AU2021105376A4 - Nutrient Granular Structure - Google Patents
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Abstract
A nutrient granular structure includes a plurality of vitamin nanoparticles
and a plurality of mineral nanoparticles. Wherein, the vitamin nanoparticles and the
mineral nanoparticles aggregate together and are evenly dispersed in the nutrient
granular structure. With the above nutrient granular structure, it is able to give
nutrient granules effectively increased solubility.
Description
1. Field of the Invention
[0001] The present disclosure relates to a nutrient granular structure, and more
particularly to a nutrient granular structure that contains various ingredients evenly
dispersed therein.
2. Description of the Related Art
[0002] For the purpose of disease prevention, physical improvement or
strengthened immunity, people in the modern society would normally take dietary
supplements or nutrients in addition to food. The currently commercially available
dietary supplements or nutrients include, for example, B group vitamins, vitamin C
and trace minerals. For a consumer to take a plurality of nutritional ingredients at a
time, the current available dietary supplements or nutrients usually contain complex
ingredients. To produce the dietary supplements or the nutrients containing
complex ingredients, a plurality of nutritional ingredients in powder form is
combined to produce individual tablets using a granulator. For instance, the multivitamin tablets available in the market contain B group vitamins, vitamin C, and many trace minerals, such as calcium, magnesium and zinc.
[0003] However, many existing multi-nutrient tablets have problems that need to
be solved. More specifically, these multi-nutrient tablets are formed by
compressing many types of powdered nutritional ingredients together. In the
process of compression, it often fails to maintain even distribution of the multiple
types of powdered nutritional ingredients in every tablet. In other words, it is
possible a left half of a tablet contains relatively more minerals while a right half of
the tablet contains relatively more vitamins. When the same type of powder is more
densely distributed in a tablet, powder aggregation tends to occur and results in low
solubility of the tablet, which prevents the tablet from disintegrating quickly after
it is swallowed by a consumer. It is therefore desirable to effectively increase the
solubility of nutrients in the form of a tablet or a granule.
[0004] An objective of the present disclosure is to solve the above problems by
providing a nutrient granular structure that contains a plurality of vitamin
nanoparticles and a plurality of mineral nanoparticles. Wherein, the vitamin nanoparticles and the mineral nanoparticles aggregate together and are evenly dispersed in the nutrient granular structure.
[0005] In an embodiment, the nutrient granular structure has a diameter ranged
from 700 to 5000 nm.
[0006] In an embodiment, the diameter of the nutrient granular structure is 2000
nm.
[0007] In an embodiment, the nutrient granular structure further contains a
plurality of amino nanoparticles. The amino nanoparticles, the vitamin
nanoparticles and the mineral nanoparticles aggregate together and are evenly
dispersed in the nutrient granular structure.
[0008] In an embodiment, the nutrient granular structure further contains a
plurality of dietary fiber nanoparticles. The dietary nanoparticles, the vitamin
nanoparticles and the mineral nanoparticles aggregate together and are evenly
dispersed in the nutrient granular structure.
[0009] In an embodiment, the nutrient granular structure further contains a
plurality of sugar alcohol nanoparticles. The sugar alcohol nanoparticles, the
vitamin nanoparticles and the mineral nanoparticles aggregate together and are
evenly dispersed in the nutrient granular structure
[0010] In an embodiment, the nutrient granular structure further contains a
plurality of amino nanoparticles, a plurality of dietary fiber nanoparticles and a
plurality of sugar alcohol nanoparticles. The amino nanoparticles, the dietary
nanoparticles, the sugar alcohol nanoparticles, the vitamin nanoparticles and the
mineral nanoparticles aggregate together and are evenly dispersed in the nutrient
granular structure.
[0011] With the above nutrient granular structure, it is able to give nutrient
granules effectively increased solubility.
[0012] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a nutrient granular structure according to a
first embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0013] FIG. 2 is a sectional view of the nutrient granular structure according to
the first embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0014] FIG. 3 shows a plurality of nutrient granular structures according to the
first embodiment of the present disclosure is packed in a capsule.
[0015] FIG. 4 shows a plurality of nutrient granular structures according to the
first embodiment of the present disclosure is packed in a sachet.
[0016] FIG. 5 shows a plurality of nutrient granular structures according to the
first embodiment of the present disclosure is added to a drink.
