Abstract: Phosphoric acid-based beverages and beverage concentrates supplemented with calcium, phosphorus and optionally magnesium salts. The consumable beverage maintains a calcium/phosphorus ratio of 1:1 or greater. These stabilized phosphoric acid-based beverages have a pH 3.5-5.0 and may be artificially sweetened in addition to sucrose, fructose and other sweeteners and methods of making.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel compositions containing calcium and/or other minerals (as single mineral compositions or as multiple mineral compositions), methods for making these compositions, and methods for delivering the compositions. The compositions provide soluble bioavailable calcium and/or other minerals at a high concentration due to the high solubility attained through the processing method contained in this patent. Addition by these methods of other mineral(s) to calcium increases the stability and solubility of the calcium. The compositions of the present invention are powders that can be reconstituted in aqueous solutions. The compositions of the present invention also are very stable, allowing for a long shelf life of the compositions and of foods supplemented with the compositions.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel compositions containing calcium and/or other minerals (as single mineral compositions or as multiple mineral compositions), methods for making these compositions, and methods for delivering the compositions. The compositions provide soluble bioavailable calcium and/or other minerals at a high concentration due to the high solubility attained through the processing method contained in this patent. Addition by these methods of other mineral(s) to calcium increases the stability and solubility of the calcium. The compositions of the present invention are powders that can be reconstituted in aqueous solutions. The compositions of the present invention also are very stable, allowing for a long shelf life of the compositions and of foods supplemented with the compositions.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel compositions containing calcium and/or other minerals (as single mineral compositions or as multiple mineral compositions), methods for making these compositions, and methods for delivering the compositions. The compositions provide soluble bioavailable calcium and/or other minerals at a high concentration due to the high solubility attained through the processing method contained in this patent. Addition by these methods of other mineral(s) to calcium increases the stability and solubility of the calcium. The compositions of the present invention are powders that can be reconstituted in aqueous solutions. The compositions of the present invention also are very stable, allowing for a long shelf life of the compositions and of foods supplemented with the compositions.

Abstract: An outdoor bean bag comprising a nonexpandable water resistant fabric, forming a substantially closed bag, and a multiplicity of resilient, flowable pellets partially filling the bag. In a preferred embodiment, the outdoor bean bag is fabricated from woven nylon fabric and partially filled with expanded polystyrene foam pellets to a degree which optimizes comfort. The bag is intended for, but not limited to, use out of doors, such as on the beach, the decks of boats, patios, pool sides, and in water. Inasmuch as this invention floats on water, it is also suitable for use as a personal flotation device.