Anhydrous lactitol crystals, a product containing the same and a process for the preparation thereof as well as use thereof

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PATENT NO 6872414
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09666369

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The invention relates to novel anhydrous (.beta.) lactitol crystals, belonging to the orthorhombic P2.sub.1 2.sub.1 2.sub.1 cystal system and having unit cell constants a=9.6 .ANG., b=11.1 .ANG., c=14.0 .ANG.. The invention also relates to crystalline lactitol products containing the novel anhydrous .beta. lactitol and to a process for the preparation thereof by crystallizing from an aqueous solution of lactitol. The novel anhydrous .beta. lactitol is stable and nonhygroskopic and it may be used as a substitute for sugar in foodstuffs and sweets, in as well as in pharmaceutical and hygienic products.

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  • 2000 Application Filing Year
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  • 605 Applications Filed
  • 306 Patents Issued To-Date
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Heikkila, Heikki Espoo, FI 73 1782
Myers, Craig Sabula, IA 9 44
Nikander, Hannele Espoo, FI 3 23
Nurmi, Juha Kirkkonummi, FI 34 493
Nygren, Johanna Virkkala, FI 8 61
Pepper, Tammy Surrey, GB 14 226
Perkkalainen, Paula Jyvaskyla, FI 1 2
Pitkanen, Ilkka Jyvaskyla, FI 2 5
Valkonen, Jussi Jyvaskyla, FI 2 7

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