Method and composition for masking mineral taste
US6156332A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 27, 1999 |
| Grant date | Dec 5, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 27, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P13/02
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention relates to methods and compositions for masking the taste of minerals in ingestible products. In particular, tannic acid glycyrrhizin and acesulfame potassium are added to compostions comprising minerals such as potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, copper, chromium, zinc and mixtures in order to reduce or eliminate the unpleasant taste or aftertase associated with these minerals.
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