Abstract: The present invention concerns a stable calcium composition, a process for its preparation and its use for enriching food and beverages. The calcium composition comprises a calcium source, a citrate and a metal source selected from alkali and/or alkaline source.

Abstract: Provided is a magnesium rich composition including potassium, magnesium and citrate, a method for producing such a composition and food or nutritional product including the composition.

Abstract: Provided is a magnesium rich composition including potassium, magnesium and citrate, a method for producing such a composition and food or nutritional product including the composition.

Abstract: The invention discloses a calcium rich composition, as an aqueous composition or as a solid. The composition comprises a carbohydrate source, a calcium source and an edible organic acid. The composition may be used as calcium supplement (fortifier) in food, carbonated or non-carbonated beverages and concentrates.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved process for the manufacture of Isomaltitol by hydrogenation of Isomaltulose. According to the process, a solution of Isomaltulose having a concentration in the range of between 20% to 50% by weight, is hydrogenated at a temperature in the range of between 80.degree. C. to 130.degree. C., using a catalyst selected from Ruthenium, Nickel and mixtures thereof on an inert support at a pressure below 50 atmospheres, the pH being maintained in the range of 3 to 8. The resulted product is substantially free from other polymers, Among the advantages of the process it should be mentioned the fact that it enables to achieve the desired ratio between the two isomers .alpha.-Glucopyranosyl-1,1-Mannitol (GPM) and .alpha.-Glucopyranosyl-1,6-D-Sorbitol (GPS).