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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 06, 2013
Filed:
May. 16, 2005
Yukiko Oi, Kanagawa, JP;
Keiichi Oyama, Kanagawa, JP;
Yuji Uzuhashi, Nagano, JP;
Masaaki Kojima, Nagano, JP;
Yukiko Oi, Kanagawa, JP;
Keiichi Oyama, Kanagawa, JP;
Yuji Uzuhashi, Nagano, JP;
Masaaki Kojima, Nagano, JP;
Abstract
The invention provides a gel-type water absorbent with rich flexibility and elasticity, with less variation in strength of gel during preservation, with low viscosity of sol, with easy processability, having a physical property with extremely less water discharge, and having functions of water absorbency and water solubility. The gel-type water absorbent contains a tamarind seed polysaccharide including 90% or more dietary fiber, 1% or less protein and 1% or less ash; and a water-soluble organic substance including at least one or more of a polyhydric alcohol and water-soluble surfactant.