ADM Obtains Patents for Soy, Sterols Combo

ADM Obtains Patents for Soy, Sterols Combo

DECATUR, Ill.ADM NaturalHealth & Nutrition acquired patents for combining soy protein and sterolsfor use in functional foods. According to the company, the acquisitioncomplements ADMs portfolio for these two ingredients.

ADM has developed a toolbox of water-dispersible sterolswhich nicely complements our broad range of protein ingredients, such asNutrisoy® Isolates andOrganic Whole Bean Powder, said Steven Furcich, ADM president (www.admworld.com). The acquisition of these patents helps us provide a morecomplete ingredient offering to our customers for their consumer products.