Joanna L Wu

US Patent:

41327934, Jan 2, 1979

Filed:

Aug 15, 1977

Appl. No.:

5/824769

Inventors:

George J. Haber - Staten Island NY
Chee T. Tan - Matawan NJ
Joanna Wu - Matawan NJ

Assignee:

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. - New York NY

International Classification:

A23L 1275

US Classification:

426250

Abstract:

Described is a novel composition of matter which is a natural red dyestuff composed of the ingredients: (i) a betalaine (red beet dye); (ii) Ascorbic acid or derivative or salt thereof (e. g. sodium ascorbate or isoascorbic acid [D-erythro-hex-2-enonic acid gamma lactone]); (iii) A phosphate (such as sodium hexametaphosphate and/or tetrasodiumphosphate) and, optionally, (iv) Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid or a salt thereof. In addition, the foregoing composition may contain caramel color. Also described are processes of preparing such compositions and processes of adding same to foodstuffs, chewing gums and medicinal products.