http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/0604biopharming0604.html

Ventria's rice produces two human proteins found in mother's milk, saliva and tears, which help people hydrate and lessen the severity of diarrhea, a top killer of children in developing countries.

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Ventria hopes to add its protein powder to existing infant products. 

The company also has plans to add its product to infant formula, a $10 billion-a-year market, although food manufacturers have shown little interest. Deeter says Ventria can win over producers and consumers by showing that the products are beneficial.

"For children who are weaning, for instance, these two proteins have enormous potential to help their development," Deeter said. "Breast-fed babies are healthier, and these two proteins are a big reason why."

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Janice Reynolds

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