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(11) EP 1 272 046 A1

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(43) Date of publication:
08.01.2003 Bulletin 2003/02

(21) Application number: 01929375.2

(22) Date of filing: 28.02.2001
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7A23G 3/00
(86) International application number:
PCT/EP0102/264
(87) International publication number:
WO 0107/6383 (18.10.2001 Gazette 2001/42)
(84) Designated Contracting States:
AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE TR
Designated Extension States:
AL LT LV MK RO SI

(30) Priority: 06.04.2000 GB 0008535

(71) Applicant: SOCIETE DES PRODUITS NESTLE S.A.
1800 Vevey (CH)

(72) Inventors:
  • ONG, Mei Horng
    York YO31 8FY (GB)
  • WHITEHOUSE, Andrew Steve
    Harrogate HG2 8AY (GB)

(74) Representative: Pate, Frederick George et al
55, Avenue Nestlé
1800 Vevey
1800 Vevey (CH)

   


(54) MODIFICATION OF RHEOLOGY OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY