Tri-gum blend

US7378122B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• PepsiCo, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Deborah L. Bernardini · Mahopac, US
• Sharon Chait · White Plains, US
• Chris Graham · Sandy Hook, US
• Laura M. Hansen · White Bear Lake, US
• Richard Zang · Sandy Hook, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 14, 2004
• Grant date: May 27, 2008
• Expiry date: Jan 9, 2025

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A23V2002/00
• WIPO field: Food chemistry
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

A tri-gum blend of (a) xanthan gum, (b) gellan gum and (c) pectin gum is used to provide mouthfeel and stability to beverages, preferably smoothie beverages. Xanthan gum is present in an amount ranging from about 0.002% to about 0.5%, preferably from about 0.025% to about 0.055%, more preferably about 0.04%, gellan gum is present in an amount ranging from about 0.002% to about 0.5%, preferably from about 0.008% to about 0.023%, more preferably about 0.015%, and pectin gum is present in an amount ranging from about 0.05% to about 2.0%, preferably from about 0.10% to about 0.30%, more preferably about 0.2%, all by weight of a stable beverage.