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US 6,602,843 B2Granted
Enzyme containing granule
AssigneeNovozymes A/S
InventorErik Kjær Markussen
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Abstract
This invention relates to an enzyme containing granular composition comprising: a) an enzyme containing core and b) a protective substantially continuous layer or coating encapsulating the core comprising at least 60% of a water soluble compound, having a molecular weight below 500 grams per mole, a pH below 11 and a constant humidity at 20° C. of more than 81%. The invention provides an improved stability of enzymes upon storage.
Claims22
An enzyme containing granule comprising:
- a) an enzyme containing core;
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- b) a protective substantially continuous layer or coating encapsulating the core comprising at least 65% of a water soluble compound selected from the group consisting of alkali or earth alkali metal ion salt of phosphate, having a molecular weight below 500 grams per mole, a pH below 11 and a constant humidity at 20° C. of more than 81%.
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