Abstract: A method for enhancing .beta.-carotene absorption in animals and humans by administering a beverage comprising:(a) from about 0.05% to about 0.3% calcium;(b) at least 0.0004% of .beta.-carotene;(c) about 0.5% to about 60% sweetener;(d) at least 0.005% flavor; and(e) the remainder being water is disclosed. The beverage can contain vitamin C, A, B, D and E. The beverage must be essentially free of iron and metals which cause vitamin degradation. Preferably the beverage contains gums or thickeners.

Abstract: A metastable complex of calcium, citrate and malate is disclosed. This material is highly bioavailable, and is soluble in both neutral and acid solutions. The salt is prepared by the reaction of calcium carbonate, calcium hydroxide or calcium oxide with citric and malic acids in aqueous solution. The reaction mixture is dried at a temperature of less than 100.degree. C., and the resultant solid is a metastable solid. The solid can be ground to reduce the particle size for easier tabletting or adding to foods and beverages. Preferred salts are neutral and acidic salts which can be expressed by molar ratios.

Abstract: Vitamin and mineral-fortified beverages, especially carbonated beverages are disclosed. These beverages are stable and contain vitamin A in the form of encapsulated .beta.-carotene, vitamin C and riboflavin. The beverages show enhanced calcium and iron absorption.

Abstract: A beverage containing a flavorant and green tea solids or flavanols is disclosed. The beverage can contain sweeteners. Caffeine can also be present in the beverage in ratio of caffeine to flavanols of from about 1:1 to about 1:30. The beverage can be carbonated or non-carbonated, i.e. a still beverage such as fruit juice or coffee. The preferred green tea solids are catechin and epicatechin and their derivatives. When caffeine is present, this beverage retains the alertness benefit of caffeine along with the relaxing effects attributed to the green tea solids.

Abstract: The method for preparing these beverages and concentrates involves forming a premix solution containing highly soluble calcium citrate and malate species which is then combined with concentrated fruit juice, plus other fruit juice materials. This method provides beverages and concentrates which contain substantial levels of solubilized calcium without generating cooked/browned off-flavors and without including undesirable species such as chloride ions.

Abstract: Nutritional mineral supplements comprise a mixture of a calcium source, especially calcium citrate-malate, and an iron-sugar complex, especially iron sucrate-malate. Food and beverage compositions, especially juice beverages, supplemented with these calcium and iron materials are disclosed.

Abstract: Beverages and beverage concentrates nutritionally supplemented with significant levels of solubilized calcium are disclosed. The beverages and concentrates are substantially free of a sugar alcohol and contain specified levels of total edible acids selected from mixtures of citric, malic and phosphoric acid. The weight ratio of total acids to calcium, as well as the particlar acid mixtures, are selected to provide beverages and concentrates having good stability against precipitation of insoluble calcium salts, satisfactory initial taste/mouthfeel, substantial freedom from objectionable aftertaste and desirable calcium absorbability/bioavailability properties.

Abstract: Fruit juice beverages and juice concentrates nutritionally supplemented with significant levels of solubilized calcium are disclosed. These beverages and concentrates are substantially free of added protein, and comprise at least about 45% fruit juice. The method for preparing these beverages and concentrates involves forming a premix solution containing highly soluble calcium citrate and malate species which is then combined with concentrated fruit juice, plus other fruit juice materials. This method provides beverages and concentrates which contain substantial levels of solubilized calcium without generating cooked/browned off-flavors and without including undesirable species such as chloride ions.

Abstract: Beverages especially suitable for carbonated soft drinks having a pH of from about 2.5 to about 6.5 are disclosed herein. These beverages have a flavor component which contains flavors selected from fruit flavors, botanical flavors and mixtures thereof. These beverages also contain mixtures of calcium and potassium cations, and preferably mixtures of calcium, magnesium and potassium cations, defined by a regression formula. Also included are edible acids selected from citric, malic/succinic and phosphoric acid, and mixtures thereof defined by a second regression formula. These beverages provide desirable flavor impressions in terms of sweetness, body and sourness with minimal bitter or salty off-notes. In addition, concentrates and syrups used to form these beverages have surprising stability against precipitation of insoluble salts.

Abstract: Novel compounds of the formula ##STR1## or siloxane oligomers thereof, wherein R.sub.1 is an alkyl group containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms,(CH.sub.3).sub.3 Si or Z(OC.sub.x H.sub.2x).sub.mwhere x is 2 to 4, m is 1 to 20, Z is hydrogen, an alkyl group containing 1 to 18 carbons or an acyl group containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms; a is 0 to 2; R.sub.2 is an alkyl group containing 1 to 18 carbon atoms; R.sub.3 is an alkyl group containing 1 to 18 carbon atoms; R.sub.4 is an alkyl, aryl or arylalkyl group containing 1 to 12 carbon atoms, a carboxy-substituted alkyl group containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms,(C.sub.x H.sub.2x O).sub.m Zwhere x, m, and Z are as defined above, or oxygen provided only one R.sub.4 is oxygen; R.sub.5 is an alkyl, aryl or arylalkyl group containing 1 to 22 carbon atoms; X is halide; and Y is nitrogen, phosphorus or sulfur. The novel compounds are useful for inclusion in a detergent composition for imparting soil release benefits to metallic and vitreous surfaces contacted therewith.

Abstract: A prill comprising an organosilane and a water-soluble or water-dispersible, normally solid, nonionic material. The organosilane is stabilized within the prill and can be included in moisture-containing, highly alkaline or electrolyte-containing compositions, e.g. detergent compositions.

