Patent ID: 6190716
Filing Date: 2001-02-20
Classification: A23L

Abstract:
A method of preparing a dietary supplement comprising resveratrol from grapes, readily digestible upon consumption, the method comprising the steps of:crushing muscadine grapes using a bladder press;preparing dried derived products from the crushed muscadine grapes by processing the crushed grapes utilizing the following process:a) pressing the crushed grapes to thereby produce a dejuiced pomace; anddrying the pomace;b) pressing the crushed grapes to thereby produce a dejuiced pomace;heating and enzymatically treating the pomace;extruding the heated and treated pomace; anddrying the pomace; andc) fermenting the crushed grapes;pressing the crushed grapes; anddrying the crushed grapes;blending the dried derived product of a), b), and c) to produce a blended product;grinding the blended product; andencapsulating the ground product to produce a dietary supplement.