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Saccharide-based matrix incorporating maltodextrin and process for making
Assignee: Biovail Technologies Ltd
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Filing: 1994-12-28
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Granted: 1997-01-28
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Expires: 2014-12-28
Abstract
Abstract The present invention is a saccharide-based matrix, and the products resulting therefrom, made from a maltodextrin feedstock subjected to conditions which induce flash flow of the maltodextrin so that the matrix possesses a physically or chemically altered structure from the feedstock. The present invention also includes a method of producing the matrix and of making products which take advantage of the unique properties of the matrix.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard C. Fuisz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 01:20
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K9/00; A61K9/70; A21; A21D; A21D2/00; A21D2/08; A21D2/14; A21D2/18; A21D2/186; A23; A23L; A23L13/00; A23L13/40; A23L13/42; A23L13/426; A23L25/00; A23L25/10; A23L27/00; A23L27/70; A23L29/00; A23L29/30; A23L29/35; A23P; A23P10/00; A23P10/20; A23P10/25; A23P10/28; A23P10/30; A61K8/00; A61K8/18; A61K8/72; A61K8/73; A61K8/732; A61K9/14; A61K9/16; A61K9/1605; A61K9/1629; A61K9/1652; A61Q; A61Q19/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 31
Claim 1
Independent Claim
39 words
A saccharide-based substantially solid matrix comprising a solid maltodextrin feedstock which has been subjected to conditions of force and temperature which induce flash flow of said feedstock whereby said matrix possesses physically or chemically altered structure from said feedstock.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
39 words
A saccharide-based substantially solid matrix comprising a solid maltodextrin feedstock which has been subjected to conditions of force and temperature which induce flash flow of said feedstock whereby said matrix possesses physically or chemically altered structure from said feedstock.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The saccharide-based matrix of claim 1, wherein said maltodextrin has a dextrose equivalent (D.E.) of less than about 40.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The saccharide-based matrix of claim 2, wherein said D.E. is from about 20 to about 40.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The saccharide-based matrix of claim 2, wherein said D.E. ratio is from about 10 to about 20.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
The saccharide-based matrix of claim 1, wherein said feedstock consists essentially of maltooligosaccharide.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The saccharide-based matrix of claim 1, wherein said conditions which induce flash flow comprise subjecting said feedstock simultaneously to flash heating and applied physical force.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The saccharide-based matrix of claim 6, wherein said conditions are created by melt-spinning said maltodextrin feedstock.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
The saccharide-based matrix of claim 7, wherein said flash heating of said feedstock is carried out at a temperature below the degradation temperature of said feedstock.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
33 words
The saccharide-based matrix of claim 8, wherein said flash heating temperature is sufficient to permit internal flow whereby infrastructure of a solid breaks down to permit movement of material at a subparticle level.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
13 words
The saccharide-based matrix of claim 6, wherein said applied physical force is centrifugal.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
26 words
The saccharide-based matrix of claim 1, wherein said feedstock comprises a combined monomer and dimer content of at least about 15% on a dry solids basis.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
27 words
The saccharide-based matrix of claim 1, wherein said feedstock comprises a combined monomer, dimer and trimer content of at least about 25% on a dry solids basis.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
29 words
The saccharide-based matrix of claim 1, wherein said matrix is in a solid form which is selected from the group consisting of particles, chips, flakes, spicules and combinations thereof.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
15 words
The saccharide-based matrix of claim 1, wherein said feedstock comprises at least about 90% maltodextrin.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
15 words
The saccharide-based matrix of claim 14, wherein said feedstock comprises at least about 95% maltodextrin.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
14 words
The saccharide-based matrix of claim 1, wherein said feedstock further comprises a gelling agent.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
36 words
The saccharide-based matrix of claim 16, wherein said gelling agent is selected from the group consisting of xanthan gum, guar gum, carrageenan gum, gum tragacanth, alginates, gum kayara, locust bean gum, gum acacia and mixtures thereof.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
27 words
The saccharide-based matrix of claim 17, wherein said gelling agent is present in an amount of from about 3 to about 40% by weight of said matrix.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
27 words
The saccharide-based matrix of claim 18, wherein said gelling agent is present in an amount of from about 5 to about 20% by weight of said matrix.
Claim 21
Independent Claim
39 words
A method of preparing a saccharide-based substantially solid matrix comprising subjecting a maltodextrin feedstock to conditions of force and temperature which induce flash flow of said feedstock whereby said matrix possesses physically or chemically altered structure from said feedstock.
Claim 22
Independent Claim
39 words
A method of preparing a saccharide-based substantially solid matrix comprising subjecting a maltodextrin feedstock to conditions of force and temperature which induce flash flow of said feedstock whereby said matrix possesses physically or chemically altered structure from said feedstock.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 20, wherein said maltodextrin has a dextrose equivalent (D.E.) of less than about 40.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 21, wherein said conditions which induce flash flow comprise subjecting said feedstock simultaneously to flash heating and applied physical force.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 22, wherein said conditions are created by melt-spinning said maltodextrin feedstock.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 21, wherein said feedstock further comprises a gelling agent.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 20, wherein said D.E. is from about 20 to about 38.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 21, wherein said D.E. is from about 10 to about 20.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 20, wherein said maltodextrin feedstock consists essentially of maltooligosaccharides.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
52 words
A substantially solid saccharide-based gelling composition dispersible in aqueous liquid to be gelled comprising a matrix formed by subjecting a feedstock comprising maltodextrin and a gelling agent to conditions of force and temperature which induce flash flow of said feedstock whereby said matrix possesses physically or chemically altered structure from said feedstock.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
52 words
A substantially solid saccharide-based gelling composition dispersible in aqueous liquid to be gelled comprising a matrix formed by subjecting a feedstock comprising maltodextrin and a gelling agent to conditions of force and temperature which induce flash flow of said feedstock whereby said matrix possesses physically or chemically altered structure from said feedstock.
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