RU2428063C1 - Dry mixture for sport beverage - Google Patents

Abstract

FIELD: food industry.

SUBSTANCE: invention relates to food industry, in particular, to alcohol-free beverages intended mainly for sportsmen and persons experiencing high physical strain. The mixture includes 47-55 wt % of maltodextrin, 0.6-0.9 wt % of L-carnitine, 6-8 wt % of fructooligosaccharides and gum arabic, 0.12-0.15 wt % of a vitamin complex, 4-7 wt % of natural sea salt, 0.7-0.9 wt % of calcium lactate, 0.5-0.9 wt % of magnesium sulphate, 0.5-0.7 wt % of potassium chloride, 0.3-6.2 wt % of taste and flavour additives; the rest is fructose - up to 100%.

EFFECT: invention allows to enhance food value of the mixture, replenish the cell stock of salts and vitamins lost along with sweat in the process of training, ensuring electrolytic balance recovery; additionally it allows to enhance stamina and to reduce tiredness.

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Description

The invention relates to soft drinks, namely, specialized drinks intended for athletes and people with increased physical activity.

There are various specialized drinks for athletes (patent RU 93031901, RU 93040648, RU 2006123034, RU 2375930).

A specialized protein product is known for nutrition of athletes, including whey proteins, amino acids L-arginine and L-glutamine, a complex of vegetable dietary fiber - fructooligosaccharides and gum arabic, vitamin and mineral premixes, flavoring and aromatic additives (see RU 2008100899 A, 07.27.2009) .

A disadvantage of the known product is the reduction of the biological and nutritional value of the finished drink and the deterioration of its functional properties.

In accordance with patent application RU 2008127944, the composition of the dry mix for the preparation of a sports drink includes proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins (vitamin C, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B5) and macronutrients (calcium, phosphorus).

In the dry mixture, most of the mineral substances (potassium, sodium, magnesium, iron, iodine, copper) are completely absent or inadequate. This is undesirable, since the exchange of micro and macro elements during exercise is more intense and a deficiency of the latter can lead to a decrease in physical performance and a slowdown in muscle growth.

Since the prototype does not contain enough minerals, this dry mixture cannot fully compensate for the loss of mineral substances at high physical exertion. This is due to the fact that the osmotic pressure of the resulting drink is lower than blood plasma, that is, it is hypoosmotic. Hypoosmotic fluids help eliminate fluid from the body. As a result of insufficient water intake, the concentration of substances dissolved in the plasma increases, the blood viscosity increases, overloads the cardiovascular system, gas exchange in the capillaries worsens, the outflow of water from the cells begins, which prevents various biochemical reactions from occurring in them. Loss of 2-3% of the normal amount of water leads to an imbalance of electrolytes and a sharp decrease in performance and endurance.

Another disadvantage of the prototype is that the mixture does not contain fat-soluble vitamins, which negatively affects the course of anabolic and recovery processes, and also reduces the nutritional value of the product.

The disadvantage of this invention is the absence in the composition of the dry mix of soluble dietary fiber, which leads to an imbalance in the composition of this composition and reduces the functional properties of this product.

All of the above reduces the biological and nutritional value of the finished drink and affects its functional properties.

The objective of the invention is to increase the nutritional value of the dry mixture, ensuring water-mineral balance during the performance of long-term physical exertion.

