Patent ID: 8927043
Filing Date: 2015-01-06
Classification: A23D,A23L,A23V,A61K,C11B

Abstract:
1. A stable, water soluble formulation comprising: a) an omega-fatty acid; b) one or more solubilizing agents selected from the group consisting of Polysorbate 80, Polysorbate 20, Solutol HS 15, PEG-40 Hydrogenated castor oil (Cremophor RH40), PEG-35 Castor oil (Cremophor EL), or mixtures thereof; and c) a metal chelator and one or more than one additive selected from the group consisting of a water soluble reducing agent, a water soluble antioxidant, a water-insoluble reducing agent, a bisulfite salt, a metabisulfite salt or mixtures thereof; wherein the formulation is prepared by initially heating a mixture of the omega-fatty acid, the solubilizing agent, a metal chelator and one or more additives above 95° C., followed by cooling; wherein the formulation remains substantially clear and stable for a period of at least 6 months when stored at or below room temperature.