JP2003093488A - Deodorizing composition and deodorizing method - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a deodorizing composition and a deodorizing method having a chemically superior deodorizing effect to an odor component, superior in safety for a human body, and capable of retaining original flavor of food or drink even when it is mixed in the food or drink. SOLUTION: The odorizing composition contains at least one type of deodorizing component selected from a group consisting of royal jelly, royal jelly extract, honey and honey extract. The deodorizing method includes a process of applying at least one type of deodorizing component selected from the group consisting of royal jelly, royal jelly extract, honey and honey extract to the odor component.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a deodorizing composition and a deodorizing method using the same. More specifically, it has an excellent deodorant effect, is excellent in safety to the human body, and can maintain the original flavor of foods and drinks even when blended into foods and drinks. Regarding the deodorizing method used.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as hygienic environments have improved, people have become more and more conscious of cleanliness. as a result,
Various countermeasures have been proposed for odors emitted from the human body such as bad breath and body odor, and odors existing in rooms such as kitchens and toilets.

It is generally said that halitosis is caused by the residual amount of food waste, the state of saliva, periodontal diseases such as caries and oral bacteria, visceral diseases, smoking and returning odor from the stomach. . Halitosis components include, for example, ammonia, amines, sulfides, indoles and skatole, and it is said that mercuric volatile compounds such as methyl mercaptan and hydrogen sulfide are the main ones. Further, it is known that sulfur compounds such as allyl mercaptans, diallyl sulfides and diallyl disulfides are significantly increased after eating odorous foods such as garlic and onions.

As deodorants for these halitosis substances, coupled with recent consumer preference for natural products, soybean extract (Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 50-88243) and green tea extract catechin (Biosci. Biotech. Biochem. ，
59 (7), 1232-1236, 1995), hibiscus extract (JP-A-59-227814), and Lamiaceae plant extract (JP-A-1518305). However, these plant extracts have strong aroma, sourness, and bitterness, and there is a problem that the original flavor of food is impaired by blending them. Further, there is a limit to the amount of compounding for solving this problem, and the effect as a breath freshener is not satisfactory.

In addition, various deodorants and fragrances are generally on the market for the bad odors generated from kitchen garbage and the bad odors in the toilet. However, most of them have a scent that is stronger than a bad odor, and have the effect of masking the odor, and did not eliminate the components of the odor. Furthermore, the strong scent sometimes caused offense.

[0006]

DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION The present invention aims to solve the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to have an excellent chemical deodorizing effect against odorous components and to be safe for the human body. It is intended to provide a deodorant composition and a deodorant method which have excellent properties and can maintain the original flavor of food and drink even when blended into food and drink.

[0007]

Means for Solving the Problems The present inventors have made extensive studies on various naturally-derived materials. As a result, the present inventors have completed the present invention by finding that royal jelly and / or honey, which has been conventionally eaten as a beauty / health food, or an extract thereof has a surprisingly excellent deodorizing effect. .

That is, the deodorant composition of the present invention contains at least one deodorant component selected from the group consisting of royal jelly, royal jelly extract, honey and honey extract. This solves the above problem.

In one embodiment, the deodorant composition comprises
It is in the form of an oral dosage form.

In one embodiment, the deodorant composition comprises
It is in the form of an indoor spray.

The present invention also provides a method for deodorizing, wherein at least one deodorant component selected from the group consisting of royal jelly, royal jelly extract, honey and honey extract acts on the odor component. The step of:
It is a deodorizing method including.

[0012]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION The present invention is described in detail below.

The deodorant composition of the present invention comprises royal jelly,
It contains at least one deodorant component selected from the group consisting of royal jelly extract, honey and honey extract.

The royal jelly and honey used in the present invention are not limited by the kind, grade and place of production of nectar, and may be those which are generally sold. For example, in royal jelly, raw royal jelly and lyophilized products can be used. Also prepared royal jelly in the form of powders, capsules and dragees, with the addition of secondary raw materials such as lactose, dried brewer's yeast and cyclodextrin, may be used.

Royal jelly is a milky white mucous substance secreted from the secretory glands of young worker bees and contains vitamin B.
It is rich in groups, amino acids, 10-hydroxydecenoic acid, sterols and hormones. On the other hand, honey contains, in addition to sugars, many minor components such as proteins, amino acids, vitamins, organic acids, inorganic acids and aroma components.

