Novel Cholesterol-Enriched Milk Lipid Composition Suitable For Infant Nutrition, Method Of Production, And Nutritional Compositions Comprising The Milk Lipid Composition - EP4250939

The patent EP4250939 was granted to Arla Foods Amba on Nov 6, 2024. The application was originally filed on Nov 29, 2021 under application number EP21819123A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP4250939

ARLA FOODS AMBA
Application Number
EP21819123A
Filing Date
Nov 29, 2021
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Oct 3, 2024
Grant Date
Nov 6, 2024
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