STABLE AND BIOAVAILABLE IRON FORTIFIED BEVERAGES

摘要

Beverages and powdered beverage mixes fortified with ferric EDT A as an iron source are provided. The beverages and beverage mixes fortified with ferric EDTA according to this invention have superior iron bioavailability and excellent storage stability. The present invention also is directed to a method of using such ferric EDT A-fortified beverages to prevent or treat ir on- deficiency anemia in individuals by administering the iron fortified bevera ge of the invention in an effective amount to an individual in need thereof.