Patents Assigned to Nutrition Sciences NV
  • Medium chain fatty acids applicable as anti-microbial agents
    Patent number: 8962683
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of medium chain fatty acids (MCFA), chosen from the group consisting of caproic acid (C6), caprylic acid (C8) and capric acid (C10), salts, derivatives or mixtures thereof, in a total amount by weight comprised between 0.01% and 5% for inhibiting the growth of microbial pathogens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Nutrition Sciences NV
    Inventor: Geert Bruggeman