JPH0638693A - Production of jelly and jelly - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To obtain a method for producing jelly, capable of being eaten by aged men, patients and infants which can not drink water or tea and capable of carrying out supply of water content or as necessary, intake of nutritive element or medicine. CONSTITUTION:The method for producing jelly is characterized by adding required gelatin or agar to drink water, heating the mixture and as necessary, properly adding additives thereto and cooling and solidifying the mixture as jelly liquid having low concentration. The objective jelly is produced by the above-mentioned method.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a method and a method for producing jelly for the purpose of replenishing water or ingesting nutrients and medicines.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, jelly has been used as a favorite product having a suitable hardness as a solid.

[0003]

Problems to be Solved by the Invention An elderly person who has a difficulty in chewing and is eating a swallowing meal (semi-liquid meal) cannot drink a liquid such as water or tea. Therefore, especially in the elderly stroke patients in the chronic stage, dehydration often occurs due to lack of water and it is necessary to replenish water, but conventional jelly has a moderate hardness as a solid substance, so in the above cases Can't handle. The present invention solves the above-mentioned drawbacks and utilizes jelly for medical purposes other than a favorite product.

[0004]

[Means for Solving the Problems] A method for producing a jelly, which is prepared by adding required gelatin or agar to drinking water and heating the mixture to form a jelly solution having a low concentration, and optionally adding additives as necessary and cooling. Also, a jelly produced by the above method.

[0005]

[Function] Mainly for the purpose of prevention and treatment of dehydration, quenching thirst or taking medicine, it is necessary to rehydrate, but elderly people, sick people, infants and others who cannot drink water directly from the cup, Give to people who cannot drink, such as immediately after surgery. Also, give it to those who prefer to eat, regardless of the elderly, sick, and infants. If necessary, add specific nutrients or medicines if necessary.

[0006]

EXAMPLES Examples of the present invention will be described below. Step 1 Add required gelatin or agar to drinking water and heat to make a jelly liquid with low concentration and boil once. When heating
Heat while stirring so that the added gelatin or agar is easily melted and mixed uniformly. The ratio of gelatin or agar to drinking water varies depending on the manufacturer, but for example, Nissin Co., Ltd. 163, Shinjuku, Shimizu-cho, Sunto-gun, Shizuoka
When using "Nissin's agar" (trade name), use "Nissin's agar" for jelly as a traditional favorite
Drinking water 400g for 1 bag (3g) (1 agar)
~ 600 g (0, 75% to 0, 5%) is mixed in a proportion, but in the case of the jelly of the present invention, half a bag (1, 5 g),
It is most desirable to mix it with 600 g (0, 25%) of drinking water. It is hard enough to form any shape, and when you eat jelly, it will melt as soon as you put it in your mouth and return to a liquid when it passes through your throat. If it is soft, the ratio may be slightly changed.

[0007] Step 2 If it is necessary to remove heat, protein is added to the jelly solution as an additive depending on the situation.
Add nutrients and medicines such as vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber and chlorophyll, and tea. The drug changes depending on the type of illness. At this time, a seasoning, a coloring agent, an essence, etc. can be added to the jelly liquid so as to enhance the appetite by appealing to taste, sight and smell. Juice or a luxury product may be added, but in each case a small amount is desirable, but in the case of infants and people who like eating, a little sweetness may be used. The amount of gelatin or agar varies depending on the type (property) of the additive. The amount of gelatin or agar varies depending on the amount of additives. Third step Put the jelly solution in a container and cool in a cool dark place or a refrigerator to solidify. It is also used as a substitute for soups for sick people and baby foods with a special taste. It is also used as a substitute for ordinary food soup.

When using this, the jelly of the present invention is contained in the mouth as needed with a spoon or the like. Then, the jelly is melted in the mouth and can be throated to replenish water. When a specific nutrient is added for physical strength enhancement or a specific drug is used for disease recovery, the nutrient or drug can be given at the same time as water.

[0009]

EFFECT OF THE INVENTION The jelly of the present invention is so soft that it can form an arbitrary shape and returns to a liquid when it passes through the throat, so it is different from drinking water from the beginning even in the chronic stage of stroke patients. , It can be eaten without irritating and can supplement the necessary water. The general sick person does not have to worry about spilling when drinking water or tea while lying down and using sideways drinking or a straw. In addition, it is convenient for the sick person after the operation since he / she can drink water without having to turn his / her face sideways. Infants who are not good at drinking water can take the necessary water without spilling it during an asthma attack or high fever. In each case, it's a jelly so it tastes good and tastes good. Also, the old man,
It's a jelly, so it's easy on the palate for people who like to eat, whether it's a sick person or an infant, and it's delicious as a hydration and diet diet after sports.

[0010] Nutrients and chemicals are added as needed, so that they are given at the same time as water, and they are useful for medical purposes because they help strengthen physical strength and recover disease, and the medicines can be easily and deliciously taken. When used as a substitute for soups for sick people and baby foods, even old people, especially stroke patients, who are taking the above-mentioned smooth food (semi-liquid food) can enjoy the taste of ordinary foods such as miso soup and soup. Old people, sick people, and infants can enjoy the taste of soup without spilling. In addition, when it is used as a substitute for ordinary food soup, it is a jelly and it tastes good and delicious for people who prefer eating regardless of old people, sick people, infants,
You can enjoy the taste of soup.

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A method for producing a jelly, which comprises adding required gelatin or agar to drinking water, heating the mixture to give a low-concentration jelly solution, and optionally adding additives as needed to cool and solidify. 2. A jelly produced by the above method.