Microencapsulated citrus phytochemicals and application to beverages
US9545117B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 3, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jan 17, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 3, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23V2002/00
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Methods are disclosed for fortifying a beverage with one or more citrus phytochemicals while concealing the bitter taste of these compounds in the beverage. These methods comprise microencapsulating the citrus phytochemicals and adding the microencapsulated citrus phytochemicals to beverages. Also disclosed are beverages fortified with one or more microencapsulated citrus phytochemicals but which do not have the bitter taste characteristics of these compounds.
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