Abstract: Disclosed herein are edible compositions comprising one or more steviol glycosides and one or more foam suppressing agents comprising citral, nerol, geraniol, or combinations of two or more thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are beverages and throw syrups comprising Reb A, and at least one foam suppressing agent comprising Reb E, stevioside, rubusoside, Reb C, or any combination thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are steviol glycoside compositions containing steviol glycoside blends that synergistically increase the solubility of rebaudioside D and rebaudioside M. These new compositions have a clean taste and may be used as sweeteners or sweetness enhancers in reduced sugar foods and beverages. Also disclosed herein are methods for making and using these compositions.

Abstract: A spray-chilled particulate delivery system that has a crystalline matrix structure and includes a volatile hydrophobic active ingredient and a carrier material of erythritol, mannitol and mixtures thereof 75% or more of the carrier material, relative to the total weight of the carrier material, is in crystalline form. The system is prepared by a process that includes the steps of forming a melt of the carrier material, incorporating a volatile hydrophobic active ingredient into the melt, forming a melt-mixture comprising an emulsion, dispersion or suspension of the volatile hydrophobic active ingredient in the melt, forming discrete particles of the melt mixture, and cooling the discrete particles.

Abstract: A spray-chilled particulate delivery system that has a crystalline matrix structure and includes a volatile hydrophobic active ingredient and a carrier material of erythritol, mannitol and mixtures thereof 75% or more of the carrier material, relative to the total weight of the carrier material, is in crystalline form. The system is prepared by a process that includes the steps of forming a melt of the carrier material, incorporating a volatile hydrophobic active ingredient into the melt, forming a melt-mixture comprising an emulsion, dispersion or suspension of the volatile hydrophobic active ingredient in the melt, forming discrete particles of the melt mixture, and cooling the discrete particles.

Abstract: A method of preparing a granular delivery system by creating a melt emulsion having a continuous phase and a dispersed active, wherein the continuous phase includes trehalose and a low dextrose equivalent carbohydrate that is not a hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, forcing the melt emulsion through an die or orifice to form an extrudate, cooling and granulating the extrudate to form granules of the delivery system and optionally drying the granules. The melt extrusion provides excellent viscosity and Tg characteristics for the extrusion process.

Abstract: A granular delivery system and a method of preparing the same by creating a melt emulsion having a continuous phase and a dispersed active, wherein the continuous phase includes trehalose and a hydrogenated starch hydrolysate having number average degree of polymerization, DPn, of between 5 and 100, or a number average molecular weight, Mn of between 800 and 16000 Da, forcing the melt emulsion through an die or orifice to form an extrudate, cooling and granulating the extrudate to form granules of the delivery system and optionally drying the granules.

Abstract: A solid delivery system for an oily active ingredient, comprises an extrudate of a melt-emulsion wherein the continuous phase of the emulsion comprises a matrix material and the dispersed phase comprises an oily active material and an effective amount of a viscosity modifying ingredient such as ethyl cellulose.

Abstract: This invention relates to a drinks dispenser, and in particular to a drinks dispenser suitable for use at commercial premises such as a bar or public house for serving beer and the like. According to the invention there is provided a drinks dispenser comprising a frame (14) carrying at least one tap (20), the frame being connected to a column (12) within which can be located a conduit (52) for delivering liquid to the tap, the frame having connectors (30) by which separate and additional frame(s) (16) may be connected thereto, a separate cover (76) being provided which can be mounted upon the frame means. The drinks dispenser is therefore modular in construction, with the frame(s) providing the structural strength of the dispenser and the cover(s) fulfilling the aesthetic requirements.