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PH adjustors and drinks using the same

US6056989A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 25, 1996
Grant dateMay 2, 2000
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Expiry dateApr 25, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA23L2/68
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A pH adjustor for drinks comprising a potassium salt as an active ingredient wherein said potassium salt comprises an effective amount for adjusting pH of at least two members selected from the group consisting of potassium carbonate, dipotassium hydrogenphosphate and potassium hydroxide, whereby the pH adjustor is capable of suppressing the deterioration of aroma and/or taste due to lowering of pH by retort sterilization.

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