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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 11, 2012
Filed:
Feb. 04, 2008
Leslie George West, Winnetka, IL (US);
Dominic Vellucci, Eastchester, NY (US);
Nam-cheol Kim, Deerfield, IL (US);
George William Haas, Mount Prospect, IL (US);
Orlando Herrera-gomez, Evanston, IL (US);
Leslie George West, Winnetka, IL (US);
Dominic Vellucci, Eastchester, NY (US);
Nam-Cheol Kim, Deerfield, IL (US);
George William Haas, Mount Prospect, IL (US);
Orlando Herrera-Gomez, Evanston, IL (US);
Kraft Foods Global Brands LLC, Northfield, IL (US);
Abstract
A method of preparing a natural sweetener from a heat-processed powdered fruit extract of the cucurbitaceae family, such as luo han guo is provided. In one embodiment, the method provides a cleaner tasting and concentrated natural sweetener in which objectionable flavors, odors, colors, and insoluble components are removed to form the natural sweetener.