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EP 0 196 892 A3 |
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EUROPEAN PATENT APPLICATION |
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Date of publication A3: |
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22.07.1987 Bulletin 1987/30 |
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Date of publication A2: |
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08.10.1986 Bulletin 1986/41 |
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Date of filing: 27.03.1986 |
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AT BE CH DE FR GB IT LI LU NL SE |
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Priority: |
29.03.1985 FI 851279
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Applicant: VALIO MEIJERIEN KESKUSOSUUSLIIKE |
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- Lallukka, Yrjo
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- Heikonen, Matti K.
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A process for preparing anhydrous lactose |
(57) Anhydrous non-hygroscopic lactose powder is prepared by conveying a hydrous lactose
powder, spread on a base, continuously at normal atmospheric pressure through a heating
zone, preferably at a temperature of approximately 150-200°C, the retention time being
approximately 0.5-5 minutes.