KR20190017791A - Reconstitutable and soluble tooth products and related manufacturing methods - Google Patents

Abstract

The method is carried out in a non-oily free flowing system having a size of about 80 to 90 microns, a pH range of 6.5 to 7.5, an average moisture of 3% and a centiposity value of about 1,000 to 1,500 cp. ) Free flowing powder product that contains reconstitutable, water-soluble tooth grains that return to submicron size when suspended in an aqueous solution.

Description

Reconstitutable and soluble tooth products and related manufacturing methods

The present invention relates generally to grain and seed processing, and more particularly to systems and methods for producing water-soluble Chia products.

Essential fatty acids are the nutritional bases of human health. One such fat contains omega-3, which is considered essential to humans because it is necessary for proper health. But like certain vitamins and minerals, humans can not produce fatty acids by themselves. As a result, it is important that a sufficient amount of omega-3 is ingested through a balanced diet and / or supplementation.

Although omega-3 is most associated with cardiovascular health, recent studies have shown that two major omega-3 ingredients, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) It helps lower triglycerides, body inflammation and blood pressure. Additional studies have shown that omega-3 fatty acids can help treat rheumatoid arthritis, depression, and other diseases.

Salvia hispanica L, commonly known as chia, is a member of the mint family and is rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Through extensive research and development, the inventor of the presently claimed invention has developed a new commercial product of Salvia hispanica L, called Anutra ^® . Anutra ^® Grain has FDA and USDA approved genetically modified organisms in (Non-GMO) without the help of omega-3, available at the most secure and safe natural raw materials, and markets of antioxidants, fiber, protein and other essential phytonutrients Other important plant nutrients (pHyto-nutrient) are produced.

Chia seeds such as Anutra are not naturally water-soluble. While tooth seeds can absorb up to 12 times their body weight in a liquid, the immersed tooth seeds form a sticky gel-like coating, creating an unpleasant texture characteristic of "gritty". Thus, the attempt to create a tooth, and a water-soluble powder that can be more specifically introducing the beneficial effects of Anutra ^® directly to the drinks or supplements added to the drink was not successful.

Various attempts have been made in the field of seed processing and controlled viscosity products. One such example includes U. S. Patent Publication No. 2012/0015093, the content of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

While the above disclosure is useful in connection with its stated purpose, the identified literature does not disclose a system or method for producing a water-soluble tooth product as described herein.

The present invention relates to a reconstitutable, water-soluble tooth powder product and a method of making the same.

In one embodiment, the method is non-oily free flowing having a size of about 80 to 90 microns, a pH range of 6.5 to 7.5, an average moisture of 3% and a centipoise of about 1,000 to 1,500 cp ) To produce a tooth powder product comprising the grains. When the product is mixed with an aqueous carrier such as water, juice or other beverage, the composition may be returned to a non-mucous and aqueous submicron size.

In another embodiment, the method comprises providing the above-mentioned sub-micron grain packaged in an aqueous solution.

This summary is provided to introduce specific concepts and not to identify key or required functions of the claimed subject matter.

A presently preferred embodiment is shown in the figures. It should be understood, however, that the invention is not limited to the precise arrangements and instrumentalities shown.
1 is a process flow diagram for producing a reconstitutable, water-soluble tooth powder product according to the present invention.

While the specification concludes with claims defining the features of the invention that are regarded as novel, it is believed that the invention will be better understood from a consideration of the description taken with reference to the drawings. As required, detailed embodiments of the present invention are disclosed herein; It should be understood, however, that the disclosed embodiments are merely exemplary of the invention, which may be embodied in various forms. Accordingly, the specific structures and functional details disclosed herein should not be construed as limiting, and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims, Should be interpreted as a basis. Furthermore, the terms and phrases used herein are not intended to be limiting, but rather to provide an understandable description of the invention.

As described throughout this document, the presently claimed invention contemplates the use of commercially available tooth varieties known as Anutra ^® . However, for convenience of explanation, the terms Anutra and chia can be used interchangeably in this document. Also, while described in connection with teeth, those skilled in the art will recognize that the inventive concepts disclosed herein may also be applied to other types of grains and seeds, such as, for example, flax, to produce aqueous dry powder products something to do.

