EP1657984A1 - Preparation prete a la consommation contenant un principe actif - Google Patents

Preparation prete a la consommation contenant un principe actif

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EP1657984A1
EP1657984A1 EP03817624A EP03817624A EP1657984A1 EP 1657984 A1 EP1657984 A1 EP 1657984A1 EP 03817624 A EP03817624 A EP 03817624A EP 03817624 A EP03817624 A EP 03817624A EP 1657984 A1 EP1657984 A1 EP 1657984A1
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formulation according
formulation
active ingredient
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Matthew Anthony Hartigan
Ann Marie O'mara
Brendan Joseph O'mara
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Shannon Minerals Ltd
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A23—FOODS OR FOODSTUFFS; TREATMENT THEREOF, NOT COVERED BY OTHER CLASSES
    • A23L—FOODS, FOODSTUFFS, OR NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, NOT COVERED BY SUBCLASSES A21D OR A23B-A23J; THEIR PREPARATION OR TREATMENT, e.g. COOKING, MODIFICATION OF NUTRITIVE QUALITIES, PHYSICAL TREATMENT; PRESERVATION OF FOODS OR FOODSTUFFS, IN GENERAL
    • A23L2/00—Non-alcoholic beverages; Dry compositions or concentrates therefor; Their preparation
    • A23L2/52—Adding ingredients
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A23—FOODS OR FOODSTUFFS; TREATMENT THEREOF, NOT COVERED BY OTHER CLASSES
    • A23L—FOODS, FOODSTUFFS, OR NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, NOT COVERED BY SUBCLASSES A21D OR A23B-A23J; THEIR PREPARATION OR TREATMENT, e.g. COOKING, MODIFICATION OF NUTRITIVE QUALITIES, PHYSICAL TREATMENT; PRESERVATION OF FOODS OR FOODSTUFFS, IN GENERAL
    • A23L2/00—Non-alcoholic beverages; Dry compositions or concentrates therefor; Their preparation
    • A23L2/42—Preservation of non-alcoholic beverages
    • A23L2/44—Preservation of non-alcoholic beverages by adding preservatives
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A23—FOODS OR FOODSTUFFS; TREATMENT THEREOF, NOT COVERED BY OTHER CLASSES
    • A23L—FOODS, FOODSTUFFS, OR NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, NOT COVERED BY SUBCLASSES A21D OR A23B-A23J; THEIR PREPARATION OR TREATMENT, e.g. COOKING, MODIFICATION OF NUTRITIVE QUALITIES, PHYSICAL TREATMENT; PRESERVATION OF FOODS OR FOODSTUFFS, IN GENERAL
    • A23L2/00—Non-alcoholic beverages; Dry compositions or concentrates therefor; Their preparation
    • A23L2/52—Adding ingredients
    • A23L2/60—Sweeteners
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A23—FOODS OR FOODSTUFFS; TREATMENT THEREOF, NOT COVERED BY OTHER CLASSES
    • A23L—FOODS, FOODSTUFFS, OR NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, NOT COVERED BY SUBCLASSES A21D OR A23B-A23J; THEIR PREPARATION OR TREATMENT, e.g. COOKING, MODIFICATION OF NUTRITIVE QUALITIES, PHYSICAL TREATMENT; PRESERVATION OF FOODS OR FOODSTUFFS, IN GENERAL
    • A23L2/00—Non-alcoholic beverages; Dry compositions or concentrates therefor; Their preparation
    • A23L2/52—Adding ingredients
    • A23L2/68—Acidifying substances
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A23—FOODS OR FOODSTUFFS; TREATMENT THEREOF, NOT COVERED BY OTHER CLASSES
    • A23V—INDEXING SCHEME RELATING TO FOODS, FOODSTUFFS OR NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND LACTIC OR PROPIONIC ACID BACTERIA USED IN FOODSTUFFS OR FOOD PREPARATION
    • A23V2002/00—Food compositions, function of food ingredients or processes for food or foodstuffs

Definitions

  • This invention relates to beverages, in particular, non-alcoholic beverages in bottled, ready-to-drink form, more especially bottled waters.
