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Sweetening compositions containing aldohexuronic acids

US4096285A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 2, 1976
Grant dateJun 20, 1978
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Expiry dateJul 2, 1996

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S426/804
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A sweetening composition containing at least one sweetener selected from a protein sweetener, and saccharin, together with a sweetness modifier comprising an aldohexuronic acid or a salt, amide or lactone thereof possesses enhanced sweetening properties as compared with a composition containing no sweetness modifier; the sweetness profile is more rounded and unpleasant aftertastes are minimized.

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