20240023578. BEVERAGE HAVING REB D AND REB M simplified abstract (SUNTORY HOLDINGS LIMITED)

BEVERAGE HAVING REB D AND REB M

Organization Name

SUNTORY HOLDINGS LIMITED

Inventor(s)

Akinori Itoyama of Kanagawa (JP)

Yoji Asami of Kanagawa (JP)

Akiko Fujie of Kanagawa (JP)

Shigeru Sarada of Kanagawa (JP)

BEVERAGE HAVING REB D AND REB M - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240023578 titled 'BEVERAGE HAVING REB D AND REB M

Simplified Explanation

The present invention is about sweetened beverage compositions that contain the steviol glycoside rebaudioside D (reb D) and combinations of reb D and rebaudioside M (reb M). The invention also includes methods to reduce the degradation and improve the stability of reb D.

• Sweetened beverage compositions with reb D and reb M are described in the patent application.
• The invention provides methods to enhance the stability of reb D, preventing its degradation.
• The patent application does not oversell the technology or provide a title.

Potential Applications

• Sweetened beverages: The invention can be used to create low-calorie or zero-calorie sweetened beverages using reb D and reb M.
• Food industry: The technology can be applied in various food products that require sweetening without adding excessive calories.

Problems Solved

• Degradation of reb D: The invention addresses the issue of reb D degradation, which can affect the taste and quality of sweetened beverages.
• Stability improvement: The methods described in the patent application help improve the stability of reb D, ensuring its effectiveness as a sweetener.

Benefits

• Reduced calorie intake: The use of reb D and reb M allows for the creation of sweetened beverages with reduced or zero calories, providing a healthier alternative to traditional sweeteners.
• Enhanced taste and quality: By preventing the degradation of reb D, the invention ensures that sweetened beverages maintain their desired taste and quality over time.
• Versatility: The technology can be applied to various beverage and food products, offering a wide range of options for manufacturers and consumers.

Original Abstract Submitted

the present invention relates to sweetened beverage compositions comprising the steviol glycoside rebaudioside d (reb d) and combinations of reb d and rebaudioside m (reb m). the present invention also relates to methods to reduce the degradation and improve the stability of reb d.