GB2488312A - Soluble beverage gel and delivery utensil - Google Patents

Soluble beverage gel and delivery utensil Download PDF

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GB2488312A
GB2488312A GB1102778.6A GB201102778A GB2488312A GB 2488312 A GB2488312 A GB 2488312A GB 201102778 A GB201102778 A GB 201102778A GB 2488312 A GB2488312 A GB 2488312A
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Michael Brehme
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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
    • A23L2/385—Concentrates of non-alcoholic beverages
    • A23L2/39—Dry compositions
    • A23L2/395—Dry compositions in a particular shape or form
    • 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
    • A23L2/52—Adding ingredients
    • A23L2/56—Flavouring or bittering agents
    • 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
    • A23L29/00—Foods or foodstuffs containing additives; Preparation or treatment thereof
    • A23L29/20—Foods or foodstuffs containing additives; Preparation or treatment thereof containing gelling or thickening agents
    • A23L29/206—Foods or foodstuffs containing additives; Preparation or treatment thereof containing gelling or thickening agents of vegetable origin
    • A23L29/231—Pectin; Derivatives thereof
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G21/00—Table-ware
    • A47G21/004—Table-ware comprising food additives to be used with foodstuff
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G21/00—Table-ware
    • A47G21/04—Spoons; Pastry servers

Abstract

A beverage delivery system 1 comprises a delivery utensil 2 having an elongate handle portion 4, and a delivery portion 6 which extends from the handle portion 4. A soluble beverage product 8 is located on the delivery portion 6 of the delivery utensil 2. The soluble beverage product 8 is a gel which includes a pectin component and a flavouring component. In a preferred embodiment, the beverage gel comprises 60% apple concentrate, 25% fructose, 5% fruit puree, 2% pectin and water. The beverage delivery system may be manufactured by locating the delivery portion of the delivery utensil in a mould, introducing a soluble beverage product into the mould and allowing the beverage product to set.

Description

BEVERAGE DELIVERY SYSTEM
The present invention relates to beverage delivery systems, and, in particular, to apparatus and methods for delivery of hot fruit drinks.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The hot beverage market is dominated by coffee and tea products. ln order to provide an alternative to the traditional coffee and tea products, fruit "teas" or infusions have become popular. However, such fruit infusions rarely deliver significant fruit content in a hot beverage, and are typically merely flavourings added to a tea based product.
It is, therefore, desirable to provide a beverage system that can deliver significant fruit flavours and benefits in a hot beverage, and which is easy to use.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a beverage delivery system comprising a delivery utensil having an elongate handle portion, and a delivery portion which extends from the handle portion, and a soluble beverage product located on the delivery portion of the delivery utensil, wherein the soluble beverage product is a gel which includes a pectin component and a flavouring component.
In one example, the flavouring component is a fruit-based component. In another example, the flavouring component includes a plurality of fruit-based components. In another example, the flavouring component is a honey-based component. In another example, the flavouring component is a herb-based component. In another example, the flavouring component includes a vitamin and/or mineral based component. In yet another example, the flavouring component includes a fruit puree, extract or inclusion.
In a preferred example, the delivery portion has a concave face on which the beverage product is located.
The soluble beverage product may be moulded onto the delivery utensil.
According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a beverage product for use in a beverage delivery system as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, the product being a gel which includes a pectin component and a flavouring component.
According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of manufacturing a beverage delivery system as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, the method comprising providing a delivery utensil having an elongate handle portion and a delivery portion which extends from the handle portion, locating the delivery portion of the delivery utensil in a mould, introducing a soluble beverage product into the mould, allowing the beverage product to set on the delivery portion of the delivery utensil, and removing the delivery utensil and beverage product from the mould.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Figure Ishows a perspective view of an apparatus embodying the present invention; Figure 2 shows a side view of the apparatus of Figure 1; Figure 3 shows a plan view of the apparatus of Figure 1; Figure 4 shows a perspective view of the apparatus of Figure 1 after use; Figure 5 shows a side view of the apparatus of Figure 4; and Figure 6 shows a plan view of the apparatus of Figure 4.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
Figures 1 to 6 illustrate a beverage delivery system I embodying the present invention, and comprising a delivery utensil 2, and a soluble beverage product 8. The delivery utensil 2 has an elongate handle portion 4 from which extends a delivery portion 6. The soluble beverage product 8 is located on the delivery portion 6 of the delivery utensil 2.
The delivery utensil 2 can be of any desired shape and configuration. For example, the utensil 2 shown in Figures 1 to 6 has a concave delivery portion, reminiscent of a spoon.
Such a shape provides confidence to the user, and a convenient location for the beverage product 8. The delivery utensil can be of any suitable material, but is most conveniently of a wood, such as birch. Such a wooden utensil can be made from a single piece, or may be laminated. As an alternative, the delivery utensil may be moulded from a plastics material.
The soluble beverage product 8 is a gel material which includes a pectin component and at least one flavouring component. For example, the flavouring component may include apple juice in combination with strawberry juice, or may be a honey based component.
The soluble beverage product 8 is moulded onto the delivery utensil 2, and is sufficiently adhesive to remain attached to the delivery utensil 2 before use. In order to produce a hot beverage using the system, the soluble beverage product 8 is stirred into water of a desired temperature using the delivery utensil 2. Since the beverage product 8 is soluble, the flavou rings are released into the water, thereby producing a hot beverage of the desired flavour. Maximum strength can be achieved by allowing the entire beverage product to dissolve (as shown in Figures 4 to 6). A desired strength of flavour can be achieved by removing the delivery utensil 2 before the entirety of the beverage product has dissolved.
The beverage delivery system of Figures 1 to 6 is produced by providing the delivery utensil of the desired shape, placing that utensil in a mould, and then pouring the soluble beverage product into the mould. The beverage product is allowed to set, before the delivery utensil 2, complete with beverage product 8 is removed from the mould and packaged for sale.
The beverage product in one example is a fruit-based gel obtained by cooking a fruit juice, such as apple juice, or combination of fruit juices of the desired flavours in a vacuum cooker to reduce the water content of the juice. Pectin is added to the fruit juice mix in order to promote setting of the reduced juice mix when in the mould.
The beverage product in one example has a mass of around 5 grams, and contains the following approximate levels of individual components: 60% apple concentrate, 25% fructose, 5% fruit puree, 2% pectin and water. Other components such as around 3% other fruit concentrate, 3% colourings, 2% acid (such as citric, malic, or tartaric acid) and 1% sodium citrate may be added to the product as required. The proportions of components in the beverage product can vary depending upon the concentration levels of the raw ingredients, and on the flavour and colour requirements.
In an alternative example, the gel is provided by a pectin component and a honey-based component. As with the fruit gel, the honey is reduced by heating in a vacuum cooker, and then pectin added to provide the gel having appropriate properties. Such a honey-based product can also include the additional ingredients mentioned above, as required.
Either example of gel may also be provided with additional flavouring components such as herb-based components.
The amount of pectin added to the reduced fruit juice mix in combination with the temperature at which the mixture is cooked, and the sugar levels in the mixture, determines the rate at which the gel sets on the delivery utensil, the adhesion of the gel to the delivery utensil, and the rate at which the gel dissolves in hot water. In addition, the level of aeration introduced into the gel affects these properties.
A beverage delivery system embodying the present invention enables a consumer to produce exciting flavoursome beverages which have desirably high flavour content in an easy and straightforward manner. Such a system provides a "stir-in" flavoured beverage which is easily accessible to consumers.