  • Bottled waters come in still and sparkling/cabonated/gaseous forms. Bottled waters can also retain flavourings.
  • bottled waters have not been used as a vehicle for active ingredients with a functional effect other than thirst quenching. Although some bottled waters contain flavourings, such flavourings are included for their taste qualities, especially for those who would not otherwise consume bottled waters, due to their bland taste.
  • Active ingredients can, of course, have poor organoleptic properties which would deter the manufacturers of bottled waters from including such ingredients in their products.
  • the invention provides a ready-to-drink formulation comprising still spring water, an active ingredient, one or more flavouring agents, one or more sweeteners and an organic acid, said formulation having a shelf-life in excess of six months.
  • Ready-to-drink formulations in accordance with the invention have excellent organoleptic properties and shelf life, while at the same time acting as a vehicle for a range of active ingredients which have a functional effect and which are referred to hereinafter inter alia as functional drinks.
  • the formulation according to the invention will be sold in plastics bottles, rather than glass bottles.
  • the formulation according to the invention is also suitable for bottling in glass bottles.
  • the formulation in accordance with the invention preferably has a shelf life in excess of nine months, more preferably in excess of one year, thereby, ensuring that these formulations meet the normal criteria for bottled waters.
  • the or each flavouring agent is a fruit flavouring agent.
  • the flavouring agent which is typically any fruit flavour, such as apple, banana, blackberry, cranberry, orange, peach, raspberry or strawberry assist in masking any organoleptically unacceptable taste associated with the active ingredient.
  • Herbal and other flavourings can also be used, for example vanilla.
  • a combination of such flavourings and fruit flavourings can also be used, for example orange and peach.
  • flavourings are natural flavouring agents.
  • the or each sweetener is an artificial sweetener.
  • Conventional bottled waters which contain a sweetening agent include artificial sweeteners because of the requirement that bottled waters have the properties of ordinary water, namely that they are calorie free.
  • sweetener when used in accordance with the formulation according to the invention is used in the conventional sense of bottled waters as discussed further below in connection with certain energy-producing formulations in accordance with the invention.
  • the artificial sweetener used in accordance with the invention is preferably selected from aspartame or acesulfame K or a mixture thereof, although other artificial sweeteners, such as saccharin, can also be used.
  • the organic acid is selected from ascorbic or citric acid or a mixture thereof.
  • the organic acid imparts inter alia an acidic flavour while assisting in stabilising the formulation, due to its effect of lowering pH and thus bacterial growth.
  • the formulation contains a preservative, although the formulation could also be pasteurised, if desired.
  • the formulation will preferably be bottled in plastic bottles, if pasteurisation is to be used, the so-called flash or hot fill pasteurisation technique would be used.
  • the so-called tunnel method of pasteurisation which involves passing a bottle through a very long steam oven and gradually raising the temperature of the liquid to over 65 °C, followed by lowering the temperature down slightly as the bottle leaves the oven, can only be used for glass bottles, as plastics bottles would melt.
  • Flash pasteurisation entails raising a liquid to over 65 °C for a very short period of time and then immediately lowering the temperature to approximately 30-40°C, just prior to filling.
  • This method can be used with plastics bottles.
  • this method there is a risk that the liquid can be contaminated between the flash pasteurisation and the point of filling. Accordingly, typically this method of pasteurisation is used in conjunction with a preservative such as dimethyl dicarbonate as sold under the Trade Mark VELCORIN.
  • Hot fill pasteurisation involves raising the liquid to over 65 °C and maintaining this temperature while filling.
  • this method can be conveniently used with both glass and special temperature resistant plastics bottles, for example PET (polyethylene terephthalate).
  • the preservative is selected from dimethyldicarbonate, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, sodium metabisulphite and sulphur dioxide, most especially sodium benzoate.
