| abstract |
Malt-based or hops-based beverage products, such as beer, ale, malt coolers and malternatives, are disclosed. These compositions contain a stabilizing mixture comprising a metal (in the form of ions, salts or oxides) such as zinc or magnesium, either alone or together with an adjunct component such as ascorbic acid. These beverage products do not form off-flavors when they are exposed to sunlight or fluorescent light. This provides for more efficient and inexpensive manufacture of the products, makes the products easier to ship, and eliminates the need for expensive opaque packing materials. |