DE2516212A1 - METHOD AND METHOD FOR TASTEFUL PREPARATION OF CULTURAL PRODUCTS - Google Patents

Description

Process and means for the flavorful preparation of luxury items The invention relates to a method to luxury foods a taste or a to give other quality. The term luxury means is used here and in the following extensively used as solid foods and drinkable preparations.

When preparing luxury foods, there is often a desire to do so to give a special taste or some other quality. So there is for example, when preparing an alcoholic drink, the desire this the taste and aroma or the bouquet of lemons, limes, oranges or the like. This is usually achieved in that, for example a slice or piece of lemon or other citrus fruit is introduced into the drink. However, such an approach is in its entirety unsatisfactory when it is thought that the essential oil that is used for the particular taste is responsible, for example in the case of citrus fruits is contained in the peel of the fruit, so the mere addition one Lemon wedge or the like to the drink does not serve the purpose stated in the To release the oil contained in the shell and to distribute it in the drink.

The object of the invention is to create a method for the preparation of luxury foods with improved taste and other qualities; In this regard, the invention provides a method for the preparation of luxury foods, in which with one component or with a mixture of at least two components the stimulant an essential oil, an essence, an extract or the like (hereinafter for the sake of simplicity, called "extract" for short) of a fruit, a vegetable, a Plant, seed, seed pod or the like is brought together, which extract ensures the desired quality and in the form of a fine spray or fog is distributed.

Said extract can be put into a vessel which is used to hold the luxury items is intended, introduced and / or in or on the stimulants that are already in a Containers are included or applied and / or in or on one or some of the constituents of the stimulants are introduced or applied before the rest Component or the remaining components is or will be added.

In a further aspect, the invention proposes means for Use in the implementation of the method according to the invention, which means contain an extract described above that is packaged in a container, which container has an outlet and a valve which can be actuated in such a way that the extract is dispensed from the container in the form of a fine spray or mist can be.

Preferably, such a design is provided that a pre-selected or dosed amount of the extract with a single actuation the valve can be dispensed; thus, for example, a suitable metering valve be used.

In a very convenient way, the extract can be used together with a suitable one Propellant must be packaged in a container so that the extract is dispensed as an aerosol can be; In this case, the container is a so-called "aerosol" pack represent.

In another example, the extract can be packaged in such a way that so that it is mechanical through a spray nozzle by means of a pump or the like Facility can be submitted.

Another aspect of the invention provides a method for packaging one or more of the extracts previously described for use in order to Luxury foods desirable qualities, for example a special taste, to lend which procedure makes use of accommodating the extract or the extracts in a container with an outlet through which the contents of the container can be delivered.

The invention also extends to an extract when this is appropriate the method according to the invention is packaged, and on luxury foods, if these under Use of the method according to the invention or the means according to the invention with of a desired quality.

The quality that is desired using the invention The method or the agent according to the invention is to be imparted to a luxury product, is usually a flavor, but can also be another desirable quality, for example the consistency or the smell or the bouquet or a combination be of two or more such qualities.

The specified extract can, for example, be a mixture of essential oils be obtained from the skin of a lemon, orange, lime or other citrus fruit are extracted; further examples are extracts of peppermint, vanilla, mint, Parsley, thyme, garlic or the like.

The extract can be used on its own or in combination with an or several additions can be provided. For example, the extract can if he by exerting a pressure by mechanical means, for example by Pump action to be delivered, expediently in a solvent, such as for example water or alcohol, depending on the purpose for which the extract is used is determined, resolved or distributed.

Alternatively or additionally, one or more additives can optionally be used be provided to give other qualities.

When using an aerosol dispenser, any suitable propellant can be used can be used provided that it meets the necessary requirements for public safety and health. Usually that works intended propellant exclusively as a means of delivering the extract from the Container in the form of a fine spray or mist, and the propellant reacts with the extract (s) not in a disadvantageous manner. Appropriately The leavening agent should be one of those listed in public regulations for food additives approved gases, for example one or more of the chlorofluorocarbons, such as dichlorodifluoromethane.

