The present invention relates generally to functional sweetener compositions comprising non-caloric or low-caloric natural and/or synthetic, high-potency sweeteners and methods for making and using them. In particular, the present invention relates to different functional sweetener compositions comprising at least one non-caloric or low-caloric natural and/or synthetic, high-potency sweetener, at least one sweet taste improving composition, and at least one functional ingredient, such as antioxidants. The present invention also relates to functional sweetener compositions and methods that can improve the tastes of non-caloric or low-caloric high-potency sweeteners by imparting a more sugar-like taste or characteristic. In particular, the functional sweetener compositions and methods provide a more sugar-like temporal profile, including sweetness onset and sweetness linger, and/or a more sugar-like flavor profile.
本发明一般涉及由非热量或低热量天然和/或合成的高效力
甜味剂组成的功能性
甜味剂组合物,以及制造和使用它们的方法。特别是,本发明涉及不同的功能性
甜味剂组合物,包括至少一种非热量或低热量天然和/或合成的高效力
甜味剂、至少一种甜味改善组合物和至少一种功能性成分,如
抗氧化剂。本发明还涉及功能性
甜味剂组合物和方法,这些组合物和方法可以通过赋予非热量或低热量高浓度
甜味剂更多类似糖的味道或特性来改善其口味。特别是,本发明的功能性
甜味剂组合物和方法可提供更像糖的时间特征,包括甜味的开始和甜味的持续,和/或更像糖的风味特征。