Abstract: The present invention provides a Luo Han Guo whole fruit extract prepared by a process that includes extracting the peel and pulp of Luo Han Guo fruits by boiling water. The resulting whole fruit extract can be formulated into a sugar-free, low calorie, low glycemic index syrup or jam comprising the Luo Han Guo whole fruit extract and sugar alcohols (polyols).
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 20, 2006
Date of Patent:
August 18, 2009
Assignee:
Frisun, Inc.
Inventors:
Yuan Shi, Yvonne H. Zhang, Michael Peng