Compositions and methods of addition for calcium supplementation in transparent beverages using tricalcium phosphate
Methods for supplementing calcium in a transparent, ingestive liquid, such as a clear beverage, using TCP are provided. Also provided are calcium-supplemented fluid composition comprising TCP dissolved in an acidulent solution and a transparent, ingestive liquid. The calcium-supplemented fluid composition meets a variety of the percent RDA for calcium.
1 . A calcium-supplemented fluid composition comprising tricalcium phosphate (TCP), dissolved in an acidulent solution, and a transparent, ingestive liquid, wherein the calcium-supplemented fluid composition has about 10% to about 50% of the RDA of calcium per serving.
2 . The composition of claim 1 , wherein the calcium-supplemented fluid composition has about 10% to about 30% of the RDA of calcium per serving.
3 . The composition of claim 2 , the calcium-supplemented fluid composition has about 30% of the RDA of calcium per serving.
4 . The composition of claim 1 , wherein the transparent, ingestive liquid is a beverage.
5 . The composition of claim 4 , wherein the beverage is shelf-stable.
6 . The composition of claim 5 , wherein the beverage is stored at a temperature between about 0° C. to about room temperature (up to about 25° C.).
7 . The composition of claim 6 , wherein the temperature is above a freezing temperature of the beverage.
8 . The composition of claim 7 , wherein the temperature is at about room temperature.
9 . The composition of claim 5 , wherein the beverage is stored at a temperature in which the beverage is flowable.
10 . The composition of claim 4 , wherein the beverage is carbonated.
11 . The composition of claim 4 , wherein the beverage is flavored.
12 . The composition of claim 4 , wherein the beverage is colored.
13 . The composition of claim 4 , wherein the beverage is a juice or a sports drink.
14 . The composition of claim 1 , wherein the TCP has a particle size of greater than zero micron to about 44 microns.
15 . The composition of claim 1 , wherein the TCP has an average particle size of about 4 microns to about 8 microns.
16 . The composition of claim 1 , wherein the acidulent solution is selected from the group consisting of citric, malic, fumaric, and phosphoric acid solution.
17 . A calcium-supplemented fluid composition comprising tricalcium phosphate (TCP), dissolved in a citric acid solution, and a transparent, ingestive liquid, wherein the calcium-supplemented fluid composition has about 10% to about 50% of the RDA of calcium per serving, and wherein the calcium-supplemented fluid composition is shelf-ready.
18 . A calcium-supplemented fluid composition comprising TCP and a transparent, ingestive liquid, wherein the calcium-supplemented fluid composition is shelf-ready and wherein all or almost all of the TCP stays in solution.
19 . A method for preparing a calcium-supplemented fluid composition comprising:
a) dissolving tricalcium phosphate (TCP) in an acidulent solution to make a first solution with a pH of about 2 to about 3.5; and
b) combining the first solution with a sufficient amount of a transparent, ingestive liquid to make a calcium-supplemented fluid composition, wherein the calcium-supplemented fluid composition has about 10% to about 50% of the RDA of calcium per serving.
20 . The method of claim 19 , wherein the calcium-supplemented fluid composition has 10% to about 30% of the RDA of calcium per serving.
21 . The method of claim 20 , wherein the calcium-supplemented fluid composition has about 30% of the RDA of calcium per serving.
22 . The method of claim 19 , wherein the transparent, ingestive liquid is a beverage.
23 . The method of claim 22 , wherein the beverage is shelf-stable.
24 . The method of claim 23 , wherein the beverage is stored at a temperature between about 0° C. to about room temperature (up to about 25° C.).
25 . The method of claim 24 , wherein the temperature is above a freezing temperature of the beverage.
26 . The method of claim 25 , wherein the temperature is at about room temperature.
27 . The method of claim 23 , wherein the beverage is stored at a temperature in which the beverage is flowable.
28 . The method of claim 22 , wherein the beverage is carbonated.
29 . The method of claim 22 , wherein the beverage is flavored.
30 . The method of claim 22 , wherein the beverage is colored.
31 . The method of claim 22 , wherein the beverage is a juice or sports drink.
32 . The method of claim 19 , wherein the TCP has a particle size of greater than zero micron to about 44 microns.
33 . The method of claim 32 , wherein the TCP has an average particle size of about 4 microns to about 8 microns.
34 . The method of claim 19 , wherein the acidulent solution is selected from the group consisting of citric, malic, fumaric, and phosphoric acid solution.
35 . A composition produced by the method of claim 19 .
36 . A method for supplementing a transparent, ingestive liquid with calcium, comprising combining said transparent, ingestive liquid with a fluid composition that comprises TCP, dissolved in a citric acid solution, wherein the fluid composition has a pH of about 2 to about 3.5.
37 . A dry composition comprising TCP and granular or powdered citric acid, wherein the ratio amount of TCP to citric acid is about 1 to 4 by weight, wherein the TCP has a particle size of greater than zero micron to about 44 microns, and wherein the dry composition dissolves in a transparent, ingestive liquid without producing visible TCP precipitates or sediments.
38 . The dry composition of claim 37 , wherein the TCP has an average particle size of about 4 to about 8 microns.
39 . A method for supplementing a transparent, ingestive liquid with calcium, comprising combining said transparent, ingestive liquid with the dry composition of claim 37.