JPS61135574A - Beverage for rapid replenishment of moisture - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention provides rapid rehydration of dehydrated individuals (i.e., rapid assimilation of ingested water into the bloodstream).
relating to aqueous beverages.

Individuals may become dehydrated due to exercise, space travel, or other reasons. Beverages that provide hydration to dehydrated individuals have recently received considerable attention. A variety of thirst-quenching beverages are available, which are favored by athletes who sweat heavily. However, it takes a considerable amount of time for these drinks to take effect. For example, this type of commercially available beverage, which is widely available, takes a considerable amount of time to drain and leave the stomach and enter the bloodstream. Three major factors influence the rate of hydration in a dehydrated individual: the rate of gastric emptying, the rate of water absorption from the intestines, and the water receptivity of the bloodstream. Another important factor regarding beverages is their taste, and palatable beverages are clearly desirable. Therefore, taste as well as speed of hydration are important considerations when formulating beverages for rapid hydration of individuals.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a flavored and sweetened aqueous beverage that can rapidly rehydrate dehydrated individuals. Another object of the invention is to have very good taste;
The objective is to provide a very wide range of flavored and sweetened beverages.

Yet another object of the invention is to provide such a beverage concentrate when diluted with water. The foregoing and other objects as will be apparent to those skilled in the art provide that in accordance with the present invention at least 98% by weight of water (e.g. bottled water, tap water, soda water), 0.01-0.
Supplying sodium salt in an amount capable of releasing 32% by weight of sodium, chloride salt in an amount capable of releasing 0.01 to 0.5% by weight of chloride ions, and 0.05 to 1% by weight of citric acid. amount of citric acid and/or citrate, APM□,
at least one sweetener component present in an amount capable of sweetening the beverage to a level comparable to the sweetness of water sweetened by 0.02 to 0.06% by weight and an amount capable of imparting a pleasant flavor to the beverage; flavoring agent, the total solids content excluding fructose is not more than 447% by weight, and the total content of carbohydrates other than fructose is not more than 5% by weight, and if fructose is present in the beverage, the content 5% by weight or less, total carbohydrate content is 5% by weight
This is accomplished by providing a rapidly rehydrating flavored and sweetened aqueous beverage that:

Products within the scope of the invention may take a variety of forms.

For example, it can be manufactured and sold as a single strength beverage for direct consumer consumption. Alternatively, it may be in the form of a concentrated aqueous solution or syrup, which can be diluted with water to produce a beverage that meets all the requirements of the invention. Furthermore, the products of the invention can also be present in dry form, such as powders or tablets that can be dissolved in water to produce the novel beverages of the invention.

The edible sodium salts dissolved in the beverage are approximately 0.0 to 750 sodium equivalents per 8 fluid ounces of beverage.
It is present in an amount such that 1 to 0.32% by weight of sodium can be released. The weight percentages of sodium and other ingredients mentioned herein are based on the weight of the aqueous beverage being consumed. The amount of sodium in the drink is preferably between 0.02 and 0.
．． 1% by weight, particularly preferably 0.03-0.06% by weight
It is. Sodium can be added as a common edible salt, such as sulfur chloride. Particular preference is given to sodium chloride, which is typically present in the beverage in an amount of 0.027 to 0.55 w/w to provide the required sodium content. n) IJum and chloride ions are included in beverage formulations as the sodium chloride salt or as a result of other salts being included in the formulation, such as calcium chloride and sulfur citrate. It turns out.

Chloride ions are present in the beverage in an amount of 0.01 to 0.5 wt-amount, preferably in an amount of about 0.02 to 0.1 wt%.

Chloride ions are usually supplied as sodium or potassium salts. If chloride is included as chloride, the amount of sodium chloride is such that the requirements for both IJ and chloride ions are met, but if it is not sufficient, the amount of sodium chloride is Edible chloride or sodium salts, such as sodium or sodium citrate, can be used supplementally.

Citric acid and/or water-soluble citrate (e.g. sodium citrate or potassium citrate)
It is present in the beverage in such an amount as to provide 1% by weight of citric acid, preferably 0.1-08% and more preferably 0.2-0.7%.

