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Chemoprotectants from crucifer seeds and sprouts

  • US 7,744,937 B2
  • Filed: 08/09/2005
  • Issued: 06/29/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/09/2005
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for extracting chemoprotectant precursors comprising:

  • forming an aqueous extract of broccoli seeds or sprouts;

    contacting the aqueous extract with about 8 to about 12 weight percent of activated carbon; and

    separating the activated carbon from the aqueous extract to provide a chemoprotectant precursor enhanced extract,the method effective for providing a chemoprotectant precursor enhanced extract having a ratio of a number of alkyl glucosinolates to indole glucosinolates of at least about 30.

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