Patent ID: 6509044
Filing Date: 2003-01-21
Classification: A23L,A61K

Abstract:
A method for enhancing the stability of an optically clear syrup formulation containing an oil-soluble ingredient, wherein an aqueous composition is formed byi) mixing 0.1-2.0% w/w of the oil-soluble ingredient as a 20 to 30% w/w dispersion in a consumable or essential oil with 2 to 10% w/w of an emulsifier mixture having an HLB (hydrophilic lipophylic balance) value between 10 and 18, and wherein the emulsifier mixture is a combination of a primary surfactant and a secondary or cosurfactant, and the fatty acid profile of the emulsifier mixture matches the fatty acid profile of the dispersion of the oil-soluble ingredient, and the HLB value of the primary surfactant is greater than that of the cosurfactant; and the weight ratio of the dispersion of the oil-soluble ingredient to emulsifier mixture is between 1:1 and 1:7, and the ratio of primary to cosurfactant is between 10:1 and 200:1; and ii) forming a transparent mixture by heating to between 25 and 150Â° C.; and iii) combining the transparent mixture with water while continuously stirring; and iv) adding said aqueous composition to a syrup concentrate.