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Sweetener composition

A technology of composition and compound, applied in the field of sweetener composition, capable of solving problems such as reduction or masking

Inactive Publication Date: 2013-02-27
FIRMENICH SA
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[0005] But stevia has the only disadvantage of leaving a licorice aftertaste when consumed, depending on the application, which is highly undesirable for consumers
[0006] To our knowledge, neither compound has ever been used before to reduce or mask the licorice aftertaste due to stevia

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Embodiment 1

[0033] Preparation of lemon iced tea drink

[0034] A lemon iced tea drink was prepared using the following ingredients in the amounts indicated (grams). Base A was the whole sucrose product (ie control sample). Base B was the same as Base A except for 50% less sucrose and additional added stevia sweetener to provide the same level of sweetness.

[0035] Table 1

[0036]

[0037] (1) From Firmenich, Switzerland (No.: 36544207TD0594)

[0038] (2) from Firmenich, Switzerland (No.: 540311TP0345)

[0039] (3) Stevia derivative with 97% rebaudioside A content from BlueCalifornia, USA

[0040] (4) Arkina, Switzerland

[0041] Mix the ingredients of each base together until completely dissolved.

Embodiment 2

[0043] Evaluation of taste difference of beverages

[0044] The following beverage samples were prepared and evaluated for their flavor and taste properties:

[0045] Table 2

[0046] components

Sample 1 (wt%)

Sample 2 (wt%)

Sample 3 (wt%)

Base A

100

-

-

Base B

-

100

99.925

Sclareolactone (1)

-

-

0.075

[0047] (1) Food grade sclareolactone from Avoca, USA

[0048] The samples were then evaluated by a trained panel of 10 judges. The samples were tested blindly in a balanced display order, and the intensity of the sour, bitter, sweet and licorice flavors were all evaluated on a scale of 0 to 5, where 0 means that they cannot be felt and 5 means that they are very strong.

[0049] Scores were averaged and analysis of variance was performed to confirm significant differences between samples. The results obtained are listed in the table below:

[0050] table 3

[0051] Attribu...

Embodiment 3

[0056] Evaluation of Carbonated Cola Beverage Formula

[0057] The cola drink syrup base was prepared by mixing the following ingredients:

[0058] Table 4

[0059] Element

content

Natural Cola Emulsion (Firmenich No. 599077T)

7.20g

Caramel color (20% solution)

26.0g

Phosphoric acid (85% solution)

2.80ml

Citric acid (anhydrous)

0.40g

tartaric acid

0.50g

Sodium Benzoate (18% w / w solution)

10ml

caffeine

0.60g

Stevia (see footnote 3 of Table 1)

2.40g

water

to 1 liter

[0060] To a 1 liter portion of the syrup base was added 6 g of sclareolide from Avoca (1% w / v in ethanol). The mixture was then diluted with 5 liters of carbonated water to achieve 10 ppm of sclareolide. Call it Sample 4.

[0061] Another 1 liter portion of the syrup base was used as is (ie no sclareolide present) and diluted with 5 liters of carbonated water. Call it sample 5.

[0062]T...

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Abstract

A sweetening composition comprises: (a) stevia, and (b) a compound according to formula (I) wherein the compound according to formula (I) is present in an amount of at least 0.0001%, by weight based on the total weight of the sweetening composition The compound attenuates the liquorice taste associated with stevia.

Description

technical field [0001] The present invention relates to a sweetener composition comprising a natural sweetener and sclareolactone. The present invention further relates to the use of sclareolide to reduce certain undesirable odors associated with natural sweeteners. Background technique [0002] In the manufacture of human food, sugar is a popular sweetening additive. Sugar is to be understood not only as sucrose, but also other usual calorie-rich sweetening additives such as glucose, fructose and high fructose corn syrup. Common dietary habits favor excess consumption of sugar, although excess sugar consumption has been identified as a known trigger for a variety of adverse health effects, most commonly including tooth decay and obesity. [0003] So far, numerous products have been proposed in an attempt to solve these problems. For example, artificial high-intensity sweeteners have been developed that deliver sweetness at low doses. Among the high-intensity sweeteners ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): A23L1/226A23L1/236A23L1/22A23L27/20A23L27/00A23L27/30
CPCA23L1/22671A23V2002/00A23L2/60A23L2/54A23L1/22075A23L1/2366A23L27/84A23L27/2052A23L27/36A23V2250/032A23V2250/10A23V2250/214A23V2250/262A23V2250/628A23V2250/046A23V2250/056A23V2250/2108
Inventor J-L·热兰R·H·斯基夫
Owner FIRMENICH SA