[0017] FIG. 6 shows a plurality of nutrient granular structures according to the
first embodiment of the present disclosure is added to a jelly.
[0018] FIG. 7 shows a plurality of nutrient granular structures according to the
first embodiment of the present disclosure is added to a bottle of drops.
[0019] FIG. 8 shows a plurality of nutrient granular structures according to the
first embodiment of the present disclosure is added to a can of milk powder.
[0020] FIG. 9 shows a plurality of nutrient granular structures according to the
first embodiment of the present disclosure is added to a chocolate block.
[0021] FIG. 10 shows a plurality of nutrient granular structures according to the
first embodiment of the present disclosure is added to a powdered drink packed in
an aluminum foil sachet.
[0022] FIG. 11 is a sectional view of a nutrient granular structure according to a
second embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0023] FIG. 12 is a sectional view of a nutrient granular structure according to a
third embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0024] FIG. 13 is a sectional view of a nutrient granular structure according to a fourth embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0025] FIG. 14 is a sectional view of a nutrient granular structure according to a
fifth embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0026] To facilitate understanding of the objects, characteristics and effects of
this present disclosure, embodiments together with the attached drawings for the
detailed description of the present disclosure are provided. It is noted the present
disclosure can be implemented or applied in other embodiments, and many changes
and modifications in the described embodiments can be carried out without
departing from the spirit of the disclosure, and it is also understood that the
preferred embodiments are only illustrative and not intended to limit the present
disclosure in any way.
[0027] Please refer to Figs. 1 and 2, in which a nutrient granular structure 1
according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. The nutrient
granular structure 1 includes a plurality of vitamin nanoparticles 11 and a plurality
of mineral nanoparticles 12. The vitamin nanoparticles 11 and the mineral
nanoparticles 12 aggregate together and are evenly dispersed in the nutrient granular structure 1.
[0028] When a user swallows a tablet (not shown in Figs. 1 and 2) prepared from
the nutrient granular structure 1, since the vitamin nanoparticles 11 and the mineral
nanoparticles 12 contained in the nutrient granular structure 1 are evenly dispersed
in the nutrient granular structure 1, the vitamin nanoparticles 11 of the same type
are not easily mutually aggregated, so are the mineral nanoparticles 12. Therefore,
the nutrient granular structure 1 quickly disintegrate once it enters the user's body
to further increase the solubility of the nutrient granular structure 1.
[0029] In the first embodiment, the vitamin nanoparticles 11 contain a plurality of
different vitamins, including, but not limited to, vitamin A, B group vitamins,
vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E and vitamin K. However, in other operable
embodiments, the vitamin nanoparticles 11 can contain only one or more types of
the above-mentioned vitamins.
[0030] In the first embodiment, the mineral nanoparticles 12 contains a plurality
of different minerals, including, but not limited to, calcium, phosphorus,
magnesium, sodium, potassium, chlorine and sulfur. However, in other operable
embodiments, the mineral nanoparticles 12 can contain only one or more types of
the above-mentioned minerals or other minerals.
[0031] In the first embodiment, the nutrient granular structure 1 has a diameter of
2000 nm. However, in other operable embodiments, the nutrient granular structure
1 can have a diameter of any value in the range from 700 to 5000 nm without being
limited to the first embodiment.
[0032] In the first embodiment, while the nutrient granular structure 1 illustrated
in Figs. 1 and 2 is round or spherical in shape, it is understood the actual nutrient
granular structure 1 might be a sphere, cube or any other polyhedron having rough
surfaces, or a granule having an irregular surface.
[0033] The following describes a method of preparing the nutrient granular
structure 1 according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0034] Firstly, prepare 200 kilograms (Kgs) of powdered vitamins and 200 Kgs of
powdered minerals, which are commercially available. Then, pour the powdered
vitamins and powdered minerals into a high-pressure homogenizer for high pressure
homogenization, so that the powdered vitamins and the powdered minerals are
further pulverized to vitamin nanoparticles 11 and mineral nanoparticles 12,
respectively, and the vitamin nanoparticles 11 and the mineral nanoparticles 12 are
evenly mixed. Process pressure used in the above-mentioned high pressure
homogenization can be ranged from 400 to 1200 Pascal (Pa), and is preferably set to 800 Pa. Thereafter, the evenly mixed vitamin nanoparticles 11 and mineral nanoparticles 12 obtained from the high pressure homogenization are put in a dry granulator to produce a plurality of nutrient granular structures 1, which can be further processed into tablets using a currently commercially available dry granulator or wet granulator.
