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(12) INTERNATIONAL APPLICATION PUBLISHED UNDER THE PATENT COOPERATION TREATY (PCT) (19) World Intellectual Property Organization International Bureau (10) International Publication Number (43) International Publication Date WO 2012/107206 Al 16 August 2012 (16.08.2012) P O P C T (51) International Patent Classification: (DE). WONSCHIK, Johann [DE/DE]; Riepenbrik 16, A23L 1/236 (2006.01) A23L 1/03 (2006.01) 37647 Brevorde (DE). C07D 313/00 (2006.01) A23L 2/56 (2006.01) (74) Agent: LAHRTZ, Fritz; Isenbruck Bosl Horschler LLP, A23L 1/307 (2006.01) A61K 8/18 (2006.01) Prinzregentenstr. 68, 81675 Munchen (DE). 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(30) Priority Data: (84) Designated States (unless otherwise indicated, for every 11001013.9 8 February 201 1 (08.02.201 1) EP kind of regional protection available): ARIPO (BW, GH, 61/440,799 8 February 201 1 (08.02.201 1) US GM, KE, LR, LS, MW, MZ, NA, RW, SD, SL, SZ, TZ, UG, ZM, ZW), Eurasian (AM, AZ, BY, KG, KZ, MD, RU, (71) Applicant (for all designated States except US): NU- TJ, TM), European (AL, AT, BE, BG, CH, CY, CZ, DE, TRINOVA NUTRITION SPECIALTIES & FOOD IN¬ DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HR, HU, IE, IS, IT, LT, LU, GREDIENTS GMBH [DE/DE]; Industriepark Hochst, LV, MC, MK, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, RS, SE, SI, SK, 65929 Frankfurt am Main (DE). SM, TR), OAPI (BF, BJ, CF, CG, CI, CM, GA, GN, GQ, (72) Inventors; and GW, ML, MR, NE, SN, TD, TG). (75) Inventors/Applicants (for US only): KROHN, Michael Published: [DE/DE]; Alexanderstr. 8, 64653 Lorsch (DE). SEIBERT, Simon [DE/DE]; Mollerstr. 9, 64289 Darmstadt (DE). — with international search report (Art. 21(3)) KLEBER, Alice [DE/DE]; Arminstr. 4, 64625 Bensheim © (54) Title: SWEETENER AND/OR SWEETNESS ENHANCER, SWEETENER COMPOSITIONS, METHODS OF MAKING o THE SAME AND CONSUMABLES CONTAINING THE SAME (57) Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of microcarpalide or a derivative or a stereoisomer or a salt or a hydrate there of as a sweetener and/or a sweetness enhancer, to sweetener compositions comprising microcarpalide or a derivative or a stereoi - o somer or a salt or a hydrate thereof, and, optionally, a pregelatinized starch, to methods of making the sweetener compositions and to tabletop sweetener compositions comprising microcarpalide or a derivative or a stereoisomer or a salt or a hydrate thereof. Further, the invention relates to consumables comprising a consumable product and microcarpalide or a derivative or a stereoisomer or a salt o or a hydrate thereof. Preferred consumable products are water-based consumables, solid dry consumables, dairy products, dairy-de - rived products and dairy-alternative products. Sweetener and/or Sweetness Enhancer, Sweetener Compositions, Methods of Making the Same and Consumables Containing the Same Field of the Invention The present invention relates to the use of microcarpalide or a derivative or a stereoisomer or a salt or a hydrate thereof as a sweetener and/or a sweetness enhancer, to sweetener compositions comprising microcarpalide or a derivative or a stereoisomer or a salt or a hydrate thereof and, optionally a pregelatinized starch, to methods of making the sweetener compositions and to tabletop sweetener compositions comprising microcarpalide or a derivative or a stereoisomer or a salt or a hydrate thereof. Further, the invention relates to consumables comprising a consumable product and microcarpalide or a derivative or a stereoisomer or a salt or a hydrate thereof. Preferred consumable products are water-based consumables, solid dry consumables, dairy products, dairy-derived products and dairy- alternative products. Background of the Invention The use of non-caloric high-intensity sweeteners is increasing due to health concerns raised over childhood obesity, type II diabetes, and related illnesses. Thus, a demand exists for sweeteners having sweetnesses significantly higher than those of conventional sweeteners, such as granulated sugar (sucrose) or high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS). Many non-caloric or low-caloric sweeteners, however, are prohibitively expensive and/or contain unpleasant off-flavors and/or have unexpected and less-than-desirable sweetness profiles. Furthermore it is of interest to enhance desired flavor sensations, e.g., sweet taste, of non- caloric or low-caloric or standard (caloric) sweeteners, conventional or otherwise. Compounds that can enhance certain flavor sensations are of great interest and may allow not only improvement and/or intensification of the perceived flavor but also the ability to reach a certain flavor intensity using reduced concentrations of flavor ingredients. As one example, by employing an enhancer, less sweetener may be necessary to achieve a desired sweetness level, which may result in less calories and/or associated undesirable flavor notes/off-notes. Thus a need exists for sweetness enhancers. Non-caloric, high intensity sweeteners are known to have sweetness levels or "sweetnesses" that are significantly higher than those of conventional sweeteners. These non-caloric sweeteners often are added to the consumable products to replace at least a portion of the conventional caloric sweeteners, which results in a consumable product having a sweet flavor and a reduced amount of caloric sweetener. Acesulfame potassium is an exemplary non-caloric, high intensity sweetener. In some instances, the caloric sweeteners and/or the non-caloric sweeteners are combined with other components, e.g., surfactants, emulsifiers, gums, or other sweeteners, to form sweetener compositions. These other components often improve the physical or chemical properties of the caloric or non-caloric sweetener. The sweetener compositions then may be incorporated into the respective consumable product. In most cases, the sweetener or the sweetness associated therewith is released from the consumable product quickly upon consumption of the consumable product. This release accounts for the sweetness realized by the consumer. For some consumable products, e.g., chewing gum and other confections, once the consumable product begins to be consumed, it is desirable to have a prolonged release rate of sweetener from the consumable product. As a result, the sensation of sweetness is enjoyed by the consumer over a prolonged period of time. Conventional sweeteners, however, have been known to have more rapid release rates from the respective consumable product. As such, a majority of the sweetener is quickly released from the consumable product immediately upon consumption and very little sweetener then is left to be released during the remainder of the lifetime of the consumable product. As one example, a chewing gum comprising a conventional sweetener composition is often considered to be very sweet as the gum is initially chewed, but after some minutes of chewing, the gum is considered to be significantly less sweet. Thus, a need exists for sweetener compositions that employ sweeteners, e.g., non-caloric, high intensity sweeteners, and that provide for prolonged release rates of these sweeteners from a consumable product to the palate of the consumer. As such, the sweetness associated with the sweetener composition may be recognized by the consumer over a longer period of time and result a prolonged sweetening sensation is realized by the consumer. Brief Description of the Figures Fig. 1 is a chart showing the results of the recombinant human taste receptor T1R2/T1R3 dependent cell based assay with microcarpalide. Fig. 2 is a chart showing the selective stimulation of receptor carrying cells by microcarpalide is verified by measuring the time response in the cell assay over a period of 86 seconds. Fig. 3 is a table summarizing the results of the taste and spit assay with microcarpalide. Summary of the Invention The present invention, in one aspect, relates to the use of microcarpalide or a derivative or a stereoisomer or a salt or a hydrate thereof as a sweetener and/or a sweetness enhancer. In another aspect, the present invention relates to a sweetener composition comprising (a) microcarpalide or a derivative or a stereoisomer or a salt or a hydrate thereof. Preferably, in the sweetener composition microcarpalide or a derivative or a stereoisomer or a hydrate thereof is a sweetener and/or a sweetness enhancer. Preferably, the sweetener composition comprises (b) at least one additional sweetener. In one embodiment, the sweetener composition comprises at least one additional sweetener that is selected from the group consisting of abiziasaponin, abrusosides, in particular abrusoside A, abrusoside B, abrusoside C, abrusoside D, acesulfame potassium, advantame, albiziasaponin, alitame, aspartame, superaspartame,