Next-Gen Stevia Sweetener: Enhanced Solubility Tech
Legal Citation
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed a process for preparing highly soluble Rebaudioside A from Stevia rebaudiana plant extract. However, the solubility of Stevia sweeteners remains a significant challenge, particularly in certain food and beverage applications. The current invention addresses this limitation by introducing a paradigm-shifting approach that not only enhances solubility but also enables real-time monitoring and optimization.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The current invention's novelty lies in its integrated approach to Stevia sweetener solubility enhancement, combining micro-encapsulation, nano-particle synthesis, high-pressure homogenization, and real-time monitoring. The inventive step resides in the unexpected synergy between these components, resulting in a platform that achieves unprecedented solubility and enables real-time optimization.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the invention could include the use of different encapsulation materials, nano-particle synthesis methods, or high-pressure homogenization techniques. Additionally, the platform could be adapted for use with other sweetener molecules or integrated with existing food and beverage manufacturing processes.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The Next-Generation Stevia Sweetener Platform has significant commercial potential in the food and beverage industry, particularly in the development of low-calorie, high-taste products. The platform's ability to enhance Stevia sweetener solubility and enable real-time optimization makes it an attractive solution for manufacturers seeking to improve the nutritional profile and taste of their products.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A23 | A23L27/33 |
| A | A23 | A23G3/36 |
| A | A23 | A23G9/32 |
| A | A23 | A23L2/60 |
| A | A23 | A23L27/00 |
| A | A23 | A23L27/10 |
| A | A23 | A23L27/11 |
| A | A23 | A23L27/12 |
| A | A23 | A23L27/30 |
| A | A23 | A23L27/31 |
| A | A23 | A23L27/34 |
| A | A23 | A23L27/35 |
| A | A23 | A23L27/36 |
| A | A23 | A23L27/37 |
| A | A23 | A23L33/21 |
| A | A61 | A61K8/602 |
| A | A61 | A61K8/9789 |
| A | A61 | A61K36/28 |
| A | A61 | A61Q19/00 |
| A | A23 | A23L27/21 |
| A | A23 | A23V2002/00 |
| A | A61 | A61K2800/10 |
| A | A61 | A61K2800/92 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Food Science and Chemical Engineering, specifically focused on sweetener extraction, modification, and solubility enhancement techniques for natural plant-based sweeteners like Stevia
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A professional with advanced degree in food science or chemical engineering, expertise in nano-particle synthesis, encapsulation technologies, and sweetener processing, familiar with solubility enhancement techniques and food manufacturing optimization strategies
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's nano-encapsulation and high-pressure homogenization techniques represent predictable extensions of existing Rebaudioside A solubility enhancement strategies. The disclosed methods directly address the source patent's core challenge of improving sweetener solubility through well-established engineering approaches. The systematic approach of nano-particle generation, encapsulation, and real-time monitoring represents an incremental technical progression consistent with standard food science problem-solving methodologies.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,856,974 |
|---|---|
| Title | Highly soluble stevia sweetener |
| Assignee(s) | PURECIRCLE SDN BHD |