Kraft Foods, Inc.

Kraft General Foods, Inc.

Robert W Fusi

Sigmund L Klug

Gary H Kestenbaum

Joseph D Albaum

Randall R Jackson

Sean S Doherty

Staci L Smith

Selected high molecular weight gallotannins are incorporated into FD&C dye-containing foodstuffs to prevent staining of polymeric substrates such as wool or nylon rugs and clothing. Gallotannins from sumac leaves and Chinese nut galls are effective at levels of 50 ppm or below.

High molecular weight gallotannins as a stain-inhibiting agent for food

Selected high molecular weight gallotannins are incorporated into FD&C dye-containing foodstuffs to prevent staining of polymeric substrates such as wool or nylon rugs and clothing. Gallotannins from sumac leaves and Chinese nut galls are effective at levels of 50 ppm or below. This invention is useful in foodstuffs which are not subject to oxidation.

A rapidly-dissolving, sugar-free beverage tablet is made by formulating a mix containing from 20% to 70% mannitol, from 1% to 20% water-soluble CO.sub.2 -generator, intensive sweetener and food acid. The mix is compressed in an externally-lubricated tabletting press to produce a friable tablet which is then surface glazed to produce a structurally stable tablet.

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Stockton, NJ, United States of America

Robert W Fusi