Patents Assigned to Leaf, Inc.
  • Stabilized sweetener compositions, chewing gum compositions containing same and methods for their preparation
    Patent number: 5139797
    Abstract: Compositions and matrices comprising aspartame, microcrystalline cellulose and glycerin which stabilize the aspartame against decomposition are disclosed. Also disclosed are compositions and matrices comprising an ingestible anhydrous metal salt, aspartame and glycerine which stabilize the aspartame against decomposition. These compositions and matrices are useful in various comestibles, particularly chewing gum, and prolong the sweetness shelf life of the comestible incorporating them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1992
    Assignee: Leaf, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Huzinec, Terry Schindeldecker