Flavored artificial sweetener

Abstract

A flavored artificial sweetener is made of a carrier, such as dextrose and the like, that is milled together with a flavoring agent. The mixture is then commingled with a second bulking agent, such as maltodextrin and a sweet agent, such as aspartame. The resulting sweetener has excellent taste characteristics and flowability. It can be packaged in small envelopes, canisters or bulk containers.

1 . An artificial sweetener comprising: 
 (a) a carrier made of a substantially non-nutritive ingredient;    (b) a flavoring agent; and    (c) a non-nutritive sweet agent.    
   
   
       2 . The artificial sweetener of  claim 1  wherein said flavoring agent is agglomerated with said carrier.  
   
   
       3 . The artificial sweetener of  claim 1  further comprising a bulking agent.  
   
   
       4 . The artificial sweetener of  claim 1  wherein said carrier is a bulking agent.  
   
   
       5 . The artificial sweetener of  claim 1  wherein said carrier is dextrose.  
   
   
       6 . The artificial sweetener of  claim 1  wherein said sweet agent is aspartame.  
   
   
       7 . An artificial sweetener comprising: 
 (a) a carrier;    (b) a bulking agent;    (c) a sweet agent; and    (d) a flavoring agent.    
   
   
       8 . The artificial sweetener according to  claim 7  wherein said carrier is an agglomerated dextrose.  
   
   
       9 . The artificial sweetener according to  claim 7  wherein the flavoring agent is encapsulated.  
   
   
       10 - 26 . (canceled)