CZ279468B6 - Fortification process of beverages and concentrates for preparing thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

Beverages and concentrates for their preparation comprise at least one element of the group consisting of magnesium, zinc and lithium, in the form of water-soluble compounds, preferably in the form of organic acid salts, in particular hydroxy acids, in an amount calculated on the metal content; 10 to 500 mg of magnesium, 1 to 100 mg of zinc and 1 to 20 mg of lithium based on 1 liter of finished beverage.

Description

Technical field

The invention relates to beverages and concentrates for their preparation, for example lemonades, fruit juices, milk, beer, wine and spirits.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Substances in the normal diet deficient include especially magnesium, zinc and lithium compounds. Magnesium deficiency in the human body can cause tremor of the limbs and eyelids, tetany, some convulsions, orientation disorders, depression, irritability and intolerance, insomnia, dizziness, vascular disorders and cardiac disorders. Its addition to the body prevents hair loss, nail breaking, some headaches and difficulty concentrating. It helps prevent and treat oxalate kidney stones. It prevents the development of multiple sclerosis in adolescents. It contributes to the treatment of hemorrhoids, protects against the effects of radioactive radiation and acts against certain toxic substances, such as lead. It improves the activity of the intestines, gallbladder and bladder, and reduces obesity. It works against inflammations and against various allergies. It regulates blood cholesterol levels. Alcohol, coffee, tea, carbohydrates and saturated fats in the diet significantly reduce the effects of magnesium. Magnesium is found in drinking water and in drinks made from it, but only in small quantities.

Zinc is essential for the normal development of the brain, eyes and genitals, it is needed for bone formation, for activation of vitamin A, for the treatment of schizophrenia and for the prevention of epilepsy. It speeds up wound healing and helps to cure catarrh, flu and other viral as well as skin diseases. Increases mental ability, improves memory, smell and taste. It helps to treat small ulcers, hemorrhoids, prostate diseases, cancer, sclerosis, stomach ulcers, rheumatism and arthrosis, as well as anemia and hair loss. The effect of zinc is sharply reduced by alcohol and large amounts of carbohydrates. It is also greatly reduced by the stress and psychological burden of man.

Lithium protects against high pressure, heart disease and diabetes. It acts against sclerosis and promotes activation of the bone marrow. It helps to treat depression, aggression, alcoholism and other addicts.

It is known to fortify foods, especially beverages, by some of these elements. There are a number of patents which protect the presence of at least one of the elements (magnesium Mg, zinc Zn, lithium Li) in the form of soluble inorganic or organic compounds as an obligatory feature.

According to EP 205634 the beverage contains magnesium citrate, according to CH 644737 the beverage contains 144 mg / l magnesium in the form of organic salts. In US 4325975 the beverage comprises magnesium and lithium.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The problem of the lack of metal compounds, in particular magnesium, zinc and lithium, is solved by the method of fortification of beverages and concentrates according to the invention which consists in dissolving magnesium, zinc and lithium in the form of water-soluble lactates in the beverages to a metal content, 10 to 500 mg of magnesium, 1 to 100 mg of zinc and 1 to 20 mg of lithium, based on 1 liter of the finished beverage.

Higher levels of compounds of these metals are not harmful, but in some cases zinc compounds negatively affect the taste of beverages and higher levels of magnesium compounds can cause diarrhea.

The average daily human dose of magnesium is 350 mg, for pregnant women, nursing mothers, adolescents and heart patients up to 600 mg. The average daily dose of zinc is 15 to 20 mg, for pregnant women and nursing mothers about 50 mg (about 2 mg lithium).

Compared to other used salts, lactates are well digestible and usable for the body. Tastes are also better acceptable than other salts. In normal nutrition, all three elements are significantly deficient. In their combination, they act equally against all heart disease, aggression and intolerance and diabetes prevention. In combination, they are of particular importance for the development of the human embryo and the development of adolescents.

Examples

Example 1

74.8 mg of zinc lactate (about 20 mg of zinc), 21.8 mg of lithium lactate (about 2 mg of lithium) and 421 mg of magnesium lactate (about 50 mg of magnesium) are dissolved in 1 liter of fruit lemonade or must. All salts used are anhydrous. The drink is suitable for children and adolescents, who provide the necessary higher dose of zinc.

Example 2

Dissolve 842 mg of magnesium lactate (about 100 mg magnesium), 37,4 mg of zinc lactate (about 10 mg of zinc) and 21,8 mg of lithium lactate (about 2 mg of lithium) in 1 liter of 10% beer. This beverage compensates for the reduced effectiveness of magnesium and zinc due to alcohol, the higher the content of these metals in the beverage increases their level in the body. Addition of lithium to the beverage reduces the aggressiveness of the beer consumers in proportion to the amount consumed.

Example 3

Dissolve 3368 mg of magnesium lactate (about 400 mg magnesium), 109 mg of lithium lactate (about 10 mg lithium) and 74.8 mg of zinc lactate (about 20 mg of zinc) in 1 liter of domestic rum (artificial). Due to the higher alcohol content, its effect needs to be compensated by a higher addition of magnesium.

Example 4

2526 mg of magnesium lactate (about 300 mg of magnesium), 374 mg of zinc lactate (about 100 mg of zinc) and 21.8 mg of lithium lactate are dissolved in 1 liter of pasteurized whole milk with a calcium content of 1199 mg / l and a magnesium content of 103 mg / l. (about 2 mg lithium). One liter of this drink contains a sufficient daily dose of calcium, magnesium and zinc for pregnant women, for nursing mothers, for children and for adolescents, for patients with heart disease and for the elderly.

Example 5

Dissolve 9262 mg of magnesium lactate (about 1100 mg magnesium), 411 mg of zinc lactate (about 110 mg of zinc) and 240 mg of lithium lactate (about 22 mg) in 1 liter of concentrate for dilution with water at a 1: 10 volume ratio. lithium). The beverage prepared by diluting the concentrate will then contain 110 mg / l magnesium, 10 mg / l zinc and 2 mg / l lithium.

Industrial applicability

The present invention is useful in the food industry in the production of lemonades, fruit juices, syrups, ciders, wine, beer and dairy drinks, as well as in the production of high alcoholic beverages, liqueurs and spirits.

Claims (1)

PATENT CLAIMS A method of fortifying beverages and concentrates for preparing them, c. 10. A method according to claim 1, wherein the beverages dissolve magnesium, zinc and lithium in the form of water-soluble lactates in an amount, calculated on the metal content, of 10 to 500 mg of magnesium, 1 to 100 mg of zinc and 1 to 20 mg of lithium. 1 1 ready to drink.