Abstract: The present invention describes the fractionation and processing of seed of Saponaria vaccaria L, a species that can be grown on a large scale using conventional agricultural practices. The main products recovered are an extremely fine starch (0.5-1.5 ?m) and a plant extract comprising saponins, cyclopeptides and phenolic compounds.
Type:
Application
Filed:
January 18, 2008
Publication date:
July 23, 2009
Applicant:
Saponin Inc.
Inventors:
Nienke LINDEBOOM, Philip J. Leduc, Paul G. Arnison