Method of controlling by-products of vitamin C degradation and improving package integrity shelf life
AssigneePhilip J. Gordon Consultants, Inc.
InventorsD. Craig Woodward, Justin L. Batson
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Abstract
The invention is a method of venting the degradation products of an ascorbic acid containing composition. This prevents a build-up of carbon dioxide and may prolong the life of the packaging. The packaging includes an impermeable container and a semi-permeable top, which allows carbon dioxide to vent over time. When the composition includes water, the surface area of semi-permeable material contacting the composition is reduced to lessen water vapor loss.
Claims18
A method of venting by-products of degradation of a composition containing ascorbic acid and reducing water vapor loss comprising packaging the composition in an impermeable container, a glass dropper, and a top, wherein the top comprises a first semi-permeable material, wherein the semi-permeable material is present as a bulb attached to a first end of the glass dropper, and a stopper is attached to a second end of the glass dropper, wherein the stopper comprises a second semi-permeable material, and wherein the composition comprises water.
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