Multi-type and multi-form chocolate, chocolate imitation and chocolate couverture enriched with heat-resistent probiotic cultures for consumption as is or as a component in products subject to heating

GR1011214BActive Publication Date: 2026-06-11GIOTIS ANONYMOS EMPORIKI & VIOMICHANIKI ETAIREIA ME D T GIOTIS AE
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Application Number
GR20250100475
Authority / Receiving Office
GR · GR
Patent Type
Patents
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Filing Date
2025-06-25
Publication Date
2026-06-11
Estimated Expiration
2045-06-25
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Abstract

The invention relates to the composition of chocolate, chocolate imitation or couverture with probiotic strains that, through encapsulation and selection of heat-resistant varieties, which maintain viability greater than or equal to 2 x two billion CFU per serving after heating at a temperature of up to 180 degrees Celsius for up to 15 minutes. The product can be consumed as is or incorporated into baked or heat-processed products, providing probiotic benefits to the consumer.
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