Low-calorie food bar
US8486469B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 17, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23V2250/5116
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A low-calorie nutrition energy food bar with high fiber and reduced sugar alcohol contents, which have excellent flavor and multi-texture properties, is provided. The food bar has less than 110 Cal/28 g serving, and includes a core component comprising, as a unitary matrix, protein crisps, caramel, water-soluble dietary fiber, and a binder system; a caramel component; and the core component and caramel components are enrobed with a compound coating layer. The low-calorie food bar has a high protein core component and a caramel component formulated with high water-soluble dietary fiber content which is cohesive, crunchy yet soft/moist enough to be chewable, and flavorful throughout the product's shelf life.
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