There is provided an acidic vegetable protein beverage containing a legumes-derived water-soluble polysaccharide, a divalent cation, and a vegetable protein. There is also provided a protein dispersion stabilizer for an acidic vegetable protein beverage, containing a legumes-derived water-soluble polysaccharide and a divalent cation. There is further provided a production method of an acidic vegetable protein beverage, including adding a legumes-derived water-soluble polysaccharide and a divalent cation.

A steviol glycoside composition with reduced surface tension. The reduced surface tension steviol glycoside composition includes an aqueous solution of a steviol glycoside and a surface tension reducing compound in an amount effective to reduce surface tension. Method for reducing surface tension in a steviol glycoside solution includes contacting a steviol glycoside and a surface tension reducing compound.

A steviol glycoside composition with reduced surface tension. The reduced surface tension steviol glycoside composition includes an aqueous solution of a steviol glycoside and a surface tension reducing compound in an amount effective to reduce surface tension. Method for reducing surface tension in a steviol glycoside solution includes contacting a steviol glycoside and a surface tension reducing compound.

A beverage comprising water, phycocyanin and having a heavy metals content below a threshold amount, the beverage having a pH within a certain range and a minimum acceptable shelf life, by optimizing the steps in the production of the beverage, but without adding many chemical substances and without carrying out harsh chemical treatment on the natural substances. By the combined use of a phycocyanin obtained, for example, by ultrafiltration or by treatment under pressure, with sterile demineralized water, and mixing the other components separately from the bacteria and other contaminants, in an aseptic environment, it is possible to provide a beverage that has nutraceutical effects, with low heavy metals content, at a suitable pH, and with an extended shelf life.

A beverage comprising water, phycocyanin and having a heavy metals content below a threshold amount, the beverage having a pH within a certain range and a minimum acceptable shelf life, by optimizing the steps in the production of the beverage, but without adding many chemical substances and without carrying out harsh chemical treatment on the natural substances. By the combined use of a phycocyanin obtained, for example, by ultrafiltration or by treatment under pressure, with sterile demineralized water, and mixing the other components separately from the bacteria and other contaminants, in an aseptic environment, it is possible to provide a beverage that has nutraceutical effects, with low heavy metals content, at a suitable pH, and with an extended shelf life.

An oil-in-water emulsion is disclosed. The oil-in-water emulsion contains an oil phase, an aqueous phase, and an emulsifier system. The emulsifier system can include modified starches such as octenyl succinic anhydride (OSA)-modified starch. The disclosed oil-in-water emulsions can include acidulants and can have a pH less than 5.0. Also disclosed are consumer products and methods of preparing the oil-in-water emulsion.

An oil-in-water emulsion is disclosed. The oil-in-water emulsion contains an oil phase, an aqueous phase, and an emulsifier system. The emulsifier system can include modified starches such as octenyl succinic anhydride (OSA)-modified starch. The disclosed oil-in-water emulsions can include acidulants and can have a pH less than 5.0. Also disclosed are consumer products and methods of preparing the oil-in-water emulsion.

The present disclosure provides a protein beverage composition for a sports drink that refreshing and hydrating whilst also providing the nutrients required to assist with muscle recovery and growth after exercise in the form of a whey protein isolate, as well as containing a nutrient mix specifically designed to combat the adverse effects of alcohol consumption on recovery. The nutrient mix contains iron in a from such as ferrous citrate, biotin vitamin B7, and a mix of electrolytes for keeping the drinker hydrated and nourished when used as a mixer or chaser for an alcoholic beverage. The composition can be provided in any number of flavours.

The present disclosure provides a protein beverage composition for a sports drink that refreshing and hydrating whilst also providing the nutrients required to assist with muscle recovery and growth after exercise in the form of a whey protein isolate, as well as containing a nutrient mix specifically designed to combat the adverse effects of alcohol consumption on recovery. The nutrient mix contains iron in a from such as ferrous citrate, biotin vitamin B7, and a mix of electrolytes for keeping the drinker hydrated and nourished when used as a mixer or chaser for an alcoholic beverage. The composition can be provided in any number of flavours.

Disclosed is a curcumin nanoparticle, including curcumin as core material and a wall material, where a weight ratio of the curcumin to the wall material is (5.5-7.5):100, and the wall material includes gum arabic and zein in a weight ratio of (1-5):5. The disclosure further provides a method of making the curcumin nanoparticle and a curcumin beverage containing the curcumin nanoparticle.