Abstract: A carrier granule containing an inert inner core and a coating of an organosilane and water-soluble or water-dispersible, normally solid, nonionic material. The organosilane is stabilized within the carrier granule and can be included in moisture-containing, highly alkaline or electrolyte-containing compositions, e.g. detergent compositions.

Abstract: Novel compounds of formula ##STR1## or siloxane oligomers thereof, wherein a is 0 to 2; R.sub.1 is an alkyl group containing 1 to 18 carbon atoms; b is 1 to 3; c is 0 or 1; at least one R.sub.2 is a carboxy-substituted alkyl group containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms,(C.sub.x H.sub.2x O).sub.m Zwherein x is 2 to 4, m is 1 to 20, Z is hydrogen, an alkyl group containing 1 to 18 carbon atoms or an acyl group containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms, or oxygen provided only one R.sub.2 is oxygen, and provided R.sub.2 is not oxygen when c is 0, while the other R.sub.2 is an alkyl, aryl or arylalkyl group containing 1 to 12 carbon atoms; R.sub.3 is an alkyl, aryl or arylalkyl group containing 1 to 22 carbon atoms; X is halide; and Y is nitrogen, phosphorus, or sulfur are disclosed. The novel compounds are useful for inclusion in a detergent composition for imparting soil release benefits to metallic and vitreous surfaces washed or rinsed therewith.

Abstract: A rinse aid composition containing an organosilane and a low molecular weight monofunctional organic acid is capable of imparting soil release benefits to cooking utensils and tableware rinsed therewith. Food soils adhere to such surfaces less strongly, thereby making them easier to clean. The inclusion of the monofunctional organic acid insures that objectionable spotting or filming does not form on the rinsed objects.

Abstract: A detergent composition containing an organosilane is capable of imparting soil release benefits to hard surfaces washed therewith. Soil adheres to such surfaces less strongly thereby making them easier to clean. The detergent composition can be formulated for use in a wide range of applications, e.g., as a light duty liquid composition, rinse aid, oven cleaner, window cleaner, automatic dishwasher composition, car wash detergent composition or toilet bowl cleaner.

Abstract: Organosilanes of formula ##STR1## or siloxane oligomers thereof, wherein R.sub. 1 is an alkyl group containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms orZ(OC.sub. x H.sub. 2x).sub.mwhere x is 2 to 4, m is 1 to 20, and Z is hydrogen, an alkyl group containing 1 to 18 carbon atoms or an acyl group containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms; a is 0 to 2; R.sub.2 is an alkyl group containing 1 to 18 carbon atoms; b is 1 to 3; R.sub.3 is an alkyl, aryl or arylalkyl group containing 1 to 12 carbon atoms, a carboxy-substituted alkyl group containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms,(C.sub.x H.sub.2x O).sub.m Zwhere x, m and Z are as defined above, or oxygen provided only one R.sub.3 is oxygen; R.sub.4 is an alkyl, aryl, or arylalkyl group containing 1 to 22 carbon atoms; X is halide; and Y is nitrogen, phosphorus, or sulfur. The novel compounds are useful for inclusion in a detergent composition for imparting soil release benefits to metallic and vitreous surfaces washed or rinsed therewith.

Abstract: Novel compounds of formula ##STR1## or siloxane oligomers thereof, wherein R.sub.1 is an alkyl group containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms; a is 0 to 2; R.sub.2 is an alkyl group containing 1 to 18 carbon atoms; b is 1 to 3; at least one R.sub.3 is a carboxy-substituted alkyl group containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms or(C.sub.x H.sub. 2x O).sub.m Zwherein x is 2 to 4, m is 1 to 20, Z is hydrogen, an alkyl group containing 1 to 18 carbon atoms or an acyl group containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms provided m is greater than 1 when Z is hydrogen, while the other R.sub.3 is an alkyl, aryl or arylalkyl group containing 1 to 12 carbon atoms; R.sub.4 is an alkyl, aryl, or arylalkyl group containing 1 to 22 carbon atoms; X is halide; and Y is nitrogen, phosphorus, or sulfur are disclosed. The novel compounds are useful for inclusion in a detergent composition for imparting soil release benefits to metallic and vitreous surfaces washed or rinsed therewith.

Abstract: A detergent composition containing an anionic detergent and an organosilane is capable of imparting soil release benefits to hard surfaces washed therewith. Soil adheres to such surfaces less strongly thereby making them easier to clean. The detergent composition can be formulated for use in a wide range of applications, e.g., as a light duty liquid composition, car wash composition, oven cleaner, window cleaner or toilet bowl cleaner.

Abstract: Novel compounds of formula ##STR1## or siloxane oligomers thereof, wherein x is 2 to 4, m is 1 to 20, Z is hydrogen, an alkyl group containing 1 to 18 carbon atoms or an acyl group containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms, a is 0 to 2; c is 0 to 2 provided a+c does not exceed 2; R.sub.1 is an alkyl group containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms; R.sub.2 is an alkyl group containing 1 to 18 carbon atoms; b is 1 to 3; R.sub.3 is an alkyl, aryl or arylalkyl group containing 1 to 12 carbon atoms, a caboxy-substituted alkyl group containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms,(C.sub.x H.sub.2x O).sub.m Zwhere x, m, and Z are as defined above, or oxygen provided only one R.sub.3 is oxygen; R.sub.4 is an alkyl, aryl, or arylalkyl group containing 1 to 22 carbon atoms; X is halide; and Y is nitrogen, phosphorus, or sulfur are disclosed. The novel compounds are useful for inclusion in a detergent composition for imparting soil release benefits to metallic and vitreous surfaces washed or rinsed therewith.