Drink flavouring straw

摘要

The present invention relates to a receptacle which comprises a generally elongate tubular body, a plurality of pellets of a predetermined size and shape containing a predetermined measure of active ingredient and filtration means disposed at or adjacent each end of the tubular body to retain the pellets substantially within the body. The receptacle is sized to allow a carrier liquid to be drawn through it. The passage of the carrier liquid through the receptacle causes the pellets to progressively dissolve, thereby releasing the active ingredient into the beverage upon consumption.

主权项

1. A receptacle including:
a generally elongate tubular body; a plurality of pellets of a predetermined size and shape containing a predetermined measure of active ingredient, the pellets comprising a nonpareil structure having a plurality of layers, the pellets being generally spherical; and a filter disposed at or adjacent each end of the tubular body to retain the pellets substantially within the body, the receptacle being sized to allow a carrier liquid to be drawn therethrough, such that passage of the carrier liquid through the receptacle causes the pellets to progressively dissolve, thereby releasing the active ingredient into the carrier liquid upon consumption.