This specification is a continuation of or addition/improvement to the granted patent (IN 247946 ) granted towards application No. 458/CHE/2005 on 21st April, 2005, entitled "Oral Rehydration Composition." The disclosure herein is meant to augment the taste of citrus fruit juice flavoured varieties of the Oral Rehydration Composition (ORC) as disclosed in the parent patent. The invention seeks to improve compliance to rehydration by improving the palatability of the ORC , which has a pre-determined formulation to enhance rehydration of individuals during hydration stress caused either through pathological or non-pathological reasons. It is particularly pertinent for use in hydration stress caused through intense physical activity in hot and humid climates. The citrus varieties of this original composition is further improved by enhancing the flavour and mouth feel of the composition by retaining a precise sub-threshold level of bitter principles in the juices added. This is done by initially adding de-bittered juices and subsequently after measuring the amounts of bitter principle in said juice adding the right amount of bitter principles such that the total concentration of such principles do not exceed 6-7 ppm. In order to maintain the natural taste/flavour and mouth feel, care has been taken to ensure that the added principles are identical to the ones found in the given juice in the natural state . Further, the proportions of the bitter principles so added are also in proportions as found in the given juice naturally.
