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(11) EP 1 006 814 A1

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(43) Date of publication:
14.06.2000 Bulletin 2000/24

(21) Application number: 96936201.1

(22) Date of filing: 04.10.1996
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7A23L 1/236, A23L 1/22, A23L 1/275, A61K 47/46
(86) International application number:
PCT/US9615/972
(87) International publication number:
WO 9814/173 (09.04.1998 Gazette 1998/14)
(84) Designated Contracting States:
DE FR GB IT

(71) Applicant: Natura, Inc.
Lansing, MI 48910 (US)

(72) Inventors:
  • TURK, Richard, S.
    East Lansing, MI 48823 (US)
  • DULEBOHN, Joel, I.
    Lansing, MI 48917 (US)
  • STITLEY, James, W., Jr.
    Tecumseh, MI 49286 (US)

(74) Representative: Ellis-Jones, Patrick George Armine 
J.A. KEMP & CO.14 South SquareGray's Inn
London WC1R 5LX
London WC1R 5LX (GB)


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    (54) EDIBLE, LOW CALORIE COMPOSTIONS OF A CARRIER AND AN ACTIVE INGREDIENT AND METHODS FOR PREPARATION THEREOF