Use of surfactants to solubilize water-insoluble solids in beverages
US7402327B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 7, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 10, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23L29/10
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Surfactants are used in low concentrations in order to solubilize water-insoluble solids for inclusion in aqueous beverages. Beverage concentrates, beverage syrups and finished beverages, all of which contain surfactant and water-insoluble solids, are stable; the concentrates and finished beverages are clear.
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