Teeth are non-soluble dark brown grains in their natural state, highly mucilaginous, have high bacterial plate counts, bitter, and range from 150,000 to 200,000 cp (centipoise) when mixed with equivalent water. Through extensive research and experimentation, the inventors have developed a novel method and system for transforming tooth grains / seeds into a composition of a water soluble dry, reconstitutable powder material.

The composition of the current embodiment may include a dry reconstitutable powder of non-GMO tooth grains having a size of between about 80 and 90 microns and which does not contain loose oil residues. At a mean humidity of 3% and a centipoise range of 1,000-2,000 cp, the pH range may be 6.5 to 7.5. When the composition is mixed with an aqueous carrier such as water, juice or other beverage, the composition can be returned to 50 to 53 microns which is non-mucous and water-soluble.

One embodiment of a method of making a reconstitutable and water soluble tooth powder product may include the following steps, which are generally illustrated in the flow diagram of FIG. Other features of the present embodiment will become apparent in the course of the following description, which is given to illustrate the present embodiment, and not to limit the invention.

Stage 1. Produce / produce proper tooth grains. In a preferred embodiment, suitable tooth grains include Anutra ( ^R ) whole grain teeth having an average grain size of about 2 mm, but other types, types and brands of teeth are also contemplated. In any case, preferably the tooth grains will be washed and dried.

Step 2. Mixing and agitating the whole grain from step 1 with an aqueous carrier such as water at a specific time, at a specific rate, temperature and pH level.

In a preferred embodiment, the mixing ratio can include about 87.5% water and 12.5% tooth grains; The temperature of the water may be about 175 [deg.] F, which is maintained throughout this step; The pH level of the water and the grains can be adjusted according to a known medium such as lemon juice or citric acid until a range of, for example, 6.5-7.5 is achieved and maintained throughout the step. In another embodiment, additional ingredients such as vitamin C, vitamin A, tocopherol, beta carotene and other antioxidants may be added to the mixture at a preferred dosage of 750 ppm. The addition of the material may serve to increase the health benefit of the resulting product. The mixing process can occur in a steel tank or other suitable container. Moderate mechanical agitation can be applied for about 2 hours before draining. Stirring can be carried out manually or mechanically with any number of commercially available stirring devices.

After the stirring process is completed, the resulting hydrated tooth grains will have an average size of 2.5 mm to 4 mm, a temperature of 175 ° F, a 50% aqueous solution and a centipoise of 10,000 to 25,000 cp.

In step 3, the hydrated tooth grains of step 2 can be transferred to an industrial mixer / high shear device that can reduce the grain size of each grain. In a preferred embodiment, the industrial mixer has a rotor / stator working head operating at 10,000 RPM for 90 minutes to reduce the particle size of each tooth grain to about 140 microns while maintaining a temperature of about 175 [ . One example of a suitable industrial mixer includes the Model L Top entry mixer available from Kady® International. Of course, any number of other mixers capable of achieving the same result are also contemplated.

If the particle size is reduced, the batch is allowed to stand for about 30 minutes before moving to step 4. At this time, the resulting hydrated tooth grains will maintain a moisture ratio of 87.5% water and 12.5% tooth grains; The temperature will be maintained at 175 F, the particle size is about 140 microns, and the Centipoise range is between 1,000 and 2,000 cp in 50% aqueous solution.

In step 4, the hydrated tooth grains obtained in step 3 may pass through the positive pump heat exchanger to raise the particle temperature to about 180 ° F, while maintaining the same moisture content, size, pH and centipoise.

In step 5, the hydrated tooth grains from step 4 are pumped to another high shear device, such as, for example, a two-stage homogenizer to further reduce the grain size and to increase the mucosity of the tooth grains Can be removed. In a preferred embodiment, when the back pressure reaches 50 psi, the two-stage homogenizer is started in recirculation mode, the air bleed is taken out of the recirculation line, the pressure rises to about 1,000 psi in the second stage The first stage is raised to about 6,000 psi, the next two steps are placed in the forward flow, the result is discharged to the storage container and left for approximately one hour. One example of a suitable homogenizer includes the commercially available Niro Sovai homogenizer model NS-3011H. Of course, any number of other devices capable of achieving the same result may also be considered.

