WO2018024271A1

WO2018024271A1 - Method for preparing baby food with a set ph value and device for providing water with a ph value in the alkaline range and known mineral contents

Info

Publication number: WO2018024271A1
Application number: PCT/DE2017/000237
Authority: WO
Inventors: Florian Enghard; Armin ENGHARS; Daniel Hill
Original assignee: Florian Enghard; Enghars Armin
Priority date: 2016-08-03
Filing date: 2017-08-03
Publication date: 2018-02-08

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for preparing baby food with a set pH value, comprising the steps: (a) providing a baby food basic material having a defined composition and a known pH value property, (b) providing water with a pH value in the alkaline range and known mineral contents, (c) preparing the baby food from the baby food basic material and the water having a known pH value in a predetermined proportion, wherein the preparation in step (c) is carried out in such a way that the finished baby food has a pH value between 6.8 and 7.6. The present invention further relates to a device for preparing water with a pH value in the alkaline range and known mineral contents, comprising a container for water of any kind, at least one first sensor for determining the pH value of the water of any kind, at least one first treatment unit for physically setting the pH value of the water and at least one second sensor for determining the pH value of the water with a set pH value.

Description

A process for preparing pH adjusted baby foods and apparatus for providing basic pH water

Range and known mineral contents

The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of pH-adjusted baby food and a device for providing a water having a pH in the basic range and known mineral contents. There are a large number of manufacturers of baby milk powder, which is used with water stirred for feeding infants. In the further development of baby milk powder is usually focused on the improvement of the milk powder by various additives. However, what has not been considered so far is the so-called "chemical fingerprint" of the water used for the preparation.

On the one hand the pH value plays an important role in the chemical fingerprint, but also the content of minerals. The two components baby milk powder and water prepared together give a specific pH of the finished baby milk. An optimal pH is between 7.0 and 7.4, which is equivalent to breast milk and therefore optimal for infants.

On the other hand, in the chemical fingerprint, the ORP value (oxidation-reduction potential, or "redox potential") plays an important role, a measure of the readiness of the water used for the oxidation or reduction of a substance. that food that has lost its ability to reduce can be considered dead In the recent past, the German Society for Environmental and Human Toxicology has confirmed that it depends on the reducing property of foods how well they emit electrons and thus neutralize free radicals The lower the ORP value (measured in millivolts mV) of the food, the greater is its ability to deliver electrons to other compounds and thus trap more free radicals.

The ORP value can be adjusted both physically and chemically in various ways. However, the ORP value with respect to water remains constant for a period of about 30 minutes and then changes greatly. For this reason, for example, no water can be prepared in stock, which has a certain ORP value. With regard to the preparation of baby food, the ORP value has so far been completely disregarded, although it is especially important for the infant organism.

Bestätigungskopiel An example of a product group already on the market is "Humana Baby Milk Powder" and "Humana Baby Water". Both components prepared according to instructions result in a pH of the finished baby milk of 6.5, ie in the slightly acidic range. Such slightly acidic pH may seem less, but means at least five times the amount of acidic components at a pH difference of 0.5 to the lower 7.0 pH to be achieved. These product groups do not address the ORP value at all.

Consequently, the product groups on the market have the disadvantage that, although the nutrient composition is given great importance, the pH of the finished baby milk is neglected, as is the ORP value. This can already lead to colic and health problems in infants.

Based on the above-mentioned disadvantages of the prior art, the object of the present invention is to specify a method and to provide a composition which makes it possible to prepare baby food which, on the one hand, corresponds to the natural breast milk in its pH and, on the other hand, the comply with legal requirements and general recommendations for mineral content in baby food.

On the other hand, the present invention is based on the object of providing a device for providing a water having a pH in the basic range and known mineral contents and optionally with a predetermined ORP value, this device being intended to be based on to make any water for a well-known baby food raw materials optimized water already.

