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Broccoli based nutritional supplements

  • US 9,017,666 B2
  • Filed: 06/05/2013
  • Issued: 04/28/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/05/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A process for producing a broccoli supplement containing active myrosinase enzyme comprising the steps of:

  • (a) providing a first and second broccoli product comprising broccoli seeds or sprouts;

    (b) preparing the first and second broccoli products for treatment to remove oils contained in the broccoli products;

    (c) treating the first prepared broccoli product using supercritical fluid extraction with carbon dioxide at a temperature of about 185°

    F. or greater and a pressure of up to about 600 bar;

    (d) treating the second prepared broccoli product using supercritical fluid extraction with carbon dioxide at a temperature of between about 140°

    F. to about 175°

    F. to remove oils contained in the broccoli product and to deactivate ESP contained in the broccoli product, wherein the resulting broccoli product comprises active myrosinase enzyme; and

    (e) combining the first and second treated broccoli products.

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