US4888183A
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Fermented milk
Assignee: Mitsubishi Chemical Corp
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Filing: 1988-07-25
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Granted: 1989-12-19
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Expires: 2008-07-25
Abstract
Abstract A fermented milk comprising 10 to 20% by weight of mesoerythritol is disclosed. This fermented milk shows scarcely any change in pH value and maintains a refreshing and desirable sweetness upon storage at a high temperature, e.g., 15° C. for a week.
Inventors
- 👤 Tsutomu Kondou
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 07:04
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23C; A23C11/00; A23C11/02; A23C11/10; A23C11/103; A23C11/106; A23C9/00; A23C9/12; A23C9/13; A23C9/1307; A23L; A23L11/00; A23L11/60; A23L11/65
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
11 words
A fermented milk comprising 10 to 20% by weight of mesoerythritol.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
11 words
A fermented milk comprising 10 to 20% by weight of mesoerythritol.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The fermented milk according to claim 1, wherein said fermented milk is yoghurt, lactic acid beverages or fermented soybean milk.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
21 words
A method of controlling the pH of fermented milk comprising incorporating into said milk 10% to 20% by weight of mesoerythritol.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
21 words
A method of controlling the pH of fermented milk comprising incorporating into said milk 10% to 20% by weight of mesoerythritol.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 3 wherein said milk is yoghurt, lactic acid beverages, or fermented soybean milk.
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