| abstract |
The invention relates to a solid, low calorie, palatable sugar substitute with the following ingredients, by weight: inulin 28.3%-48.3%; polydextrose 28.0%-48.0%; maltodextrin 18.0%-28.0% l; trace amounts of an antiagglomerant, and the balance being one or more intense sweeteners, for example, sucralose or acesulfame-K. A solid, low calorie, chocolate comestible is provided as follows: inulin 12.0-20.0%; polydextrose 15.0-25.0%; maltodextrin 2.0-8.0%; milk 0-22% dependent upon flavor (dark, milk, etc.); cocoa mass 10-50% dependent upon flavor; cocoa butter 8-25% dependent upon flavor; trace amounts of lecithin and flavor; and the balance being one or more intense sweeteners such as aspartame, acesulfame-K and sucralose. |