Liquid Isomalt Color Stability via Glycosylated Ratios
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing liquid isomalt compositions tend to discolour significantly after storage, which affects their colour stability and shelf life, particularly when exposed to light and elevated temperatures.
Innovation Solution
A liquid isomalt composition comprising specific weight ratios of 1,1-GPM, 1,6-GPS, and their glycosylated counterparts, such as 6'-g-1,1-GPM, 6'-g-1,6-GPS, 1-g-1,6-GPS, and 6-g-1,1-GPM, with a solvent content of at least 5% by weight, primarily water, which maintains low discoloration and high colour stability over time.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional liquid isomalt compositions are used, then the product provides sweetness and functionality, but the composition exhibits significant discoloration after storage
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the compositional parameters by introducing specific glycosylated isomalt components (6'-g-1,1-GPM, 6'-g-1,6-GPS, 1-g-1,6-GPS, and 6-g-1,1-GPM) with precisely controlled weight ratios. This parameter modification fundamentally alters the chemical composition to prevent discoloration reactions while maintaining the sweetening functionality of the original isomalt composition.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention creates a composite material system by combining isomalt base components (1,1-GPM and 1,6-GPS) with four specific glycosylated isomalt components in defined proportions. This composite structure provides synergistic effects where the glycosylated components stabilize the composition and prevent discoloration, while the base components maintain sweetness and functionality.
2Duration of action of stationary object
If liquid isomalt composition is stored under light exposure and elevated temperatures, then the product remains available for use, but the colour stability deteriorates significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The glycosylated isomalt components act as preventive stabilizers that are incorporated into the composition before storage. These components cushion against the harmful effects of light and heat exposure by preventing discoloration reactions from occurring in the first place, rather than attempting to reverse damage after it occurs.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention modifies the chemical composition parameters by adding glycosylated components that specifically resist degradation under light and heat. This parameter change enables the composition to maintain color stability throughout the extended storage period under challenging environmental conditions.
3Reliability
If the composition contains multiple glycosylated isomalt components in specific ratios, then the colour stability is enhanced, but the manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent specifies precise weight ratio ranges for each glycosylated component (6'-g-1,1-GPM: 1 part, 6'-g-1,6-GPS: 0.7-1.3 parts, 1-g-1,6-GPS: 0.3-1.1 parts, 6-g-1,1-GPM: 1-2 parts). These parameter specifications provide clear manufacturing targets that balance color stability performance with production feasibility, allowing manufacturers to achieve consistent results within defined tolerances.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a liquid isomalt composition, which comprises 6-O-alpha-D-glucopyranosyl-D-sorbitol (1,6-GPS) and 1-O-alpha-D-glucopyranosyl-D-mannitol (1,1-GPM) and the additional glycosylated isomalt components 1-O-(6'-O-alpha-D-glucopyranosyl)-alpha-D-glucopyranosyl-D-mannitol (6'-g-1,1-GPM), 6-O-(6'-O-alpha-D-glucopyranosyl)-alpha-D-glucopyranosyl-D-sorbitol (6'-g-1,6-GPS), 1,6-di-O-alpha-D-glucopyranosyl-D-sorbitol (1-g-1,6-GPS) and 1,6-di-O-alpha-D-glucopyranosyl-D-mannitol (6-g-1,1-GPM).