Patent ReferencesAmino acids as dry beverage mix ingredients Nutrient composition for athletes and method of making and using the same Process for improving or modifying the taste and aroma of citrus fruit compositions Patent #: 4913923 InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 987179 filed on 11/13/2001US Classes:514/474, Ascorbic acid or derivative (e.g., vitamin C, etc.)514/168, With a vitamin type active ingredient514/561Nitrogen other than as nitro or nitroso nonionically bondedExaminersPrimary: Fay, ZohrehAssistant: Kwon, Brian-Yong S. Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassesA61K 031/34A61K 031/195 A01N 045/00 Foreign Application Priority Data2000-11-16 JPAbstractA mixture obtained by mixing ascorbic acid powder with arginine powder in a weight ratio (ascorbic acid/arginine) of 1/5 to 20, especially 1/5 to 1/4; and a supplement such as a nutrient preparation and a health-care food containing the mixture. Mixing of arginine powder and ascorbic acid powder in the weight ratios eliminates stringent taste specific to arginine and alleviates stringent feeling in the stomach (heartburn, nausea or vomiting) after oral intake thereof. The mixture prevents also peroxidative injuries of cells caused by an administration of a great amount of arginine alone. Further, mixing of arginine powder with ascorbic acid powder prevents browning of the mixture after long-term storage.Other References
Field of SearchAscorbic acid or derivative (e.g., vitamin C, etc.)With a vitamin type active ingredient Nitrogen other than as nitro or nitroso nonionically bonded Reaction flavor per se, or containing reaction flavor improver of unknown or undefined chemical constitution Beverage or beverage concentrate Protein, amino acid, or yeast containing Heavy metal containing INORGANIC ACTIVE INGREDIENT CONTAINING Calcium chloride Sodium chloride | |