Abstract: Beverage compositions having enhanced shelf life are disclosed that contain juice-based compositions, vegetable extracts, ascorbic acid and glutathione. Glutathione at a pH of 4 or less is shown to inhibit browning and color degradation of the beverages without imparting a bad smell and taste that is usually associated with compositions with elevated amounts of glutathione.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 6, 2019
Date of Patent:
September 27, 2022
Assignee:
ALTRU BRANDS, LLC
Inventors:
Haissam Abdelhamid, Eugene G. Gross, II