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Containing lactitol as a sweetener
Assignee: Nagase Viita Co Ltd
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Filing: 1969-01-08
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Granted: 1976-08-03
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Expires: 1989-01-08
Abstract
Abstract The use of lactitol as a combined sweetening agent and agent for adding solid volume, body, moisture absorbance, luster and increased viscosity to low caloric foods and drinks.
Inventors
- 👤 Ken Hayashibara
- 👤 Kaname Sugimoto
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 22:39
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L27/00; A23L27/30; A23L27/33; A23L27/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
24 words
A low-caloric carbonated soft drink containing a low caloric sweetening agent and a body producing agent, wherein both said agents consist essentially of lactitol.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
24 words
A low-caloric carbonated soft drink containing a low caloric sweetening agent and a body producing agent, wherein both said agents consist essentially of lactitol.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
A low-caloric sweetened condensed milk containing lactitol as a low-caloric sweetening agent and a viscosity increasing agent, said condensed milk consisting essentially of about 26% water, 29% milk solids and 45% lactitol.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
A low-caloric sweetened condensed milk containing lactitol as a low-caloric sweetening agent and a viscosity increasing agent, said condensed milk consisting essentially of about 26% water, 29% milk solids and 45% lactitol.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
A low caloric food or drink containing a low caloric sweetening agent and an agent for adding solid volume, body, moisture absorbance, luster and increased viscosity, wherein both said agents consist essentially of lactitol.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
A low caloric food or drink containing a low caloric sweetening agent and an agent for adding solid volume, body, moisture absorbance, luster and increased viscosity, wherein both said agents consist essentially of lactitol.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
A highly concentrated orange juice syrup in accordance with claim 3 consisting essentially of about 7.5% of 1/3 concentrated orange juice, 76% of a 75% lactitol solution, 2% of a 50% citric acid solution and 14% water.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
Ice cream in accordance with claim 3 consisting essentially of about 10% milk fat, 11% skim milk powder, 20% lactitol and 59% water.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
A cake in accordance with claim 3 consisting essentially of about 30% lactitol, 34% egg, 28% flour and 8% water.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-08-03 | 1980-02-02 | 1980-08-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-08-03 | 1984-02-02 | 1984-08-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-08-03 | 1988-02-02 | 1988-08-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |