Abstract: The present invention relates to microcrystallized polyol comprising at least two polyols, wherein said polyols are selected from the group consisting of maltitol, xylitol and lactitol and wherein said composition contains at least 35% by weight of each of at least two of said polyols microcrystallized together into a solid microcrystalline product. The present invention also relates to a process for the microcrystallization of polyols into a polyol composition. The microcrystallized polyol composition can be used in confectionery, foodstuffs, oral hygiene products and pharmaceuticals and in dietetic products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel derivatives of 1-alkyl-6-oxo-piperidine-3-carboxylic acids and 1-alkyl-5-oxo-pyrrolidine-3-carboxylic acids represented by Formula I: wherein n is an integer of 1 or 2; R1, R2, R3, and R4 are each independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and methyl; X is selected from the group consisting of oxygen and nitrogen; and R5 is hydrogen or a C1-C7 linear or branched acyclic hydrocarbon group, or R5 together with X form a 3- to 8-membered heterocyclic hydrocarbon group, and their uses as cooling compounds.

Abstract: A sensate composition comprises a salivating component, a tingling component and a flavor, the salivating component being formed of at least a mixture of citric, malic and succinic acid, or of their salts, and the tingling component being formed of an ingredient selected from the group consisting of Jambu oleoresin, spilanthol, any extract containing either or both, and their mixtures. The sensate composition allows the preparation of consumer products having improved salivating properties.

Abstract: A compressed chewing gum tablet and gum base granule for such tablet including at least one elastomer in an amount of about 0% to about 35% by weight of the gum base, at least two resins in an amount of about 15% to about 60% by weight of the gum base, gum base ingredients and where the at least two resins include natural resin in an amount of about of about 5% to about 40% by weight of the gum base, and synthetic resin in an amount of about 10% to about 40% by weight of the gum base.

Abstract: A particulate flavour delivery system comprising a starch carrier and a blend of a first flavouring agent and a plasticizer, said first flavouring agent being non-liquid at a temperature of 20° C. to 25° C., and said plasticizer being liquid at a temperature of 20° C. to 25° C., said blend being encapsulated in said starch carrier, said encapsulated blend comprising at least 40% by weight of said blend, a portion of which is solid or semi-solid, said portion having a melting point or a glass transition temperature of from 25?C to 250° C., a method of making it, and use thereof.

Abstract: The invention provides a flavor-retention agent which is harmless to the environment and the human body and exhibits excellent ability to prevent deterioration of flavors. The flavor-retention agent contains an active ingredient which is obtained by subjecting a raw material such as leaves and/or tubers of a potato plant to extraction and Method for Using Same.

Abstract: A chewing gum composition with high pH-release includes an insoluble gum base matrix and a soluble bulk portion, wherein the gum base matrix and the bulk portion is mixed and extruded to form a final chewing gum core, and wherein the gum base matrix is buffered before mixing with the bulk portion. Furthermore, a method of producing a chewing gum core, wherein a gum base matrix and a bulk portion is mixed and extruded to form a final chewing gum core, and wherein the gum base matrix is buffered before mixing with the bulk portion, and the gum base matrix includes a first amount of buffer from 2 to 20 percent by weight of the gum base matrix before mixing with the bulk portion.

Abstract: The present invention includes compositions for imparting a controlled-release sensation to the oral receptor areas of a user. The oral, controlled-release compositions include a sensate and a hydrated or swollen food-grade polymer which forms a matrix with the sensate. Sensates may include warming, cooling and/or tingling agents. Also included are oral delivery systems for the compositions, methods for preparing same, and methods for imparting and sustaining a desired sensation in the mouth and upper portion of the gastrointestinal tract of the user.

Abstract: Food products fortified by purified PQQ and methods of application and production are disclosed. A method of preserving a food product comprising admixing an effective amount of purified PQQ or a compound containing purified PQQ derivatives with a foodstuff to provide an inhibiting means to microorganism growth in the food product.

Abstract: The invention describes micronized stevia compositions having particle sizes of less than about 20 microns which helps to decrease the aftertaste associated with typical stevia compositions having particulate sizes of greater than about 20 microns.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing chewing gum granules. The method comprises at least the steps of feeding a gum composition including at least gum base into an extruder (2), pressurizing the gum composition in the extruder, extruding the gum composition through a die plate (5), and cutting the extruded gum composition in a liquid filled chamber (4). The extruded gum composition comprises at least 71% Wt. gum base and the cut granules are included in compressed gum tablets. The invention further relates to a chewing gum product, and to a chewing gum granulating system.

