Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
514778000 | Starch or derivative | 47 |
20080207775 | Method For Producing an Aqueous Suspension and a Powdered Preparation of One or More Carotinoids - Aqueous suspensions comprising: (a) at least one carotenoid, (b) at least one modified starch, and (c) sucrose; wherein the at least one carotenoid is present in the suspension in an amount of 1 to 25% by weight, based on the dry matter of the aqueous suspension; and wherein the at least one carotenoid and the sucrose are present in the suspension in a ratio by weight of 1:2 to 1:80; powders comprising: (a) at least one carotenoid, (b) at least one modified starch, and (c) sucrose; wherein the at least one carotenoid is present in the powder in an amount of 1 to 25% by weight, based on the weight of the powder; and wherein the at least one carotenoid and the sucrose are present in the powder in a ratio by weight of 1:2 to 1:80; and processes of producing such suspensions and powders along with uses therefore. | 08-28-2008 |
20080281000 | Hydrophobic Polysaccharide Derivatives - Novel cross-linked gels comprised of alkoxyetheramides grafted to polysaccharides that have superior viscosity properties have been made. By controlling the chain length of the alkoxyetheramides and the hydrophobic nature of the gel, these materials are ideal for many uses such as in hydraulic fracturing of oil-bearing geological formations, in the paint and dye industries, as dispersants, in personal care products and for carriers in controlled drug delivery. | 11-13-2008 |
20090221719 | BASE MATERIAL FOR PRODUCING FOOD AND FODDER - The invention relates to a material consisting of a powder selected from a thickening means and lecithin powder, and syrup. Said material is especially suitable for producing food and fodder. The invention also relates to a method for producing said material, to the use of said material, and to products consisting of the same. | 09-03-2009 |
20090264540 | NOVEL DERIVATIVES OF CYCLODEXTRINS, PROCESS FOR THEIR PREPARATION AND THEIR USE IN PARTICULAR FOR SOLUBILIZING PHARMACOLOGICALLY ACTIVE SUBSTANCES - The invention relates to a compound corresponding to general formula (I) wherein n is a whole number from 1-6, m is a whole number equal to 5, 6 or 7, R | 10-22-2009 |
20090326078 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING A SOLID DOSAGE FORM - This invention provides a process for preparing a solid dosage form, comprising:—preparing an aqueous slurry, solution or suspension of (a) a powder material, and (b) a mixture of one or more polyols and one or more maltodextrins, and—spray drying the resultant aqueous slurry, solution or suspension, thereby obtaining particles which are directly compressible into a solid dosage form being able to disintegrate in an aqueous medium within no more than 15 minutes. | 12-31-2009 |
20100087549 | EXTENDED RELEASE EXCIPIENT AND ITS USE - A controlled release excipient composition suitable in formulation of a slow or extended release tablet, contains a synergistic mixture of substantially uncross-linked carboxymethyl starch, or sodium starch glycolate (SSG), and a hydrophilic, non-ionic cellulose ether, preferably hydroxypropylmethylcellulose. Whether or not a SSG in the mixture is sufficiently uncross-linked in the context of the invention can be determined by sedimentation: 0.25 g of the formulation in 100 ml deionized water after 24 hours at 25° C., if subjected to centrifugation at 6080 G at 25° C. for 15 minutes, should exhibit a sedimentation volume of more than 60 ml. | 04-08-2010 |
20100105784 | Pharmaceutical Pellets Comprising Modified Starch and Therapeutic Applications Therefor - Vaginal use compositions comprising pellets prepared from a debranched starch. Pellets may be conveniently prepared via extrusion/spheronization. | 04-29-2010 |
20100113619 | HIGH-AMYLOSE SODIUM CARBOXYMETHYL STARCH SUSTAINED RELEASE EXCIPIENT AND PROCESS FOR PREPARING THE SAME - A process for obtaining a spray-dried high amylose sodium carboxymethyl starch comprising a major fraction of amorphous form and optionally a minor fraction of crystalline V form, is provided. The process comprises providing an amorphous pregelatinized high amylose sodium carboxymethyl starch (HASCA); dispersing the amorphous pregelatinized HASCA in a solution comprising water and at least one first pharmaceutically acceptable organic solvent miscible with water and suitable for spray-drying; and spray-drying the dispersion to obtain the spray-dried HASCA comprising a major fraction of amorphous form and optionally a minor fraction of crystalline V form, in the form of a powder. Also provided is a spray-dried HASCA sustained-release excipient. This excipient is useful for preparing a tablet for the sustained-release of at least one drug. | 05-06-2010 |