If objective features are mentioned in the description of the method according to the invention, these relate in particular to the device according to the invention. Likewise, process features which are mentioned in the description of the device according to the invention, refer to the inventive method.

This object is achieved in a first aspect of the present invention by a method for the preparation of pH-adjusted baby foods, comprising the steps:

a) providing a baby food base with a defined composition and known pH behavior,

b) providing a water having a pH in the basic range and known mineral contents,

c) preparing the baby food from the baby food raw material and the water known in the pH in a predetermined ratio, wherein the preparation in step c) takes place in such a way that the finished baby food has a pH between 6.8 and 7.6.

The method according to the invention has the advantage that baby food can be prepared in a simple manner, which not only has a pH value which is set in the area of natural breast milk, but which is also optimized with regard to mineral contents, above all no excessive levels Magnesium and calcium. This complies with legal requirements and implements general recommendations, for example from the WHO.

The idea according to the invention is therefore to match the water and the baby food base to one another in such a way that, in accordance with the quantity specification of the baby food base and the indication of the water, the ideal value of the pH is achieved.

In a further development of the method according to the invention, step b) comprises the substeps

b1) determining the natural pH of the water,

b2) adjusting the pH of the water to a value in the basic range, without substantially changing the known mineral contents.

With this development, it is possible to use almost any clean water for the preparation of baby food and at least to achieve the optimum pH.

In another development of the method according to the invention, step b) further comprises the substep

b3) Setting the ORP value of the water to a value of 200 mV to - 920 mV, without substantially changing the known mineral contents, wherein the setting is carried out physically.

With this development, it is possible to achieve an optimal ORP value for almost any clean water for the preparation of baby food. In order to achieve at least a similar pH of the breast milk, it has proved to be advantageous if the water in step b) has a basic pH of between 8.0 and 9.0 or the water in step b1) a pH in the basic range between 8.0 and 9.0 is set. When preparing the baby food from this water and the (neutral or slightly acidic) baby food raw material then results in the optimum pH. The baby food raw material can be present in dry form as a powder or granules or in pasty form. These forms of the raw material are particularly well suited for precise dosage in the preparation. Preferably, the baby food is infant milk, especially for infants up to 12 months. Since infants are particularly susceptible to baby food, especially infant milk in the slightly acidic range, resulting in health benefits with the method according to the invention. However, the baby food may also include porridge and the like for older children, especially for older children with sensitivities and intolerances.

It is particularly preferred if the finished baby food has a pH of between 7.0 and 7.4. This value is in the natural range of breast milk.

In addition, it is particularly preferred if the finished baby food has an ORP value between -30 mV and -60 mV.

It is particularly preferred if the finished baby food has a pH of between 7.0 and 7.4 and an ORP value between -30 mV and -60 mV. Thus, the finished baby food values in strong reference to nature.

The above object is achieved in a further aspect of the present invention by a composition for the preparation of pH-adjusted baby foods, comprising:

i) a baby food raw material,

ii) a water with a defined pH,

iii) a preparation instruction comprising the method according to the invention. The baby food raw material can be present in dry form as a powder or granules or in pasty form. These forms of the raw material are particularly well suited for precise dosage in the preparation.

In order to achieve the at least similar pH of the breast milk, it has been found to be advantageous if the water has a pH in the basic range between 8.0 and 9.0. When preparing the baby food from this water and the (neutral or slightly acidic) baby food raw material then results in the optimal pH. The above statements and preferences with regard to the method according to the invention apply correspondingly to the device according to the invention described below. Likewise, the following apply Embodiments and preferences with regard to the device according to the invention for the inventive method accordingly.

In a further aspect of the present invention, the above object is achieved by a device for providing a water having a pH in the basic range and known mineral contents, comprising

a container for holding any water,

at least one first sensor for determining the pH of the arbitrary water,

- At least a first conditioning unit for physically adjusting the pH of the water and

at least one second sensor for determining the pH of the water adjusted in the pH. The device has the advantage that any water for the preparation of baby food can be used because the device of the invention sets at least the pH in the basic range and complies with the known mineral content of any water. Thus, according to the invention, a device is provided which is not only suitable for use in children's hospitals and on infant wards, but can also be used in private households with infants.