Abstract: A confectionary comprising a solid shaped confectionary composition sanded with a sugar alcohol having a negative heat of solution and a method of mixing same. The method involves coating solid pieces of confectionary composition with a wetting syrup and sanding the wetted pieces with sugar alcohol crystals. The confectionary is characterized by intense initial cooling and flavor release.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the flavors industry. More particularly, it relates to an inverse emulsion that includes a hydrophilic flavor or sweetener, lecithin, thaumatin, a polar solvent and a hydrophobic component. The invention also relates to the use of such an emulsion in flavored products and to a method for stabilizing an inverse emulsion by adding thaumatin to the dispersed phase of the emulsion.

Abstract: A chewing gum comprising a solid shaped chewing gum composition sanded with a sugar alcohol having a negative heat of solution and a method of mixing same. The method involves coating solid pieces of chewing gum composition with a wetting syrup and sanding the wetted pieces with sugar alcohol crystals. The chewing gum is characterized by intense initial cooling and flavor release.

Abstract: The present invention provides an oral composition comprising a polymer, preferably a copolymer of methyl vinyl ether and maleic anhydride, attached to a sweetening agent via a cleavable linker, comprising a covalent bond, preferably an ester bond or an amide bond wherein the polymer is capable of attaching to a surface in an oral cavity, and the cleavable linker is cleavable in the oral cavity to release the sweetening agent.

Abstract: A particulate material for controlled release of active ingredients includes a combination of one or more active ingredients, including nicotine, and an inorganic mineral filler, in which the active ingredient is reversibly absorbed into and/or adsorbed onto the inorganic mineral filler, and the BET specific surface area of the inorganic mineral filler is above 15 m2/g, the BET specific surface area measured in accordance with ISO 9277. Further, a chewing gum having the particulate material includes a combination of one or more active ingredients, such as nicotine or a flavoring agent, and an inorganic mineral filler. Finally, the method of producing the chewing gum is provided. The invention is particularly advantageous for controlled release of active ingredients.

Abstract: A method of preparing a granular delivery system by creating a melt emulsion having a continuous phase and a dispersed active, wherein the continuous phase includes trehalose and a low dextrose equivalent carbohydrate that is not a hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, forcing the melt emulsion through an die or orifice to form an extrudate, cooling and granulating the extrudate to form granules of the delivery system and optionally drying the granules. The melt extrusion provides excellent viscosity and Tg characteristics for the extrusion process.

Abstract: Stain-removing oral compositions, such as gum compositions are herein provided. The compositions include a chelating agent and a surfactant. The surfactant includes a fatty acid salt and at least one component selected from nonionic and anionic surfactants. The fatty acid salt may have at least one hydroxyl functionality. The oral compositions may optionally include an abrasive agent.

Abstract: A granular delivery system and a method of preparing the same by creating a melt emulsion having a continuous phase and a dispersed active, wherein the continuous phase includes trehalose and a hydrogenated starch hydrolysate having number average degree of polymerization, DPn, of between 5 and 100, or a number average molecular weight, Mn of between 800 and 16000 Da, forcing the melt emulsion through an die or orifice to form an extrudate, cooling and granulating the extrudate to form granules of the delivery system and optionally drying the granules.

Abstract: The invention provides a chewing gum base containing a homogeneous composition in solid form comprising a) from 50 to 90% by weight of polyvinyl acetate and b) from 10 to 50% by weight of vinyl acetate-vinyl laurate copolymer, the weight percentage based on the total weight of the composition.

Abstract: The present invention has discovered that amide compounds represented by Formula I set forth below have unexpected and advantageous flavor enhancement and modification properties: wherein R and R? is independently selected from the group consisting of H and C1-C10 linear, branched, or cyclic alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl or aromactic groups. Thus, the amide compounds of the present invention can be used to enhance or modify the flavor of orally consumable compositions, such as foodstuff, chewing gums, dental and oral hygiene products, and medicinal products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and edible orally delivered products, such as confectioneries and chewing gum, which include taste potentiators to enhance the perception of active substances contained therein. More specifically, some embodiments provide potentiator compositions, which include at least one active substance and at least one taste potentiator. The active substance and/or taste potentiator may be encapsulated in some embodiments to modify the release rate of the composition upon consumption.

