WO2023084468A1

WO2023084468A1 - A composition for a chewable gummy for improved skin and a method thereof

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Publication number: WO2023084468A1
Application number: PCT/IB2022/060888
Authority: WO
Inventors: Divij Bajaj
Original assignee: Divij Bajaj
Priority date: 2021-11-12
Filing date: 2022-11-12
Publication date: 2023-05-19

Abstract

Embodiments of the present invention provide a composition for a chewable gummy for improved skin. The composition comprises, but not limited to, a predetermined quantity of Seabuckthorn Powder; a predetermined quantity of Vitamin C; a predetermined quantity of Grape seed extract; a predetermined quantity of Vitamin E; a predetermined quantity of Evening Primrose oil; a predetermined quantity of Glutathione; and a predetermined quantity of Biotin. The present invention improves skin quality. As a result of regular usage, the skin stays hydrated, with increased elasticity and reduced spots. The mixture of vitamins and nutrients results in this unique composition which helps in reducing bumps that are red or white, rashes, which might be painful or itchy, scaly or rough skin, peeling skin, dry, cracked skin, discoloured patches of skin.

Description

A COMPOSITION FOR A CHEWABLE GUMMY FOR IMPROVED SKIN AND A METHOD THEREOF

FIELD OF INVENTION

[001] The present invention generally related to nutritional supplements for humans and more particularly relates to a composition for a chewable gummy for improved skin and a method thereof.

BACKGROUND OF INVENTION

[002] Skin is the largest organ of a body. With age and due to ignorance, skin is aged and wrinkly at an earlier age. Commonly known causes of skin disorders include bacteria trapped in skin pores and hair follicles, fungus, parasites, or microorganisms living on the skin, viruses, a weakened immune system, contact with allergens, irritants, or another person’s infected skin, genetic factors, illnesses affecting the thyroid, immune system, kidneys, and other body systems. The causes results in skin irregularities that are typically symptoms of a skin disorder include raised bumps that are red or white, a rash, which might be painful or itchy, scaly or rough skin, peeling skin, ulcers, open sores or lesions, dry, cracked skin, discoloured patches of skin, fleshy bumps, warts, or other skin growths, changes in mole colour or size, a loss of skin pigment, excessive flushing.

[003] Numerous health conditions and lifestyle factors can also lead to the development of certain skin disorders. Some skin conditions have no known cause.

[004] Therefore, there is a need in the art for a composition for a chewable gummy for improved skin and a method thereof.

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

[005] The object of the present invention is to provide a composition for a chewable gummy for improved skin.

[006] Another object of the present invention is to provide a method for hydrated skin. [007] Yet another object of the present invention is to improve quality of skin (elasticity of facial skin, glow and the like)

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[008] The present invention is described hereinafter by various embodiments. This invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiment set forth herein.

[009] According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a composition for a chewable gummy for improved skin. The composition comprises, but not limited to, a predetermined quantity of Seabuckthorn Powder; a predetermined quantity of Vitamin C; a predetermined quantity of Grape seed extract; a predetermined quantity of Vitamin E; a predetermined quantity of Evening Primrose oil; a predetermined quantity of Glutathione; and a predetermined quantity of Biotin. The present invention improves skin quality. As a result of regular usage, the skin stays hydrated, with increased elasticity and reduced spots. The mixture of vitamins and nutrients results in this unique composition which helps in reducing bumps that are red or white, rashes, which might be painful or itchy, scaly or rough skin, peeling skin, dry, cracked skin, discoloured patches of skin.

[010] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a source of the Seabuckthorn Powder is selected from one or more of Hippophae rhamnoides fruit dried powder and H. salicifolia; wherein a source of Vitamin C is selected from one or more of L-Ascorbic acid, Sodium-L-ascorbate, Calcium-L-ascorbate, Potassium-L- ascorbate, 6- palmitoyl-L- ascorbic acid and Ascorbyl palmitate; wherein a source of Vitamin E is selected from one or more of DL-alpha-tocopheryl acetate, D- alpha-tocopherol, DL-alpha-tocopherol, D-alpha-tocopheryl acetate, D- alpha-tocopheryl acid succinate, DL-alpha-tocopheryl acid succinate, DL- alpha-tocopheryl polyethylene glesol succinate and Tocotrienols; and wherein a source of biotin is D-biotin.

