IP Library Granted Patent US 9,491,960
Granted Patent B2
US 9,491,960 · App. 14/212,152 · Granted Nov 15, 2016

Sweetener

Inventors: Ryan D. Woodyer (Hoffman Estates, IL); Jason C. Cohen (Hoffman Estates, IL); John R. Bridges (Hoffman Estates, IL)
Assignee: Tate & Lyle Ingredients Americas LLC
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Patent No.
US 9,491,960
App. No.
14/212,152
Granted
Nov 15, 2016
Kind
B2
Abstract

A low calorie sweetener composition with sweetness synergy, providing a reduction in off-taste and a desirable temporal profile. The sweetener composition is suitable for use as a substitute for high calorie sugars. The sweetener composition may be used in food and beverage products, pharmaceutical products, nutritional product and cosmetic products.

Claims (18)

1. A sweetener composition comprising allulose in an amount of about 45% to about 80%, fructose in an amount of about 20% to about 55% and sucralose in an amount of about 0.02% to about 0.3% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition.

2. The sweetener composition according to claim 1 , comprising allulose in an amount of about 61.4%, fructose in an amount of about 38.4%, and sucralose in an amount of about 0.2% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition.

3. The sweetener composition according to claim 1 , comprising allulose in an amount of about 77.4%, fructose in an amount of about 22.5%, and sucralose in an amount of about 0.05% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition.

4. The sweetener composition according to claim 1 , comprising allulose in an amount of about 46.1%, fructose in an amount of about 53.8%, and sucralose in an amount of about 0.06% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition.

5. The sweetener composition according to claim 1 , further comprising at least one of a sweet taste improving additive, a bulking agent, a flavoring agent, and a stabilizer.

6. A food product comprising the sweetener composition according to claim 1 .

7. The food product of claim 6 , wherein the sweetener composition is provided as a coating or frosting on the surface of the food product.

8. A beverage product comprising the sweetener composition according to claim 1 .

9. A table-top sweetener comprising the sweetener composition according to claim 1 .

10. A bulking agent comprising the sweetener composition according to claim 1 .

11. A coating agent comprising the sweetener composition according to claim 1 .

12. A cosmetic product comprising the sweetener composition according to claim 1 .

13. A pharmaceutical product comprising the sweetener composition according to claim 1 .

14. A nutritional product comprising the sweetener composition according to claim 1 .

15. A sports product comprising the sweetener composition according to claim 1 .

16. A method of manufacturing a reduced-calorie product comprising adding the sweetener composition according to claim 1 to a food product, a beverage product, a pharmaceutical product, a nutritional product, a sports product, or a cosmetic product.

17. A method of increasing bulk of a product comprising adding a bulking agent comprising the sweetener composition according to claim 1 to the product.

18. A method of coating a product comprising applying a coating agent comprising the sweetener composition according to claim 1 to the product.

Assignments (2)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Apr 6, 2022
From: TATE & LYLE INGREDIENTS AMERICAS LLC
To: TATE & LYLE SOLUTIONS USA LLC
Reel/Frame 059516/0331 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jan 16, 2015
From: WOODYER, RYAN D.; COHEN, JASON C.; BRIDGES, JOHN R.
To: TATE & LYLE INGREDIENTS AMERICAS LLC
Reel/Frame 034737/0843 →
Continuity (2)
Provisional Application 61793502 · Mar 15, 2013
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