Abstract: The invention relates to a sweetening composition comprising a) at least one low soluble compound with a solubility in water of less than 60 g per 100 g of solution at 20° C. and b) at least one anti-crystallizing agent comprising a fraction of at least one compound selected from the group consisting of pyrodextrins and polyglucoses and a mixture of pyrodextrins and polyglucoses in the range of 1000 to 8000 Daltons. The invention relates also the use of such a composition for the manufacture of boiled sugars or as a flavoring carrier.

Abstract: The invention concerns a powder containing crystalline particles of maltitol, having:

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for preparing sugar-free non-packaged hard-boiled candies, which consists in cooking a maltitol syrup, characterised in that said syrup comprises relative to dry matter 67 to 77%, preferably 70 to 75 wt. % of maltitol and 9 to 20% , preferably 10 to 18% of polysaccharides non-hydrolysable by amyloglucosidase. The invention also concerns a sugar-free non-packaged hard-boiled candy characterised in that it comprises relative to its dry matter 65 to 77%, preferably 70 to 75% of maltitol and 9 to 20%, preferably 10 to 18% of polysaccharides non hydrolysable by amyloglucosidase.

Abstract: The invention relates to lozenges comprising a sweetening component and a binder, wherein more than 50% of the sweetening component consists of dextrose, this percentage being expressed by weight, based on the total weight of the sweetening component. The invention further relates to a process for the preparation of such lozenges.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for coating sugar-free boiled sweets, allowing the creation of a hard and translucent coating, comprising the application of a coating syrup, characterized in that the said syrup comprises at least one polyol, at least one high molecular weight polysaccharide and at least one fat.

Abstract: A subject-matter of the invention is a sweet of boiled sugar type, characterized in that it exhibits a rough texture intended for the treatment of halitosis.

Abstract: The invention concerns a process for the manufacture of a powder containing crystalline particles of maltitol, which comprises continuously mixing maltitol syrup having a dry matter content of at least 70% by weight and a maltitol content of at least 85% by weight on a dry matter basis, the mixing being effected by simultaneously dispersing the maltitol syrup and maltitol containing seeds into an open rotating receptacle containing maltitol based granules whereby the maltitol syrup and maltitol containing seeds are mixed at the surface of the maltitol based granules contained in the receptacle, collecting maltitol based granules from the receptacle and crystallizing maltitol contained in said granules, the maltitol based granules in the receptacle being maintained in motion by the rotation of the receptacle.

Abstract: The invention relates to lozenges comprising a sweetening component and a binder, wherein more than 50% of the sweetening component consists of dextrose, this percentage being expressed by weight, based on the total weight of the sweetening component.

Abstract: The invention relates to a new hard crystalline coating based on a specific mixture of polyols. It exhibits, in particular, the characteristic of having an improved crunchiness compared with the coatings known in the prior art. The subject of the invention is also a process for producing this specific coating and an improved process for hard coating based on xylitol, maltitol or lactitol or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A sugar-free boiled sweet containing at least one water-crystallizable polyol and having a high water-content and a glass transition temperature, measured for a specific water content, at least equal to 38.degree. C. The invention also relates to a process for the manufacture of this sugar-free hard boiled sweet.

Abstract: The invention relates to a new boiled sweet characterized in that it has a high water content and in that it contains, on a dry matter basis, less than 35% of sucrose and more than 65% of a composition of carbohydrates other than sucrose, and in that it has a glass transition temperature, measured for a specific water content, at least equal to 38.degree. C. The invention also relates to a process for the manufacture of this boiled sweet.

Abstract: The invention relates to a new grainy confectionery product obtained using an appropriate quantity of maltitol or xylitol relative to the total sweetening component. It also relates to a process for the manufacture of the said confectionery product.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is an improved hard coating process using a polyol in powder form, enabling easy, speedy creation of a hard coating on the surface of a product. This process consists, on the one hand, in the application of a syrup containing at least 90% of a polyol chosen from sorbitol, maltitol, mannitol, xylitol, erythritol, lactitol and isomalt and, on the other hand, in the application, in powder form, of a quantity of powder which has a purity higher than 95% with respect to this same polyol; these applications being performed without carrying out a forced drying.

Abstract: The subject of the invention is a novel chewing-gum composition of improved organoleptic quality.This composition contains maltitol particles of purity greater than 95%, which are distributed within the composition such that at least 50% of them are smaller than 90 microns in size.The invention also relates to a process for the preparation of such a composition and the use of a pulverulent maltitol having very specific properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for coating with maltitol making it possible easily and rapidly to create a coating on the surface of a product. This process consists, on the one hand, of the application of a carbohydrate syrup, of a protein syrup or of steam and, on the other hand, of the application, in pulverulent form, of a quantity of maltitol powder which has a purity higher than 87%.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is an improved hard coating process using a polyol in powder form, enabling easy, speedy creation of a hard coating on the surface of a product. This process consists essentially of the application of a syrup containing at least 90% of a polyol chosen from sorbitol, maltitol, mannitol, xylitol, erythritol, lactitol and isomalt to a product, followed by, the application, in powder form, of a quantity of powder which has a purity higher than 95% with respect to this same polyol; these applications being performed without carrying out a forced drying.

Abstract: The subject of the invention is the use, as agent capable of controlling propagation of crystallization of maltitol present in a confectionery, of molecules having a molecular weight greater than 1,300. This use applies in particular to the preparation of boiled sugars and semicrystallized items.The invention also relates to the use, in confectionery, of a sweetening syrup crystallizable to maltitol, having a bimodal composition spectrum and comprising more than 3% of an agent for controlling propagation of crystallization of maltitol having a molecular weight greater than 1,300.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new aerated and grainy confectionery product obtained by the use of a suitable amount of mannitol and/or of erythritol relative to the total sweetening component. It also relates to a process for manufacturing the said confectionery product.