Abstract: An ingestible composition to increase viscosity imparted to the digesta in an intestine that includes a soluble anionic fiber and a protected cation. The protected cation may be coated with an enteric coating, a lipid coating, or a sustained release coating.

Abstract: Methods for achieving weight loss goals and maintaining weight loss including selecting an appropriate weight loss program and identifying a weight loss goal, followed by participating in the weight loss program until the weight loss goal is achieved; then ending the weight loss program participation; and consuming an ingestible composition at regular intervals beginning from 1 day to about 7 days after ending the weight loss program, the ingestible composition comprising an effective amount of a multivalent cation and an effective amount of an soluble anionic fiber.

Abstract: Compositions including a sweetener and an aroma component are provided. More particularly, compositions that sweeten and impart a scent to a foodstuff when added thereto are provided. Also provided are methods of making such compositions and methods of sweetening and imparting a scent to a foodstuff using such compositions.

Abstract: Self-mixing compositions containing an effective amount of sweetener and a gas-releasing system are provided. Methods of making such compositions and methods of using such compositions to provide, e.g., sweetness to an aqueous foodstuff are also provided.

Abstract: Devices for delivering elutable substances to a water-containing foodstuff, for example, a beverage, are provided. More particularly, devices for delivering an elutable substance to a foodstuff having an elongate body having at least one surface, wherein at least a portion of the surface of the body is porous and the elutable substance releasably present on at least a portion of the porous surface. Also provided are methods of producing such devices.

Abstract: A sweetener composition containing a non-bitter sweetener and a bitter suppressing agent is provided. Methods of producing these sweetener compositions and foodstuffs and kits containing the same are also provided.

Abstract: Free-flowing powdered or granular low calorie sweetener compositions containing a high intensity sweetener and a food-grade gum are provided. These compositions, when added to a solid food or beverage provide improved mouth feel without significant caloric impact. Methods of producing these sweetener compositions and kits that incorporate such compositions are also provided.

Abstract: Devices for delivering an elutable substance to a water-containing foodstuff, for example, a beverage, are provided. More particularly, devices for delivering an elutable substance to a foodstuff having an elongate body with at least one surface, wherein a composition including a elutable substance dissolved or dispersed in a carrier is affixed to at least a portion of the surface of the body are provided. Also provided are methods of producing such devices.

Abstract: A sweetening composition having a crystalline matrix that contains a first material that includes nutritive sweeteners, low calorie sweeteners, sugar polymers, sugar alcohols and combinations thereof and is in intimate contact with a second material that includes at least one high intensity sweetener. The sweetening composition having a size that allows a crystal to be selected by hand, with a low caloric content with about 1 gram of the sweetening composition providing at least 4 grams of sucrose equivalent sweetness.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved form of crystalline sucralose.

Abstract: The invention relates to a kit containing a sweetener composition having a non-standard level of sweetness; and a container having a portion for holding the sweetener composition, said container having an indicator for communicating the sweetness intensity of the sweetener composition relative to the sweetness intensity of a standard unit dosage of sucrose. The kit is suitable for use in sweetening comestible products.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of promoting unsweetened unit-sized comestible products by directing consumers to add the contents of at least one container having a portion holding a sweetener composition thereto, wherein the sweetener composition has a sweetness designed to match the unit-sized comestible product. The invention also relates to a method of promoting an unsweetened bulk quantity-sized comestible products by directing consumers to add the contents of at least one container having a portion holding a sweetener composition thereto, wherein the sweetener composition has a sweetness designed to match a unit-sized amount of the comestible product.

Abstract: The invention relates to an edible composition comprising an enhancing agent, such as a sweetener, wherein the edible composition is contained in a portion of a container that is removably attached directly to a comestible product or to a package containing a comestible product.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sweetening composition comprised of a high intensity sweetener in an amount sufficient to provide greater than about 10 grams of Sucrose Equivalent Sweetness, and a carrier in an amount sufficient to provide the sweetening composition with less than about 0.49 Calories per gram of Sucrose Equivalent Sweetness, as well as a kit comprised of a container and the sweetening composition, wherein the sweetening composition is held within the container prior to use.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for managing body weight by measuring preload efficiency and having the energy load of a food serving and providing information as to the measured preload efficiency and energy load of the selected food serving to enable an informed choice of an appropriate food serving. The method can optionally further include the step of calculating a net preload effect that is based on the measured preload efficiency and a known or estimated energy load for the selected food serving.

Abstract: The invention relates to a low calorie, palatable table sugar substitute composition containing a water insoluble bulking agent and a high intensity sweetener, where the water insoluble bulking agent and high intensity sweetener are present in a proportion such that, on a volume:volume basis the table sugar substitute provides approximately the same sweetness as sucrose.

Abstract: A composition for sweetening ingestable solids or liquids. The composition is compressed and comprises less than about 7.5 weight-% sucralose and one or more diluents. The composition is compressed at a pressure of greater than 2 pounds per square inch. A method of forming the composition and a system for delivering the composition are also provided.

Abstract: A composition for sweetening ingestable solids or liquids. The composition is compressed and comprises less than about 7.5 weight-% sucralose and one or more diluents. The composition is compressed at a pressure of greater than 2 pounds per square inch. A method of forming the composition and a system for delivering the composition are also provided.

Abstract: A crystalline form of sucralose, and a method of making it. The method involves continuously crystallizing sucralose from an aqueous solution by a process providing continuous removal and recirculation of the vessel contents, and providing a long residence time for sucralose in the system. The crystals thus formed are of a relatively low length/diameter ratio, have an unsymmetrical shape, and exhibit good stability. The larger crystals in particular are tapered as compared to the rod-like larger crystals in prior art product.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel methods for stabilizing aqueous deacylation, via use of buffers in the production of sucralose. The present invention provides a process for producing sucralose from an acyl-sucralose compound whereby the acyl-sucralose compound is deacylated in the presence of a buffering agent, which stabilizes the pH of the feed mixture and decreases the accumulation of undesired anhydro compounds. Further, the present invention provides a process whereby the acyl-sucralose compound is deacylated directly either prior to or after removal of the tertiary amide reaction vehicle from the neutralized chlorination feed mixture. An aqueous solution of sucralose including salts and other compounds is produced, from which sucralose is recovered by extraction and purified by crystallization.