At this time, the resulting hydrated tooth grains will maintain a moisture ratio of 87.5% water and 12.5% tooth grains, the temperature is maintained at or near 180 ° F and the pH range is maintained between 6.5 and 7.5. However, the particle size will decrease to about 50-53 microns and the centipoise range will be 1,000 to 1,5000 cp based on 50% moisture content, and the grain will be non-mucosal.

Depending on the intended use of the product, the resulting hydrated grains may be packaged and / or combined with other products in the currently hydrated state. In this regard, it can be concluded that the process is suspending the hydrated grains in the aqueous carrier which is the final product.

In many other cases, it is desirable to dry the hydrated particles thoroughly in order to allow for the same by later rehydrating. Thus, the method may proceed to step 6 wherein the hydrated grains are fed to a positive pump operating at 41 Hz, 100 psi < RTI ID = 0.0 > Such as steam pressure at 20 Hz and drum speed at 20 Hz. At the end of this process, the batch of product exits the roll dryer with a large sheet, and an auger or other such device can break the product into flakes ranging in diameter from about 1 to 3 inches . The flakes may be sealed in a 30-gallon fiber drum with a plastic liner and left for about 1-2 hours until an ambient temperature of between 70-78 [deg.] F is reached.

Roll dryers for cereals, seeds and other such materials are well known in the art. One suitable example may include a commercially available Dryer Master DM510. Of course, any number of other devices, such as, for example, a spray dryer, which can achieve the same result, are also contemplated.

At this time, the resulting product will contain non-mucilage dry flakes having a size of 1 to 3 inches in diameter at ambient temperature and a pH range of 6.5 to 7.5.

In step 7, the flakes from step 6 can be dry milled to reconstitutable and form an aqueous tooth powder product. In a preferred embodiment, the dry mill may comprise a cone mill having a 2 mm screen, which is decomposed into free flowing dry particles having an average size of 80 to 90 microns . At this time, the result can be packaged and delivered for consumption.

In the conclusion of step 7, the reconstitutable, water soluble tooth powder product with a 50% aqueous solution has a size of about 80 to 90 microns, a pH range of 6.5 to 7.5, an average moisture of 3% and a centipoise of about 1,000 to 1,500 cp Mild, non-oily free flowing grains having a relatively low viscosity. When the product is mixed with an aqueous carrier such as water, in the case of juice or other beverage, the individual grains can be returned to a size of 50 to 53 microns.

Although described above as including two separate heating stages for the pasteurization of the product, many different forms of pasteurization at different stages of the described process are also contemplated. For this purpose, hydrated tooth grains can be pasteurized at any time before the drying process to remove harmful bacteria. Pasteurization can be carried out using any number of known methods and apparatuses such as high temperature short time, heating for several minutes, ultraviolet pasteurization, high pressure pasteurization and / or radiation based pasteurization.

Paste sterilization and micromachining result in zero plate count of the final product. Nutrition is maintained within normal standard deviation and bioavailability is well over 85% of total grain. The resultant product will mix well with hot or cold liquids and mix well with dry or semi-dry products. This product can be used in almost all food, beverage or supplement foods and does not contain any rough texture.

In addition to the above, other embodiments are also contemplated. For example, the grain is microencapsulated through carbohydrates to preserve the resulting product and improve shelf life and oxidation. As described herein, the encapsulation may be performed using any suitable machine and methodology known in the art.

The reconstitutable and water soluble tooth powder product is described above as returning to approximately 50 and 53 microns when hydrated or consumed, but this is one preferred size that can be achieved by the methods described above. However, other embodiments are also contemplated. Reconstitutable, water-soluble tooth powder products may include sub-micron sizes when suspended in an aqueous carrier.

In this regard, another embodiment of the method may further comprise step 3.5, which may be performed between steps 3 and 4 described above. Thus, in step 3.5, the hydrated tooth grains from step 3 can flow through another high shear device, such as a bead mill with a number of 2 mm glass beads, for example, And reduce the size to a first sub-micron size. In a preferred embodiment, the first sub-micron size achieved by this step may be, for example, approximately 0.5 to 0.9 microns. The final product may ultimately be pasteurized and packed in an aqueous solution or may be directly dried and comminuted to step 6.

