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(11) EP 0 980 212 A1

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(43) Date of publication:
23.02.2000 Bulletin 2000/08

(21) Application number: 98917167.3

(22) Date of filing: 28.04.1998
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7A23J 1/20, A23C 9/146
(86) International application number:
PCT/FI9800/369
(87) International publication number:
WO 9848/640 (05.11.1998 Gazette 1998/44)
(84) Designated Contracting States:
DE FR NL

(30) Priority: 30.04.1997 FI 971872

(71) Applicant: Valio Ltd.
00370 Helsinki (FI)

(72) Inventors:
  • VAARALA, Outi
    FIN-00670 Helsinki (FI)
  • TOSSAVAINEN, Olli
    FIN-00280 Helsinki (FI)
  • SYVÄOJA, Eeva-Liisa
    FIN-02200 Espoo (FI)
  • KEROJOKI, Outi
    FIN-00520 Helsinki (FI)
  • HARJU, Matti, Erkki
    FIN-03100 Nummela (FI)
  • SALMINEN, Kari
    FIN-00260 Helsinki (FI)

(74) Representative: Hyömäki, Päivi Annikki et al
Oy Kolster Ab,Iso Roobertinkatu 23,P.O. Box 148
00121 Helsinki
00121 Helsinki (FI)

   


(54) A SUBSTANTIALLY INSULIN-FREE PROTEIN COMPOSITION, PREPARATION AND USE THEREOF, AND PRODUCTS CONTAINING SAME AND PREPARATION THEREOF