JP2001245595A - Confectionery for suppressing smoking - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain a low-caloric and anticarious confectionery for suppressing smoking excellent in chewiness for a long period and providing a person with a suitable refreshing feeling even after taking a meal and having smoking prohibiting effects on a person desiring the prohibition of the smoking. SOLUTION: The above purpose is achieved by using the confectionery for suppressing the smoking characterized as comprising the following components (A) to (C). (A) maltitol, (B) lactitol and (C) menthol or a mint flavor.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a smoke-suppressing confectionery,
The present invention relates to a smoke-suppressing confectionery that is low-calorie, anti-cariogenic, has excellent chewing comfort, and furthermore, has a refreshing sensation even after eating, so that those who wish to quit smoking can maintain the smoking cessation effect for a long time .

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2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, it has been known that smoking adversely affects the human body, and the number of smokers who desire to quit smoking is increasing year by year. Therefore, smokers try to quit smoking, but often smoke again with forbidden stress, mental stress, etc., and it is difficult to stop smoking habits. Therefore, by blending a substance having a smoking cessation effect into confectionery such as chewing gum and eating it, it is attempted to continue smoking cessation, but the smoking cessation effect substance has a bad smell and is difficult to eat continuously. The smoking cessation effect was hard to obtain.

[0003] Conventionally, sugar has been typically used as a sugar sweetener used for confectionery such as chewing gum. However, sugar has a high sweetness and lacks a refreshing sensation after eating confectionery, so that the satisfaction of smoking cannot be obtained and the smoking cessation effect cannot be expected much. Sugar is not very health-friendly because it is carious, has high calories, causes obesity, and promotes diabetes. On the other hand, in recent years, sugar alcohols which are anti-cariogenic and have low calories and which are preferable for confectionery are used as sweeteners. For example, chewing gum using maltitol, lactitol or the like as a sweetener is known. However, chewing gum obtained when maltitol is used alone as a sugar sweetener used in chewing gum is relatively high in sweetness, inferior in refreshing feeling after eating, and the smoking cessation effect is hardly obtained. There was a problem. On the other hand, chewing gum obtained when lactitol is used alone has a relatively low sweetness and tends to be refreshing when eating chewing gum, but is inferior to chewing after eating chewing gum, and the smoking cessation effect is not so much obtained. There were no problems. In addition, when lactitol is incorporated in the chewing gum in a large amount, there is also a problem that the stomach becomes loose.

[0004]

DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a low-calorie, anti-carious property, excellent chewing comfort for a long time, and By feeling a refreshing feeling even after eating,
It is an object of the present invention to provide a smoke-suppressing confection having a smoking cessation effect to those who wish to quit smoking.

[0005]

The above object is achieved by a smoking-suppressed confection characterized by containing the following components (A) to (C). (A) Maltitol. (B) Lactitol. (C) Menthol or mint flavor.

[0006] The above-mentioned object is achieved by the following (A) to (D).
This is achieved by a smoking-suppressed confection characterized by containing components. (A) Maltitol. (B) Lactitol. (C) Menthol or mint flavor. (D) Monoamine oxidase inhibitors.

[0007] The above-mentioned object is achieved by a smoke-suppressing confection characterized in that the smoking-suppressing confection is chewing gum.

[0008] Further, the above object is to provide a smoking-suppressed confectionery,
Maltitol 15-50% by weight, Lactitol 15-5
0% by weight, menthol or mint flavor 0.5
This is achieved by a smoke-suppressing confection containing 0.1 to 3.0% by weight and having a total weight of maltitol and lactitol of 60% by weight or more.

[0009] That is, the present inventors can obtain a suitable refreshing feeling even after eating so that a smoker who wishes to quit smoking can naturally maintain the cessation effect in daily life without difficulty. The composition of confectionery using sugar alcohol was studied. Focusing on confectionery having chewing properties, as a result of thinking that if the chewing feeling is excellent for a long period of time, and if a good refreshing feeling is felt even after eating, a smoking suppression effect may be obtained, If you add maltitol, lactitol, and menthol or mint flavor to the foods, you will be able to chew for a long time and have a refreshing feeling after eating. Found that it was possible to increase their willingness to quit smoking, and reached the present invention.

[0010]

Next, the present invention will be described in detail. The smoking suppression confection of the present invention, maltitol, lactitol,
And menthol or mint flavor.