The beverage contains 0.02-0.06% by weight of L-aspartyl-L-phenylalanine methyl ester (Mataha, "
The beverage can be sweetened with conventional high-intensity sweeteners, which can sweeten the beverage to correspond to the sweetness of water sweetened with "aspartame," hereinafter referred to as l'-A P Ml. Given the limitations on solids and carbohydrate levels, the amounts needed to achieve the required sweetness level are too high, thus limiting the use of conventional ear neck flavoring agents to impart substantial sweetness. When using high levels of carbohydrate sweeteners, the beverage will be sweet enough, but will not rehydrate quickly enough. As a practical matter, it is necessary to sweeten the beverage using sugar substitutes such as buti-P sweeteners, cyclamates, saccharin, etc., which can be used alone or in combination with each other.

If carbohydrate sweeteners are used, the level of sweetener must be kept low due to beverage limitations in terms of both solids content and carbohydrate content.

High levels will affect the rapidity of hydration. However, fructose has been found to be tolerated at levels up to 5% without unduly affecting hydration rates. Therefore, fructose is the only carbohydrate that can impart significant sweetness to beverages. If fructose is included in the beverage, it may typically be used at a level of about 1-4% by weight, particularly preferably at a level of 2-4% by weight.

When used at levels around 5% by weight, fructose does not provide sufficient sweetness and must be used in conjunction with intense sweeteners such as APM.

When APM is used as a sole sweetener, 0.02~
Used in an amount of 0.06%. When used in combination with other sweeteners, small amounts, for example 0.005 or 0.011% by weight, are suitable.

Conventional flavoring and coloring agents can be added as desired, subject only to the above-mentioned limits with respect to solids content and carbohydrate content.

There are many suitable water-soluble colorants and flavoring agents that can be used to add to beverages well within these limits, and a variety of these common ingredients can be used to create a variety of palatable beverages. It is a feature and advantage of the present invention that it can be manufactured. Suitable flavorings and colorants include those conventional in the aqueous beverage art, which are used in their customary amounts.

Keep the amount of solids in the beverage low to enhance the rate of hydration. The total solids content other than fructose in the beverage must not exceed 4.7%. Although it is desirable that the solid is completely soluble, it does not necessarily have to be. but,
The solids content of the beverage includes some insoluble solids. The total solids content, including fructose, should not exceed about 72 weight range.

Non-fructose carbohydrates affect the hydration rate of the drink, so their content should be below 5%.

However, if it is desired that the beverage be a source of energy, the carbohydrate level, which may be entirely fructose, is typically 0 to 5,0 parts by weight, preferably 3 parts by weight.
．． 5chi~5. % by weight. The total level of metacarbohydrates, including fructose, should not exceed about 5".

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The invention is illustrated in the following examples.

Example 1 A dry beverage concentrate is prepared by mixing the following ingredients: Ingredients Parts by weight Citric acid
11.7 Sodium chloride 1 Potassium citrate
a8APM
0.65 Maltodextrino
0.7 vitamin G
O,05 lemon/lime flavoring agent
1.4 Colorant 0.0
1. Make a lemon/lime beverage by dissolving 18.1 g of this dry mixture in enough water to make 2 quarts of a beverage having approximately the following composition: Ingredients
Weight% citric acid 0
．． 61 Sodium chloride 0.11 Potassium citrate 0.04 APM
O,034 Maltodextrin 0.04 Anti-caking agent/buffer 0.04 Vitamin G
O,003 flavoring agent
0.07 Colorant 0.001 Water 99 This beverage is very tasty and is a sweet, flavorful beverage that provides rapid rehydration for dehydrated individuals.

