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Low-calorie candies
Assignee: Ajinomoto Co Inc
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Filing: 1985-08-22
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Granted: 1986-11-18
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Expires: 2005-08-22
Abstract
Abstract Low-calorie candies made mainly of reducing maltose syrup having a multi-layer structure comprising a core, a sugar-coating, and a protective coating of high-melting fatty substance are disclosed. These candies have good storage stability, are non-hygroscopic and are easy to mold. A sweetening agent of high sweetness is incorporated in the candies, making it possible to produce very tasty candies without adversely affecting the desirable features of maltose-based candies, such as low calorific value and freedom from the danger of tooth decay.
Inventors
- 👤 Kiyoshi Motegi
- 👤 Kichiro Otani
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 06:24
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23G; A23G3/00; A23G3/34; A23G3/36; A23G3/42; A23G3/02; A23G3/0205; A23G3/0215; A23G3/20; A23G3/2007; A23G3/38; A23G3/50; A23G3/54; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S426/00; Y10S426/804
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
A low-calorie candy, which comprises (a) a core of 60-90% by weight of concentrated reducing maltose syrup, and at least one ingredient selected from the group consisting of a high intensity sweetening agent, an acidulant, a flavoring agent, and a colorant, (b) a coating of concentrated reducing maltose syrup, and at least one ingredient selected from the group consisting of a high intensity sweetening agent, an acidulant, a flavoring agent, and a colorant, wherein the viscosity of said syrup is adjusted with water or a thickener and the weight ratio of sugar-coating to core is from about 2/3 to 1/5, wherein at least one of said core and said coating contains said high intensity sweetening agent.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
A low-calorie candy, which comprises (a) a core of 60-90% by weight of concentrated reducing maltose syrup, and at least one ingredient selected from the group consisting of a high intensity sweetening agent, an acidulant, a flavoring agent, and a colorant, (b) a coating of concentrated reducing maltose syrup, and at least one ingredient selected from the group consisting of a high intensity sweetening agent, an acidulant, a flavoring agent, and a colorant, wherein the viscosity of said syrup is adjusted with water or a thickener and the weight ratio of sugar-coating to core is from about 2/3 to 1/5, wherein at least one of said core and said coating contains said high intensity sweetening agent.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The candy of claim 1, wherein said sweetening agent is aspartame, stevia extract, stevioside, rebaudioside, glyosyl stevioside, acesulfame K, saccharin, or sodium saccharin.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The candy of claim 1, wherein said sweetening agent is contained in both said core and said coating.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
164 words
A process for producing a low-calorie candy containing concentrated reducing maltose syrup and a high intensity sweetening agent, which comprises: kneading a mixture of 60-90% by weight of reducing maltose syrup which has been concentrated at least 90%, and at least one ingredient selected from the group consisting of a high intensity sweetening agent, an acidulant, a flavoring agent, and a colorant; molding the kneaded mixture to form a core; coating the surface of said core with a mixture of concentrated reducing maltose syrup and at least one additional ingredient selected from the group consisting of a high intensity sweetening agent, an acidulant, a flavoring agent, a colorant, and maltose powder; drying the coated core at 40° to 55° C. to produce a sugar-coated core; and applying a thin film of a high-melting fatty substance to said sugar-coated core, wherein said substance protects said sugar-coated core; wherein said high intensity sweetening agent is added to at least one of said core and said sugar-coating.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
164 words
A process for producing a low-calorie candy containing concentrated reducing maltose syrup and a high intensity sweetening agent, which comprises: kneading a mixture of 60-90% by weight of reducing maltose syrup which has been concentrated at least 90%, and at least one ingredient selected from the group consisting of a high intensity sweetening agent, an acidulant, a flavoring agent, and a colorant; molding the kneaded mixture to form a core; coating the surface of said core with a mixture of concentrated reducing maltose syrup and at least one additional ingredient selected from the group consisting of a high intensity sweetening agent, an acidulant, a flavoring agent, a colorant, and maltose powder; drying the coated core at 40° to 55° C. to produce a sugar-coated core; and applying a thin film of a high-melting fatty substance to said sugar-coated core, wherein said substance protects said sugar-coated core; wherein said high intensity sweetening agent is added to at least one of said core and said sugar-coating.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The process of claim 4, wherein said drying step is conducted for from 8 to 15 hours.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
The process of claim 4, wherein the coating mixture comprises concentrated reducing maltose syrup and reducing maltose powder, wherein the reducing maltose syrup serves as a binder for said reducing maltose powder.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
The process of claim 4, wherein said concentrated reducing maltose syrup further comprises saccharified reducing syrup.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
32 words
The process of claim 7, wherein saccharified reducing starch contained in said core or said sugar-coating is in an amount of 10 to 35% based on the weight of reducing maltose syrup.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
27 words
The process of claim 6, wherein a high intensity sweetening agent is mixed with said powdered reducing maltose syrup before being added to said reducing maltose syrup.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
17 words
The process of claim 4, wherein said high-melting fatty substance is carnauba wax or rice bran wax.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
14 words
The process of claim 4, wherein said high-melting fatty substance melts above 35° C.
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