Royal jelly and honey are health foods,
It has been widely used for many years in fields such as pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. In addition, it is an extremely safe material. Royal jelly is used as an external preparation for skin for improving rough skin (JP-A-09-286709), a lipid metabolism improving agent (JP-A-2001-002577), and an antistress composition (JP-A-2001-213792). Has been disclosed. On the other hand, honey is a shampoo composition having a conditioning effect (Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 05-058853), a hair cosmetic (Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 200
No. 0-191455), a method for producing a spicy seasoning (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2000-197464), and a food additive (patent registration 3849370) that functions as a sweetener and has a high nutritional value. Has been done. However, neither royal jelly nor honey has been reported to have a deodorizing effect.

The royal jelly and honey extract used in the present invention can be obtained by an extraction method well known to those skilled in the art. Examples of the extraction method include a method of immersing in an extraction solvent (after the immersion, stirring may be performed if necessary), and a method of heating under reflux with the extraction solvent. Further, the extract can be obtained in a powder form by removing it by using a method such as a method of distilling off an extraction solvent under reduced pressure or a method such as a spray drying method. The extraction solvent used for extraction is not particularly limited. Examples include organic solvents such as methanol, ethanol, propanol, butanol, propylene glycol, 1,3-butylene glycol, glycerin, acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, ethyl acetate, ethers, chloroform and dichloromethane; and water. These extraction solvents may be used alone or in combination of two or more. In the present invention, a solvent composed of methanol, ethanol and ethyl acetate or a combination of these organic solvents and water is preferable. Considering safety to living bodies, water, ethanol, or a mixed solvent of water and ethanol is more preferable. The weight ratio of royal jelly and / or honey to the extraction solvent during extraction is preferably in the range of (royal jelly and / or honey: extraction solvent) = 1: 500 to 1: 2. More preferably, (royal jelly and / or honey: extraction solvent) = 1: 100 to 1:10. Other extraction conditions are also not particularly limited and can be appropriately selected by those skilled in the art. For example, the extraction temperature is preferably 5 ° C to 100 ° C, more preferably 5 ° C to 50 ° C.
℃. Further, the extraction time is preferably 1 hour to 96 hours.

The deodorant composition of the present invention contains an appropriate amount of at least one deodorant component selected from the group consisting of royal jelly, royal jelly extract, honey and honey extract. The content is not particularly limited, but when the deodorant composition is 100 parts by weight, its lower limit is preferably 0.01 parts by weight, more preferably 0.05 parts by weight, and even more preferably Is 0.1 part by weight. If the lower limit of the content is less than 0.01 parts by weight, the deodorizing effect cannot be obtained. Further, in consideration of economy, it is preferable to keep the upper limit of the content to 50 parts by weight or less.

As described above, at least one deodorant component selected from the group consisting of royal jelly, royal jelly extract, honey and honey extract contained in the deodorant composition of the present invention is, for example, ammonia or indole. By acting on odorous components such as skatole, methyl mercaptan and methionine, it has the effect of decomposing odorous components. As a result, it becomes possible to eliminate bad breath and unpleasant odors in the room.

Further, the deodorant composition of the present invention may be used together with a second deodorant component. This makes it possible to obtain a higher deodorizing effect. The second deodorant component is not particularly limited, but for example, cyclodextrin (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 55-12270).
9 gazette), sodium copper chlorophin, champignon extract, Lamiaceae plants (rosemary, thyme, sage, trillium, perilla etc .; Patent Registration 1518305 gazette), green tea extract, beetroot extract (JP-A-5-2691).
989), propolis extract (JP-A-63-26).
4516). These second deodorant components may be mixed alone or in combination with two or more kinds with the deodorant composition of the present invention.

At least one deodorant component selected from the group consisting of royal jelly, royal jelly extract, honey and honey extract when the deodorant composition of the present invention and the second deodorant component are mixed. And the mixing ratio of the second deodorant component are preferably (deodorant component: second deodorant component) = 0.
1:10 to 10: 0.1, more preferably 0.5: 5
The weight ratio is 5: 0.1. These mixing ratios can be appropriately set by those skilled in the art depending on the form of the deodorant composition.

When the deodorant composition of the present invention is 100 parts by weight, at least one deodorant component selected from the group consisting of royal jelly, royal jelly extract, honey and honey extract and a second deodorant component. The total content with the deodorant component is preferably 0.01 parts by weight to 90 parts by weight, more preferably 0.01 parts by weight to 70 parts by weight, and even more preferably 0.1 parts by weight to 50 parts by weight. is there. These contents can be appropriately set appropriately by those skilled in the art depending on the form of the deodorant composition.

Furthermore, the deodorant composition of the present invention may be mixed with various additives, if necessary, as long as the effect thereof is not impaired. Additives can be appropriately selected by those skilled in the art, and appropriate amounts can be added. Examples of the additives include carriers, preservatives, stabilizers, pH adjusters, fragrances and surfactants. Examples of the carrier include water (for example, ion-exchanged water), alcohol (for example, ethanol), and water-soluble solvent (for example, propylene glycol and glycerin) in a liquid form. Also, for example,
In solid form, gelling agents such as carrageenan, sodium alginate, guar gum, gum arabic, xanthan gum, gelatin and carboxymethyl cellulose can be mentioned.

