Composition of porous silica granules for delivering microorganisms
AssigneeDairy Manufactuerers, Inc.
InventorsRamiro Trevino, Steven R. Ellis
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Abstract
The present invention generally relates to compositions and methods of delivering substances in a dry mode. In one embodiment, the substance can be bacteria, enzymes, other microorganisms, or combinations thereof. The compositions that are in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention have varied uses, which can include delivering microorganisms to remove contaminates, such as oil, chemical, waste, or sewage, from soil, water, or air. In other embodiments, the substances can include liquid food, liquid food additives, liquid biotech agricultural ingredients, conventional liquid agricultural ingredients, liquid human wellness and dietary supplements, and liquid fragrances and beauty products.
Claims17
A composition for delivering microorganisms in a dry mode, the composition comprising:
- precipitated silica granules having a porous structure comprising pores in each silica granule;
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- microorganisms loaded throughout the pores of the precipitated silica granules, wherein the composition is operable to allow for propagation of the microorganisms within the pores of the precipitated silica granules.
A composition for delivering enzymes in a dry mode, the composition comprising:
- precipitated silica granules having a porous structure comprising pores in each silica granule;
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- enzymes loaded throughout the pores of the precipitated silica granules, wherein the composition is operable to allow for propagation of the enzymes within the pores of the precipitated silica granules.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.