EP0730494A1 — Particles for binding monovalent cations and their use
Assigned to Salternate BV · Expires 1996-09-11 · 30y expired
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The present invention relates to particles for binding monovalent cations, in particular microcapsules, comprising a) a nucleus containing a cation exchanging material and applied thereon; b) a coating comprising a membrane being permeable for monovalent cations, in particular so…
USPTO Abstract
The present invention relates to particles for binding monovalent cations, in particular microcapsules, comprising a) a nucleus containing a cation exchanging material and applied thereon; b) a coating comprising a membrane being permeable for monovalent cations, in particular sodium, potassium, ammonium and hydrogen ions, wherein said membrane is essentially not disintegrated during passage through the intestinal tract of humans or animals. The invention further relates to the use of such particles for preparing monovalent cations containing foodstuff and/or monovalent cations containing food additives destined to be consumed by humans or animals or for preparing pharmaceutical compositions.
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