Abstract: Characterized in that the three kinds of food in the main patent are reduced to two: yin foods with vital energy for the woman and yang foods with vital energy for the man by altering the proportions of foods and adding substances of hot plants, that when drinking them, generate internal heat in the human body, such as ginseng and Yin nature ginger, sulfur and Yang nature reishi mushroom and intermediate nature intermediate staghorn. So as the proposed feeding type is suitable for the treatment of general symptoms of disease in males and females as their constitution and to provide heat to the body in both cases the proportion of cereals is increased up to 70-80 per 100, while that of fruits and vegetables is from 5 per 100, meats and fishes from 10-15 per 100, condiments 5-10 per 100 and is added 5 per 100 of hot substances.

Abstract: The present invention provides various methods of improving homogeneity in confectionery mixing processes. In particular, the invention includes such steps as mixing a predetermined amount of confectionery base and/or chewing gum base and bulk sweeteners in a first direction for a first cycle period to provide a mixture; adding a predetermined amount of a flavoring component to the mixture; mixing the mixture in a second direction for a second cycle period; mixing the mixture in the first direction for a third cycle period.

Abstract: A chewing gum base which is cud-forming and chewable at mouth temperature contains water-insoluble highly substituted starch short chain carboxylate. The highly substituted starch short chain carboxylate may be plasticized to function as an elastomer in the gum base.

Abstract: One aspect of the present invention provides a compound represented by formula (I), wherein, R1 is hydrogen or an acetyl group and R2 is a C1-3 straight chain or branched alkyl group. Another aspect of the present invention provides flavor or fragrance compositions comprising at least one compound of formula (I).

Abstract: A chewing gum includes at least one biodegradable polymer and chewing gum ingredients, the chewing gum containing less than about 2.0 weight percent water of the chewing gum. A biodegradable chewing gum having low moisture has been provided in combination with an initial acceptable texture.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for crosslinking proteins, according to which the crosslinking agent is a ketose containing 3 to 5 carbon atoms and said proteins are chosen from the group comprising proteins from animal tissues, from milk or from blood, such as in particular casein, gelatin or collagen; proteins from cereals, such as in particular maize, wheat or rice proteins; protein from high-protein plants, such as in particular pea, alfalfa, lupin, barley, millet or sorghum proteins; proteins from oleaginous plants, such as in particular soybean proteins, for instance soybean cakes, rapeseed or flax proteins, for instance rapeseed cakes, sunflower, groundnut or cotton proteins; and proteins from tubers, such as in particular from potato or manioc.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds having sweet, salt or umami taste enhancement qualities. These compounds have the structure: where R1 is H or methyl; R2 is selected from the group consisting of H, C1-C4 alkyl, alkenyl; R3 is selected from the group consisting of H, phenyl, C1-C10 straight or branched chain alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkyldienyl, acyclic or containing no more than one ring, which contains no more than a total of five heteroatoms selected from F, O, S, N, and P; and if R1?H, R2 and R3 taken together can represent cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, cyclopentenyl, cyclohexyl, or cyclohexenyl, which contains no more than two of each heteroatom selected from N, O, and S; or if R1, R2 and R3 taken together can represent one, or two aromatic rings, which contain no more than three of each heteroatom selected from F, N, S, and O.

Abstract: Biodegradable chewing gum bases containing one or more crosslinked polyesters, and methods of making and using thereof are described herein. In one embodiment, the base contains a first monomer derived from a saturated or unsaturated lipid, such as a saturated or unsaturated hydroxy fatty acid, optionally a second monomer derived from a saturated or unsaturated polyol, such as a saturated or unsaturated polycarboxylic acid or polyhydroxy compound, and optionally a third monomer, such as a saturated or unsaturated monocarboxylic acid, polycarboxylic and/or hydroxy acid having 5 carbons or less. The polyesters can be crosslinked in the presence of a free radical initiator via thermally-initiated or photo-initiated free radical polymerization. The chewing gum bases are rubbery at room temperature, have a low degree of tackiness and have low glass transition temperatures. One or more additive can be incorporated and/or active agents can also be incorporated into the chewing gum base.

