Compositions containing sucralose and application thereof

Abstract

Novel utilization of sucralose which is a high intense sweetener. Compositions containing sucralose including: sweetening compositions having excellent sweetness qualities based on the characteristics of sucralose; foods with a masked unpleasant smell and unpleasant taste; performance food compositions (viscous food compositions, gel food compositions, emulsified food compositions); foods with improved flavors; preservatives and foods with improved quality of taste; and flavor compositions with improved flavors Novel utilization of sucralose as a sweetener improver, a masking agent for unpleasant smell/unpleasant taste, a flavor improver, a function improver (viscosity, gelling properties, emulsification properties), a taste characteristic improver, and a flavor improver/enhancer.

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       96 . A method for improving sweetness of fructose by using fructose and sucralose in combination.  
   
   
       97 . A method for masking an unpleasant taste derived from a galenical, amino acid, peptide, vitamin and collagen, the method comprising addition of sucralose.  
   
   
       98 . A galenical-containing composition which comprises sucralose in an amount effective to mask an unpleasant taste of the galenical and yet not impart sweetness to the composition.  
   
   
       99 . A galenical-containing composition according to  claim 98 , wherein the galenical is at least one member selected from the group consisting of Phellodendron, Coptis Rhizoma, cinnamon bark, Gentian, bupleurum root, Swertia herb, Rhubarb officinale, Pinellia tuber, Japanese angelica root and ginseng powder.  
   
   
       100 . A processed marine product which comprises sucralose in an amount effective to mask raw fishy smell and yet not impart sweetness to the product.  
   
   
       101 . A retort pouched non-beverage food containing sucralose in an amount effective in masking a retort pouch odor and yet not impart sweetness to the food.  
   
   
       102 . A canned food which comprises sucralose in an amount effective to mask metallic smell and yet not impart sweetness to the food.  
   
   
       103 . A method for masking a retort-pouch smell by adding sucralose to a retort-pouch food before the food is placed in the pouch to be retort-processed.  
   
   
       104 . A method for masking a retort-pouch smell according to  claim 103 , the method comprising adding sucralose in a concentration of 0.0001-0.1% by weight, based on the food.  
   
   
       105 . A food composition comprising starch and sucralose, wherein the amount of sucralose is effective to allow the starches to show their specific functions and not impart sweetness to the composition.  
   
   
       106 . The food composition according to  claim 105 , wherein the starch is at least one member selected from the group consisting of potato starch, sweet potato starch, corn starch, waxy corn starch, wheat starch, rice starch, glutinous rice starch, tapioca starch, mung bean starch, kudzu starch, sago starch, amaranth, and modified starch.  
   
   
       107 . A non-alcoholic non-carbonated refreshment beverage containing no natural juice, powdered milk, or lacetic acid bacteria comprising sucralose in a concentration of 0.00001-0.001% by weight when taken.  
   
   
       108 . A method for enhancing fruity flavor or refreshing flavor by adding sucralose to a fruit juice or a fruit-containing food.  
   
   
       109 . A method for enhancing fruity flavor or refreshing flavor according to  claim 108 , the method comprising adding sucralose in a concentration of 0.00001-0.5% by weight.  
   
   
       110 . A non-beverage milk-containing product comprising sucralose in an amount effective to enhance milky flavor and yet not impart sweetness to the product.  
   
   
       111 . The non-beverage milk-containing product according to  claim 110  comprising sucralose in a concentration of 0.00001-0.0006% by weight.  
   
   
       112 . A method for enhancing milky flavor by adding sucralose to a milk-containing product.  
   
   
       113 . A method for enhancing milky flavor according  claim 112 , the method comprising adding sucralose in a concentration of 0.00001-0.5% by weight, based on the milk-containing composition.  
   
   
       114 . A method for improving eating quality or texture of chewing gum by adding sucralose to the chewing gum.  
   
   
       115 . A method for improving eating quality or texture of chewing gum according to  claim 114 , the method comprising adding sucralose in a concentration of 0.0001-0.5% by weight.  
   
   
       116 . A composition for enhancing the flavor of a food comprising a flavor enhancing amount of sucralose, wherein the flavor enhancing amount is less than the amount of sucralose used to impart sweetness to the food.  
   
   
       117 . A composition of  claim 116 , wherein the amount of sucralose is in a concentration of 0.00001 to 0.005% by weight of the food.  
   
   
       118 . A composition of  claim 116 , wherein the amount of sucralose is less than or equal to 0.0006% by weight of the food.  
   
   
       119 . A food comprising a flavor enhancing amount of sucralose, wherein the flavor enhancing amount is less than the amount of sucralose used to impart sweetness to the food.  
   
   
       120 . A food of  claim 119 , wherein the amount of sucralose is in a concentration of 0.00001 to 0.005% by weight of the food.  
   
   
       121 . A food of claim  19 , wherein the amount of sucralose is less than or equal to 0.0006% by weight of the food.  
   
   
       122 . A food of  claim 119  further comprising an ingredient selected from the group consisting of a sweetener, a flavor, a preservative, a stabilizer, a coloring agent, a starch, a foaming agent, a nutrient supplement, and mixtures thereof.  
   
   
       123 . A food of  claim 119 , wherein the food is selected from the group consisting of an alcoholic beverage, a refreshment beverage, a tea beverage, a fruit juice, a milk-containing food, a confection, a processed food, meat, and seasonings.  
   
   
       124 . A method for enhancing flavor in a food comprising providing a flavor enhancing amount of sucralose, wherein the flavor enhancing amount is less than the amount of sucralose used to impart sweetness to the food.  
   
   
       125 . A method of  claim 124 , wherein the amount of sucralose is in a concentration of 0.00001 to 0.005% by weight of the food.  
   
   
       126 . A method of  claim 124 , wherein the amount of sucralose is less than or equal to 0.0006% by weight of the food.  
   
   
       127 . A method of  claim 124  further comprising providing an ingredient selected from the group consisting of a sweetener, a flavor, a preservative, a stabilizer, a coloring agent, a starch, a foaming agent, a nutrient supplement, and mixtures thereof.  
   
   
       128 . A method of  claim 124 , wherein the food is selected from the group consisting of an alcoholic beverage, a refreshment beverage, a tea beverage, a fruit juice, a milk-containing food, a confection, a processed food, meat, and seasonings.