Examples of preservatives include benzoic acid, sorbic acid, propionic acid, dehydroacetic acid and salts thereof, butyl paraoxybenzoate, isobutyl paraoxybenzoate, sodium sulfite and sodium hyposulfite.

Examples of the pH adjusting agent include citric acid,
Fumaric acid, DL-malic acid, phosphoric acid and sodium hydrogen phosphate can be mentioned.

The deodorant composition of the present invention thus prepared has at least one deodorant component as a main component selected from the group consisting of royal jelly, royal jelly extract, honey and honey extract. It is safe for the human body.

When the deodorant composition of the present invention is used for deodorizing halitosis, it can be used, for example, in the form of liquids, granules, tablets, gels, creams and sprays. More specifically, for example, it can be used in the form of mouthwash, spray, toothpaste, confectionery, beverage, troche. When the deodorizing effect of the deodorizing composition of the present invention on bad breath is taken into consideration, it is preferable that the application is in a form that can be retained in the oral cavity for a longer period of time. Examples thereof include oral dosage forms such as troches, candy, chewing gum and health foods, and toothpastes such as toothpaste and liquid toothpaste, mouthwashes and mouthwash tablets. These can be manufactured by methods well known to those skilled in the art.

When the deodorant composition of the present invention is used for deodorizing an offensive odor existing in the room such as kitchen and toilet, it can be used, for example, in the form of liquid, granules, gels and sprays. . Considering the immediate effect of the deodorizing effect and the wider spreadability in the room, it is preferably in the form of a spray. These can be manufactured by methods well known to those skilled in the art.

The deodorant composition of the present invention has an excellent deodorant effect. Further, an alkaline compound may be mixed for the purpose of imparting a deodorizing effect. Examples of the alkaline compound that can be mixed include sodium hydrogen carbonate, sodium carbonate and calcium carbonate. The amount of the alkaline compound mixed can be adjusted by the pH of the mixture of the deodorant composition and the alkaline compound. Preferred pH is 6.0-1
0.0, more preferable pH is 7.0 to 10.0, and still more preferable pH is 7.5 to 9.0.

[0030]

The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to examples, but the present invention is not limited to these examples.

(Production Example 1) Preparation of royal jelly extract To 100 g of raw royal jelly from China, 4 times amount of 50 (V
/ V)% EtOH aqueous solution was added, and immersion extraction was performed at room temperature for 1 day. After completion of the extraction, the extract was filtered, and the obtained filtrate was concentrated at 40 ° C to 60 ° C. 10.1 g of royal jelly extract was obtained.

(Production Example 2) Preparation of honey extract 100 g of domestically produced honey was mixed with 4 times amount of 50 (V / V)% EtO.
Aqueous H solution was added, and immersion extraction was performed at room temperature for 1 day. After the extraction is completed, the extract is filtered, and the obtained filtrate is 40 ° C to 6 ° C.
Concentrate at 0 ° C. 5.2 g of honey extract was obtained.

(Production Example 3) Preparation of Lamiaceae mixed extract (second deodorant component) 30 g of rosemary powder, 30 g of sage powder and 30 g of thyme powder were mixed, and 1000 mL of 50 (V / V)% EtOH aqueous solution was added. Was added, and the mixture was heated under reflux for 2 hours at 80 ° C. Then, it was left to stand at room temperature for 1 day. After standing, the extract was filtered, the obtained filtrate was concentrated to about 100 mL at 60 ° C. or lower, and EtOH was evaporated. Further at 4 ℃ ~ 10 ℃
After standing for 1 day, the precipitated insoluble matter was removed by filtration. The obtained extract was spray-dried to obtain 12.3 g of a mixed Labiatae plant mixed extract powder.

(Example 1) The amounts of raw royal jelly produced in China, the raw royal jelly extract of Production Example 1, domestic honey and the honey extract of Production Example 2 in the amounts shown in Table 1 below were 0.05.
The suspension was suspended in 18 mL of M phosphate buffer (pH 7.5) to obtain four types of suspensions. The deodorizing rate of methyl mercaptan was measured using these suspensions.

