary supplement, food or beverage that has added thereto a composition comprising a shelf stable, partially defatted supercritical CO2 fluid solvent extracted whole grain flour derived from a cracked biomass of perilla frutescens, the flour comprising minerals and 2 to 8 percent of native seed oil, 35 to 45 percent protein, and 35 to 45 percent fiber.
A method of treating gastrointestinal irregularities in humans or animals by administering an effective amount of a dietary supplement, food or beverage that has added thereto a composition comprising a shelf stable, partially defatted supercritical CO2 fluid solvent extracted whole grain flour derived from a cracked biomass of perilla frutescens, the flour comprising minerals and 2 to 8 percent of native seed oil, 35 to 45 percent protein, and 35 to 45 percent fiber.
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