Method of preventing tooth enamel erosion utilizing an acidic beverage containing calcium
US5108761A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 1, 1990 |
| Grant date | Apr 28, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 1, 2010 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23L33/165
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Acidic beverages, e.g. juices and carbonated beverages containing calcium citrate malate are disclosed. These beverages inhibit the erosion of tooth enamel that normally occurs during consumption of acidic beverages. A nutritional regimen of administering an acid beverage (pH below 5.5) containing from 35 mg to 270 mg calcium per 6 ounce (180 ml) serving (0.02% to 0.15% w/v of calcium) in the form of calcium citrate malate, for preventing tooth enamel erosion is disclosed. This beverage comprises water, sweetener and flavor or juice.
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