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Melt cocrystallized sorbitol/xylitol compositions

US5158789A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 9, 1991
Grant dateOct 27, 1992
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Expiry dateAug 9, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S426/804
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Melt cocrystallized sorbitol/xylitol offers improved processing properties relative to blends of crystalline sorbitol and crystalline xylitol. Also disclosed are ingestible compositions, such as tablets and chewing gum, comprising melt cocrystallized sorbitol/xylitol as well as a process for the production thereof.

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