Claims (12)

  1. CLAIMS: 1. A beverage delivery system comprising: a delivery utensil having an elongate handle portion, and a delivery portion which extends from the handle portion; and a soluble beverage product located on the delivery portion of the delivery utensil, wherein the soluble beverage product is a gel which includes a pectin component and a flavouring component.
  2. 2. A system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the flavouring component is a fruit-based component.
  3. 3. A system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the flavouring component includes a plurality of fruit-based components.
  4. 4. A system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the flavouring component is a honey-based component.
  5. 5. A system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the flavouring component includes a herb-based component.
  6. 6. A system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the flavouring component includes a vitamin and/or mineral based component.
  7. 7. A system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the flavouring component includes a fruit puree, extract or inclusion.
  8. 8. A system as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the delivery portion has a concave face on which the beverage product is located.
  9. 9. A system as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the soluble beverage product is moulded onto the delivery utensil.
  10. 10. A beverage product for use in a beverage delivery system as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, the product being a gel which includes a pectin component and a flavouring component.
  11. 11. A method of manufacturing a beverage delivery system as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, the method comprising: providing a delivery utensil having an elongate handle portion and a delivery portion which extends from the handle portion; locating the delivery portion of the delivery utensil in a mould; introducing a soluble beverage product into the mould; allowing the beverage product to set on the delivery portion of the delivery utensil; and removing the delivery utensil and beverage product from the mould.
  12. 12. A beverage delivery system substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to, and as shown in, the accompanying drawings.
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GB486463A (en) * 1936-07-08 1938-06-03 Hermann Preiser Process of manufacture of viscous liquids from fruit jellies or other pectin-containing jellies
US4849231A (en) * 1987-11-16 1989-07-18 Carli Oosterbeek Bv Beverage ingredient holder and stirrer
US20070128332A1 (en) * 2001-03-08 2007-06-07 Toves Frances A Nutrient-fortified, reduced-calorie fruit and/or vegetable food product and processes for making same
US20070059409A1 (en) * 2005-09-13 2007-03-15 Catani Steven J Elutable substance delivery devices
EP2186449A1 (en) * 2007-08-20 2010-05-19 Sucspoonworkshop, S.L. Method for producing an edible stirring instrument and instrument made by means of said method
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