Drink Comprising a Combination of Fish Oil and Probiotics
The present invention relates to a stable and tasty drink comprising fish oil in an oil-in-water emulsion and probiotics. Said probiotic bacteria are preferably Lactobacillus acidophilus . A process for the preparation of the drink is also disclosed.
1 . Drink comprising a combination of fish oil in an oil-in-water emulsion and probiotics.
2 . Drink, according to claim 1 , further comprising a suitable emulgator, sweetener, flavoring agents, antioxidants and preservatives.
3 . Drink, according to claim 1 wherein the content of fish oil is about 5-20%.
4 . Drink, according to claim 1 , wherein said the probiotic is selected from the genus Lactobacillus.
5 . Drink, according to claim 4 , wherein the lactobacillus strain is Lactobacillus acidophilus
6 . Drink, according to claim 2 , wherein said suitable emulgator is milk solids.
7 . Drink, according to claim 6 , wherein said milk solids is Grindsted FF 1125.
8 . Drink, according to claim 2 , wherein said preservative is potassium sorbate.
9 . Drink, according to claim 2 , wherein said sweetener is xylitol.
10 . Drink according to claim 1 , wherein the drink is filled in daily dose units, preferably in airtight bottles.
11 . Drink according to claim 1 , comprising
%
Water
86.45%
Fish oil
5.00%
Potassium Sorbate
0.10%
Xylitol
5.00%
Citric acid
0.25%
Grindsted FF 1125
3.00%
Guardian Rosemary Extract
0.02%
Grindox Toco 50 Antioxidant
0.01%
Jackfruit Flavoring
0.15%
Lactobacillus acidophilus
0.02%
Total
100.00%
12 . A process for the preparation of a drink comprising;
a) forming an (liquid) oil-in-water emulsion comprising of 5-20% fish oil under inert atmosphere;
b) adding the probiotics either directly to the fish oil or the water prior to emulsification, or to formed emulsion
c) filling said drink onto suitable airtight containers.
13 . A sealed container containing a drink as claimed in claim 1 .