Additionally or alternatively, the resulting solution from step 3.5 may proceed through steps 4 through 7 as described above. Consequently, the dry, reconstitutable, and aqueous tooth powder product of step 7 when continuously passed through the high shear device described above in step 5, has a second submicron size of about 0.1 to 0.5 microns when suspended in the aqueous carrier I can go back. Of course, other sub-micron sizes are also contemplated. In any case, the ability to provide products in small sizes allows products that are suitable for use in medicines and / or intravenous feeding, for example, while maintaining full grain nutrition.

While specific machines and / or steps have been described above as being in a particular order, this is for illustrative purposes only. To this end, one of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that any number of different types of machines may be utilized to produce a reconstitutable, water-soluble tooth powder product. Further, the above-mentioned steps may be performed in a different order from the above-described order. As such, the present invention should not be construed as limiting.

Finally, those skilled in the art will recognize that any number of additives may also be incorporated into the product to enhance the taste, consistency and / or health benefits of the final product, such as coffee, tea, , Fruits, vegetables, roots, sugars, spices, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, vitamin minerals, and fibers. One or more of these items may be introduced at any stage of the manufacturing process depending on the manufacturing technique.

This process also involves the addition of a new molecule Anutra (all tooth type) products as well as proteins (amino acids in plants or animals), vitamins, minerals, lipids, fibers, sugars, carbohydrates, enzymes, bacteria, viruses, fungi, , Prions and the like, supplements, and any and all items used in pharmaceuticals.

Further explanation of the method and use of the present invention should be the same from the above description. Thus, further discussion of how to use and how it works will not be provided.

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. As used herein, the singular forms "a," "an," and "the" are intended to also include the plural, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. The terms " comprises, "" comprising," when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, components and / , Integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof.

The corresponding structures, materials, acts and equivalents of all means or steps and functional elements in the claims below include any structure, material, or function for performing a function in combination with other claimed elements specifically claimed . The description of the invention has been presented for purposes of illustration and description, but is not intended to be exhaustive or limited to the invention in the form disclosed. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that many modifications and variations can be made without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention. The embodiments have been chosen and described in order to best explain the principles and practical applications of the invention and to enable others skilled in the pertinent art to understand the invention for various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated.

Claims (13)

Providing chia cereal;
Mixing the tooth grains with an aqueous carrier to produce a mixture;
Agitating the mixture for a first period of time;
Processing the mixture through a high shear device to reduce the grain size of the grain in the mixture to about 140 microns and to remove the mucus of the grain; And
And processing the mixture through a second high shear device to further reduce the grain size of the grain in the mixture to a first sub-micron size.
The method according to claim 1,
Further comprising pasteurizing the mixture. ≪ RTI ID = 0.0 > 8. < / RTI >
3. The method of claim 2,
≪ / RTI > further comprising packaging the pasteurized mixture.
3. The method of claim 2,
Further comprising drying said pasteurized mixture to produce a dry flake having a moisture level of about 2% to 3%.
5. The method of claim 4,
Further comprising milling said flakes to produce dry grains having a size between about 80-90 microns.
6. The method of claim 5,
Wherein the dry grains return to a first sub-micron size when suspended in an aqueous carrier.
The method according to claim 6,
Wherein the first sub-micron size is approximately 0.5 to 0.9 microns.
6. The method of claim 5,
Further comprising treating the mixture through a third high shear device to reduce the grain size of the grain in the mixture to a second sub-micron size,
Wherein the second sub-micron size is less than the first sub-
Wherein the treatment of the mixture through the third high shear device is performed prior to the step of drying the pasteurized mixture.
9. The method of claim 8,
Wherein the dry grains return to a second sub-micron size when suspended in an aqueous carrier.
10. The method of claim 9,
And the second sub-micron size is approximately 0.1 to 0.5 microns.
9. The method of claim 8,
Wherein each of the first high shear device, the second high shear device, and the third high shear device comprises at least one of a rotor / stator workhead, a bead mill and a two-stage homogenizer.
A reconstitutable, water soluble tooth composition prepared by the method of claim 1,
Wherein the composition comprises a non-oily free flowing grain having a size of about 80 to 90 microns, which when mixed with the aqueous carrier returns to a size of about .1 to .9 microns.
With a reconstitutable and water soluble tooth composition,
Wherein the composition comprises a non-oily free flowing grain having a size of about 80 to 90 microns, which when mixed with the aqueous carrier returns to a size of about .1 to .9 microns.

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