SODIUM-CONTAINING PACKAGED BEVERAGE
An object of the present invention is to provide a beverage that not only allows for rapid replenishment of water, carbohydrate and salt for the purpose of taking measures against heatstroke but also is comfortably drinkable. It was found that sliminess, bitterness, bad aftertaste and unpleasant finish derived from sodium can be reduced by adding coconut water. It was also found that lauric acid, which is a fatty acid abundant in coconut water, exerts an effect to reduce sliminess, bitterness and other discomforts derived from sodium. The present invention provides a lauric acid-containing beverage which is comfortably drinkable since sliminess, bitterness and other discomforts derived from sodium present in the beverage are reduced.
1 . A packaged beverage having a lauric acid content of 0.300 to 2.00 ppm and a sodium content of 130 to 600 ppm.
2 . The packaged beverage according to claim 1 , wherein the packaged beverage has a ratio of lauric acid content to sodium content which is in the range of lauric acid:sodium=1:100 to 1:2000.
3 . The packaged beverage according to claim 1 , wherein the lauric acid is incorporated in the form of coconut water.
4 . The packaged beverage according to claim 1 , wherein the packaged beverage has a sugar content of not more than 12 Brix.
5 . The packaged beverage according to claim 1 , wherein the packaged beverage is sterilized.