Powders Containing A Buffer Salt And An Amino Acid, Reconstitution Of Such A Powder Into A Nutritional Product, And Methods Of Using Such A Nutritional Product

Patent No. EP3873236 (titled "Powders Containing A Buffer Salt And An Amino Acid, Reconstitution Of Such A Powder Into A Nutritional Product, And Methods Of Using Such A Nutritional Product") was filed by Nestle on Nov 1, 2019. The application was issued on Feb 26, 2025.

Patent Summary

A powder composition for nutritional supplements that prevents protein denaturation and coagulation when reconstituted in acidic or protein-containing liquids. The powder contains a phosphate buffer, amino acids (glycine, N-acetyl cysteine, and L-cysteine), vitamins (E, C, and B2), and minerals (zinc), with less than 1% protein content. The amino acids are present in free, dipeptide, or tripeptide forms, and the powder is substantially free of enzymes and antibodies.

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NUTRICIANov 25, 2025NEDERLANDSCH OCTROOIBUREAU
ABBOTTNov 14, 2025BOULT WADE TENNANT

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EP3873236

NESTLE
Application Number
EP19801243A
Filing Date
Nov 1, 2019
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Jan 24, 2025
Publication Date
Feb 26, 2025