摘要 |
A beverage comprises a colour agent and sufficient polyphosphate to provide improved colour stability over time. The polyphosphate may be a sodium, potassium or calcium polyphosphate, in particular sodium hexametaphosphate. The polyphosphate may be present at up to 3000 mg/l. The beverage may comprise fruit juice, preferably between 0.1 and 50%. The colour agent may be a natural colour agent derived from a plant or fruit, such as anthocyanin, b -carotene or betaine. |