Crystallization of polyol compositions, crystalline polyol composition product and use thereof
US8192775B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 28, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jun 5, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 28, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07C31/18
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to 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 35% 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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