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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 30, 2004
Filed:
Feb. 27, 2002
Augusto S. Medina, Atlanta, GA (US);
Roger Whigham, Atlanta, GA (US);
John J. Fisher, Alpharetta, GA (US);
Barbara Gann, Marietta, GA (US);
Kenneth S. Weinaug, Atlanta, GA (US);
Richard Staten, Atlanta, GA (US);
The Coca-Cola Company, Atlanta, GA (US);
Abstract
Compositions and methods are provided to simulate the appearance of frozen beverages, such as fruit drink slushes or frozen coffees. The composition includes a carrier fluid which comprises water, a thickening agent, and a colorant; and simulated ice crystals stably and uniformly dispersed in the carrier fluid. The simulated ice crystals are comprised of particles, preferably polymeric particles having a size between about 200 and about 400 microns. The thickening agent preferably comprises a slurry of propylene glycol alginate dispersed in propylene glycol. The colorant is selected based on the “flavor” being simulated, for example, yellow for lemonade, caramel color for coffee or cola. The polymeric particles preferably comprise a polymer such as high density polyethylene.