CALCIUM FORTIFIED ACIDIC BEVERAGES

摘要

A calcium-fortified acidic beverage wherein the calcium comprises : I) in-situ formed calcium citrate, calcium malate, calcium citrate malate formed respectively by reacting citric acid, malic acid, and a combination of citric acid and malic acid with a calcium base selected from calcium hydroxide, calcium oxide, calcium carbonate ,and mixtures thereof; ii) calcium chloride; and iii) calcium lactate gluconate. The calcium-fortified acidicbeverage is stable against calcium precipitation when stored for a prolonged period at room temperature and elevated temperatures.