Method of enhancing the shelf stability of probiotics

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8986760
APP PUB NO 20130142907A1
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13814368

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Described are methods of providing a shelf-stable probiotic-containing food or beverage, comprising forming a semi-permeable microsphere, said microsphere comprising a probiotic, a high molecular weight polymer, and an effective amount of bacteriostatic agent.

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NUTRITION & BIOSCIENCES USA 1 LLC3490 WINTON PLACE ROCHESTER NY 14623

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Hong, Liang Midland, US 104 509
Lichtenwald, Kathy L Midland, US 1 0
Madduri, Krishna Westfield, US 6 5
Shah, Syed A Grand Blanc, US 2 2
Tucker, Christopher J Midland, US 55 534
Woelfle, Caroline Midland, US 4 137

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