Method for producing dispersible sterol and stanol compounds

A method for preparing sterol/stanol and sterol/stanol ester compositions with improved dispersibility is provided by co-melting the sterol/stanol and/or sterol/stanol ester with highly branched hydrocarbons and then grinding the resulting product. A method for preparing the compounds is also disclo...

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Hauptverfasser: BRUCE RICHARD D, PAQUETTE NICHOLAS R, HOY MICHAEL R, BURRUANO BRID
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:A method for preparing sterol/stanol and sterol/stanol ester compositions with improved dispersibility is provided by co-melting the sterol/stanol and/or sterol/stanol ester with highly branched hydrocarbons and then grinding the resulting product. A method for preparing the compounds is also disclosed. The ground compound is suitable for formulating into orally administered products suitable for control of blood serum cholesterol.