Low calorie beverage
CA 2014547 C · Owner: 7-Eleven, Inc. · Inventors: Baccus, John B. Jr.
Overview
Its claims, description and drawings are in the Canadian Patents Database.
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A process (10) for preparing a low calorie beverage syrup generally comprising the steps of mixing water (22) and an artificial sweetener (26) until completely dissolved. Microcrystalline cellulose (28) is added to the mixer and vigorously agitated for proper dispersion and hydration of the cellulose. Xanthan gum (30), which has been wetted by propylene glycol (32) is, added to the mixture and properly mixed. While the mixture is being stirred, a natural sweetener solution (36), a foaming agent (38) and flavoring (40) are added to the mixture to complete the syrup (20) used to make a low calorie slush beverage.
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Why it's free to use
- Filed April 12, 1990 and granted May 28, 1996. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended April 12, 2010.
- A certificate of supplementary protection adds at most two years for a drug, so even that would have ended by April 12, 2012.
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