In a development of the device according to the invention, this further comprises

at least one third sensor for determining the ORP value of the arbitrary water,

a second conditioning unit for physically adjusting the ORP value of the water,

at least one fourth sensor for determining the pH of the water adjusted in the ORP value. The first treatment unit and / or the second treatment unit can be designed in a structurally smaller embodiment as a hydrogen device, which has a electrolysis cell with proton exchange membrane (PEM). In a structurally larger embodiment, the electrolysis cell has an ion exchange membrane (IEM).

In one embodiment of the device according to the invention, it has proven to be advantageous if, in the device according to the invention, the at least one first treatment unit and / or the at least one second treatment unit is an electrolysis cell for introducing free hydrogen into the arbitrary water.

The electrolysis cell consists of platinum-galvanized titanium or an element of the titanium group. Furthermore, mesh boards or smooth boards can be used. In addition, the technique of plasma ionization is applicable. The concrete applications are usually subject to the availability of materials and the assessment of the individual manufacturers. Mesh is considered advantageous by some manufacturers because of the surface created. However, it is less common in large equipment, as with small appliances or hydrogen generators used. However, Chanson's results with smooth blanks, an element of the titanium family and so-called "fritting technology" finishing of the blanks has led to better results In an alternative embodiment of the inventive device, the at least one first reconditioning unit and / or the at least one second processing unit to be a mechanical device with functional elements.

These with functional elements of the mechanical device are preferably multifunctional mineral spheres (for chemical mechanical optimization) which serve for mechanical ORP filtration. Such mineral spheres may, for example, consist of natural non-metallic tourmalines, loam and other bioceramic minerals. In particular, minerals containing calcium and / or magnesium are used for raising the pH value, as well as tourmalines, germanium or other low-infrared emitting ceramics for raising the ORP value.

A further alternative embodiment of the device according to the invention provides that the at least one first processing unit and / or the at least one second processing unit is an electrophysical ionization device.

In the process, a ion separation process takes place, so that inevitably two types of water arise at the anode and cathode: production water and waste water. The process of electrolysis with a proton exchange membrane produces no waste water. For this, the pH value increase is limited. Here, a more optimal pH in the pH should be chosen.

The device according to the invention may further comprise in a development - a filtration device for the mechanical purification of the arbitrary water and / or

a sterilization device for sterilizing the arbitrary water and / or a heating unit for heating the water adjusted in the pH and / or in the ORP value.

Another embodiment of the device according to the invention further comprises an operating unit with one or more operating elements for setting a predetermined pH and / or a predetermined ORP value and / or a storage unit for storing physical and / or chemical properties of predetermined baby food raw materials and / or of predetermined waters.

Other objects, features, advantages and applications will become apparent from the following description of the invention not limiting embodiments with reference to FIGS. All described and / or illustrated features alone or in any combination form the subject matter of the invention, regardless of their combination in the claims or their dependency. Show it:

1 is a schematic representation of a filter with pH and ORP value optimizing minerals,

Fig. 2 shows three schematic representations of containers to the water to optimal

To heat the temperature,

3 is a schematic representation of a heating device, in which the container can be optimally fitted and heated,

4 schematic representations of further containers according to the invention, FIG. 5 a schematic representation of a container with a station for adapting,

6 is a schematic representation of a container, which is designed as a baby bottle,

7 is a schematic representation of a container, which is designed as another type of baby bottle,

Fig. 8 is a schematic representation of a container, with a

Middle pipe socket is executed,

9 is a schematic representation of a commercial water bottle with barcode as,

10 shows a schematic sequence for determining the chemical fingerprint of the water by means of the barcode,

1 1 is a schematic representation of a device according to the invention according to an embodiment of the invention,

12 shows a schematic representation of a device according to the invention according to a further embodiment of the invention,

13 shows a representation of the device according to the invention with its product family,

14 is a first flow chart for adjusting pH and ORP value, FIG. 15 is a second flow chart for adjusting pH and ORP value, FIG. 16 is a schematic view of a water treatment plant, and FIG. 17 is a schematic view of FIG Baby milk TAB machine. In Figures 1 to 12, the invention of the priority application is shown, which has been described as follows.

