High-intensity sweetener composition and delivery of same

Abstract

A composition for sweetening ingestable solids or liquids. The composition is compressed and comprises less than about 7.5 weight-% sucralose and one or more diluents. The composition is compressed at a pressure of greater than 2 pounds per square inch. A method of forming the composition and a system for delivering the composition are also provided.

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       15 . A method for forming a compressed sucralose composition, the method comprising the steps of: 
 crystallizing sucralose;    combining less than 7.5 weight-% crystallized sucralose with one or more diluents to form a sweetener composition; and    compressing the sweetener composition at a pressure of greater than 2 pounds per square inch.    
   
   
       16 . The method of  claim 15  wherein the step of compressing comprises compressing the sweetener composition into a tablet.  
   
   
       17 . The method of  claim 15  further comprising the step of placing the compressed sweetener in a pocket defined by two layers of dissolvable polymer material.  
   
   
       18 . The method of  claim 17  wherein the step of placing the compressed sweetener comprises placing the compressed sweetener in a pocket defined by two layers of a dissolvable oligosaccheride film.  
   
   
       19 . The method of  claim 18  wherein the step of placing the compressed sweetener comprises placing the compressed sweetener a pocket defined by two layers of a water-soluble polysaccharide film.  
   
   
       20 . The method of  claim 17  further comprising the step of forming a pocket by sealing the edges of two strips of polymer film.  
   
   
       21 . The method of  claim 17  further comprising the step of forming a pocket by folding a strip of dissolvable polymer and sealing the edges.  
   
   
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