Patent No. EP3599877 (titled "Lactic Acid Bacteria Composition For Preparing Fermented Food Products With Increased Natural Sweetness And Flavor") was filed by CHR Hansen on Mar 21, 2018. The application was issued on Jul 6, 2022.

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