FR2850247A1 - Food supplement to aid weight reduction is made from powdered extracts of vegetable origin that can be sprinkled on traditional dishes - Google Patents

Abstract

The food supplement is in the form of a powder that can be sprinkled on any dish. It is made from the following ingredients, with their preferable percentage weight indicated in brackets: oat bran extract (38); lemon fibre extract (23); pineapple extract (9); apple fibre extract (55); extract of nopal (prickly pear) (10); powdered nettle leaves (5); powdered red vine (5).

Description

FOOD SUPPLEMENT IN THE FORM OF POWDER COMPOSITION

  The present invention relates to a food supplement in the form of a pulverulent composition which can accompany any traditional dish.

  Today, especially in Western societies, the vast majority of people are increasingly leading sedentary lives. This lifestyle can have more or less harmful consequences on health. The body does not move enough, the food, prepared and swallowed quickly, is not always balanced. This food is often too rich in lipids and its consumption leads in many people to unwanted overweight.

  To remedy these problems, there are many diets aimed at eliminating this overweight. However, these regimes are often binding. There are also ready-to-eat meals that are meal replacements and include the amount of calories the body needs for a day, for example. But these substitutes are not always appetizing; they only exist in limited varied quantities and can quickly lead to consumer fatigue; they do not always completely satisfy the feeling of hunger; finally, they make the consumer lose the habit of eating a real meal.

  Finally, preparing a balanced cuisine yourself takes a lot of time.

  The present invention aims to remedy the above problems by proposing a food supplement which can accompany any traditional dish, having no particular odor or flavor and therefore providing no additional unwanted taste, easy and pleasant to use, providing the feeling of being full and providing the nutrients necessary for a good balanced diet.

  EP-A2-0 282 002 describes a nutritional supplement comprising an oat extract and a nettle extract which can be used in prevention of a dysfunction such as a high cholesterol level.

  US 6, 200, 574 describes an ingestible composition which may help lower cholesterol and comprising oat fiber, glucosamine 35 HCL, glucomannan, pectins and stearic acid.

  However, these compositions are not entirely satisfactory as regards their flavor and their odor, for example due to the presence of certain raw materials in undesirable quantities because they are too large or also due to the presence of non-vegetable raw materials.

  The present invention relates to a food supplement in the form of a pulverulent composition, characterized in that it comprises - at least one extract of oat bran, - at least one extract of citrus fibers, at least one extract of pineapple, - at least one nopal extract, - at least one nettle leaf powder, - at least one red vine powder.

  The present invention also relates to a process for preparing a balanced traditional dish, characterized in that it comprises the following stages: - a traditional dish is available, - an adequate amount of the supplement is incorporated, for example by dusting food as defined above. The food supplement according to the invention has many advantages. In particular, its smell and flavor are practically neutral.

  Thus, it can accompany any traditional dish without disturbing the taste of this dish and does not constitute a constraint for the consumer. Its catch is assimilated to a culinary gesture. He does not recall taking medication or 25 meal replacements.

  The food supplement according to the invention reduces the power of the caloric nuisance of foods rich in carbohydrates during a meal and it inhibits lipogenesis. In this regard, the various components of the complement according to the invention can act in synergy. Thus, the extract of apple fibers 30 enhances the action of extracts of oat bran and citrus fibers.

  In addition, it provides the body with essential and beneficial nutrients such as soluble fiber, vitamins, minerals, enzymes.

  The supplement according to the invention being in the form of a pulverulent composition, it is easy to use and can be consumed every day by the whole family. It can be taken by individual, family or for the 3 2850247 collective catering. The food supplement according to the invention has no interaction with the other ingredients or other slimming and / or lipotropic products. It resists heat and cold as well as temperature variations. It can be frozen or heated without losing its properties.

  Due also to its dosage form, the supplement according to the invention allows rapid and natural absorption by the digestive system.

