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Composition and method for providing controlled release of sweetener in confections
Assignee: Nabisco Brands Inc
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Filing: 1985-07-31
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Granted: 1987-01-06
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Expires: 2005-07-31
Abstract
Abstract A composition and method for providing slowed-down or controlled release of sweetener for confections including an agglomeration of sweetener and an insoluble fat material.
Inventors
- 👤 John J. Stroz
- 👤 Wayne J. Puglia
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 17:34
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23G; A23G3/00; A23G3/34; A23G3/346; A23G4/00; A23G4/06; A23G4/066; A23G4/10; A23G4/18; A23G4/20; A23G2200/00; A23G2200/06; A23G2200/08; A23G2220/00; A23G2220/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
A process for effecting controlled release of a dry particulate sweetener from a chewing gum composition comprising forming an agglomeration in which said sweetener is intimately contacted by mix-mulling with an insoluble fat material having a softening point of higher than about 100° F. at a weight ratio of said sweetener to said fat material of about 6:1 to 1.5:1, and mixing said sweetener/fat agglomeration with gum base and other chewing gum composition ingredients to form a chewing gum composition at a temperature and by a method whereby said agglomeration retains its integrity in said gum composition.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
A process for effecting controlled release of a dry particulate sweetener from a chewing gum composition comprising forming an agglomeration in which said sweetener is intimately contacted by mix-mulling with an insoluble fat material having a softening point of higher than about 100° F. at a weight ratio of said sweetener to said fat material of about 6:1 to 1.5:1, and mixing said sweetener/fat agglomeration with gum base and other chewing gum composition ingredients to form a chewing gum composition at a temperature and by a method whereby said agglomeration retains its integrity in said gum composition.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
The process of claim 1 wherein said sweetener is selected from the group consisting of sugar, sugar alcohol, hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, saccharine, saccharine salts, cyclamic acid, salts of cyclamic acid, dipeptide sweeteners, dihydrochalcone, glycyrrhizin, Stevia rebaudiana, and 3,4-dihydro-6-methyl-1-1,2,3-oxathiazin-4-one-2,2-dioxide.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The process of claim 1 wherein said fat is selected from the group consisting of hydrogenated vegetable oils, cocoa butter, and animal fats.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The process of claim 1 wherein said weight ratio is from about 4:1 to about 2:1.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
A process as in claim 1 which is conducted in the substantial absence of added moisture.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
55 words
A composition of matter for effecting controlled release of a sweetener in a confection comprising a mix-mulled agglomeration of a dry sweetener and an insoluble fat material at a weight ratio of said sweetener to said fat material of about 6:1 to 1.5:1, said fat material having a softening point higher than about 100° F.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
55 words
A composition of matter for effecting controlled release of a sweetener in a confection comprising a mix-mulled agglomeration of a dry sweetener and an insoluble fat material at a weight ratio of said sweetener to said fat material of about 6:1 to 1.5:1, said fat material having a softening point higher than about 100° F.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
The composition of claim 6 wherein said weight ratio is from about 4:1 to about 2:1.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
38 words
The composition of claim 6 wherein said sweetener is selected from the group consisting of sugar, sugar alcohol, hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, saccharine, saccharine salts, cyclamic acid, salts of cyclamic acid, dipeptide sweeteners, dihydrochalcone, glycyrrhizin, Stevia rebaudiana, and 3,4-dihydro-6-methyl-1,2,3-oxathiazin-4-one-2,2-dioxide.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
The composition of claim 6 wherein said fat is selected from the group consisting of hydrogenated vegetable oils, cocoa butter, and animal fats.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
10 words
A confection comprising the controlled release sweetener of claim 6.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
10 words
A confection as in claim 10 which is chewing gum.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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