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Method for controlling weight of sugar-containing solid shapes and product

US4270956A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 15, 1980
Grant dateJun 2, 1981
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Expiry dateFeb 15, 2000

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC13B50/002
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for controlling the weight and size of sugar-containing solid pieces, such as tablets or candies wherein a controlled amount of dextrans having a given molecular weight are incorporated with the ingredients forming the sugar-containing solid pieces to thereby cause reduction in the weight and size of the solid pieces; and the resulting sugar-containing solid pieces of desired weight and size, containing a given amount of dextrans having a given molecular weight.

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