20100240775 | PASTEURISATION STABLE STARCH COMPOSITIONS - The present invention relates to novel compositions having (a) at least one pregelatinized starch and (b) at least one cook-up starch or flour, and which develop upon mixing with water a low cold viscosity, develop no or a low viscosity during the pasteurisation step and develop a significantly higher viscosity at a further heating step. | 09-23-2010 |
20100317746 | IMPROVED ISOMALT-CONTAINING TABLETS AND METHODS FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF - The invention relates to improved isomalt-containing tablets and to methods for the production thereof. | 12-16-2010 |
20110021643 | PROCESSED STARCH POWDER WITH EXCELLENT DISINTEGRATION PROPERTIES AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - Disclosed are a processed starch powder in which the amount of water soluble component is greater than 2 wt % but less than 10 wt %, the water retention amount is greater than 600% and 1500% or less, and which comprises nonbirefringent particles, and a manufacturing method thereof. | 01-27-2011 |
20110269850 | SHELLAC ENTERIC COATINGS - The field of the invention generally relates to a shellac-based enteric coating with a reliable and consistent dissolution profile in both acid and neutral environments based on the selective choice of coating excipients used with the shellac. The enteric coating formulation includes a shellac, a maltrin, sodium alginate, one or more plasticizers, and optionally talc. The shellac is present in a range of approximately 40% to 60% w/w % and has an acid number of between 71 and 73. The maltrin is present in a range of approximately 15% to 30% w/w %. The sodium alginate is present in a range of approximately 15% to 30% w/w %. The one or more plasticizers are present in a range of approximately 2% to 20% w/w %. The optional talc is present in a range of 0% to 10%. | 11-03-2011 |
20110319503 | SOFT CAPSULE BASED ON STARCH AND A METHOD AND DEVICE FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF - A method for producing starch soft capsules comprises the following steps: preparing a mixture comprising starch, plasticizer and water, wherein more than 50 weight percent of the starch is present in the form of particles of granular starch; shaping the mixture to form a film in a shaping process; solidifying the mixture by increasing the temperature of the mixture during and/or after the shaping process by more than 5° C.; and shaping the film to form a soft capsule. Soft capsules produced by this method have starch particles bonded to one another. A device for performing this method comprises a shaping device to enable shaping of the starch material to form a film, and a heating device to perform a heat treatment to destructure the starch during and/or after the shaping. It comprises a rotary die device. | 12-29-2011 |
20120065275 | POLYSACCHARIDE COMPOSITIONS - An aqueous composition characterized in that it comprises one or more anionic polysaccharides suspended in an aqueous dispersion of one or more hydrocolloids. | 03-15-2012 |
20120088849 | OIL-ADSORBING COMPOSITION, METHOD FOR ITS PRODUCTION, AND METHOD FOR USING THE OIL-ADSORBING COMPOSITION - Conventional dried materials have a low oil adsorption property and oil retention ability. Therefore, a dried material that has an excellent oil adsorbing property and oil retention ability has been desired. Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide an oil-adsorbing composition that has an excellent oil adsorption property and oil retention ability; a method for producing the oil-adsorbing composition; and a method for using the oil-adsorbing composition. | 04-12-2012 |
20120122997 | NEW POLYSACCHARIDE-BASED MATERIALS - There is provided a plastic or gel material comprising a mixture of: (a) a compound of formula (I) or a mixture of two or more compounds of formula (I), (R | 05-17-2012 |
