A fortified powder coffee mix that provides a low fat vitamin and mineral fortified coffee drink when reconstituted with water has been patented by Abbott Laboratories, Abbott Park, IL. The invention fortifies a beverage that normally does not contribute nutrients to the diet. The nutritional composition is in the form of a soluble powder containing an instant coffee component, a protein component, a vitamin/mineral componentproviding at least 25% of U.S. RDI per 8 oz serving, and a carbohydrate component in about 140 Cal per 8 oz serving. Access more information here.