(1) Measurement of deodorization rate of methyl mercaptan: Purified water at 37 ° C. and the above suspension were put in a 500 mL eggplant-shaped flask, and the mixture was shaken gently to make it uniform.
1 mL of ppm methyl mercaptan was added. Immediately, the container was tightly capped, shaken for 1 minute, and left still at 37 ° C. for 9 minutes.
Then, the concentration of methyl mercaptan in the container was measured using a gas detector tube (manufactured by Gastec Co., Ltd.), and the deodorizing rate relative to the control (no addition) was determined. (2) Method of calculating deodorization rate Deodorization rate (%) = [(measured value of control-measured value of test sample addition system) / measured value of control] × 100

[0036]

[Table 1] As is clear from Table 1, raw royal jelly, Production Example 1
When the amount of the fresh royal jelly extract, honey, and the honey extract of Production Example 2 was increased, the deodorizing rate was also increased.

Example 2 1 g each of raw royal jelly from China and domestic honey was suspended in 18 mL of purified water, and 0.2N aqueous sodium hydroxide solution was added to adjust the pH shown in Table 2. Then, the deodorization rate of methyl mercaptan was measured in the same manner as in Example 1.

[0038]

[Table 2] As is clear from Table 2, the deodorizing effect of raw royal jelly and honey increased with the increase of pH.

(Comparative Examples 1 to 3, Examples 3 and 4) Fresh royal jelly from China and known amounts of bad breath deodorizing components as shown in Table 3 were suspended or dissolved in 14 mL of purified water to obtain p.
It was adjusted with 0.2N sodium hydroxide solution so as to be H8.0. Then, the deodorization rate of methyl mercaptan was measured in the same manner as in Example 1. The results are shown in Table 3.

[0040]

[Table 3] As is clear from Table 3, the deodorizing rate was increased by adding the fresh royal jelly and the bad breath deodorizing component together.

Example 5 A candy was prepared according to the following formulation. Sugar 50.0 g Honey 20.0 g Royal jelly extract (Production Example 1) 10.0 g Citric acid 0.5 g Perfume 0.2 g Purified water 19.3 g Total 100.0 g

Example 6 A mouthwash was prepared according to the following formulation. Ethanol 20.0 g Polyoxyethylene hydrogenated castor oil 0.5 g Honey extract (Production Example 2) 1.0 g Lamiaceae mixed extract (Production Example 3) 0.5 g Perfume 0.5 g Sodium hydrogen carbonate 10.0 g Purified water 67 0.5g total 100.0g

Example 7 Granules were prepared according to the following formulation. Eristoll 50.0 g β-Cyclodextrin 19.3 g Lamiaceae plant mixed extract (Production Example 3) 12.0 g Palatinit 7.0 g Sodium hydrogen carbonate 6.0 g Honey powder 2.5 g Royal jelly powder 1.0 g Propolis powder 1.0 g Menthol 1.0 g Peppermint 0.2 g Total 100.0 g

Example 8 A deodorant spray was prepared according to the following formulation. Ethanol 50.0 g Dichlorodifluoromethane 49.5 g Honey extract (Production Example 2) 0.5 g Total 100.0 g

Example 9 A beverage was prepared according to the following formulation. Honey 10.0 g Honey extract (Production Example 2) 0.1 g Citric acid 0.2 g Ascorbic acid 0.1 g Purified water 89.6 g Total 100.0 g

Example 10 A toothpaste was prepared according to the following formulation. Aluminum hydroxide 43.0 g Sorbit 25.0 g Sodium lauryl sulfate 2.5 g Gelling silica 2.0 g Carboxymethyl cellulose 1.0 g Lamiaceae plant mixed extract (Production Example 3) 0.5 g Royal jelly extract (Production Example 1) 0 0.5 g Fragrance 0.3 g Purified water 25.2 g Total 100.0 g

Example 11 A chewing gum was prepared according to the following formulation. Sugar 45.0 g Honey 19.5 g Gum base 20.0 g Lamiaceae mixed extract (Production Example 3) 10.0 g Royal jelly 5.0 g Flavor 0.5 g Total 100.0 g

[0048]

According to the present invention, an excellent deodorizing effect can be obtained by decomposing odors emitted from the human body such as bad breath and body odor, and offensive odorous components drifting indoors such as kitchens and toilets. Is. In addition, since the main deodorant component is obtained from natural materials such as royal jelly and honey, the deodorant composition of the present invention is excellent in safety to the human body, and when it is blended in food and drink, The flavor can be maintained.

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Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A deodorant composition containing at least one deodorant component selected from the group consisting of royal jelly, royal jelly extract, honey and honey extract. 2. The deodorant composition according to claim 1, which is in the form of an oral dosage form. 3. The deodorant composition according to claim 1, which is in the form of an indoor spray agent. 4. A method for deodorizing, wherein at least one deodorant component selected from the group consisting of royal jelly, royal jelly extract, honey and honey extract is allowed to act on the odor component; Includes,
Deodorizing method.