Method of controlling release of N-substituted derivatives of aspartame in chewing gum
December 5, 2020. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesFixation of APM in chewing gum Encapsulation of active agents as microdispersions in homogeneous natural polymeric matrices Aspartame sweetened chewing gum of improved sweetness stability Encapsulated APM and method of preparation Process for preparing a time delayed release flavorant and an improved flavored chewing gum composition Encapsulated flavorant material, method for its preparation, and food and other compositions incorporating same Chewing gum compositions containing novel sweetener delivery systems and method of preparation Composition and method for providing controlled release of sweetener in confections Gradual release structures for chewing gum Alitame stability in chewing gum by encapsulation InventorsApplicationNo. 09/731036 filed on 12/05/2000US Classes:426/3, NORMALLY NONINGESTIBLE CHEWABLE MATERIAL OR PROCESS OF PREPARATION426/6Containing addition type polymerExaminersPrimary: Corbin, Arthur L.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesA23G 4/00 (20060101)A23L 1/22 (20060101) A23L 1/236 (20060101) AbstractThe present invention includes a method for producing a chewing gum with a modified release sweetener selected from the group of N-substituted derivatives of aspartame, particularly neotame, as well as the chewing gum so produced. The modified release neotame or other N-substituted derivative of aspartame sweetener is obtained by physically modifying the sweetener properties by coating and drying. Neotame or another N-substituted derivative of aspartame sweetener is coated by encapsulation, partially coated by agglomeration, entrapped by absorption or extrusion, or treated by multiple steps of encapsulation, agglomeration, absorption, or extrusion. The coated sweetener is then co-dried and particle sized to produce a release-modified high-intensity sweetener. When incorporated into the chewing gum, these particles are adapted to enhance the shelf stability of the sweetener and/or produce a modified release when the gum is chewed. | |