The technical result of the claimed invention is achieved by the fact that a dry mixture for nutrition of athletes and people leading an active lifestyle includes maltodextrin, L-carnitine, fructose, natural sea salt, a complex of vegetable dietary fiber - gum arabic and fructooligosaccharides, vitamin premix, calcium lactate, sulfate magnesium, potassium chloride and flavoring additive in the following ratio of components, wt.%:

Maltodextrin 47 ÷ 55 L-carnitine 0.6 ÷ 0.9 Fructooligosaccharides and Gum Arabic 6 ÷ 8 Vitamin Premix 0.12 ÷ 0.15 Natural sea salt 4 ÷ 7 Calcium lactate 0.7 ÷ 0.9 Magnesium sulfate 0.5 ÷ 0.9 Potassium chloride 0.5 ÷ 0.7 Flavoring additive 0.3 ÷ 6.2 Fructose the rest is up to 100%

Additionally, the dry mixture contains sucrose and / or glucose and / or dextrose and / or maltose, or combinations thereof. As part of the complex of plant dietary fiber, gum arabic and fructooligosaccharides are taken in the ratio by weight (40-60) :( 60-40).

The above technical result is achieved due to the qualitative and quantitative selection of components, while the synergy effect will be maximized and possible side effects and negative interaction of the mixture components to a minimum will be minimized.

Fructose is a rapidly utilized energy source and is well absorbed by the body. Maltodextrin is a glucose polymer. The breakdown of maltodextrin occurs already in the digestive tract at a relatively low rate of breakdown, thereby ensuring a long and uniform flow of glucose into the body. Maltodextrin is a good source of glucose for restoring muscle and hepatic glycogen consumed during exercise.

The selected concentration of maltodextrin and fructose in the mixture makes it possible to impart “isotonic” properties to the finished drink, while providing uniform nutrients and energy to the body and eliminating the possibility of diuresis.

As a carbohydrate-containing component, the mixture may contain any suitable carbohydrate such as, for example, glucose (dextrose), sucrose, maltose. Various combinations of carbohydrates may also be used, such as: fructose and glucose; fructose and sucrose; fructose, glucose and sucrose; sucrose and dextrose. Each of these carbohydrates performs a technical task - providing the body with the energy necessary to perform high physical exertion. Carbohydrates in the dry mixture are present in an amount that provides the "isotonic" properties of the finished drink.

Introduction to the dry mix of vitamin premix containing vitamins A, E, D allows you to make the dry mix balanced.

Vitamin A is important, it is involved in the storage of glycogen, the main source of energy in the body.

Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that reduces the amount of free radicals in the body and protects cell membranes from damage, which is important because the integrity of the membranes ensures the successful course of various processes, including cell growth.

Vitamin D plays a key role in the body's absorption of calcium and phosphorus.

In contrast to the prototype, the mineral composition of the dry mix is balanced and well absorbed due to the introduction of natural sea salt into the mix.

Sea salt is a natural source of the most important macro- and microelements of sodium and chlorine; it also has a rich mineral composition: calcium, magnesium, manganese, copper, zinc and large amounts of bromine, iodine, and ether-recoverable substances and contains these substances in proportions identical to human blood serum , while the osmotic pressure of the blood does not change, and therefore, there is no change in the concentration of electrolytes. These chemical elements enhance the absorption of sodium chloride, which distinguishes sea salt from fresh salts.

According to studies, the use of sea salt has a positive effect on the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, including in case of chronic gastritis, peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum, and also has a positive effect in diseases of the intestine, liver, gall bladder and pancreas.

It turned out that the inclusion of sea salt in the composition of the dry mix for sports drinks contributes to the expansion of blood vessels and increased blood flow, while the rate of absorption of maltodextrin and fructose (energy sources) increases, which is especially important during prolonged physical exertion.

Studies have shown that due to the fact that sea salt is a source of beta-carotene, a dry mixture with sea salt helped to reduce the number of free radicals and slow down oxidative processes. This is due to the fact that carotene is able to fix oxygen with its excess in the blood, and with a deficiency it can give it to the cells. As a natural antioxidant, beta-carotene protects the body from the carcinogenic effects of aggressive prooxidants.

It was revealed that sea salt helps to reduce the concentration of the hormone renin in the blood, which causes constriction and spasms of blood vessels and, as a result, reduces the risk of heart attack. In addition, sodium in the composition of sea salt has a positive effect on the production of insulin, which is responsible for normalizing the concentration of sugar in the blood.

