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Sugar alcohol sanded confectionary and process for making same

US8128975B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 10, 2006
Grant dateMar 6, 2012
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Expiry dateJun 9, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA23G2200/06
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A confectionary comprising a solid shaped confectionary composition sanded with a sugar alcohol having a negative heat of solution and a method of mixing same. The method involves coating solid pieces of confectionary composition with a wetting syrup and sanding the wetted pieces with sugar alcohol crystals. The confectionary is characterized by intense initial cooling and flavor release.

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