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US 9,149,051 · App. 13/729,994 · Granted Oct 6, 2015

Dairy composition with high-potency sweetener

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Patent No.
US 9,149,051
App. No.
13/729,994
Granted
Oct 6, 2015
Kind
B2
Abstract

The present invention relates generally to dairy compositions comprising non-caloric or low-caloric high-potency sweeteners and methods for making and using them. In particular, the present invention relates to different dairy compositions comprising at least one non-caloric or low-caloric natural and/or synthetic high-potency sweetener, at least one sweet taste improving composition, and a dairy product. The present invention also relates to dairy compositions and methods that can improve the tastes of non-caloric or low-caloric natural and/or synthetic, high-potency sweeteners by imparting a more sugar-like taste or characteristic. In particular, the dairy compositions and methods provide a more sugar-like temporal profile, including sweetness onset and sweetness linger, and/or a more sugar-like flavor profile.

Claims (11)

1. A dairy composition comprising milk, rebaudioside A and erythritol, wherein:

the rebaudioside A has a purity greater than about 97% by weight on a dry basis and

the weight ratio of rebaudioside A to erythritol is from about 1:75 to about 1:150.

2. The dairy composition of claim 1 , wherein the milk is selected from the group consisting of 1% fat content milk, 2% fat content milk, skim milk and combinations thereof.

3. The dairy composition of claim 1 , wherein the rebaudioside A is present in a concentration of about 450 ppm.

4. The dairy composition of claim 1 , wherein the erythritol is present in a concentration of about 35,000 ppm.

5. A method for preparing a dairy composition comprising combining milk, rebaudioside A and erythritol, wherein

the rebaudioside A has a purity greater than about 97% by weight on a dry basis and the weight ratio of rebaudioside A to erythritol is from about 1:75 to about 1:150.

6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the milk is selected from the group consisting of 1% fat content milk, 2% fat content milk, skim milk and combinations thereof.

7. The method of claim 5 , wherein the rebaudioside A is present in a concentration of about 450 ppm.

8. The method of claim 5 , wherein the erythritol is present in a concentration of about 35,000 ppm.