| 摘要 |
The present invention relates to a calcium-fortified, protein-based beverage to be used to provide dietary calcium supplementation. To this end, the present invention is directed to a calcium-fortified protein-based beverage characterized in that the beverage is calcium-fortified by means of a calcium (lactate) gluconate citrate. Within the context of the present invention protein-based beverage is defined as any beverage containing more than four or more grams of protein per serving and includes both beverages based on cow's milk, as well as on soy milk. The beverage according to the invention provides a bioavailable source of calcium and excellent solubility without negatively affecting taste, texture and protein stability. It was found that, in contrast to other conventional calcium salts, the calcium (lactate) gluconate citrate causes less denaturalization of the proteins. In addition, the fortified protein-based beverage of the present invention is suitable for use as an ingredient to use in any product where protein-based beverage is used, including but not limited to dry powdered milk such as infant formulas, hard cheese, cottage cheese, farmer's cheese, pot cheese, creamy soups, sauces, baked goods, puddings, yoghurts, ice creams, and nutritional drinks and shakes such as meal replacement beverages. |
