Sparkling juice antioxidant beverage composition containing antioxidant

Abstract

A sparkling juice beverage comprising carbonated water, juice concentrate, antioxidants Vitamins C and E, green tea extract and grape seed extract. The beverage may be sweetened with natural sweeteners, artificial sweeteners, or combinations thereof. The sparkling juice beverage of the invention provides a delicious and refreshing way to give the body important antioxidants for body health.

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Technical field [0001] The present invention relates to the field of beverages, especially carbonated fruit juice beverages with antioxidant additives. Background technique [0002] The health benefits of antioxidants have long been known. More specifically, antioxidants help avoid cell damage caused by the application of free radicals generated by oxidation in the body's normal biochemical processes. These highly reactive free radicals easily react with other molecules, and the chain reaction they initiate can cause damage to other molecules including DNA and other cellular components. This injury is a common pathway for aging and many diseases including cancer. [0003] Antioxidants are a mechanism that removes free radicals from the system by safely interacting with free radicals and terminating the chain reaction before the cells are destroyed. The two main antioxidants used by the body are vitamin C and E. Vitamin E, or d-α tocopherol, is a fat-soluble vitamin found in nuts,...

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However, like grape seed extract, green tea extract is also known to have a very bitter taste that is difficult to hide in foods and beverages that do not contain high doses of sugar or other high-calorie foods

So far, artificial sweeteners have not been successful in modifying the bitterness of grape seed and green tea extracts, possibly related to the bitterness of artificial sweeteners

[0007] The aforementioned vitamins and extracts are known for their beneficial health properties and so far, they have not been mixed with healthy and refreshing sparkling juice drinks