20120136072 | Sulfoalkyl Ether Cyclodextrin Compositions and Methods of Preparation Thereof - A particulate SAE-CD composition is provided. The SAE-CD composition has an advantageous combination of physical properties not found in known solid forms of SAE-CD. In particular, the SAE-CD composition possesses an advantageous physicochemical and morphological property profile such that it can be tailored to particular uses. The SAE-CD composition of the invention has improved flow and dissolution performance as compared to known compositions of SAE-CD. | 05-31-2012 |
20120142787 | ALDEHYDE-FUNCTIONALIZED POLYSACCHARIDES - Novel aldehyde-functionalized polysaccharide compositions containing pendant dialdehyde groups are described that are more stable in aqueous solution than oxidized polysaccharides. The aldehyde-functionalized polysaccharides may be reacted with various amine-containing polymers to form hydrogel tissue adhesives and sealants that may be useful for medical applications such as wound closure, supplementing or replacing sutures or staples in internal surgical procedures such as intestinal anastomosis and vascular anastomosis, tissue repair, preventing leakage of fluids such as blood, bile, gastrointestinal fluid and cerebrospinal fluid, ophthalmic procedures, drug delivery, and preventing post-surgical adhesions. | 06-07-2012 |
20120208897 | METHOD FOR PREPARING ACETYLATED DERIVATIVES OF AN AMYLACEOUS MATERIAL - The present invention relates to a continuous method for preparing acetylated derivatives of an amylaceous material. The invention also relates to a solid composition of at least one acetylated derivative of an amylaceous material obtained by means of said method. The invention finally relates to the use of such a composition to prepare thermoplastic, elastomeric, adhesive, pharmaceutical and/or ink compositions. | 08-16-2012 |
20120259023 | NOVEL PLANT GUM-MODIFIED FOOD STARCH CONJUGATE AS EMULSIFYING AGENT FOR FAT SOLUBLE INGREDIENTS - The present invention relates to novel conjugates based on plant gums and modified food starch, a process for the manufacture thereof, as well as to compositions containing active ingredients, preferably fat-soluble active ingredients, and/or colorants in a matrix based on these conjugates, and to a process for preparing these compositions. | 10-11-2012 |
20130005834 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING SUBSTITUTED 6-DEOXY-6-SULFANYLCYCLODEXTRIN - The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing substituted 6-deoxy-6-sulfanylcyclodextrins as well as their use as osmotic agents, in particular for use in dialysis therapy. | 01-03-2013 |
20130131192 | COMPOSITION, METHOD, AND KIT FOR ALPHA-1 PROTEINASE INHIBITOR - The present invention provides compositions comprising API and at least one amino acid, in particular a liquid API formulation comprising amino acids, and methods and kits related thereto. These amino acids when incorporated into the API composition afford stability to the API formulation. | 05-23-2013 |
20130158133 | METHOD OF TREATING CARBOHYDRATE RICH FOODS FOR REDUCING THEIR GLYCEMIC INDICIES - The production of starch containing products such as rice for use in a low glycemic diet as a carbohydrate substitute in diet preparations is disclosed. The preparation may be readily adjusted in form and taste with respect to aroma, texture, consistency, and flavor for utilization in a number of food preparation techniques including baking and frying. The method provides digestible starches from native and commercial starches by controlled heating and/or enzymatic processing and filtration of carbohydrates. | 06-20-2013 |
20130184357 | SULFOALKYL ETHER CYCLODEXTRIN COMPOSITIONS - SAE-CD compositions are provided, along with methods of making and using the same. The SAE-CD compositions comprise a sulfoalkyl ether cyclodextrin having an absorption of less than 0.5 A.U. due to a drug-degrading agent, as determined by UV/vis spectrophotometry at a wavelength of 245 nm to 270 nm for an aqueous solution containing 300 mg of the SAE-CD composition per mL of solution in a cell having a 1 cm path length. | 07-18-2013 |
20130197105 | DPI FORMULATION CONTAINING SULFOALKYL ETHER CYCLODEXTRIN - An inhalable dry powder formulation containing SAE-CD and an active agent is provided. The formulation is adapted for administration by DPI. The SAE-CD serves as a carrier rather than as an absorption enhancer. The average particle size of the SAE-CD is large enough to preclude (for the most part) pulmonary deposition thereof. Following release from the DPI device, the SAE-CD-containing particles dissociate from the active agent-containing particles in the buccal cavity or throat, after which the active agent-containing particles continue deeper into the respiratory tract. The physicochemical and morphological properties of the SAE-CD are easily modified to permit optimization of active agent and carrier interactions. Drugs having a positive, neutral or negative electrostatic charge can be delivered by DPI when SAE-CD is used as a carrier. | 08-01-2013 |
