Method for producing sweetener compositions and sweetener compositions
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1. A method of making a sweetener composition, the method comprising:
- mixing a carrier compound with a syrup to form a substantially uniform dispersion, wherein the syrup comprises a solvent and one or more sweetener carbohydrates; and
sonicating the dispersion to associate the one or more sweetener carbohydrates with the carrier compound to form a sweetener composition, wherein the sweetener composition comprises at least 20% by weight water, and from 10% to 70% by combined weight of the carrier compound and the one or more sweetener carbohydrates;
wherein the sweetener composition is in a syrup form and has enhanced sweetness compared to a control composition; and
wherein the control composition consists of the same contents by identity and quantity as the sweetener composition but without the carrier compound.
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Provided herein are compositions with enhanced sweetness or reduced caloric content per weight when compared to the sweetener carbohydrate or sweetener polyol component thereof, and methods for the preparation thereof.
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1. A method of making a sweetener composition, the method comprising:
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mixing a carrier compound with a syrup to form a substantially uniform dispersion, wherein the syrup comprises a solvent and one or more sweetener carbohydrates; and sonicating the dispersion to associate the one or more sweetener carbohydrates with the carrier compound to form a sweetener composition, wherein the sweetener composition comprises at least 20% by weight water, and from 10% to 70% by combined weight of the carrier compound and the one or more sweetener carbohydrates; wherein the sweetener composition is in a syrup form and has enhanced sweetness compared to a control composition; and
wherein the control composition consists of the same contents by identity and quantity as the sweetener composition but without the carrier compound. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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