  • potassium sorbate When potassium sorbate is used as a preservative in the formulation according to the invention in admixture with aspartame, the potassium sorbate must be added after the aspartame and, indeed, the active ingredient so as to avoid any likelihood of precipitation.
  • the potassium sorbate should be dissolved in water before adding to the mixing tank in which the formulation is prepared.
  • the active ingredient is one or more essential minerals.
  • the formulation according to the invention can be a source of minerals essential to health and optimal functioning of the human body.
  • the minerals are selected from magnesium, manganese, selenium and calcium.
  • the or each mineral is in the form of a salt.
  • An especially preferred formulation is one wherein the active ingredient is a combination of magnesium citrate, manganese citrate, selenium and calcium carbonate.
  • the active ingredient is caffeine.
  • a formulation in accordance with the invention containing caffeine has the normal effects of caffeine while being in a ready-to- drink, and thus convenient, form which gives the consumer a 'boost' on consumption. Further, preferably, the formulation contains glutamine, thereby, ameliorating the effects of the caffeine. Glutamine, apart from being an essential amino acid, is also known to have a positive effect on the immune system and may have specific immunostimulatory effects. According to a third embodiment of the invention the active ingredient is an energy-producing saccharide material.
  • the saccharide material is selected from one or more monosaccharides, one or more disaccharides or one or more polysaccharides. Further, preferably, the the saccharide material is selected from fructose, lactose and maltodextrin.
  • the formulation contains one or more salts, more especially common salt (sodium chloride) and magnesium chloride as additional active ingredients.
  • a formulation in accordance with the invention containing an energy-producing saccharide material can be used by consumers to boost their energy levels throughout the day during normal work and recreation, but also in situations where extra energy is required, such when engaging in strenuous activity, for example sporting activities.
  • formulations in accordance with the invention may not contain added sugars, natural flavourings when used may contain small amounts of natural sugars. Any such natural sugars, if present, will be detected by the Brix test as hereinafter exemplified in the Examples.
  • the active ingredient is hydroxycitric acid or a salt thereof, more especially potassium hydroxycitric acid.
  • a formulation in accordance with the invention containing hydroxycitric acid can be used to reduce one's appetite, given that hydroxycitric acid is a known appetite suppressant.
  • hydroxycitric acid is a known appetite suppressant.
  • the formulation according to the invention preferably has a pH in the range 2.0-4.0 which, as indicated above, assists in stabilising the product over its normal shelf life.
  • Ready-to-drink formulations in bottle form according to the invention will be fitted with a conventional tamper-evident closure to assure the consumer that the bottle has not been opened or tampered with since leaving the factory or site of manufacture.
  • the method of manufacturing the formulation according to the invention will typically involve preparing a pre-blend of active ingredient, organic acid(s) and sweetener(s) in a double-cone blender and then passing the resultant blend through a fine gauze screen.
  • the pre-blend is added to the spring water followed by the flavouring(s) and preservative(s), as appropriate, followed by adjustment to the final volume required.
  • the nature of the ingredients to be used may dictate a different method of manufacture as hereinafter exemplified.
  • the liquid mixture is then filled into bottles using standard soft- drinks industry, neck-handling equipment.
  • a mineral-containing ready-to-drink formulation was prepared containing the following ingredients:
  • the mineral-containing ready-to-drink-formulation was prepared according to the following procedure:
  • the mixing tank (5000 litre capacity) was approximately half- filled (that is at a level above the mixer) and the mixing paddle switched on.
  • the sodium benzoate (Univar, Herbertstown, County Limerick, Ireland) was weighed out and added to the tank.
  • the formulation also contains citric acid as in the case of the present formulation, the sodium benzoate should be added before the citric acid.
  • citric acid anhydrous citric acid
  • the test was carried out on the day of manufacture and repeated on Days 7, 14 and 42, thereafter.
  • the shelf life of the product was also determined and the product found to have a shelf life of at least six months.