20130231402 | POLYSACCHARIDES AND EMULSIFIED PRODUCTS CONTAINING THE SAME - To provide a novel substance having an excellent water-dispersibility capable of forming an emulsion which spreads rapidly onto the skin, does not undergo aggregation or segregation due to a salt, and is excellent in a low temperature stability. The aforementioned problems were found to be solved by means of a certain polysaccharide and the invention was established. | 09-05-2013 |
20130261195 | MICRONIZED STARCH AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - The present application is related to a micronized starch with an average particle size of less than 5 μm and a degree of polymerization greater than 100, wherein the micronized starch exhibits at least 20% of the crystallinity of the base granular starch. | 10-03-2013 |
20130267612 | INSTANT POWDERS FOR AQUEOUS COSMETIC APPLICATIONS - A personal care composition includes a blend of a cold water soluble starch, a naturally derived polymeric thickener and a cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable active, where the composition is in the form of a solid. | 10-10-2013 |
20130289138 | COMPOSITE MATERIAL SUITABLE FOR BIOMEDICAL USE, AND METHOD TO PRODUCE IT - Composite material suitable for biomedical use, comprising a first phase consisting of a reticulated hydrogel deriving from a polymer chosen from among polymers N-methyl-amides derivatives of carboxymethylcellulose, alginic acid or carboxymethyl starch and a second phase which comprises a solution of the above polymers. | 10-31-2013 |
20140005280 | CARBOXYMETHYL STARCH AND CHITOSAN POLYELECTROLYTE COMPLEXES | 01-02-2014 |
20140018442 | NOVEL STABILIZED CAROTENOID COMPOSITIONS - The present invention relates to novel compositions containing finely dispersed carotenoids. The novel compositions of this invention can be used as colorants or additives for food, beverages, animal feeds, cosmetics or drugs. The colorant composition may be a liquid or a solid composition. The solid composition comprises at least one carotenoid which is dispersed in a matrix, wherein the matrix contains at least one carbohydrate and/or one modified carbohydrate and optionally, a protein, a modified protein or mixtures thereof, wherein the at least one carbohydrate and/or one modified carbohydrate is starch or modified starch, wherein the amount of starch or modified starch is from about 10 wt-% to 60 wt-% of based on the total weight of the matrix, and wherein the concentration of the at least one carotenoid is at least 2% based on the total weight of the composition. Preferably β-carotene is used as a solid water-dispersible colorant composition. | 01-16-2014 |
20140113977 | DRUG DELIVERY AGENTS COMPRISING CYCLODEXTRIN COVALENTLY LINKED TO A GEMINI SURFACTANT, AND PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING THE SAME - This disclosure relates to cyclodextrin-based drug delivery agents that comprise a cyclodextrin moiety covalently linked to a moiety of a gemini surfactant. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the drug delivery agent and a therapeutic agent are also disclosed. | 04-24-2014 |
20140148515 | System and method for alleviating the appearance of scars and/or scar tissue - A system for alleviating the appearance of scar tissue, said system comprising a combination of two compounds; a first compound having properties that perform skin regeneration; and a second compound having properties that provide a physical barrier adapted to protect scar tissue by insulating it from ambient air while maintaining and protecting said first compound that is combined therewith. | 05-29-2014 |
