Larry E Meyer

US Patent:

54747937, Dec 12, 1995

Filed:

May 10, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/240542

Inventors:

Larry E. Meyer - Cincinnati OH
Russell A. Parker - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

A23L 202

US Classification:

426599

Abstract:

A process for preparing calcium-supplemented, ready-to-serve, not-from-concentrate (NFC) fruit juice beverages is disclosed. This process involves circulating an acidified NFC juice stream containing citric and malic acid from a blend tank through a mixing zone that creates turbulent flow. A powdered source of calcium is then added to this acidified juice stream in the mixing zone. The calcium supplemented juice is recirculated back to the blend tank until the acidified juice comprises from about 0. 05 to about 0. 26% by weight solubilized calcium.

US Patent:

54240824, Jun 13, 1995

Filed:

Mar 3, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/205302

Inventors:

Timothy W. Dake - Cincinnati OH
Donald R. Kearney - Fairfield OH
Sanford T. Kirksey - Forest Park OH
Larry E. Meyer - Cincinnati OH

Assignee:

The Proctor & Gamble Company - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

A23L 1302
A23L 1304

US Classification:

426 72

Abstract:

The present invention relates to beverage compositions containing calcium and Vitamin C, exhibiting reduced browning. The beverage compositions comprise: a) from about 50 ppm to about 2000 ppm ascorbic acid; b) from about 100 ppm to about 2,000 ppm erythorbic acid; c) From about 0. 03% to about 0. 19% calcium; d) a pH control system comprising an acidic buffering component, such that the pH of the composition is from about 3. 1 to about 4. 5; e) from 0% to about 60% of a flavoring system; f) an effective amount of a sweetening component; and g) water.