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June 7 (Reuters) - U.S. food ingredients maker Ingredion INGR.N is in advanced talks to acquire Britain's Tate & Lyle TATE.L in a deal valued at £2.7 billion ($3.6 billion), Bloomberg News reported on Sunday.

Ingredion aims to announce a deal as soon as Monday, the report said, citing people familiar with the matter.

Illinois-headquartered Ingredion is set to unveil a firm offer valued at 615 pence per share, Bloomberg said.

Reuters could not immediately verify the report. Ingredion and Tate & Lyle did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

Tate & Lyle said in May that Ingredion was in talks over a possible takeover valuing the London-listed firm at 615 pence per share, comprising 595 pence in cash and up to 20 pence in dividends.

The price represents a premium of around 25% to Tate & Lyle's closing price on Friday.

A deal between Tate & Lyle, known for its artificial sweeteners used in Coca-Cola drinks, and Ingredion, could create a food and beverage ingredients giant worth more than $10 billion, at a time when consumers are increasingly opting for low-calorie drinks and diets.

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