Choline-containing compositions as salt substitutes and enhancers and a method of preparation
US5206049A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 11, 1992 |
| Grant date | Apr 27, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 11, 2012 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23L27/21
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Novel compositions comprising mixtures of sodium chloride and choline-containing compounds which are effective as salt substitutes or enhancers are disclosed along with a method for imparting saltiness to, or enhancing the saltiness of, edible materials by the addition of these novel compositions. A method for enhancing the saltiness of edible materials by the addition of choline-containing compounds is also disclosed. Further, a process of producing the novel compositions in the form of free-flowing granules of good shelf-life and acceptable saltiness is disclosed.
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