It was found that the equipment according to the invention of luxury items with a quality in an unexpected way a stronger taste or a stronger one other quality results. For example, if the extract has A lemon oil is an alcoholic drink in which the extract is made using of the agent according to the invention is in / released, a taste and an aroma the lemon, which would be better and more attractive than those of the same drink, if in the latter case the extract is in a different physical form, for example in the form of a liquid.

For a better understanding of the invention, two embodiments are shown below the same is described by way of example and with reference to the drawings; in which shows: Figure 1 is a perspective view for illustration an aerosol packaging when used in accordance with an embodiment the invention; Figure 2 shows a vertical section through the aerosol part of Figure 1 and Figure 3 is a vertical section through a second embodiment of the invention Middle.

In both embodiments, the agents according to the invention are used for this purpose used to provide a lemon flavor to an alcoholic drink.

In the first embodiment (FIGS. 1 and 2), there are those mentioned Means from an aerosol packaging designated in its entirety with 1, which in turn consists of a suitable metal container 2, inside one of the shells Essence extracted from lemons together with a pressurized propellant is packaged, for example with dichlorodifluoromethane or one of the other than Food additives approved gases. That way, such a small amount can like 3 cc of the extract together with a suitable amount of the propellant more form as two hundred dosed amounts as will be described further below; this is sufficient to contribute to an attractive taste and aroma about two hundred drinks to cater to what a more economical use of the lemon essence represents.

As shown in Figure 2, the container 2 is at its upper End area with a metering valve, denoted as a whole by 3, and a cap 4 in connection. The valve 3 has a hollow stem 5 which axially counteracts the action a helical spring 6 is axially displaceable in a metering chamber 7, everything is made of stainless steel, but the membrane 8 and the seal 9 are both are conveniently made of nitrile rubber, a product that is under the Under the trade name Neoprene. The valve also has a capillary tube 10, which is expediently made of polypropylene, and a nylon holder 11 for the pipe, the upper end portion of the holder 11 having a friction fit on the Outer surface of the dosing chamber 7 takes place.

The valve is in the container by means of a metal bracket 12, for the metal of which, for example, aluminum or stainless steel comes into question, held. This bracket 12 is retracted at 13, so as to be with a reduced area 14 of the Cooperate with each other. A suitable seal 15 is between the opening of the container and the clamp provided.

The cap 4 represents the operating mechanism or the operating button and is equipped with an outlet 16, which when the cap is depressed into a flow connection via an opening 17 in the stem 5 with the measuring chamber 7 occurs. The top of the cap is marked with a mark 18 indicating the location of the outlet 16 indicates In this way the valve is by depressing the Cap 4 actuatable, which forms a push button with an instantaneous finger pressure lets slide the handle 5 down on the button, as shown in Figure 2, and brings the opening into flow communication with the interior of the metering chamber 7, a previously selected or dosed amount of the combined lemon extract and the Propellant is dispensed under pressure through outlet 16 and the lemon extract dispensed in the form of a fine spray or mist, and more particularly an aerosol will. During this mode of operation, the inlet 19 is from the interior of the container 2 to the chamber 7 no longer in a flow connection with the latter.

When the finder pressure is applied to the cap 4, the handle 5 and the cap 4 carried by this under the action of the spring 6 into the position shown in FIG position shown moved back, and the contents of the container 2 is again in flow communication with the metering chamber 7 via the pipe 10 and the inlet 19, so that the dosing chamber fills as a result of the pressure, around a to create a second dosed amount if the operating mode described is repeated will.

When using the means mentioned, the container 2 becomes such held that the outlet 16 (Figure 1) is directed into the interior of a glass 20. Then finger pressure is applied to the cap 4, creating the lemon extract is delivered in the form of an aerosol to the interior of the glass under pressure. Almost all of the propellant escapes into the atmosphere. Then becomes an alcoholic Drink poured into the glass or mixed in it.

Alternatively, the lemon extract can be applied to the area of an alcoholic Drinks are sprayed on; which has already been prepared in a glass, or added during the mixing of a drink, e.g. in the case of gin and tonic after the gin has been poured into the glass, but before the tonic water has been admitted.

If necessary, more than one dosed amount can be used, depending on the taste be admitted.