[011] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a source of Evening Primrose oil is Oenothera biennis; and wherein a source of Glutathione is a Yeast extract.

[012] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, for a 100 gram of the composition the predetermined quantity of the Seabuckthorn Powder is 10 to 1000 mg; the predetermined quantity of the Vitamin C is 10 to 1000 mg; the predetermined quantity of the Grape Seed Extract is 10 to 1000 mg; the predetermined quantity of the Evening primrose oil is 10 to 600 mg; the predetermined quantity of the Vitamin E is 10 to 300 mg; the predetermined quantity of the glutathione is 0.2 to 300 mg; and the predetermined quantity of the Biotin is 10 to 900 mcg.

[013] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the composition further comprises one or more excipients selected from, but not limited to, pectin, sodium citrate, glucose, sugar, glucose syrup, natural lemon flavour, titanium dioxide, citric acid, vegetable oil (palm oil), carnauba wax, glycerine, sucrose, fatty acid ester, cyclodextrin and purple carrot juice concentrate.

[014] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the chewable gummy may be provided in the form of, but not limited to, a chewing gum or a candy.

[015] According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for formation a chewable gummy for improved skin. The method comprises sourcing raw materials and ensuring a predetermined level of quality by performing quality tests; weighing the raw materials weighed according to formula and quantity requirements; melting pectin and glycerin in the container known as Pectin Mixing Tank with High-Speed Mixer to provide gelling properties to gummies; boiling pectin and sugar solution at 120 degrees for 40-50 minutes; filtering the boiled sugar-pectin solution to remove any kind of impurity and stirring the solution at highspeed using aerodynamic aerated pump; temporarily storing the filtered sugar-pectin solution in a buffer tank; pre-treating nutrients before mixing; adding the raw materials selected from Vitamin E, Sea Buckthorn Fruit Powder, Grape Seed Extract, Evening Primrose Oil, Glutathione, D-Biotin, Vitamin C, flavours along with colour and acidity regulators, in a chronological order in the filtered sugar-pectin solution, thereby forming a batter; pouring the batter in a starch mold having a pre-determined shape required for gummies, through a loop pump; cooling and setting the gummies in the mold upto 15-18°C for 20-25 minutes; drying the cooled gummies in a cooling tunnel through dry cold air and ejecting the dried gummies from the mold; sorting and selecting the gummies that qualify the required size and quality parameters; coating the surface of gummies with oil using surface oil coating machine; packaging the gummies within disinfected packing materials; and storing the packed product in a cool, dry place within a temperature range of 25-30 °C.

[016] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the sugar solution boiled along with pectin includes sugar, glucose and glucose syrup.

[017] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, nutrients include Vitamin C, Vitamin E and Biotin. Further, the flavour includes Natural Lemon Flavour. Additionally, the colour is selected from Titanium Dioxide and Purple Carrot Juice; and the acidity regulators are selected from citric acid and sodium citrate.

[018] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the step of adding the raw materials further includes a step of adding the Titanium Dioxide to give the cloudy appearance to the gummies, while maintaining the texture.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[019] So that the manner in which the above recited features of the present invention can be understood in detail, a more particular to the description of the invention, briefly summarized above, may be had by reference to embodiments, some of which are illustrated in the appended drawings. It is to be noted, however, that the appended drawings illustrate only typical embodiments of this invention and are therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope, the invention may admit to other equally effective embodiments.

[020] These and other features, benefits and advantages of the present invention will become apparent by reference to the following text figure, with like reference numbers referring to like structures across the views, wherein: [021] Fig. 1 illustrates method of formation of chewable gummy for improved skin, in accordance with the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[022] The present invention is described hereinafter by various embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawing, wherein reference numerals used in the accompanying drawing correspond to the like elements throughout the description.