[0035] Other nutrient granular structures 1 accordingly a second to a fourth
embodiment of the present disclosure that will be described herein later are also
manufactured using the same process as the nutrient granular structure 1 of the first
embodiment.
[0036] Fig. 3 shows a plurality of the nutrient granular structure 1 according to
the first embodiment of the present disclosure is packed in a capsule 51; and Fig. 4
shows a plurality of tablets 10 respectively formed of the nutrient granular
structures 1 is packed in a sachet 52. In other operable embodiments, the nutrient
granular structures 1 can be differently packed or packed in other types of
packaging structures without being limited to any particular form.
[0037] The nutrient granular structures 1 according to the present disclosure can
be used in different manners. Fig. 5 shows the nutrient granular structures 1 are
added to a drink 53; Fig. 6 shows the nutrient granular structures 1 are added to a jelly 54; Fig. 7 shows the nutrient granular structures 1 are added to a bottle of drops 55; Fig. 8 shows the nutrient granular structures 1 are added to a can of milk powder 56; Fig. 9 shows the nutrient granular structures 1 are added to a chocolate block 57; and Fig. 10 shows the nutrient granular structures 1 are added to a powdered drink 58 packed in an aluminum foil sachet. That is, the nutrient granular structure 1 can not only be taken alone as a dietary supplement, but also be added to different foodstuffs or drinks to increase the nutritional value of the foodstuffs or drinks.
[0038] Fig. 11 is a sectional view of a nutrient granular structure 2 according to a
second embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown, the nutrient granular
structure 2 contains ingredients generally similar to those in the nutrient granular
structure 1 of the first embodiment, but it further contains a plurality of amino
nanoparticles 23. More specifically, the nutrient granular structure 2 contains a
plurality of vitamin nanoparticles 21, a plurality of mineral nanoparticles 22 and a
plurality of amino nanoparticles 23, which aggregate together and are evenly
dispersed in the nutrient granular structure 2. The amino nanoparticles 23 include a
plurality of amino gradients, including, but not limited to, leucine, isoleucine and
valine. However, in other operable embodiments, the amino nanoparticles 23 can contain only one or more of the above-mentioned amino gradients or contain other amino gradients that are not mentioned above.
[0039] Fig. 12 is a sectional view of a nutrient granular structure 3 according to a
third embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown, the nutrient granular
structure 3 contains ingredients generally similar to those in the nutrient granular
structure 2, but it further contains a plurality of dietary fiber nanoparticles 34.
More specifically, the nutrient granular structure 3 contains a plurality of vitamin
nanoparticles 31, a plurality of mineral nanoparticles 32, a plurality of amino
nanoparticles 33 and a plurality of dietary fiber nanoparticles 34, which aggregate
together and are evenly dispersed in the nutrient granular structure 3. The dietary
fiber nanoparticles 34 include a soluble dietary fiber ingredient and an insoluble
dietary fiber ingredient. However, in other operable embodiments, the dietary fiber
nanoparticles 34 can include only one of the above-mentioned dietary fiber
ingredients.
[0040] In the third embodiment, the dietary fiber nanoparticles 34 include
polysaccharides and lignin that could not be broken down through digestion by
human body. The insoluble dietary fibers can absorb water and increase
gastrointestinal mobility; and the soluble dietary fibers are advantageous to stool softening and stable glucose level.
[0041] Fig. 13 is a sectional view of a nutrient granular structure 4 according to a
fourth embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown, the nutrient granular
structure 4 contains ingredients generally similar to those in the nutrient granular
structure 3, but it further contains a plurality of sugar alcohol nanoparticles 45.
More specifically, the nutrient granular structure 4 contains a plurality of vitamin
nanoparticles 41, a plurality of mineral nanoparticles 42, a plurality of amino
nanoparticles 43, a plurality of dietary fiber nanoparticles 44 and a plurality of
sugar alcohol nanoparticles 45, which aggregate together and are evenly dispersed
in the nutrient granular structure 4. The sugar alcohol nanoparticles 45 contain
various sugar alcohol ingredients, including, but not limited to, erythritol, xylitol,
maltitol and sorbitol. However, in other operable embodiments, the sugar alcohol
nanoparticles 45 can contain only one or more types of the above-mentioned sugar
alcohol ingredients or contain other sugar alcohol ingredients that are not
mentioned above. Since sugar alcohols provide a sweet taste, the nutrient granular
structure 4 containing the sugar alcohol nanoparticles 45 tastes even better.