  For example, this absorption is faster and more natural than with capsules or tablets. In fact, the supplement according to the invention, in the form of a pulverulent composition, has a better action in the stomach than capsules the envelope of which pumps for its own account the humidity of the gastric mucosa before its content himself does it.

  Another advantage of the galenical form of the food supplement according to the invention is that the powders and the fibers keep all their properties, which is not the case for a tablet for example, the manufacturing process of which alters the active principles. subjects. Indeed, during the compression under high pressure of a powder to make a tablet, active compounds are destroyed.

  By traditional dish is meant in the sense of the present invention, any food which can be ingested, alone or accompanied, raw or cooked, prepared or not, in any way whatsoever.

  The supplement according to the invention is in the form of a pulverulent composition. By pulverulent composition is meant, within the meaning of the present invention, all the extracts and / or powders and / or fibers and / or particles obtained by extraction or by grinding of the plants making up the food supplement according to the invention. The extracts and powders making up the food supplement according to the invention have generally been prepared by specific extraction or by grinding so as not to deteriorate their active principles during their transformation.

  Preferably, the pulverulent composition has a water content strictly less than 12% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition. Preferably, this composition has a sulfuric ash content strictly less than 8%, by weight relative to the total weight of the composition.

  A first component of the supplement according to the invention is an extract of oat bran, also called Avena sativa L. Oats are made up of mineral salts, group B vitamins and lipases which are proteins allowing the transformation of triglycerides of fatty acids and glycerol. The bran is particularly rich in soluble and insoluble polysaccharides, such as fl-glucan. These compounds have the particularity of having a high molecular weight allowing their separation. An oat bran extract usable according to the present invention can be obtained according to any conventional extraction and purification method, and preferably according to the ultrafiltration technique. Based on the principle of the separation of molecules according to their molecular weight, this technique makes it possible, through a membrane filter, to purify macromolecular solutions of oat bran.

  Controls during the process make it possible to guarantee the efficiency of the purification. Filtration takes place above 20,000 daltons, which enriches the product 2 to 3 times.

  The extract obtained is in the form of a light beige-colored powder, the particles of which preferably have an average size diameter of approximately 1 mm. The fiber content is preferably greater than or equal to 20% by weight, relative to the total weight of the extract. The water content is preferably strictly less than 6%, by weight, relative to the total weight of the extract.

  Preferably, the oat bran extract is present in the pulverulent composition at a content ranging from 35% to 40% by weight, and more preferably at a content of approximately 38% by weight, relative to the total weight. of the composition.

  A second component of the complement according to the invention is an extract of citrus fibers. By citrus fibers is meant in the sense of the present invention lemon fibers and / or grapefruit fibers. Mention may be made of Citrus limonum L., Citrus aurentium L., Citrus vulgare L .. These citrus fibers consist of a mixture of soluble and insoluble fibers, mineral salts, organic acids and derivatives. An extract of citrus fibers which can be used according to the present invention can be obtained by any conventional extraction technique used in the food industry, such as for example extrusion of lemon or grapefruit peels and countercurrent extraction allowing completely exhaust the fruit. Preferably, the citrus fiber extract is an extract of lemon fibers and it is in the form of a fine powder, the dietary fiber content preferably ranging from 88% to 93% by weight, per relative to the total weight of the extract, and the content of insoluble fibers ranges from 17% to 25% by weight, relative to the total weight of the extract. The water content is preferably less than or equal to 10%, by weight, relative to the total weight of the extract.

  Preferably, the citrus fiber extract is present in the pulverulent composition at a content ranging from 20% to 25% by weight, and more preferably at a content of approximately 23% by weight, relative to the weight total of the composition.

  A third component of the complement according to the invention is an extract of pineapple, also called Ananassa sativa L. The pineapple contains 10 polysaccharides, soluble fibers and a proteolytic enzyme, bromelane. A pineapple extract which can be used according to the present invention can be obtained by aqueous extraction and then purification by ultrafiltration. The extract obtained is in the form of a fine powder of light brown color and whose water content is strictly less than 6%, by weight, relative to the total weight of the extract.