Another fundamental difference between the use of sea salt and table salt has been established. Due to the fact that sea salt crystallized naturally in the sun, it does not have an expiration date. It can be used an unlimited amount of time, and not a single mineral will be destroyed under the influence of ultraviolet radiation or oxygen. Unlike sea salt, sodium chloride has an expiration date, since iodine added to this salt is introduced artificially and is destroyed over time.

The introduction of magnesium sulfate, potassium chloride and calcium lactate into the dry mix for sports drinks allows you to completely balance its mineral composition. Due to the precisely selected concentration of components, the drink has rehydration properties and helps maintain water-electrolyte balance.

The vitamin-mineral composition of the mixture also takes into account the effect of various carbohydrate-containing components, dietary fiber, vitamins and minerals on the bioavailability of each other - the effect of synergism and antagonism. Therefore, when determining the concentration and proportion of vitamins and minerals introduced into the product, the synergy effect is maximally achieved, and the possible negative phenomena and consequences of the interaction of vitamins and minerals are minimized.

Vitamin and mineral salt preparations are introduced in amounts that ensure that a daily portion of the product satisfies up to 25% of the athlete’s daily micronutrient requirements and according to the “Recommended Levels of Consumption of Food and Biologically Active Substances” approved by the Federal Service for Supervision of Consumer Rights Protection and Human Well-Being in 2004 year.

In contrast to the prototype, the composition of the dry mixture included L-carnitine. It contributes to the conservation of the main source of energy - glycogen, during the breakdown of which, under conditions of oxygen deficiency, lactic acid accumulates in the muscles - the main cause of muscle pain after prolonged physical exertion. Thanks to L-carnitine, the liver enhances its detoxification and protein-synthetic function. The glycogen content increases, and the liver begins to more actively break down lactic and pyruvic acids, which are "fatigue toxins." Thus, L-carnitine enhances endurance in both aerobic and anaerobic (powerlifting, bodybuilding, etc.) sports.

Also, the addition of L-carnitine has a positive effect on the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, as it improves the digestion process. It may also be beneficial for athletes suffering from chronic gastritis and pancreatitis.

The claimed dry mixture has a pronounced prebiotic effect on the positive autoflora of the human intestine, namely on bifidobacteria and lactobacilli, improves the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, since the composition of the mixture contains soluble dietary fiber, represented by a mixture of gum arabic and fructooligosaccharides (FOS) in the ratio by weight ( 40-60) :( 60-40).

In addition, it was found that gum arabic helps to reduce dehydration.

A dry mixture is obtained by dry mixing the components in the mixers used in the food industry.

Example 1. To prepare a dry mixture, the components are taken in the following ratio by weight.%

Maltodextrin 48 L-carnitine 0.65 Fructooligosaccharides and Gum Arabic 6.67 Vitamin premix, including: 0.12 Vitamin A 0.00114 Vitamin E 0.0102 Vitamin D 0.0000036 Vitamin B1 0.0012 Vitamin B2 0,00144 Vitamin B6 0.0048 Vitamin PP 0.0108 Vitamin B3 0.0108 Vitamin B12 0.000003 Vitamin Bc 0,00036 Vitamin H 0,000048 Vitamin C 0,054 Natural sea salt 4.21 Calcium lactate 0.72 Magnesium sulfate 0.54 Potassium chloride 0.53 Flavoring additive 0.6 Fructose 37.96

The osmolarity of the finished drink according to example 1 is 240 mmol / kg

Examples 2-3. To prepare a dry mixture in accordance with examples 2-3, the components are taken in the following ratio by weight.%:

Example 2 Example 3 Maltodextrin 52,4 54.3 L-carnitine 0.74 0.83 Fructooligosaccharides and 7.14 7.56 gum arabic Vitamin premix, including 0.135 0.15 including: Vitamin A 0.0012825 0,001425 Vitamin E 0.01147 0.01275 Vitamin D 0.00000405 0,000045 Vitamin B1 0.00135 0.0015 Vitamin B2 0,00162 0.0018 Vitamin B6 0.0054 0.006 Vitamin PP 0.01215 0.0135 Vitamin B3 0.00513 0.0057 Vitamin B12 0.000003375 0.00000375 Vitamin Bc 0,000405 0,00045 Vitamin H 0.000054 0.00006 Vitamin C 0,06075 0.0675 Natural sea salt 5.2 6.5 Calcium lactate 0.8 0.9 Magnesium sulfate 0.7 0.85 Potassium chloride 0.6 0.7 Flavoring additive 3.4 5,4 Sucrose 28.79 - Glucose - 22.7

The osmolarity of the finished drinks according to examples 2, 3 is 240-300 mmol / kg

Examples 4-5. To prepare a dry mixture in accordance with examples 4-5, the components are taken in the following ratio by weight.%:

Maltodextrin 52,4 54.3 L-carnitine 0.74 0.83 Fructooligosaccharides and 7.14 7.56 gum arabic Vitamin premix, including 0.135 0.15 including: Vitamin A 0.0012825 0,001425 Vitamin E 0.01147 0.01275 Vitamin D 0.0000405 0,000045 Vitamin B1 0.000135 0.0015 Vitamin B2 0,00162 0.0018 Vitamin B6 0.0054 0.006 Vitamin PP 0.01215 0.0135 Vitamin B3 0.00513 0.0057 Vitamin B12 0.000003375 0.00000375 Vitamin Bc 0,000405 0,00045 Vitamin H 0.000054 0.00006 Vitamin C 0,06075 0.0675 Natural sea salt 5.2 6.5 Calcium lactate 0.8 0.9 Magnesium sulfate 0.7 0.85 Potassium chloride 0.6 0.7 Flavoring additive 3.4 5,4 Glucose 15.41 7.17 Fructose 13.38 8.13 Sucrose - 7.4

The osmolarity of the finished drinks according to examples 4, 5 is 240-300 mmol / kg

The dry product obtained according to examples 1-5, is a uniform, uniformly colored loose powder (lumps easily crumbled upon mechanical action are allowed), with an aroma determined by the type of flavor additives used. In restored form - a homogeneous solution without precipitate.

Drinks obtained from the proposed dry mix are recommended for use as a means to provide the body with energy during high physical exertion, maintain water-electrolyte balance and are intended for athletes, people leading an active lifestyle or engaged in heavy physical labor.

The creation of this product allows you to increase the nutritional value of existing dry mixes, enrich with vitamins and mineral salts, effectively satisfy thirst and replenish the supply of salts and vitamins in the cells that are lost with sweat during training.

Claims (3)

1. A dry mix for the nutrition of athletes and people leading an active lifestyle, characterized in that it includes maltodextrin, L-carnitine, fructose, natural sea salt, a complex of vegetable dietary fiber - gum arabic and fructooligosaccharides, vitamin premix, calcium lactate, magnesium sulfate, potassium chloride, flavor additive in the following ratio of components, wt.%:
Maltodextrin 47-55 L-carnitine 0.6-0.9 Fructooligosaccharides and Gum Arabic 6-8 Vitamin Premix 0.12-0.15 Natural sea salt 4-7 Calcium lactate 0.7-0.9 Magnesium sulfate 0.5-0.9 Potassium chloride 0.5-0.7 Flavoring additive 0.3-6.2 Fructose the rest is up to 100% 2. The dry mixture according to claim 1, characterized in that it further comprises sucrose and / or glucose and / or dextrose and / or maltose or a combination thereof. 3. The dry mixture according to claim 1, characterized in that in the composition of the complex of vegetable dietary fiber, gum arabic and fructooligosaccharides are taken in the ratio by weight (40-60) :( 60-40).