  • the protocol used involved storing the product in conditions similar to those experienced during normal storage, namely heat and ultraviolet light, but under accelerated conditions.
  • the accelerated shelf life test was carried out at 37°C x 24 hours x 42 days under continuous UV light, which equates to a normal six month shelf life test.
  • the finished product was tested for organoleptic properties and the following properties noted:
  • Caffeine and glutamine ready-to-drink formulation A caffeine and glutamine ready-to-drink formulation was prepared containing the following ingredients:
  • the caffeine and glutamine ready-to-drink formulation was prepared according to the procedure of Example 1 and like ingredients were sourced from the same suppliers.
  • the natural blackberry flavour was sourced from Dohler Euro Citrus Ltd., Milton Keynes, England.
  • the caffeine and glutamine were obtained from Fiske Food Ingredients, Lucan, County Dublin, Ireland.
  • the ascorbic acid was obtained from O'Brien Ingredients, Dublin, Ireland. The ascorbic acid was added to the mixture after the citric acid, as required.
  • the formulation was also subjected to microbiological assessment as described in Example 1. The results are shown in Table 2.
  • the shelf life of the product was found to be at least six months.
  • the finished product was tested for organoleptic properties and the following properties noted:
  • An energy-producing ready-to drink formulation was prepared containing the following ingredients:
  • the energy-producing ready-to-drink formulation was prepared according to the procedure of Example 1 and like ingredients were sourced from the same suppliers.
  • the orange and peach flavours were obtained from Dohler Euro Citrus Ltd., Milton Keynes, England.
  • the lactose was obtained from Glanbia Pic, County Kilkenny, Ireland.
  • the maltodextrin was obtained from Cerestar U.K. Ltd., Carrigaline, County Cork, Ireland.
  • the fructose was obtained from Fiske Food Ingredients, Lucan, County Dublin, Ireland.
  • the salt was obtained from Martin Mc Guire, Salt Provider, Limerick, Ireland.
  • the magnesium chloride was obtained from Fuerst Day Lawson, London, England.
  • the sequence of the addition of the organic acids was in accordance with the procedure adopted in Example 2 and additionally the ascorbic acid was added before the orange flavour.
  • the finished product was tested for organoleptic properties and the following properties noted:
  • Aroma A slight orange and peach aroma
  • Readv-to-drink formulation containing appetite suppressant A ready-to-drink formulation containing an appetite suppressant was prepared containing the following ingredients:
  • the ready-to-drink formulation containing an appetite suppressant was prepared according to the procedure of Example 1 and like ingredients were sourced from same suppliers.
  • the natural cranberry flavour was obtained from Dohler Euro Citrus Ltd., Miltown Keynes, England.
  • the potassium hydroxycitric acid was obtained from ADM Foods, Kent, England.
  • the shelf life of the product was found to be at least six months.

Abstract

La présente invention concerne une préparation prête à la consommation en bouteille qui comprend de l'eau pétillante, un principe actif, un ou plusieurs agents aromatisants, un ou plusieurs adoucissants et un acide organique, cette préparation possédant une date limite de consommation supérieure à six mois. Ces préparations possèdent d'excellentes propriétés organoleptiques et une date limite de consommation qui dépasse généralement douze mois, de même qu'elles agissent en même temps comme un véhicule pour une gamme de principes actifs qui possèdent un effet fonctionnel. Ainsi ce principe actif peut-il être une combinaison de matériaux saccharides et de sels, qui peut être utilisé par des consommateurs pour relancer leur niveau d'énergie dans la journée pendant un travail normal et une récréation, mais aussi dans des situations dans lesquelles une énergie supplémentaire est requise, telles que lors d'activités vigoureuses, par exemple des activités sportives. Ce principe actif peut aussi être un acide de potassium hydroxycitrique, un élément coupant l'appétit connu, de sorte que cette préparation peut avoir des effets bénéfiques pour ceux qui souhaite réduire leur prise de calories et perdre ainsi du poids.
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