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Novel Sophorolipid Compound And Composition Comprising Same - EP3034613
The patent EP3034613 was granted to Saraya on Jan 8, 2025. The application was originally filed on Aug 6, 2014 under application number EP14834955A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".
EP3034613
- Application Number
- EP14834955A
- Filing Date
- Aug 6, 2014
- Status
- Granted And Under Opposition
- Dec 6, 2024
- Publication Date
- Jan 8, 2025
- External Links
- Slate, Register, Google Patents
Patent Summary
Novel sophorolipid biosurfactant with significantly reduced bitterness compared to conventional sophorolipids, enabling its use in food, beverages, cosmetics, and oral pharmaceuticals without compromising taste. The novel sophorolipid is produced through fermentation using a mixture of hydrophobic and hydrophilic substrates, and exhibits surfactant performance comparable to conventional sophorolipids.
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