Patent ID: 8846101
Filing Date: 2014-09-30
Classification: A23L,A23V,A61K,A61P,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method for the preparation of a granulated calcium carbonate, comprising applying a granulating composition to calcium carbonate that is in the form of particles and/or crystals, wherein the granulating composition comprises i) xylitol, and ii) one or more polymeric substances selected from the group consisting of povidones and copovidones, and mixtures thereof, wherein the xylitol and the one or more polymeric substances are dispersed or dissolved in a solvent; wherein the xylitol constitutes from about 2% to about 20% of the total weight of the granulated calcium carbonate, and the one or more polymeric substances constitutes from about 0.09% to about 10% of the total weight of the granulated calcium carbonate.