The present invention is directed to beverage compositions comprising:
a) a first component which is arabinogalactan; and
b) a second component comprising one or more minerals selected from the
group consisting of zinc, iron, magnesium, calcium, selenium, iodine, and
fluorine.
The present compositions are useful to provide beverage compositions which
deliver adequate levels of water soluble dietary fiber and important
minerals without affecting the product appearance, product taste, and
mineral bioavailability. At the same time, the compositions herein deliver
the benefits of fiber, one or more of the defined minerals, and/or provide
other health benefits, including fighting infection, promoting healthy
bacteria, and providing a desired dietary fiber benefit. These and other
benefits of the present invention are described herein.
