BEVERAGE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A SPARKLING BEVERAGE WHICH IS A NUTRITIOUS ALTERNATIVE TO MILK WITH ALL THE NUTRITION OF MILK PLUS ANTRHOCYANINS

摘要

Dairy or non-diary based fortified carbonated beverage solutions that supply essential nutrients in the human diet. The solution contains per 354 ml, calcium, magnesium and potassium ions in the form of salts, Anthrocyanins, Amelanchia alnifolia Liquid Extract and optionally vitamins A, D, C, lutein, zeaxanthin and folic acid in specified amounts to provide dietary supplementation. Sweeteners, stabilizers, flavors and carbonation can also be added to enhance flavor, taste, mouth-feel, ingredient solubilization and product appearance. A method of making the beverages is also described. A method of using carbonation to reduce bacterial counts and reduce degradation of essential nutrients in milk-based beverages with or without pasteurization is also disclosed. Finally, a method of stabilization the mixture and achieving a higher level of purification by quantitatively separating the mixture into solid and liquid phase, treating each phase separately and then quantitatively recombining the phases before the addition of other ingredients.