BALSAM Russian patent published in 2001 - IPC

FIELD: alcoholic beverage industry. SUBSTANCE: proposed invention may be used for production of balsam "Karelsky". Prepared balsam contains the following ratio of ingredients, kg/1000 dal: birch fungus, 8-11; foxberry leaf, 4-6; birdcherry (fruits), 4-6; dog rose (fruits), 1.8-2.2; juniper (fruits), 0.9-1.2; linden (flowers), 1.8-2.2; tormentil (rootstock), 0.4-0.6; St.John'swort, 4.5-5.5; nutmeg, 0.1-0.3; origanum, 0.4-0.6; sweetclover (leaves and stem apices), 0.4-0.6; sage (leaves), 0.1-0.3; spruce coniferous needle, 0.1-0.3; plantain (leaves and stem apices), 0.1-0.3; clover (flowers), 0.8-1.2; natural honey, 45-55; balsam of Peru oil, 1-2; lemon oil, 0.4-0.6; color, 280-320; sugar, 600-610. The balsam also includes, l: raspberry fruit drink of Ist and IInd dischargings, 98-110; cranberry fruit drink of Ist and IInd dischargings, 310-320; foxberry fruit drink of Ist and IInd dischargings, 210-230; fruit drink of fresh mountain ash of Ist and IInd dischargings, 50-60; fruit drink of fresh black chokeberry of Ist and IInd dischargings, 60-65; fruit drink of dried bilberry of Ist and IInd dischargings, 45-55; fruit drink of dried mountain ash of Ist and IInd dischargings, 30-160; rum essence, 0.9-1.2; cherry essence, 0.9-1.2; aqueous-alcoholic liquid from alcohol and mixture of normal potable water and marcial one up to strength of 45%, the balance. EFFECT: increased physiological value. 3 cl, 2 tbl