摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent degradation of vitamins in vitamin-containing compositions, including Vitamin A, as a result of exposure to light, when the composition is contained in a clear or substantially clear bottle, such as PET and glass bottles. <P>SOLUTION: A vitamin-enriched composition contains: vitamin selected from the group consisting of Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, or mixtures thereof; and at least one vitamin stabilizer comprising a C<SB>6</SB>-C<SB>3</SB>phenylpropenoic carbonyl structure. The vitamin stabilizer is contained in an amount sufficient to provide an amount of stabilizer in a beverage ranging from about 10 ppm to about 500 ppm. A method of preventing vitamin degradation in vitamin-containing compositions is also provided. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT |