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Encapsulated sweetener composition for use with chewing gum and edible products

US4824681A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 19, 1986
Grant dateApr 25, 1989
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Expiry dateDec 19, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA23V2002/00
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention comprises the encapsulation of a sweetening agent in a coating material including a hydrophobic polymer and a hydrophobic plasticizer. The encapsulated sweetening agent is protected from deterioration due to moisture and provides controlled release of sweetener in products intended to be chewed during consumption.

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