Functional sugar substituted with reduced calories
US5041541A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 20, 1989 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 20, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23G2200/06
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed are novel 5-C-hydroxymethylhexose compounds and their derivatives which exhibit sugar-like functionality when used in food compositions. The derivatives include stereoisomers, di-, tri-, and polysaccharides, alkyl glycosides, polyol, and alditol derivatives. Also disclosed are sugar substitute compositions and food compositions containing these compounds and their derivatives.
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