[0011] Maltitol used in the smoking-suppressed confectionery of the present invention is also referred to as reduced maltose, and can be produced, for example, by reducing maltose. Maltitol may be used as long as it is generally used for confectionery, and its dosage form may be any of powder and liquid. Further, the amount of maltitol is desirably 15 to 50% by weight in the finally obtained confectionery. That is, when it is used in an amount exceeding 50% by weight, the sweetness of maltitol is felt unpleasant, and it tends to be difficult to obtain a refreshing feeling. On the other hand, when the content is less than 15% by weight, the sweetness of the confectionery tends to be poor in balance and tend not to have a favorable flavor.

Next, lactitol used in the smoking-suppressed confectionery of the present invention is also referred to as reduced lactose, and is a kind of sugar alcohol that can be obtained by reducing lactose, for example. Lactitol can be obtained in the form of an anhydrate, a monohydrate or a dihydrate, but is not particularly limited in the present invention, and may be appropriately selected and used. The dosage form is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include a powder and a liquid. Also, the amount of lactitol is desirably 15 to 50% by weight in the confection finally obtained. That is, when used in an amount exceeding 50% by weight, the sweetness tends to be too low and the flavor of the confectionery tends to be impaired. On the other hand, when the content is less than 15% by weight, the sweetness of the confectionery tends to be poor in balance and tend not to have a favorable flavor.

[0013] In the smoking-suppressed confectionery of the present invention, the total weight of maltitol and lactitol is preferably at least 60% by weight. When the total weight is less than 60% by weight, an appropriate refreshing feeling after eating confectionery cannot be obtained, the chewing feeling is also poor, and the smoking cessation effect tends to be insufficient.

Next, menthol used in the smoking-suppressed confectionery of the present invention includes l-sodium isolated from synthetic or natural essential oils.
-Menthol and the like. Examples of the mint flavor include essential oils obtained from peppermint, essential oils obtained from various mint, and essential oils obtained from mint plants of the Labiatae family as fragrance substances containing menthol. These may be used alone or in combination.

The amount of menthol or mint flavor is preferably 0.5 to 3.0% by weight in the finally obtained confectionery. That is, when used in excess of 3.0% by weight, the bitterness tends to be too strong and the texture of the confectionery tends to be poor. If it is less than 0.5%, there is a tendency that a refreshing feeling such that a smoking cessation effect can be expected cannot be obtained.

It is more preferable to add a monoamine oxidase inhibitor to the smoking-suppressed confectionery of the present invention. That is, the use of the monoamine oxidase inhibitor is advantageous in that the smoking cessation effect can be increased by synergistic effect with menthol or mint flavor, and furthermore, by feeling suitable refreshing feeling after eating. This monoamine oxidase inhibitor is a substance that suppresses the secretion of monoamine oxidase that works in the neurotransmitter system of the human brain, and is a substance that removes the fatigue and lazyness of the human brain.

The monoamine oxidase inhibitor of the present invention includes, for example, Hypericum extract. The production method is not particularly limited,
For example, St. John's wort and ethanol are heat-extracted and then filtered to collect the extract. Next, ethanol is distilled off by concentrating this extract under reduced pressure. Then
It is manufactured by freeze-drying the liquid to form a powder and elute the monoamine oxidase inhibitor.

The dosage form is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include powders and liquids. The amount of the monoamine oxidase inhibitor is desirably 0.5 to 3.0% by weight in the finally obtained confectionery. That is,
If it is used in an amount exceeding 3.0% by weight, the flavor of the monoamine oxidase inhibitor itself is hardly masked, and the flavor of the confectionery tends to deteriorate. Also, conversely,
When the amount is less than 0.5% by weight, the smoking cessation effect due to a synergistic effect with the monoamine oxidase inhibitor and menthol or mint flavor tends to be hardly obtained.

Specific examples of the smoking-suppressed confectionery of the present invention include confectionery having chewing properties such as chewing gum, soft candy, gummy candy, fudge and nougat. Among them, chewing gum is suitably used, in particular, because the long-term chewing comfort and exhilaration of the smoking-suppressed confection are suitably obtained, and the smoking cessation effect is excellent.

Next, the above maltitol, lactitol,
As an example of a smoke-suppressing confection containing menthol or mint flavor, chewing gum is, for example,
It is manufactured as follows.

First, chewing gum comprises a gum base and the above components. As the gum base, for example, an elastic material, wax, an inorganic material or the like is appropriately selected and used. Examples of the elastic body include natural rubber, polyisobutylene, vinyl acetate resin, other synthetic rubbers, synthetic elastic bodies and natural elastic bodies, and examples of the wax include rice wax, carnauba wax, and microcrystalline wax. Can be These may be used alone or in combination. The gum base may be appropriately designed and used, such as a balloon gum type mainly composed of vinyl acetate resin or a regular gum type mainly composed of natural tickle.