Abstract: A thermoplastic or elastomeric composition, is characterized in that: a) it exhibits a degree of biodegradability of less than 50%, preferably less than 30%, and b) it contains at least 0.5% and at most 99.95% by weight of an ester of a starchy material, which has a degree of ester substitution (DS) of between 1.6 and 3, and at least 0.05% by weight and at most 99.5% by weight of a polymer other than starch.

Abstract: Described is a new cooling agent represented by Structure I and compositions with known coolers having cooling properties and the application of Structure I in foodstuffs and chewing gum:

Abstract: A confectionary product (such as a chewing gum or candy) contains an effective mouthwatering amount of erythritol in a form of granules including coarse granules or a combination of fine and coarse granules. Further a confectionary product incorporates an effective mouthwatering amount of erythritol contained in a filled bead or in combination with a food-grade acid.

Abstract: Edible compositions, including chewing gums, confectioneries, and beverages, include particular cooling agents that may be used alone, in combination with each other, or in combination with other cooling agents. The cooling agents may, optionally, be treated to modify their release profile. The edible compositions provide a pleasant cooling sensation while reducing or eliminating undesirable characteristics associated with the use of menthol alone as a cooling agent.

Abstract: Provided are a deodorizing composition which contains a highly safe natural plant extract that can be used in foods without anxiety as an active ingredient, and has a high deodorization effect even under a neutral condition, and a food and drink article containing the deodorizing composition. The deodorizing composition is characterized by containing a plant belonging to the genus Rubus in the family Rosaceae and peroxidase.

Abstract: In some embodiments there is a composition including a thermally stabilized active composition and a high molecular weight polymer. The thermally stabilized active composition is resistance to degradation at higher temperatures such as those used for conducting extrusion with high molecular weight polyvinyl aceate.

Abstract: The present invention provides gum bases and chewing gums, as well as methods of manufacturing the gum bases. More specifically, the gum bases provided herein contain microparticles comprising a crosslinked polymer. The microparticles render a gum cud comprising the gum base more easily removable from surfaces onto which it may become adhered than gum cuds comprising conventional gum bases.

Abstract: A chewing gum includes at least one styrene-isoprene-styrene copolymer (SIS) in an amount from about 0.1% to about 70% by weight of the chewing gum. According to an advantageous embodiment, a chewing gum may be obtained which shows much improved features with regard to rheological properties, elastic properties and storage abilities.

Abstract: A chewing gum is provided in the present disclosure. In an embodiment, the chewing gum comprises at least one wettable filler wherein the wettable filler aids in producing an increasing release of one or more hydrophilic additives. In another embodiment, the chewing gum comprises a wettable filler having a ?? in a range of at least 15.0 mJ/m2 to about 65.0 mJ/m2, wherein the wettable filler aids in increasing the release of at least one hydrophilic additive. A method for increasing the release of one or more hydrophilic additives in a chewing gum composition is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and edible orally delivered products, such as confectioneries and chewing gum, which include taste potentiators to enhance the perception of active substances contained therein. More specifically, some embodiments provide potentiator compositions, which include at least one active substance and at least one taste potentiator. The active substance and/or taste potentiator may be encapsulated in some embodiments to modify the release rate of the composition upon consumption.

Abstract: A sucrose-free, non-cariogenic, non-laxative chewing gum composition contains a bulking agent having at least 25 wt. % of a water-soluble dietary fiber polysaccharide component, and at least 25 wt. % of a water-soluble non-cariogenic, non-laxative crystalline C4-6 mono-saccharide, or a mono-saccharide derivative, or a disaccharide containing C4-6 saccharide units, as a bulking agent component. Such a combination of hulking agent components produces an advantageous balance of beneficial dietary fiber and sucrose-free components, while creating a chewing gum with an acceptable or superior non-slimy mouthfeel.

Abstract: Described is a new cooling agent represented by Formula I and compositions with known coolers having cooling properties and the application of Formula I in foodstuffs and chewing gum: wherein X, Y is independently selected from a C1-C4 straight or branched alkyl or H atom; and R1 is selected from a linear or branched alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxyalkyl containing from 1 to 6 carbons or group (CH2)n-Z, where n is 0 to 6 and Z is a group with non-bonding electrons. Useful groups with non-bonding electrons are halogens, OH, OMe, OEt, NO2, CN, Ac, SO2NH2, CHO, CO2H, CONH2, CONHR2, where R2 is selected from C1-C4, and C1-C4 alkyl carboxylates such as CO2Me or CO2Et.