A9) a device with 1.1 water optimizer in ORP and pH, and a device 1.2 with heating element 1.4 and UV lamp to kill germs and bacteria, etc. in the water, which is located in the container 3. 1.2 and 1 are both, but at least 1 element, removable to fill with water.

A10) bottle 1 with barcode 2 (preferably also other codes, such as OR, possible). This barcode is read and evaluated with an app and a mobile phone. In the app deposited is the water quality of the provider. The water quality is passed to the device via Bluetooth or another connection to guarantee optimal water treatment (the water purifier has the possibility to react to different water qualities).

A11) The app accesses the place where water is taken from the line. This information will go to the water purifier as described in A10.

Mechanical ORP filtration through multifunctional mineral spheres. Ceramic ORP balls consisting of natural non-metallic tourmaline, clay and other health-promoting components of germanium powder etc ..

This results in pH optimization and ORP reduction to compensate for the experience of natural breast milk.

Hydrogen infiltration by electrolysis cell (portable device $ 70)

Increasing the concentration of free hydrogen and thereby decreasing the ORP values as well as slightly increasing the pH without adding other substances.

Electrophysical Ionization (Flowmeter Premium 1000-1500 $).

The optimization of the water is based on the electrolysis and ensures a water optimization of the pH values and ORP, without the addition of other substances.

Also provides optimized molecular structure and reduces acidic components of the base water through the treatment and thus leads to less supply of acidic ingredients. The figures will be further described below.

Figure 1 stelklt with drawing A a filter 4 with in 1 pH and ORP value optimizing minerals and additives according to X3 (chemical optimization) and a carbon filter 2 for purifying the water.

In Figure 2, three different containers are shown, in which the filter 4 optimally fits into the container opening above. A1 / A2 / A3 / A4 are different ways of heating to heat the water to optimum temperature: A1 inner heating spiral; A2 outer heating walls; A3 lower heating wall.

In FIG. 3, A4 shows a heating device in which the container A can be optimally fitted and heated.

The A41 and A42 shown in Figure 4 are basically containers similar to A1 and A2 / A3 / A4, except that the ionization is for pH optimization in physical screw-on devices which function physically through X1 or X2.

Figure 5 shows a container with a station for adaptation. The station is the power source for the tank with a plug.

The container 1 can be made of plastic, steel, glass. 2 indicates a screw-on lid with integrated heating coil. 2.1 is an "ON / OFF button" for the heating coil 3 Represents an adaptation with physical water optimization aligned to X1 or X2. 4 are control buttons (control unit with one or more controls) for the Baby Milk Stages 1, 2, 3, ie One button, for example, indicates which water optimization in pH value and ORP value is needed, since this varies depending on the chemical fingerprint (1, 2, 3).

FIG. 6 is similar in function to FIG. 4, except that the container is a baby bottle to which a screw-out water optimizer fits (in FIG. 3 after X1 or X2) (in FIG. 3.1 after x1 or x2 but with heating element). In Figure 4 it can be seen that the lid makes the baby bottle stable. Thus, the optimization process for pH and ORP value after X1 / 2 and the warming are more optimal.

FIG. 7 shows in A8 a baby bottle with a body 2 which is open at the top 2.1 and at the bottom 2.2. Above in 2.1 the sucker is screwed on with a suction ring. Below in 2.2 the water optimizer is screwed on. For A81 the process takes place after X1 / 2 (1.1) and for A82 the process after X1 / 2 with heating element (1.2). FIG. 8 shows an embodiment in which a central pipe stub is open on both sides and serves as a container 3. The container is closed by two removable lid with function. The functions are as follows: 1.1 is responsible for the process X1 / 2, 1.2 is a heating element, 1.4 is a UV lamp to kill germs.

