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Water-in-oil nano-emulsion of saffron and a method of preparing thereof

Abstract

Disclosed is a nano-emulsion formulation of saffron and a method of preparation thereof. The method includes the steps of triturating saffron with liquid nitrogen. Preparing an ultrasonic assisted extract in a polar or non-polar solvent. Preparing a nano-emulsion using the extract and one or more surfactants, including tween and span.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

The present application is a Divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 17/086,763, filed Nov. 2, 2020, the entire contents of which is incorporated herein by reference.

SPONSORSHIP STATEMENT

The present disclosure relates to nano-emulsions, and more particularly, the present invention relates to a nano-emulsion formulation of saffron and a method of preparation thereof.

Patent information

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Date of Registration
US11116812B2
2021-09-14

Contact Information

Person in Charge: Dr. Hamed Ahari

Email: [email protected]

Address: Department of Food Science and Technology, Islamic Azad University, Branch Science and Research, Hesarak St., Ponak,Tehran, Iran.

Phone: +98 21 88572449 & +98 21 88096935

Mobile: +98 912 187 2334