High-potency sweetener for weight management and compositions sweetened therewith

US8945652B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-8945652-B2
Application numberUS-55614006-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateNov 2, 2006
Priority dateNov 23, 2005
Publication dateFeb 3, 2015
Grant dateFeb 3, 2015

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The present invention relates generally to functional sweetener compositions comprising non-caloric or low-caloric natural and/or synthetic high-potency sweeteners and methods for making and using them. In particular, the present invention relates to different functional sweetener compositions comprising at least one non-caloric or low-caloric natural and/or synthetic high potency sweetener, at least one sweet taste improving composition, and at least one functional ingredient, such as a weight management agent. The present invention also relates to functional sweetener compositions and methods that can improve the tastes of non-caloric or low-caloric high-potency sweeteners by imparting a more sugar-like taste or characteristic. In particular, the functional sweetener compositions and methods provide a more sugar-like temporal profile, including sweetness onset and sweetness linger, and/or a more sugar-like flavor profile.

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We claim: 1. A functional sweetener composition comprising at least one functional ingredient, rebaudioside A and erythritol, wherein: the rebaudioside A has a purity from greater than about 97% by weight on a dry basis; the weight ratio of rebaudioside A to erythritol is about 1:75 to about 1:150; and the at least one functional ingredient is selected from the group consisting of carbohydrates, poly-unsaturated fatty acids, polyphenols, Garcinia Cambogia, Gymnema Sylvestre, K…

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What does patent US8945652B2 cover?
The present invention relates generally to functional sweetener compositions comprising non-caloric or low-caloric natural and/or synthetic high-potency sweeteners and methods for making and using them. In particular, the present invention relates to different functional sweetener compositions comprising at least one non-caloric or low-caloric natural and/or synthetic high potency sweetener, at…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Prakash Indra, Dubois Grant E, Coca Cola Co
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A23L27/30. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Feb 03 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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