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Particulate Food, Preferably Vegan, A Method For Producing Preferably Vegan Particulate Food And Preferably Vegan End Food Product - EP3620059

The patent EP3620059 was granted to Hochland on Aug 20, 2025. The application was originally filed on Sep 6, 2018 under application number EP18192920A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP3620059

HOCHLAND
Application Number
EP18192920A
Filing Date
Sep 6, 2018
Status
Patent Maintained As Amended
Jul 18, 2025
Grant Date
Aug 20, 2025
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