Encapsulated flavorant material, method for its preparation, and food and other compositions incorporating same
US4515769A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 2, 1983 |
| Grant date | May 7, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 2, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23G4/20
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention provides an encapsulated flavorant composition for use in food and other compositions intended for introduction into the mouth. This composition is prepared by the steps of forming an emulsion of flavoring agent in a partially hydrophilic matrix material comprising gelatin, a natural gum or albumin and plasticizer; drying the emulsion to a solid matrix; grinding to a solid base powder; and then coating the base powder with a water insoluble material which will prevent elution of flavor from the base powder and will not immediately dissolve under the hydrolytic condition of the mouth yet which, when chewed, or otherwise worked in the mouth, will give a substantial flavor "burst" and sustained flavor release as the hydrophilic base powder matrix is wetted in the mouth. The encapsulated flavorant composition may be used in chewing gum, candies and other foods, toothpaste, chewing tobacco and snuff.
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