US3652290A
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Beverages containing stabilized vitamin c
Assignee: Merck and Co Inc
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Filing: 1970-08-10
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Granted: 1972-03-28
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Expires: 1990-08-10
Abstract
Abstract Vitamin C is stabilized by the addition of 1 to 6 percent histidine or 0.4 to 3 percent glycine or 0.7 to 4 percent methionine based on the weight of the Vitamin C. The stabilized Vitamin C composition is used to fortify beverages. Metabolically available iron can be included within the stabilized Vitamin C composition.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul A Hammes
- 👤 Lewis D Morse
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 16:17
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K33/00; A61K33/24; A61K33/26; A23; A23L; A23L2/00; A23L2/52; A23L33/00; A23L33/10; A23L33/15; A23L33/17; A23L33/175; A61K31/00; A61K31/28; A61K31/295; A61K31/33; A61K31/335; A61K31/365; A61K31/375; A23V; A23V2002/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
17 words
The beverage of claim 1 in which the histidine amounts to 4.0 percent of the Vitamin C.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
17 words
The beverage of claim 1 in which the methionine amounts to 3.0 percent of the Vitamin C.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
The beverage of claim 1 which is flavored with natural fruit juice.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
The beverage of claim 1 which is flavored with natural vegetable juice.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
The beverage of claim 1 which is flavored with an artificial agent.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
11 words
The beverage of claim 1 which also contains metabolically available iron.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The beverage of claim 7 in which the stabilizing agent is a combination of said amino acids.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
55 words
A composition of matter for fortifying a beverage consisting of Vitamin C and per kilogram of Vitamin C: 0 to 3 kilograms of metabolically available iron expressed as elemental iron, and as a stabilizing agent an amino acid selected from the group consisting of: histidine and methionine 10 to 60 grams 7 to 40 grams.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-03-28 | 1975-09-27 | 1976-03-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-03-28 | 1979-09-27 | 1980-03-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-03-28 | 1983-09-27 | 1984-03-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |