US4024290A
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Bulking agent for foods
Assignee: GD Searle LLC
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Filing: 1976-03-22
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Granted: 1977-05-17
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Expires: 1996-03-22
Abstract
Abstract The present invention encompasses a bulking agent suitable for incorporating into formulated foods. The bulking agent of the present invention is prepared by condensation of glucose and sorbitol in the presence of an acid-ion exchange resin. The bulking agent of the present invention provides the functions and bulk of about the same weight of sucrose when incorporated into formulated foods. The bulking agent of the present invention is most advantageously used in conjunction with high intensity sweeteners.
Inventors
- 👤 Roger M. Layton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 19:52
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23G; A23G3/00; A23G3/34; A23G3/36; A21; A21D; A21D2/00; A21D2/08; A21D2/14; A21D2/18; A23G3/38; A23G3/42; A23G9/00; A23G9/32; A23G9/34; A23L; A23L27/00; A23L27/30; A23L27/70; A23L33/00; A23L33/20; A23L33/21; A23L33/25; A23L33/26; A23L9/00; A23L9/10; A23G2200/00; A23G2200/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
A bulking agent suitable for incorporation into formulated foods, wherein formulated foods containing the bulking agent have approximately the texture, moisture retention capability, appearance, and density of formulated foods containing the same percent by weight of sucrose; said bulking agent prepared by the process of reacting at 120°-200° C under reduced pressure 1-1.2 parts of glucose with about 1 part of sorbitol in the presence of 0.01-0.2 parts of an acid ion exchange resin for 30-360 minutes, dissolving the reaction product in water, neutralizing the resulting solution, separating the acid-ion exchange resin, removing water and cooling until the bulking agent becomes viscous and forms a glass.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
A bulking agent suitable for incorporation into formulated foods, wherein formulated foods containing the bulking agent have approximately the texture, moisture retention capability, appearance, and density of formulated foods containing the same percent by weight of sucrose; said bulking agent prepared by the process of reacting at 120°-200° C under reduced pressure 1-1.2 parts of glucose with about 1 part of sorbitol in the presence of 0.01-0.2 parts of an acid ion exchange resin for 30-360 minutes, dissolving the reaction product in water, neutralizing the resulting solution, separating the acid-ion exchange resin, removing water and cooling until the bulking agent becomes viscous and forms a glass.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The bulking agent of claim 1 further purified by the removal of residual sorbitol to render the bulking agent essentially non-digestible.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The bulking agent of claim 1 further containing a high potency sweetener in amounts effective to render the bulking agent as sweet as an equal weight of sucrose.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The bulking agent of claim 3 further containing cyclamate, saccharin, or methyl ester of L-aspartyl-L-phenylalanine or mixtures thereof in amounts effective to render the bulking agent as sweet as an equal weight of sucrose.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The bulking agent of claim 2 further containing a high potency sweetener in amounts effective to render the bulking agent as sweet as an equal weight of sucrose.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
The bulking agent of claim 5 further containing cyclamate, saccharin, or methyl ester of L-aspartyl-L-phenylalanine or mixtures thereof in amounts effective to render the bulking agent as sweet as an equal weight of sucrose.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
Formulated food products wherein sucrose is replaced by an equivalent weight of the bulking agent of claim 3.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
Formulated food products wherein sucrose is replaced by an equivalent weight of the bulking agent of claim 5.
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) | 1980-05-16 | 1980-11-15 | 1981-05-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-05-16 | 1984-11-15 | 1985-05-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-05-16 | 1988-11-15 | 1989-05-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |