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US4154867A
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Sugarless candies
Assignee: Life Savers Inc
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Filing: 1977-12-12
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Granted: 1979-05-15
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Expires: 1997-12-12
Abstract
Abstract A sugarless candy is provided which has improved flavor and sweetness and contains one or more natural sweeteners, namely, a hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, preferably in combination with a sugar alcohol, such as sorbitol, one or more fruit flavors, together with malic acid which serves as a flavor enhancer.
Inventors
- 👤 Deborah Aldrich
- 👤 Walter Vink
- 👤 Richard W. Deptula
- 👤 Donald J. Muskus
- 👤 Paul R. Fronczkowski
- 👤 Marc Chrusch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 15:46
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23G; A23G3/00; A23G3/34; A23G3/36; A23G3/42; A23G3/38; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S426/00; Y10S426/804
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
32 words
A sugarless candy consisting essentially of a hydrogenated starch hydrolysate in an amount within the range of from about 50 to about 98% by weight, malic acid, and optionally a sugar alcohol.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
32 words
A sugarless candy consisting essentially of a hydrogenated starch hydrolysate in an amount within the range of from about 50 to about 98% by weight, malic acid, and optionally a sugar alcohol.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
11 words
The candy as defined in claim 1 including a sugar alcohol.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The candy as defined in claim 2 wherein the sugar alcohol is sorbitol and is present in an amount within the range of from about 1 to about 25% by weight.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The candy as defined in claim 1 further including one or more flavors.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The candy as defined in claim 1 wherein said malic acid is present in an amount ranging from about 0.2 to about 5% by weight.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The candy as defined in claim 1 wherein said hydrogenated starch hydrolysate includes a mixture of sorbitol and maltitol.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
51 words
The candy as defined in claim 1 wherein said malic acid is present in an amount within the range of from about 0.5 to about 2.5% by weight, and including sorbitol as the sugar alcohol present in an amount within the range of from about 1 to about 25% by weight.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-05-14 | 1982-11-13 | 1983-05-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-05-14 | 1986-11-13 | 1987-05-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-05-14 | 1990-11-13 | 1991-05-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |