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Tablets & Capsules September 2017 55 of the steviol glycoside. It was then that we realized we had a bitter- blocker on our hands. The patent was filed in August 2014 and has been issued. Broad application As the product underwent devel- opment, it became clear that it was applicable to dozens of foods and beverages, and it has been incorpo- rated into multiple channels of the food industry. ClearTaste also caught the attention of the dietary supple- ment industry, and the pharmaceuti- cal industry is evaluating it as a novel excipient. While making unpalatable medica- tions taste better using bitter-blocking excipients is simple enough to do, ClearTaste is the only option that offers a natural excipient that is USDA-certified organic. Thanks to consumers' interest in natural ingredi- ents and the "clean label" trend, many companies have adopted ClearTaste as a "tool" for their flavoring processes. Today, few barriers remain for Figure 2 Sensory effects of ClearTaste on sourness and dairy notes in an unflavored yogurt with 0 percent fat (n = 5) 5 4 3 2 1 0 Dairy notes Sourness 0 5 10 15 ClearTaste (ppm) Intensity (0 - 5) Figure 1 Sensory effects of ClearTaste on various aspects of a RebA 60 formulation versus other grades of stevia (n = 9) Licorice Astringent Cooling Aftertaste Bitter taste 100 95 90 85 80 75 70 RA97 RA95 RA60 +5 ppm modulator RA60 Sweet aftertaste Total aroma