US4886677A
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Surface-modified meso-erythritol composition
Assignee: NIKKON CHEMICALS COMPANY Ltd
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Filing: 1988-08-23
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Granted: 1989-12-12
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Expires: 2008-08-23
Abstract
Abstract A surface-modified meso-erythritol preparation in the same form as the commercially available sucrose preparations is disclosed. The preparation is less hygroscopic than sucrose preparations, exhibits a beautiful appearance of crystals, or is not solidified under a pressurized condition.
Inventors
- 👤 Tsutomu Kondou
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 00:55
CPC Classifications
C; C07; C07C; C07C31/00; C07C31/18; C07C31/24; A; A23; A23L; A23L27/00; A23L27/30; A23L27/33; A23L27/34; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S426/00; Y10S426/804
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
52 words
A surface-modified meso-erythritol composition obtained by mixing meso-erythritol crystal grains and meso-erythritol powders in a weight ratio of from 97/3 to 80/20, adding water to the resulting mixture to adjust to a water content of from 2 to 6% by weight, kneading the mixture, compression-molding the mixture, drying the resulting molded product.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
52 words
A surface-modified meso-erythritol composition obtained by mixing meso-erythritol crystal grains and meso-erythritol powders in a weight ratio of from 97/3 to 80/20, adding water to the resulting mixture to adjust to a water content of from 2 to 6% by weight, kneading the mixture, compression-molding the mixture, drying the resulting molded product.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
A surface-modified meso-erythritol composition as in claim 1, wherein said mixture of meso-erythritol crystal grains and meso-erythritol powders further contains relatively small amounts of other components.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
A surface-modified meso-erythritol composition as in claim 4 obtained by coating surfaces of meso-erythritol crystal grains with a sweetening component containing a non-saccharide sweetening agent.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
A surface-modified meso-erythritol composition as in claim 4 obtained by coating surfaces of meso-erythritol crystal grains with a sweetening component containing a non-saccharide sweetening agent and water.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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