Encapsulated sweetener composition for use with chewing gum and edible products
US4824681A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 19, 1986 |
| Grant date | Apr 25, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 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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