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New Fat Blend Composition - EP2879505

The patent EP2879505 was granted to Bunge Nvnyolajipari Zrtkruen Mukdo Rszvnytrsasg on Oct 18, 2017. The application was filed on Aug 1, 2013 under application number EP13745394A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP2879505

BUNGE NVNYOLAJIPARI ZRTKRUEN MUKDO RSZVNYTRSASG
Application Number
EP13745394A
Filing Date
Aug 1, 2013
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Sep 15, 2017
Publication Date
Oct 18, 2017
External Links
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Patent Summary

A low-saturated fat spread composition that reduces cholesterol levels in humans, comprising a fat blend with 20% or less saturated fatty acids, where the saturated fatty acids comprise less than 10% palmitic acid and more than 40% stearic acid. The fat blend is made from a hardstock containing 60-100% fully hydrogenated oil with more than 40% stearic acid, interesterified with up to 40% natural oil. The composition is free of palm oil and its fractions, and contains less than 5% trans fatty acids.

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Patent Oppositions (5)

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CompanyOpposition DateRepresentativeOpposition Status
AAKJul 18, 2018HAMERADMISSIBLE
MILLSJul 18, 2018ACAPO ONSAGERSADMISSIBLE
MILLSJul 18, 2018ONSAGERSADMISSIBLE
UPFIELD EUROPEJul 18, 2018EP&CADMISSIBLE
FUJI OIL EUROPEJul 17, 2018GEVERS PATENTSADMISSIBLE

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