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Non-Hydrogenated Fat Composition, Use And Process - EP3657954

The patent EP3657954 was granted to Bunge Loders Croklaan on Sep 21, 2022. The application was originally filed on Jul 25, 2018 under application number EP18742812A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3657954

BUNGE LODERS CROKLAAN
Application Number
EP18742812A
Filing Date
Jul 25, 2018
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Aug 19, 2022
Grant Date
Sep 21, 2022
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