Patent ID: 9179695
Filing Date: 2015-11-10
Classification: A23G,A23L,A23P,A23V,A61K,A61P,B29C

Abstract:
1. A process for producing a solid non-compressible comestible product comprising xylitol, said process comprising: (a) subjecting a composition comprising solid xylitol in an amount ranging from about 60% to about 100% by weight to extrusion inside an extrusion apparatus under conditions to partially melt xylitol in said composition and form a slurry and maintaining said composition in the form of a slurry throughout its passage through the extrusion apparatus and at an exit zone from which the slurry exits the extrusion apparatus; (b) forming the product of step (a) into a desired shape; and (c) cooling the product of step (b) to form a solid non-compressible comestible product, wherein said solid xylitol is not fully melted at any time during said process; wherein the extrusion apparatus comprises (i) an entry zone through which said composition enters the extrusion apparatus, (ii) an exit zone through which the extruded composition at a temperature ranging from about 190° F. to about 205° F. exits the extrusion apparatus and (iii) at least one heating zone there between and optionally an extruder die; and wherein the product is substantially free of sugar alcohols other than xylitol.