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Low-calorie food bar

US8486469B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 17, 2005
Grant dateJul 16, 2013
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Expiry dateSep 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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