EP0237266A2
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Agglomerated bits containing aspartame
Assignee: Nabisco Brands Inc
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Filing: 1987-03-05
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2007-03-05
Abstract
Abstract This invention is a method and a product of the method for making agglomerated bits. The agglomerated bits are made by mixing aspartame and a bulking agent, desirably maltodextrin, with starch and a gum. Flavorings and dispersing agents can be added to this blend. Upon mixing of this blend a vegetable oil and water mixture is added to the dry ingredients with mixing which causes agglomeration to occur. Following agglomeration, the agglomerated bits are dried and sifted through a screen. The agglomerated bits are suitable for use in home-cooked grain cereals and other foods.
Inventors
- 👤 Jan Karwowski
- 👤 Anna Maria Magliacano
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 21:44
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L27/00; A23L27/30; A23L27/31; A23L27/32; A23L27/70; A23L7/00; A23L7/10; A23L7/117; A23L7/135
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
58 words
A method for making agglomerated bits comprising: (a) preblending aspartame and a bulking agent to form an aspartame premix; (b) mixing dry ingredients with said aspartame premix to form a dry mix; (c) blending liquid ingredients into said dry mix, said liquid ingredients being in a quantity sufficient to form agglomerated bits; and (d) drying said agglomerated bits.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
58 words
A method for making agglomerated bits comprising: (a) preblending aspartame and a bulking agent to form an aspartame premix; (b) mixing dry ingredients with said aspartame premix to form a dry mix; (c) blending liquid ingredients into said dry mix, said liquid ingredients being in a quantity sufficient to form agglomerated bits; and (d) drying said agglomerated bits.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
A method according to claim 1, wherein said bulking agent is maltodextrin.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A method according to claim 2, wherein said aspartame premix has an aspartame concentration of between about 1 percent and about 3 percent.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
A method according to claim 3, wherein said aspartame premix contains malic acid.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
A method according to claim 2, wherein said dry ingredients include flavoring ingredients, starches, and binders.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
A method according to claim 5, wherein said liquid ingredients include vegetable oil and water.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
A method according to claim 6, wherein said agglomerated bits are dried at a temperature of between about 125°F and about 175°F for between about 20 minutes and about 40 minutes.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
44 words
A method according to claim 7, wherein said agglomerated bits have a moisture content of between about 12 percent and about 15 percent prior to said drying and have a moisture content of between about 4 and about 7 percent subsequent to said drying.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
27 words
A method according to claim 8, wherein said agglomerated bits are of a size capable of passing through a #7 U.S. mesh screen subsequent to said drying.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
9 words
The product of the method according to claim 1.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
9 words
The product of the method according to claim 9.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
66 words
Agglomerated bits consisting essentially of: (a) aspartame; (b) a maltodextrin bulking agent; (c) a starch-containing ingredient; and (d) a sufficient quantity of a vegetable oil and water to agglomerate said aspartame, said maltodextrin, and said starch-containing ingredient, said resulting agglomerated bits being enabled to disolve upon contact with hot water within 1 minute, said hot water being at a temperature between about 150°F and about 212°F.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
66 words
Agglomerated bits consisting essentially of: (a) aspartame; (b) a maltodextrin bulking agent; (c) a starch-containing ingredient; and (d) a sufficient quantity of a vegetable oil and water to agglomerate said aspartame, said maltodextrin, and said starch-containing ingredient, said resulting agglomerated bits being enabled to disolve upon contact with hot water within 1 minute, said hot water being at a temperature between about 150°F and about 212°F.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
10 words
The agglomerated bits of claim 12 further comprising malic acid.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
11 words
The agglomerated bits of claim 13 further comprising a flavoring ingredient.
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