Patent ID: 6013255
Filing Date: 2000-01-11
Classification: A23K,A23V,A61K,A61Q

Abstract:
A water-in-oil emulsion that is stable upon storage for at least one month comprising 1) water, oil, an enzyme, a water activity-lowering polyol and an emulsifier, wherein the enzyme is present in the water phase of the emulsion at a concentration of 0.01-30% w/w, and 2) the polyol water activity-lowering agent is present in the water phase at a concentration of at least 30-70% w/w, which is effective to stabilize the enzyme, wherein said oil component is provided at a ratio of oil to water from 5:1 to 1:1; and wherein said emulsifier is active in the presence of said polyol and wherein said oil is animal, vegetable or mineral oil.