  Preferably, the pineapple extract is present in the pulverulent composition at a content ranging from 8% to 10% by weight, and more preferably at a content of approximately 9% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition.

  A mixture of an oat bran extract, a citrus fiber extract and a pineapple extract which is particularly suitable for the present invention is available under the trade name "Citriglucane" sold by the company Les 3 Oaks.

  A fourth component of the complement according to the invention is an extract of apple fibers, also called Pirus malus L .. The apple comprises provitamins A, vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9, C and E and mineral elements such as potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron, phosphorus, bromine, zinc, copper, alumina, arsenic, cobalt and iodine.

  An apple fiber extract which can be used according to the invention can be obtained in a conventional manner by extracting and drying apple fibers cultivated according to a natural method. The apple fiber extract preferably has a total dietary fiber content of about 55%, by weight, relative to the total weight of the extract. These dietary fibers include soluble fiber and insoluble fiber. The soluble fibers represent approximately 23.6% by weight, of the total weight of the fibers and the insoluble fibers represent approximately 76.4% by weight, of the total weight of the fibers. The apple fiber extract preferably has a water content of 8% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of the extract.

  Preferably, the apple fiber extract is present in the pulverulent composition at a content ranging from 8% to 12% by weight, and more preferably at a content of approximately 10% by weight, relative to the total weight. of the composition.

  A fifth component of the complement according to the invention is an extract of nopal, also called Opuntia ficus indica. Nopal is a cactus native to Central America rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals. A nopal extract which can be used according to the invention can be obtained by extracting the cactus. Preferably, the extract is in the form of a pale yellow powder, the fiber content of which is greater than or equal to 15%, by weight, relative to the total weight of the extract. The nopal extract preferably has a water content of less than or equal to 10%, by weight, relative to the total weight of the extract.

  Preferably, the nopal extract is present in the pulverulent composition at a content ranging from 8% to 12% by weight, and more preferably at a content of approximately 10% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition. .

  A sixth component of the supplement according to the invention is a powder of nettle leaves, also called Urtica dioica L. The nettle comprises vitamin C, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B9, mineral salts like magnesium, silica and iron, trace elements like zinc and copper, essential amino acids, proteins and it has an anti-inflammatory polysaccharide fraction. A nettle leaf powder which can be used according to the present invention can be obtained by spraying the nettle leaves and then sieving. The nettle leaves are petiolate and covered with stinging hairs. The upper part is covered with appressed hairs. The leaf fragments used may include dioecious green flowers arranged in a panicle.

  Preferably, the nettle leaf powder is present in the pulverulent composition at a content ranging from 4% to 6% by weight, and more preferably at a content of approximately 5% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition.

  A seventh component of the complement according to the invention is a red vine powder, also called Vitis vinifera L .. The red vine comprises anthocyanosides. The dried leaf of the red vine is the subject of a monograph included in the Tenth Edition of the French Pharmacopoeia. A red vine powder which can be used according to the present invention can be obtained by spraying the red vine leaves and then sieving.

  This powder has a very weak odor.

  Preferably, the red vine powder is present in the pulverulent composition at a content ranging from 4% to 6% by weight, and more preferably at a content of approximately 5% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition. .

  All of the above extracts and powders are then mixed to obtain the pulverulent composition which is the subject of the food supplement according to the invention.

  The food supplement according to the invention may also comprise other components, in particular other vegetable materials than those mentioned above.

  In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the supplement according to the invention consists solely of plant materials.