Figure 9 shows a water bottle available on the market, which draws water from only one source or in which the source is known by the bar code and is also suitable as baby water.

FIG. 10 shows a schematic sequence. The barcode is scanned in and a cell phone opens in a special application ("flori baby app") the selection 1, 2, 3. The app recognizes the water and thus knows the chemical fingerprint in the pH value Thus, the optimal water treatment for the appropriate baby food formulation (eg "Flori Formula") is offered. If e.g. Stage 1 is pressed, the corresponding information is transmitted to the water conditioner via Bluetooth. He then knows which special baby food (eg "flori baby milk") was chosen, and since the water is known, he can optimally adjust this water in the pH and ORP value, and then stirred to get the optimum value for the baby food ,

FIG. 11 shows a device similar to the water ionizer from Chanson, but with the additional functions of a heating coil and buttons for selecting the baby's stages. The water is known because only flori water is recommended (or as shown in Figures 9 and 10).

According to the invention further functional features have been added which optimize the preparation for Babybilch. 5 is a sensor for measuring the pH and optionally the ORP value. 2 denotes containers for the water used, where the water after X1 / 2 in ORP value and pH value is optimized, then transported through a filter 4 in the container 2. In container 1, the water is heated by heating elements, i. either a heating coil 3 or aussenheizwände, brought to the optimum temperature of 40 ° C Figure 12 schematically illustrates a device according to the invention according to another embodiment of the invention.

In FIGS. 13, 14 and 15, a device according to the invention is shown with its product family and two flow charts for setting the pH and ORP value are given. Water O and milk Θ are both adjusted by their chemical fingerprint to read the optimal values in O ORP value (- 30 to - 60) and, referring to the contact information regarding spoon and ml Θ, in the stirred state reach pH value (6.8 to 7.6).

The water is physically optimized in ORP value and pH by a water purifier Θ to the required level, to later achieve an optimal result in the stirred baby milk food O. The optimization of the water takes place with reference to the chemical finger print of the milk powder Θ as well as the spoon and ml indication Θ on the packaging.

Figure 16 shows a water treatment plant with filtration (2.2) known in the market to obtain the category "baby water." Since a certain pH is required to stir baby milk, but according to WHO, upper limits are set for minerals Minerals but to optimize the pH, another system (2.1) is provided, which physically raises the pH, which is achieved by:

A) a hydrogen device has a proton exchange membrane electrolysis cell (PEM),

B) a large unit has an electrolysis cell with ion exchange membrane (IEM)].

In Figure 16, 1 is the source of water, 3 is bottled water and 4 is a tape with finished bottles.

Figure 7 shows a baby milk TAB machine similar to that of Nestle "Babyness", where 1 is the TAB, 1.1 is the TAB, 1.2 is the donor of the finished milk, 4 is the water tank, 4.3 is a sensor for measuring the pH and if necessary the ORP value (not necessary if only one known water is used) 4.1 is the water channel to the TAB, 4.2 the filter for the water (replaceable), 5 the physical water treatment with reference to the water used and the selected milk powder Stage (1, 2, 3) In Figure 3, the three feeding stages of the milk powder are stored, so for the physical water optimization of the chemical fingerprint is known.

The functional arrangement shown is merely one embodiment, but can also be arranged differently if all functional processes are involved. The operating elements on the device according to the invention are provided, in particular, for the simple and rapid selection of different baby food raw materials, for example for the food stages Pre1, Pre2 and Pre3, which were previously stored in the internal memory of the device. Thus, for example, the respective chemical compositions can be deposited on the pack of a baby food raw material (eg milk powder) via a barcode or a QR code. In addition, it is possible to deposit various commonly available waters so that the apparatus can be operated based on the known chemical composition.

