Crystallization of polyol compositions, crystalline polyol composition product and use thereof
US7838055B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 2, 2003 |
| Grant date | Nov 23, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 3, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07C31/18
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to a microcrystallized polyol comprising at least two polyols, wherein said polyols are selected from the group consisting of maltitol, xylitol and lactitol and wherein said composition contains at least 25% by weight of each of at least two of said polyols microcrystallized together into a solid microcrystalline product. The present invention also relates to a process for the microcrystallization of polyols into a polyol composition. The microcrystallized polyol composition can be used in confectionery, foodstuffs, oral hygiene products and pharmaceuticals and in dietetic products.
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