20140155498 | Method of Manufacture of Stable Liquid Coagulation Factors - A diagnostic or therapeutic formulation of stable liquid coagulation factors comprises at least one coagulation factor, at least one stabilizer, and optional additives. The stabilizer is either amylopectin, galatomannan polysaccharide, agarose, agaropectin, and gelatin, or a blend of amylopectin, galatomannan polysaccharide, agarose, agaropectin, and gelatin. A preferred additive is the zwitterionic buffer 3-[N-tris(hydroxymethyl)methylamino)-2-hydroxypropane sulfonic acid (TAPSO). The stable liquid coagulation factors can be used as reagents and controls in plasma clotting assays. In addition the therapeutic formulation can be used for factor replacement therapy. The stable liquid clotting factors are made by combining the coagulation factor(s), stabilizer(s), and additive(s) in a liquid carrier and sterilizing the mixture. Coagulation factors can be concentrated by selective precipitation from plasma. In addition, the clotting activity of the formulation can be adjusted by adding a factor concentrate to a less concentrated formulation. | 06-05-2014 |
20140364514 | Co-Attrited Stabilizer Composition Having Superior Gel Strength - The present invention is directed to a co-attrited stabilizer composition comprising: a) microcrystalline cellulose in an amount of from 20%-90% by weight of the composition; b) a hydrocolloid in an amount of from 5%-50% by weight of the composition, wherein the hydrocolloid is selected from at least one member of the group consisting of carboxymethyl cellulose having a degree of substitution of at least 0.95, pectin, alginate, carrageenan, xanthan gum, agar gum, wellan gum, or gellan gum; and c) a starch in an amount of from 5%-50% by weight of the composition, wherein the stabilizer composition has a gel strength (G′) of at least 25 Pa when measured after 24 hours in a 2.6% solids water dispersion at 20° C. The composition is useful as a stabilizer, particularly in food and beverage products. | 12-11-2014 |
20150018434 | COMPOSITION FOR ORAL DELIVERY OF VETERINARY DRUGS AND SUPPLEMENTS TO ANIMALS - Crushed pills containing medicines and/or supplements for animals are mixed with an edible paste formulated from all naturally occurring ingredients including specific starches that when mixed together bind the composition to the crushed pills. The mixture is designed to stick to animal fur as well as been very palatable to animal. The medicine is delivered to the animal by offering the paste from a spoon or finger or by smearing the paste on the animal, where it readily adheres to the fur and may be licked off. To encourage finicky animals such as cats to accept the composition from a spoon or finger, and to make it a pleasurable experience for them, the composition includes a desirable food such as real salmon or real meat. | 01-15-2015 |
20150025158 | NOVEL THICKENING COMPOSITION COMPRISING PREGELATINIZED WAXY POTATO STARCH OR PREGELATINIZED CASSAVA STARCH - The application relates to a composition comprising from about 10% (w/w) to about 40% (w/w) pregelatinized waxy potato starch, pregelatinized waxy cassava starch, or any mixture thereof; from about 10% (w/w) to about 20% (w/w) gum; and from about 40% (w/w) to about 70% (w/w) dispersant. | 01-22-2015 |
20150045454 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS RELATING TO STARCH FIBERS - Methods are provided according to aspects of the present invention for making starch fiber or particle compositions by wet-electrospinning or wet-electrospraying including providing a solution or dispersion of starch in an aqueous or non-aqueous solvent or dispersant, where the starch is present at a concentration above the critical entanglement concentration, with the proviso that the aqueous or non-aqueous solvent or dispersant does not consist only of water; heating the solution or dispersion of starch to a temperature above the crystallization temperature of the starch; electro spinning or electro spraying the heated solution or dispersion of starch to produce starch fibers or starch particles, respectively; and contacting the starch fibers or starch particles with a coagulation bath fluid. | 02-12-2015 |
20150119470 | COMPOUNDING AND EXTRUDING METHOD FOR PRODUCING STARCH SOFTGEL CAPSULES - The invention discloses a method for preparing starch softgel capsules, which, specifically, involves in the following three steps: 1, Extruding starch premix and gel solution into films respectively; 2, Forming composite starch film through co-extrusion method; 3, Processing the composite starch film into starch softgel capsules. | 04-30-2015 |