An interface can also be provided on the device which receives data by means of a smartphone app and / or a Bluetooth connection. Thus, for example, it is provided that the chemical composition is determined via QR code recognition on a smartphone and then transmitted to the device according to the invention.

In the practical preparation of baby food, a suitable container is initially taken to hand, for example, a baby drinking bottle for feeding baby milk. There, in order to reach a certain amount of the baby food (for example, 100 ml), an amount of the baby food base (for example, milk powder) provided in accordance with the preparation instruction is filled. The intended amount can be measured for example by means of a measuring spoon.

Then the amount of water required according to the preparation instructions is measured. With particular preference, this water is pretreated in the device according to the invention in order to bring it to a defined pH and advantageously to an optimized ORP value. Ideally, the water is further heated to an optimum temperature for the baby food. It has been found to be advantageous, for example, to heat to a temperature of 40 ° C, so that after preparation, i. Mixing of baby food raw material and water, with slight cooling a final temperature of the baby food in the range of approx. 37 ° C is reached, which corresponds to the normal body temperature.

Finally, the baby food is prepared by careful mixing of baby food raw material and water.

Claims

claims

A method of preparing pH adjusted baby foods, comprising the steps

a) providing a baby food base with a defined composition and known pH behavior,

b) providing a water having a pH in the basic range and known mineral contents,

c) preparing the baby food from the baby food raw material and the water known in the pH in a predetermined ratio,

wherein the preparation in step c) takes place in such a way that the finished baby food has a pH between 6.8 and 7.6.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein step b) comprises the substeps

b1) determining the natural pH of the water,

b2) adjusting the pH of the water to a value in the basic range, without substantially changing the known mineral contents, wherein the setting is done physically.

3. The method of claim 1 or 2, wherein step b) comprises the substep

4. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the water in step b) has a pH in the basic range between 8.0 and 9.0 or the water in step b1) to a pH in the basic range between 8.0 and 9.0 is set.

5. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the baby food raw material is present in dry form as a powder or granules or in pasty form.

6. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the finished baby food has a pH between 7.0 and 7.4.

7. The method according to any one of claims 3 to 6, wherein the finished baby food has an ORP value between - 0 mV and - 100 mV.

8. The method according to any one of claims 3 to 7, wherein the finished baby food has a pH between 7.0 and 7.4 and an ORP value between - 30 mV and - 60 mV.

9. An apparatus for providing a water having a pH in the basic range and known mineral contents, comprising

a container for holding any water,

at least one first sensor for determining the pH of the arbitrary water,

at least one first conditioning unit for physically adjusting the pH of the water and

at least one second sensor for determining the pH of the pH-adjusted water.

10. The device of claim 9, further comprising

at least one third sensor for determining the ORP value of the arbitrary water,

a second conditioning unit for physically adjusting the ORP value of the water,

at least one fourth sensor for determining the pH of the water adjusted in the ORP value.

11. The device according to claim 10, wherein the at least one first treatment unit and / or the at least one second treatment unit is an electrolysis cell for introducing free hydrogen into the arbitrary water.

12. The apparatus of claim 10 or 1 1, wherein the at least one first processing unit and / or the at least one second processing unit is a mechanical device with functional elements.

13. The apparatus of claim 10 or 1 1, wherein the at least one first processing unit and / or the at least one second processing unit is an electrophysical ionisationsvorrichtung.

14. The device according to any one of claims 10 to 13, further comprising

a filtration device for the mechanical purification of any water and / or

a sterilization device for sterilizing any water and / or

a heating unit for heating the water adjusted in the pH and / or in the ORP value.

15. Device according to one of claims 9 to 14, further comprising

a control unit with one or more controls for setting a predetermined pH and / or a predetermined ORP value and / or

a storage unit for storing physical and / or chemical properties of predetermined baby food raw materials and / or of predetermined waters.