In the second embodiment (Figure 3); + the training is similar that of the first embodiment, however, the extract is not in an aerosol container packed, but in a container 21, from which it is by manual or mechanical Pressure generation can be delivered. In this embodiment, the extract is in a suitable solvent, such as alcohol, and dissolved in the Container 21 housed, the neck portion 22 in a sealing contact over a sealing ring 23 with an outer cylindrical part 24 is attached to an actuating cap 25 is connected to a spray outlet 26 which, as indicated below will be able to enter into a flow connection with a metering chamber 27, so that when the actuating cap 25 is pressed down a metered amount of liquid is dispensed through the spray outlet 26 therethrough.

The actuation cap 25 is at the upper end of a hollow stem 28 attached, which is axially displaceable in the metering chamber 27 is. A lower flange 29 of the stem 28 is in sliding contact with the Interior of the dosing chamber housing 30.

The device is built into a ball valve and has a Metal ball 31 and a ball valve stem 32 which is axially displaceable in the hollow stem 28 is. Furthermore, a ball valve seat 33 is provided, which is press fit into the hollow lower end 34 of the ball valve stem 32 is inserted and that in the metering chamber housing 30 is axially displaceable.

A needle valve is at the top of a reduced end portion 35 Formed end of the ball valve stem 32, which needle valve is in the inlet end of a Channel 36 is seated, which is in communication with the spray outlet 26.

A coil spring 37 is between that side of the ball valve seat. 33, facing away from the metal ball 31, and an inner shoulder 38 of the lower End area of the dosing chamber housing 30 is arranged. A capillary tube 39 is in a friction fit inside a downwardly extending extension 40 of the Dosing chamber housing 30 arranged.

When using, the valve is first opened by two or three times Depressing the actuating cap 25 filled, so that the metering chamber 27 and others inner spaces of the valve system are filled with liquid.

Thereafter, when the actuating cap 25 is depressed, the in the Dosing chamber 27 located liquid exposed to a pressure that the effect the coil spring 37 overcomes and pushes the ball valve stem 32 downwards, which causes the needle valve to open and the pressurized liquid is released through the spray outlet 26 therethrough.

When the manual pressure on the actuation cap 25 stops, it closes the needle valve again (with the area 35 sitting in the inlet end of the channel 36) under the action of the spring 37, and the metal ball 31 returns to its seat 33 return.

When comparing the taste of an alcoholic drink prepared in this way with such a drink, for example by inserting a lemon wedge has been prepared in the drink, it is found that the in the invention Wise alcoholic drink prepared in an unexpected way has a very substantial effect more attractive and intense taste and such an aroma or bouquet than comprises an alcoholic drink which has been prepared in a known manner.

Claims (9)

Claims 1. A method for the preparation of luxury foods, characterized in that that with one component or with a mixture of at least two components the stimulant an essential oil, an essence, an extract or the like (hereinafter for the sake of simplicity, called "extract" for short) of a fruit, a vegetable, a Plant, a seed, a seed pod or the like is brought together, which extract ensures the desired quality and in the form of a fine spray or fog is distributed. 2. Means for performing the method according to claim 1, characterized characterized in that the agents contain an extract described above, the is packed in a container (2, 21), and that this container (2, 21) has an outlet (16, 26) and a valve (3) which can be actuated in such a way that the extract in the form of a fine spray or mist from the container (2, 21) can. 3. Means according to claim 2, characterized by such a training, that a previously selected or dosed amount of the extract in a single Actuation of the valve (3) is released. 4. Means according to claim 3, characterized in that the valve is a metering valve (3). 5. Means according to claim 2, 3 or 4, characterized in that the The extract is packaged in a container (2, 21) together with a suitable propellant so that it can be dispensed as an aerosol. 6. Means according to claim 2, 3 or 4, characterized in that the Extract is packaged so that / through a spray nozzle by means of a Pump or similar mechanical +) er Facility handed over can be. 7. Agent according to any one of claims 2 to 6, characterized in that that the extract is provided in combination with at least one additive. 8. Composition according to claim 7, characterized in that the extract is dissolved or distributed in a solvent. 9. Method of packing one or more of the previously described Extracts for use in order to impart desired qualities to luxury foods by placing the extract or extracts in a container with an outlet, through which the contents of the container can be dispensed.