20150119471 | Preparation Process Of A Self-Reinforced Starch Composite Used To Produce Capsules - The invention discloses a technical process to prepare a self-reinforced starch composite used to produce capsules. This composite is made by uniformly mixing the matrix phase and the particulate reinforced phase at a proper proportion, the former being one or a combination of the starches selected from the group consisting of oxidized starch, cationic starch and esterified starch; and the latter, cross-linked starch or starch nanocrystals. This composite is processed into the forms of granules, films, or sheets by extrusion method and these different forms of the composite can be used to replace the gelatin as the raw material of capsules because its barrier property, processability, and mechanical properties are significantly improved. | 04-30-2015 |
20150119472 | MIXING AND EXTRUDING METHOD FOR PREPARING STARCH SOFTGEL CAPSULES - The invention discloses an extrusion method for preparing starch-based softgel capsules, which, specifically, includes the following 2 steps: 1, co-extruding the starch premix and gel solution to form composite starch film. 2, processing two composite starch films into starch-based softgel capsules by rotary die process. | 04-30-2015 |
20150119473 | Coating And Extruding Method For Producing Starch Softgel Capsules - The invention discloses a method for preparing starch-based softgel capsules, which, specifically, includes the following 2 steps: 1, Extrude the starch-based premixed material into starch-based extrusion film, 2, Apply the gel solution coating to the extrusion film to form composite starch film, 3) Process two composite starch films into starch-based softgel capsules by rotary die process. | 04-30-2015 |
20150141525 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING STARCH GRANULES, AND ORALLY DISINITEGRATING TABLET - A method for producing starch granules suitable as an excipient for an orally disintegrating tablet. Fluidized bed granulation is performed by spraying a starch paste in small amounts while a β-starch is being fluidized using an air-fluidized bed. Subsequently, fluidized bed drying is performed at a temperature equal to or higher than the gelatinization temperature of the β-starch. This yields starch granules having a high degree of gelatinization in comparison with the amount of α-starch adhered to the β-starch by the spraying of the starch paste. These starch granules alone impart satisfactory oral disintegratability and breaking strength to the tablet. Accordingly, when used as an excipient during tableting of orally disintegrating tablets, other auxiliary excipients such as saccharides or crystalline cellulose need not be added. | 05-21-2015 |
20150299431 | METHOD FOR THE REACTIVE EXTRUSION OF AN AMYLACEOUS MATERIAL IN THE PRESENCE OF A POLYPHOSPHATE SERVING AS A CROSS-LINKING AGENT, RESULTING PRODUCTS, AND USES THEREOF - A method for the reactive extrusion of an amylaceous substance in the presence of a polyphosphate serving as a cross-linking agent, to the resulting products, and to the uses thereof. In particular, a method for the reactive extrusion of starch in the presence of a cross-linking agent which is a polyphosphate, in particular sodium trimetaphosphate, which behaves like an effective substitute for glyoxal. The method makes it possible to manage the competition between the destructuring and cross-linking mechanisms of the amylaceous substance. The crystalline phase content of the cross-linked starches is thus controlled in accordance with the specific needs of the final use. | 10-22-2015 |
20150299433 | Film-Forming Composite Used To Make Starch Softgel Capsules And The Method To Prepare It - This present invention relates to a film-forming composite used to make starch softgel capsules and the method to prepare it. The said composite is made from water and hydroxypropyl starch by specific percentage, plus (optional) light-screening agent, colorant, and flavoring agent. Mix up the above components in sequential order and then process the mix into film-forming composite through controlled heating. The composite such made can be directly used to make starch softgel capsules by the conventional method applied for the gelatin capsule production. | 10-22-2015 |
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20160185879 | MODIFIED STARCH - The invention relates to a modified starch product produced by cross-linking and carboxyalkylating starch. The modified starch is soluble in cold water and forms a clear viscous gel when hydrated. The gel has many applications including as an additive for use the drilling industry. | 06-30-2016 |