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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 11, 2007
Filed:
Feb. 18, 2004
Bary Lyn Zeller, Glenview, IL (US);
Robert Charles Dinwoodie, Glenview, IL (US);
Ahmad Akashe, Mundelein, IL (US);
Cheryl Jean Baldwin, Mundelein, IL (US);
Bary Lyn Zeller, Glenview, IL (US);
Robert Charles Dinwoodie, Glenview, IL (US);
Ahmad Akashe, Mundelein, IL (US);
Cheryl Jean Baldwin, Mundelein, IL (US);
Kraft Foods Holdings, Inc., Northfield, IL (US);
Abstract
Amorphous water-soluble calcium citrate salts having a mole ratio of calcium to citrate of less than 2.5:2, and powdered beverage mixes and liquid compositions fortified with these amorphous water-soluble calcium citrate salts as a calcium source, are provided. Liquid compositions fortified with calcium citrate according to this invention have superior dispersability, solubility, appearance, and storage stability. These liquid compositions are prepared by new methods that provide and preserve a stable amorphous character in the dry powdered product salts. The present invention also is directed to a method of administering such calcium citrate-fortified liquid compositions to increase the dietary calcium intake in individuals.