Saffron Extract Granted Canadian Patent

MORRISTOWN, N.J.P.L. Thomas & Co., Inc. announced that the Canadian Intellectual Property Office has granted Patent #CA 2648985 to INORéal and company founder Cédric Bourges for the use of saffron, the saffron extracts crocin and picrocrocin, and derivatives of these as a satiety agent in support of a healthy weight. P.L. Thomas is the exclusive North American distributor of Satiereal Saffron Extract.

Satiereal is a proprietary extract of saffron stigmas (Crocus sativus L.) that enhances the activity of the neurotransmitter serotonin, influencing satiety, appetite, mood and behaviors relating to snacking. The extract has GRAS status and is featured in a range of products designed to support a healthy weight, including supplements, gums, functional foods, snacks, smoothies and more. Satiereal Saffron Extract is the only saffron-based ingredient that has clinical studies supporting its role as a satiety-inducing nutritional ingredient.

The patent supports INORéals Satiereal® Saffron Extract in Canada and extends the intellectual property protection of the ingredient into North America. Similar application patents have been filed in France and worldwide per the Patent Cooperation Treaty.