Abstract: Described is a new cooling agent represented by Formula I and compositions with known coolers having cooling properties and the application of Formula I in foodstuffs and chewing gum: wherein X, Y is independently selected from a C1-C4 straight or branched alkyl or H atom; and m is 0, 1 or 2, Z when present is nitrogen, W and W? are selected independently from the group consisting of H, OH, C1-C4 straight or branched alkyl, and a C1-C4 straight or branched alkoxy or W is group (CH2)n-R, where n is 0 or 1 and R is a group with non-bonding electrons. Useful groups with non-bonding electrons are halogens, OH, OMe, OEt, NO2, CN, Ac, SO2NH2, CHO, CO2H, CONH2, CONHR2, where R2 is selected from C1-C4, and C1-C4 alkyl carboxylates such as CO2Me or CO2Et.

Abstract: The present invention features a process for making a chewing gum product including the steps of forming a powder blend containing a gum base into the desired shape of the chewing gum product and applying radiofrequency energy to the shape for a sufficient period of time to soften the gum base to fuse the shape into the chewing gum product.

Abstract: Provided herein is a method for flavoring an ingestible composition with an organoleptically effective amount of the flavoring agent. The flavoring agent may be used in a wide variety of ingestible vehicles such as chewing gum compositions, hard and soft confections, toothpaste, dairy products, beverage products including juice drinks and juice products, green vegetable and chicken products, salad dressings, deserts, bottled water, frozen treats and the like. The present invention also pertains to an ingestible composition comprising an ingestible vehicle and an organoleptically effective amount of the purified flavoring agent. The present invention also pertains to oxaloacetic acid and salts of oxaloacetic acid, represented by the formula, HOOCCH2CO—COOH and salts of the same. The invention further uses oxaloacetic acid and salts of oxaloacetic acid as a method to preservative in the preparation of ingestible compositions, without increase in toxicity.

Abstract: Provided is a sweetener composition comprising: an extract from the leaves of the Stevia Rebaudiana plant and/or an extract from the leaves of the Rubus suavissimus plant; and an extract from the fruit of the Cucurbitaceae family; wherein the ratio of a:b is in the range 50:50 to 95:05 and a method of making such composition and its use in a beverage or foodstuff. Also provided is a method of improving the taste of a beverage or foodstuff comprising incorporating the sweetener composition into the beverage or foodstuff.

Abstract: The present invention relates in general to a sweet. More specifically, the present invention relates to a sweet which provides beneficial effects on the teeth. The sweet according to the present invention promotes good oro-dental hygiene, and more particularly provides oro-dental care, and promotes and maintains healthy teeth and gums. It is characterized in that it contains microalgae and/or extracts of microalgae, and more particularly Chlorella and/or extracts of Chlorella. Finally, the present invention also relates to the use of a sweet, preferably a sugar-free sweet, containing Chlorella for promoting and maintaining good oro-dental health.

Abstract: A pulverulent crystalline maltitol composition, is characterized in that it has a laser volume mean diameter between 10 and 150 ?m; in that it has a maltitol content between 80 and 99.9% by weight; in that at least 50% by weight of its particles flow through a sieve having a cut-off threshold of 2000 ?m according to a test A1; in that at least 35% by weight of its particles flow through a sieve having a cut-off threshold of 2000 ?m according to a test A2; and in that it includes from 0.1 to 20% by weight of at least one water-insoluble anti-caking agent, the anti-caking agent having a hygroscopicity, determined according to the test B, between 2.5 and 25%. This composition is not subject to caking, and finds applications in the food and pharmaceutical fields.

Abstract: Provided is the novel sweetener and sweetness enhancer iso-mogroside V, compositions comprising the sweetener/sweetness enhancer for use in consumables (food products and products place in the oral cavity including mouth wash and other dental hygiene products), and sweetened or sweetness enhanced food products comprising the novel sweetener/sweetness enhancer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and edible orally delivered products, such as confectioneries and chewing gum, which include taste potentiators to enhance the perception of active substances contained therein. More specifically, some embodiments provide potentiator compositions, which include at least one active substance and at least one taste potentiator. The active substance and/or taste potentiator may be encapsulated in some embodiments to modify the release rate of the composition upon consumption.