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.

Abstract: Devices for dispensing unit portions of solid sweeteners. The devices incorporate structure for accurately and precisely dispensing known volumes of sweeteners in solid form. The devices are of compact size and, therefore, are conveniently portable by a consumer. Methods for dispensing liquid sweeteners are also disclosed.

Abstract: Pervious filters incorporating sweeteners for providing sweetness to liquids passing though the filter and devices incorporating such pervious filters. The filters may be impregnated with sweeteners such as sucrose, sucralose, saccharin, acesulfame-K, stevia, neotame, alitame, aspartame and combinations thereof. The filters may be designed for single use or for multiple uses, and may be used for sweetening any of a variety of beverages, such as, coffee and tea.

Abstract: Devices for dispensing well-controlled unit portions of liquid sweeteners. The devices incorporate structure for accurately and precisely dispensing small volumes of concentrated sweeteners in liquid form. The devices are of compact size and, therefore, are conveniently portable by a consumer. Methods for dispensing liquid sweeteners are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved form of crystalline sucralose and a product incorporating the crystalline sucralose.

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.