[0042] Fig. 14 is a sectional view of a nutrient granular structure 6 according to a
fifth embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown, the nutrient granular structure 6 contains ingredients generally similar to those in the nutrient granular structure 1 of the first embodiment, but its nanoparticles are respectively formed into a core shell structure. In Fig. 14, only one vitamin nanoparticle 61 contained in the nutrient granular structure 6 is shown. The vitamin nanoparticle 61 includes a core 611, a first shell layer 612, a second shell layer 613, a third shell layer 614, a fourth shell layer 615 and a fifth shell layer 616. The mineral nanoparticles of the nutrient granular structure 6 are not shown in Fig. 14, but they are also respectively in the core shell structure. The only difference between the vitamin nanoparticles
61 and the mineral nanoparticles (not shown) is that the vitamin nanoparticles 61
respectively have a core 611 containing vitamins while the mineral nanoparticles
respectively have a core containing minerals.
[0043] The first shell layer 612 is formed of fucoidan, which not only provides a
sweet taste, but also increases the activity of immunocytes or white blood cells,
such as macrophages and natural killer cells.
[0044] The second shell layer 613 is formed of p-glucans, which are water
soluble fibers and provide even better taste than the fucoidan. Meanwhile, p
glucans can activate the activity of immunocytes in human body and reduce a
concentration of low-density lipoprotein in the blood of human body.
[0045] The third shell layer 614 is formed of lactoprotein (i.e. a milk protein),
which is able to increase the resistance to oxidation of the vitamin nanoparticle 61
and thereby increase the storage stability of the vitamin nanoparticles 61.
[0046] The fourth shell layer 615 is formed of natural sucrose extract, which
serves as a source of scent for the vitamin nanoparticles 61 to smell good.
[0047] The fifth shell layer 616 is formed of a sweetener, which is used as a food
flavoring for the vitamin nanoparticle 61 to taste sweeter. In addition to provide a
sweet taste, the sweetener also has the advantages of low calorie, low glycemic
index and unlikely to cause decayed teeth.
[0048] As having been described above, the vitamin nanoparticles and the mineral
nanoparticles contained in the nutrient granular structure of the present disclosure
are evenly dispersed in the nutrient granular structure. This feature allows the
nutrient granular structure to quickly disintegrate once it enters the user's body to
further increase the solubility of the nutrient granular structure. Further, other
nutritional ingredients, such as amino and dietary fiber, can be added to the nutrient
granular structure. And, sugar alcohol nanoparticles can also be added to the
nutrient granular structure to make the latter taste good.
[0049] While the present disclosure has been described by means of some specific embodiments, numerous modifications and variations could be made thereto by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the present disclosure set forth in the claims.
Claims (5)
1. A nutrient granular structure, comprising:
a plurality of vitamin nanoparticles; and
a plurality of mineral nanoparticles; and
wherein the vitamin nanoparticles and the mineral nanoparticles aggregate
together and are evenly dispersed in the nutrient granular structure; the nutrient
granular structure has a diameter ranged from 700 to 5000 nm.
2. The nutrient granular structure according to claim 1, further comprising a
plurality of amino nanoparticles; and the amino nanoparticles, the vitamin
nanoparticles and the mineral nanoparticles aggregating together and being
evenly dispersed in the nutrient granular structure.
3. The nutrient granular structure according to claim 1, further comprising a
plurality of dietary fiber nanoparticles; and the dietary nanoparticles, the
vitamin nanoparticles and the mineral nanoparticles aggregating together and
being evenly dispersed in the nutrient granular structure.
4. The nutrient granular structure according to claim 1, further comprising a
plurality of sugar alcohol nanoparticles; and the sugar alcohol nanoparticles, the
vitamin nanoparticles and the mineral nanoparticles aggregating together and being evenly dispersed in the nutrient granular structure.
5. The nutrient granular structure according to claim 4, further comprising a
plurality of amino nanoparticles and a plurality of dietary fiber nanoparticles;
and the amino nanoparticles, the dietary nanoparticles, the sugar alcohol
nanoparticles, the vitamin nanoparticles and the mineral nanoparticles
aggregating together and being evenly dispersed in the nutrient granular
structure.
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