IP Library Granted Patent US 9,259,022
Granted Patent B2
US 9,259,022 · App. 14/212,178 · Granted Feb 16, 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
A23L1/236A23L1/2363A23L1/2364A23L2/60
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Patent No.
US 9,259,022
App. No.
14/212,178
Granted
Feb 16, 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 is for use in food and beverage products, pharmaceutical products, nutritional product and cosmetic products.

Claims (6)

1. A sweetener composition consisting of allulose in an amount of about 61% to about 80%, acesulfame K (Ace K) in an amount of about 0.1% to about 0.2% and fructose in an amount of about 39% to about 60% by weight relative to the total weight of the sweetener composition.

2. The sweetener composition according to claim 1 , consisting of allulose in an amount of about 77.3%, Ace K in an amount of about 0.14%, and fructose in an amount of about 22.56% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition.

3. A sweetener composition consisting of allulose in an amount of about 44.4%, Ace K in an amount of about 0.16%, and fructose in an amount of about 55.44% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition.

4. 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.

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

6. A method of coating a product comprising applying 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 034737/0693 →
Continuity (2)
Provisional Application 61793469 · Mar 15, 2013
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