Next, the above gum base, maltitol, lactitol, and menthol or mint flavor are kneaded together and then molded to obtain a smoking-suppressing chewing gum. In addition, auxiliary ingredients may be added to the chewing gum. As an auxiliary material, an emulsifier, a stabilizer, an acidulant, a softener, a coloring agent, a plant extract, and the like may be appropriately used in combination. For example, examples of the emulsifier include propylene glycol fatty acid ester, glycerin fatty acid ester, polyglycerin fatty acid ester, fatty acid monoglyceride, glyceryl monostearate, diglyceride, propylene glycol monostearate and the like, and these may be used alone or in combination.

The smoking-suppressing chewing gum obtained as described above has supple physical properties during chewing and is suitable for continuous chewing for a long period of time. is there.

[0024]

As described above, since the anti-smoking confectionery of the present invention contains maltitol, lactitol, menthol or mint flavor, a particularly refreshing feeling can be obtained, and after eating, it is possible to relieve stress on smoking cessation. Satisfaction is sustained. Therefore, the effect of increasing the willingness of smokers who want to quit smoking in their daily lives without difficulty is obtained. In addition, it is possible to obtain health-friendly confectionery which is excellent in chewing comfort for a long period of time, furthermore, has low caries and low calories. Further, the smoking-suppressed confectionery of the present invention can be easily manufactured using conventional manufacturing equipment without using special manufacturing equipment.

Next, the present invention will be specifically described based on examples.

Examples 1 to 9 and Comparative Examples 1 to 4 Chewing gums having the compositions shown in Table 1 were prepared as follows.

(Preparation of Chewing Gum) Various raw materials of the chewing gum composition were charged into a kneader for chewing gum, homogenously mixed for 15 minutes, and then rolled and cut to obtain a block-shaped chewing gum.

Example 10 A soft candy having the composition shown in Table 2 was prepared as follows.

(Preparation of Soft Candy) First, the shortening was melted with a soft candy kneader, and then maltitol, lactitol, monoamine oxidase inhibitor and mint flavor were dispersed in the above mixture. Thereafter, the reduced syrup and the gelatin portion obtained by swelling gelatin in water were added and mixed to obtain a soft candy dough. Next, the dough was extruded from an extruder, formed into a rope, and then cut to obtain a soft candy.

Next, the chewing gums obtained in Examples 1 to 9 and Comparative Examples 1 to 4 and the soft candy obtained in Example 10 were treated for 2 weeks by 20 panelists who wished to quit smoking. When they felt stressed against smoking cessation, they were asked to eat for 10 minutes, and the smoking cessation effect, chewing gum chewing comfort, and exhilaration were evaluated.

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[Table 1]

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[Table 2]

From the results in Tables 1 and 2, the chewing gums of Examples 1 to 9 and the soft candy of Example 10 contain components of maltitol, lactitol and mint flavor, so that chewing for a long time is possible. The smoking cessation effect was good due to excellent comfort and feeling of a refreshing feeling even after mastication. On the other hand, since the chewing gum of Comparative Example 1 used lactitol alone as a sweetener, the chewing gum was softened by prolonged chewing, the chewing feeling was inferior, and no smoking cessation effect was obtained. In addition, since the chewing gum of Comparative Example 2 used maltitol alone as a sweetener, the refreshing feeling due to the synergistic effect with mint flavor was inferior, and the smoking cessation effect was not obtained. In addition, the chewing gums of Comparative Examples 3 and 4 did not use mint flavor or used sugar, so they were inferior in refreshing feeling after mastication, and no smoking cessation effect was obtained.

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A smoking-suppressing confection comprising the following components (A) to (C): (A) Maltitol. (B) Lactitol. (C) Menthol or mint flavor. 2. A smoking-suppressed confection comprising the following components (A) to (D). (A) Maltitol. (B) Lactitol. (C) Menthol or mint flavor. (D) Monoamine oxidase inhibitors. 3. The smoke-suppressing confection according to claim 1, wherein the smoking-suppressing confection is chewing gum. 4. The method according to claim 1, wherein maltitol 15 is contained in said smoking-suppressed confectionery.
-50% by weight, lactitol 15-50% by weight, menthol or mint flavor 0.5-3.0% by weight, and the total weight of maltitol and lactitol is 60% by weight or more. 3. The smoking-suppressed confection according to claim 1 or 2, wherein