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Rapidly-soluble sweetener, process for its preparation and beverage mix employing it
Assignee: General Foods Corp
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Filing: 1980-03-17
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Granted: 1981-12-01
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Expires: 2000-03-17
Abstract
Abstract The present invention provides a rapidly-soluble sweetener, a process for preparing it, and improved dry beverage mixes employing it. The composition preferably comprises from 15 to 65% fructose, from 15 to 30% of low dextrose equivalence dextrinized starch, and from 30 to 65% sucrose, on a dry solids basis. By preparing it with a density of 0.4 or less, solubility is greatly enhanced over prior art sweeteners, especially sucrose. Because of the improved solubility, carbonation is not lost by requiring stirring of a sweetener when preparing a beverage from a dry carbonated beverage mix.
Inventors
- 👤 Esra Pitchon
- 👤 Marvin Schulman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 04:20
CPC Classifications
C; C13; C13B; C13B50/00; C13B50/002; A; A23; A23L; A23L2/00; A23L2/385; A23L2/39; A23L2/40; A23L27/00; A23L27/30; A23L27/33
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 30
Claim 1
Independent Claim
67 words
A dry, rapidly soluble sweetener composition sprayed under superatmospheric pressure and dried, having a density of less than 0.40 grams per cubic centimeter and comprising a codried intimate mixture of from 15 to 65% fructose, from 15 to 30% dextrinized starch having a dextrose equivalent of less than 15, and from 30 to 65% sucrose, all percentages being based on the dry weight of the total composition.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
67 words
A dry, rapidly soluble sweetener composition sprayed under superatmospheric pressure and dried, having a density of less than 0.40 grams per cubic centimeter and comprising a codried intimate mixture of from 15 to 65% fructose, from 15 to 30% dextrinized starch having a dextrose equivalent of less than 15, and from 30 to 65% sucrose, all percentages being based on the dry weight of the total composition.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
A composition according to claim 1 wherein the fructose is comprised of high fructose corn syrup solids.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
A composition according to claim 1 wherein the components are present as a solid solution.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
10 words
A composition according to claim 1 which is essentially amorphous.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
A composition according to claim 1 wherein the moisture content is less than 3%.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
A composition according to claim 5 wherein the moisture content is less than 2%.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
A composition according to claim 1 wherein 95% passes through an 8 mesh U.S. Standard sieve and is retained on a 100 mesh U.S. Standard sieve.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
A composition according to claim 1 wherein the dextrinized starch has a dextrose equivalence within the range of from 0.5 to 10.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
A dry beverage mix comprising flavor, acidulent coloring and a rapidly-soluble sweetener as defined in claim 1.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
A dry beverage mix as defined in claim 9 which further comprises a carbonating agent.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
15 words
A dry beverage mix according to claim 10 wherein said carbonating agent comprises calcium carbonate.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
21 words
A dry beverage mix according to claim 10 wherein said carbonating agent comprises a molecular sieve having carbon dioxide adsorbed thereon.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
15 words
A dry beverage mix according to claim 12 wherein the molecular sieve comprises activated charcoal.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
15 words
A dry beverage mix according to claim 12 wherein the molecular sieve comprises a zeolite.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
99 words
A process for preparing a dry, rapidly-soluble sweetener composition which comprises: (a) preparing an aqueous solution comprising, on a dry solids basis, from 15 to 65% fructose, from 15 to 30% of a dextrinized starch having a dextrose equivalence of less than about 15, and from 15 to 70% sucrose; (b) dispersing a gas into the solution at superatmospheric pressure of at least about 50 psig; and (c) drying the solution under conditions effective to retain a sufficient amount of the gas therein to produce a porous product having a density of less than 0.40 grams per cubic centimeter.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
99 words
A process for preparing a dry, rapidly-soluble sweetener composition which comprises: (a) preparing an aqueous solution comprising, on a dry solids basis, from 15 to 65% fructose, from 15 to 30% of a dextrinized starch having a dextrose equivalence of less than about 15, and from 15 to 70% sucrose; (b) dispersing a gas into the solution at superatmospheric pressure of at least about 50 psig; and (c) drying the solution under conditions effective to retain a sufficient amount of the gas therein to produce a porous product having a density of less than 0.40 grams per cubic centimeter.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
27 words
A process according to claim 15 wherein the solution comprises from 15 to 65% fructose, from 15 to 30% dextrinized starch, and from 30 to 65% sucrose.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
42 words
A process according to claim 15 wherein the solution is conducted to a spray nozzle under superatmospheric pressure and said gas is injected into the solution at a pressure of at least about 100 psig greater than the pressure of the solution.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
27 words
A process according to claim 17 wherein the solution is discharged from said spray nozzle in droplets which expand upon discharge into a stream of drying air.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
51 words
A process according to claim 18 wherein th droplets are partially dried by passage through drying air, are collected on a continuously moving porous belt to form a mat, and drying air is passed through the mat to dry the composition to a moisture content of less than 3% by weight.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
12 words
A process according to claim 19 wherein the dried composition is ground.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
39 words
A process according to claim 18 wherein the drying air has a temperature of within the range of from about 190° F. to 230° F. initially upon contact with the solution as it is discharged from the spray nozzles.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
22 words
A process according to claim 15 wherein the dextrinized starch has a dextrose equivalence within the range of from 0.5 to 10.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
17 words
A process according to claim 15 wherein the fructose is comprised of high fructose corn syrup solids.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
38 words
A process according to claim 15 wherein the drying is conducted under conditions effective to retain a sufficient amount of said gas therein to produce a product having a density of less than 0.30 grams per cubic centimeter.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
18 words
A process according to claim 15 wherein the solution is frozen and then dried by sublimation under vacuum.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
18 words
A process according to claim 15 wherein the solution is formed into a stable foam prior to drying.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
24 words
A process according to claim 15 wherein the solution has a solids content within the range of from 10 to 80% prior to drying.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
24 words
A process according to claim 26 wherein the solution has a solids content within the range of from 45 to 70% prior to drying.
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