  The supplement according to the invention is in the form of a powdery composition of off-white color with dark green particles. It has an almost neutral odor and flavor. The supplement can therefore be accommodated with any dish, such as meats and meat products, seafood and freshwater products, milk and dairy products, eggs and egg products, fruits and vegetables , cereals and cereal products, starchy foods such as pasta and rice, oils, vinegars and condiments, edible sauces and fats, sweet products, jams, jellies, compotes, dough spreads, confectionery, canned and semi-canned, soups, coffee, tea, drinks, pastry, cocoa, chocolate, ice cream, meal replacements, fresh and frozen ready meals and caterers or sterilized, bread and bread products.

  The food supplement according to the invention can be used every day and can be consumed by adults as well as by children. It can be taken by individual intake, or by family intake. It can also be used in collective catering.

  Advantageously, thanks to the supplement according to the invention, a balanced traditional dish is prepared by incorporating, for example by 8 2850247 dusting, an adequate amount of food supplement in the traditional dish. The correct amount can vary depending on the number of people eating a specific dish as well as the number of sprinkled dishes that a specific person eats during the day, 5 knowing that the recommended amount is about 2 grams dietary supplement according to the invention per person per day. As the food supplement does not present any odor or flavor, the consumer has the pleasant sensation of eating a traditional dish.

  The invention will be better understood using the example presented below10.

Example 1:

  The following pulverulent composition is prepared by mixing the different ingredients. The quantities are given as a percentage by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition: - mixture of oat bran extract, citrus fiber extract and pineapple extract sold under the trade name " Citriglucane "by Les 3 Chênes 70% - apple fiber extract 10% - nopal extract 10% nettle leaf powder 5% - red vine powder 5% in which the composition of the product" Citriglucane "is following (the quantities are given as a percentage by weight, relative to the total weight of the product): - oat bran extract rich in f3-glucan 54.3% - lemon fiber extract 9 2850247 (Citrus limonum L., Citrus aurentium L., Citrus vulgare L.) 32.8% - pineapple extract 12.9% The above powdery composition has a neutral flavor and odor. By its composition and by the nature of its components, it has a lipid-reducing action. It can be used as a food supplement for any traditional dish. It can be incorporated into the dish or sprinkled on the dish.

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Claims (12)

  1. Food supplement in the form of a pulverulent composition, characterized in that it comprises: - at least one extract of oat bran, at least one extract of citrus fibers, - at least one extract of pineapple, at least an extract of nopal, - at least a powder of nettle leaves, at least a powder of red vine.   2. Supplement according to claim 1, characterized in that the oat bran extract is present in the pulverulent composition at a content ranging from 35% to 40% by weight, and more preferably at a content of approximately 38% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition.   3. Supplement according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the citrus fiber extract is an extract of lemon fibers.   4. Supplement according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the lemon fiber extract is in the form of a fine powder whose dietary fiber content preferably ranges from 88% to 93% by weight, relative to the total weight of the extract, and the content of insoluble fibers ranges from 17% to 25% by weight, relative to the total weight of the extract.   5. Supplement according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the citrus fiber extract is present in the pulverulent composition at a content ranging from 20% to 25% by weight, and more preferably at a content of about 23% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition.   6. Supplement according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the pineapple extract is present in the pulverulent composition at a content ranging from 8% to 10% by weight, and more preferably at a content of about 9% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition.   7. Supplement according to any one of the preceding claims 35, characterized in that the apple fiber extract preferably has a total dietary fiber content of approximately 55%, by weight, relative to the total weight of the extract.   8. Supplement according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the nopal extract preferably has a water content of less than or equal to 10%, by weight, relative to the total weight of the extract.   9. Supplement according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the nettle leaf powder is present in the pulverulent composition at a content ranging from 4% to 6% by weight, and more preferably at a content about 5% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition.   10. Supplement according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the red vine powder is present in the pulverulent composition at a content ranging from 4% to 6% by weight, and more preferably at a content of about 5% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition.   11. Supplement according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it consists solely of plant materials.   12. Method for preparing a traditional balanced dish, characterized in that it comprises the following stages: - a traditional dish is available, - an adequate amount of a food supplement is incorporated, for example by dusting any one of claims 1 to i1.