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Method Of Producing Dense Whey Protein Nanogels, The Resulting Whey Protein Nanogels Or Nanogel Compositions, And Food Products Containing Such Whey Protein Nanogels Or Nanogel Compositions - EP4084623

The patent EP4084623 was granted to Arla Foods Amba on May 1, 2024. The application was originally filed on Dec 29, 2020 under application number EP20841736A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP4084623

ARLA FOODS AMBA
Application Number
EP20841736A
Filing Date
Dec 29, 2020
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Mar 29, 2024
Grant Date
May 1, 2024
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