Example ■ A dry beverage concentrate is prepared by mixing the following ingredients: Ingredients Parts by Weight Tea Solids 4.4 Citric Acid 3.6 Sodium Citrate 3.4 Calcium Chloride 1.4 Maltodextrin 1. 1 A P M O,7 Potassium Citrate 0.8 Magnesium Oxide 0.1 Flavor/Color 0.4 Vitamin G O,05 This dry mixture 169 is dissolved in enough water to have approximately the following composition: Beverage 2 Quarts Prepare a tea-flavored beverage by: Tea Solids 0.23 Citric Acid 0.19 Sodium Citrate 0.18 Calcium Chloride 0.07 Maltodextrin 0.06 APM O.04 Citric Acid Potassium 0.04 Magnesium oxide 0.005 Flavor/Coloring agent 0.02 Vitamin G O,003 Water
99 The beverage of Example 3 can rapidly rehydrate dehydrated individuals and has a very good taste.

Example■ A dry fructose-containing beverage (as an energy source) is prepared by mixing the following ingredients: citric acid 11.7 sodium chloride 1 potassium citrate 0.8 A P M O,3 maltodextrin o, 33 vitamins CO,05 Lemon/Lime Flavor 1.4 Colorant 0.01 A lemon/lime beverage is prepared by dissolving 974 g of this dry mixture in sufficient water to make 2 quarts of a beverage having approximately the following composition: :Fructose
4.0 Citric acid 0.59 Sodium chloride 0.11 Potassium citrate 0.04 APM O,015 Maltodextrin 0.017 Anticaking agent/buffer
0.035 Vitamin CO,003 Flavoring agent 0.07 Coloring agent o, oot Water 95.1 The beverage of Example ■ has a very good taste, can rapidly rehydrate dehydrated individuals, and is an energy source. It is a sweet and flavorful beverage that can be served as a beverage.

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Claims (1)

Claims: 1) Water in an amount of at least 92.8% by weight, 0.01-0.
Sodium salt in an amount sufficient to release 32% by weight of sodium, chloride salt in an amount sufficient to release 0.01-0.5% by weight of chloride ions, 0.05-1% by weight.
citric acid and/or citrate in an amount such that it can provide citric acid of 0.02 to 0.06% by weight of APM to sweeten the beverage to a level comparable to the sweetness of water sweetened with APM. a flavoring and sweetening agent, comprising at least one sweetener component present in an amount sufficient to provide a desired flavor to the beverage, and a flavoring agent in an amount sufficient to impart a desirable flavor to the beverage; For aqueous beverages, the total dissolved solids content other than fructose of the beverage is not more than 47% by weight, and the total carbohydrate content other than fructose of the beverage is not more than 2.5% by weight, and if fructose is present in the beverage; A beverage characterized in that its content is 5% by weight or less, and the total carbohydrate content of the beverage is 5% by weight or less. 2) The beverage according to claim 1, which has a sodium content of 0.02 to 0.1% by weight. 3) The beverage according to claim 1, wherein the citric acid content is 0.1 to 0.8% by weight. 4) The beverage according to claim 1, wherein the sweetener component is a dipeptide sweetener. 5) The beverage according to claim 4, wherein the dipeptide sweetener is APM. 6) A beverage according to claim 5, wherein the sweetener component consists essentially of APM in an amount of 0.02-006% by weight. 7) The beverage according to claim 6, wherein the amount of APM is 0.03 to 0.05% by weight. 8) The beverage according to claim 1, wherein the sweetener component comprises APM and another sweetener. 9) The beverage according to claim 8, wherein the other sweetener is fructose. 10) The beverage according to claim 1, wherein the sodium salt is sodium chloride. 11) By diluting with water, claim 1
Concentrates suitable for producing flavored and sweetened aqueous beverages for rapid hydration, such as those described in Section 1. 12) The concentrate according to claim 11, wherein the water content is not more than 50% by weight of the concentrate. 13) The concentrate according to claim 11, wherein the water content is not more than 25% by weight of the concentrate. 14) Dry concentrate according to claim 11, further comprising at least one anti-caking agent. 15) The concentrate of claim 11, wherein the sodium salt is sodium chloride and the sweetener component is a dipeptide sweetener. 16) The concentrate according to claim 14, wherein the dipeptide sweetener is APM.