Natural Blue Coloring Compositions For Confectionary
Patent No. EP4458163 (titled "Natural Blue Coloring Compositions For Confectionary") was filed by Oterra on May 3, 2023. The application was issued on Apr 16, 2025.
Patent Summary
A liquid natural blue coloring composition for food applications, particularly confectionary, comprises a phycocyanin-containing extract (preferably Spirulina extract), sucrose, and a starch-based compound with a Dextrose Equivalent (DE) between 19 and 23 (preferably 21). The composition is produced by sequentially adding the extract to an aqueous solution under agitation, followed by the starch-based compound, and then sucrose. The starch-based compound concentration is 1–15 w%. Sucrose concentration is 40–70 w% without salt, or 10–50 w% with salt. This formulation improves heat, acid, freezing, and panning stability compared to trehalose-based compositions. The high sugar content maintains water activity below 0.860 for microbiological protection. The composition is suitable for panned confectionary, jelly gums, and ice cream.
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Date
Description
EP4458163
- Application Number
- EP23171231A
- Filing Date
- May 3, 2023
- Status
- Granted And Under Opposition
- Mar 14, 2025
- Publication Date
- Apr 16, 2025
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