Packaged tea drink
US7527819B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 17, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 5, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23L2/52
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
This invention relates to packaged tea beverages, which contain the following ingredients: (A) from 0.05 to 0.5 wt. % of non-polymer catechins, (B) magnesium, and (C) water-insoluble solid particles sized from 0.2 to 0.8 μm. The contents of the ingredient (B) and ingredient (C) fall within specific ranges. These tea beverages contain non-polymer catechins at high concentration, are free from the formation of grouts or precipitates even when stored over a long term, and have a refined taste.
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