Method and composition for masking mineral taste

Details Method and composition for masking mineral taste Method and composition for masking mineral taste

1999-05-27

2000-12-05

Page, Thurman K.

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Preparations characterized by special physical form

Food or edible as carrier for pharmaceutical

424400, 426590, 426648, A61K 4700

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061563323

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to methods and compositions for masking the taste of minerals in ingestible products. In particular, tannic acid glycyrrhizin and acesulfame potassium are added to compostions comprising minerals such as potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, copper, chromium, zinc and mixtures in order to reduce or eliminate the unpleasant taste or aftertase associated with these minerals.

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