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Non-cariogenic confections

US4963359A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 30, 1989
Grant dateOct 16, 1990
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Expiry dateJan 30, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K9/0056
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A non-cariogenic confectionery base free of cellulosics and graining compounds containing hydrogenated starch hydrolysates e.g. Lycasin 85%, more than 10 to about 50% by weight of at least one edible oil, fat, wax or mixtures thereof and an emulsifying amount of at least one emulsifier and a method of making same are disclosed. A non-cariogenic confectionery composition containing said confectionery base in homogeneous admixture with a semi-solid matrix containing various ingredients and optionally at least one medicament is also disclosed.

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