Granulated sugar product
US6703057B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 29, 2000 |
| Grant date | Mar 9, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 26, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC13B50/004
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A granulated sugar product comprising a core material substantially of a granulated first sugar material having a density in the range of 0.60-1.20 g/cm3, preferably 0.70-1.10 g/cm3, and a surface material substantially of a second sugar material having a density preferably in the range of 0.01-0.55 g/cm3, wherein the surface material comprises substantially a second sugar, dextrins, sorbitol, mannitol, starch, cellulose, inulin, glycogen, xylitol, levoglucason or maltol (and ethyl derivative). The surface material may cover only some or all of the surface of the first sugar granule. The product may also incorporate a sweetener, preferably a high intensity sweetener. The resulting granulated sugar product has an overall bulk density in the range of 0.10-0.65 g/cm3 before packing. Following packing, the overall bulk density of the granulated sugar product is preferably in the range of 0.20-0.90 g/cm3, which is lower than the bulk density of the granulated first sugar and, therefore, act as a lighter alternative to the first sugar product whilst maintaining the granulated form and “crunch.” Furthermore, by the use of appropriate quantities of sweeteners, a lighter product…
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