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Method for increasing stability of liquid beverage concentrate

US4830870A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 14, 1986
Grant dateMay 16, 1989
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Expiry dateOct 14, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA23L2/38
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A citrus flavored beverage concentrate for use in food service beverage dispensers is disclosed which exhibits excellent citrus oil stability. A multiple component concentrate is used, with one component containing the citrus oil and being at a pH of about 3.7 to about 4.6, and a second component which is highly acidic, being at a pH of 1.4 to 3.0, depending on the flavor of the beverage.

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