[023] While the present invention is described herein by way of example using embodiments and illustrative drawings, those skilled in the art will recognize that the invention is not limited to the embodiments of drawing or drawings described and are not intended to represent the scale of the various components. Further, some components that may form a part of the invention may not be illustrated in certain figures, for ease of illustration, and such omissions do not limit the embodiments outlined in any way. It should be understood that the drawings and detailed description thereto are not intended to limit the invention to the particular form disclosed, but on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope of the present invention as defined by the appended claim. As used throughout this description, the word "may" is used in a permissive sense (i.e. meaning having the potential to), rather than the mandatory sense, (i.e. meaning must). Further, the words "a" or "an" mean "at least one” and the word “plurality” means “one or more” unless otherwise mentioned. Furthermore, the terminology and phraseology used herein is solely used for descriptive purposes and should not be construed as limiting in scope. Language such as "including," "comprising," "having," "containing," or "involving," and variations thereof, is intended to be broad and encompassthe subject matter listed thereafter, equivalents, and additional subject matter not recited, and is not intended to exclude other additives, components, integers or steps. Likewise, the term "comprising" is considered synonymous with the terms "including" or "containing" for applicable legal purposes.

[024] Any discussion of documents, acts, materials, devices, articles and the like is included in the specification solely for the purpose of providing a context for the present invention. It is not suggested or represented that any or all of these matters form part of the prior art base or were common general knowledge in the field relevant to the present invention.

[025] In this disclosure, whenever a composition or an element or a group of elements is preceded with the transitional phrase “comprising”, it is understood that we also contemplate the same composition, element or group of elements with transitional phrases “consisting of’, “consisting”, “selected from the group of consisting of, “including”, or “is” preceding the recitation of the composition, element or group of elements and vice versa.

[026] It is in this regard that the present invention has been presented with an exemplary environment. However, a person skilled in the art would appreciate that the present invention is not limited to the exemplary environment alone and can be equally implemented in any other alternative environment without departing from the scope of the invention.

[027] In an exemplary embodiment, the composition for a chewable gummy for improved skin and a method thereof is described. The chewable gummy, may be a chewable health supplement, provided in a form of a chewing gum or a candy. The composition may comprise, but not limited to, a Seabuckthorn Powder, Vitamin C, Grape seed extract, Vitamin E, Evening Primrose oil, Glutathione and Biotin

[028] A specific amount of these vitamins and minerals are required to be taken to provide physiologically acceptable medium, which is suitable for oral administration. So, the present invention specifically provides detailed information regarding each of these, along with their acceptable range of quantity required to form the chewable gummy along with technical advantages of each of the ingredients.

[029] It will be appreciated by a skilled addressee that the potential benefit provided by vitamin C as per the research paper published (Puiiar, J. M., Carr, A. C., & Vissers, M. C. (2017). The roles of vitamin C in skin health. Nutrients, 9(8), 866.), has shown to stimulate collagen synthesis and assist in antioxidant protection against UV-induced photodamage. When taken orally, the vitamin C helps in accelerating the production of collagen, which help keep the skin plump and firm. Oral vitamin C can help prevent premature aging of the skin, restoring ayouthful, smooth appearance to the skin. Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) plays an important role in maintaining skin health and can promote the differentiation of keratinocytes and decrease melanin synthesis, leading to antioxidant protection against UV-induced photodamage. It plays a necessary role in absorbing iron, which keeps our locks strong and healthy.

[030] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a source of Vitamin C is selected from one or more of, but not limited to, L-Ascorbic acid, Sodium-L-ascorbate, Calcium-L-ascorbate, Potassium-L- ascorbate, 6-palmitoyl-L- ascorbic acid and Ascorbyl palmitate. Preferably, the source is the L-Ascorbic acid. The range of an amount of the Vitamin C include, but not limited to, 10 to 1000 mg, preferably 800 mg per 10-500 grams of composition.

[031] Similarly, the benefit of Sea buckthorn fruit as per the research paper published (Gatlan, A. M., & Gutt, G. (2021). Sea Buckthorn in plant based diets. An analytical approach of sea buckthorn fruits composition: Nutritional value, applications, and health Benefits. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(17), 8986.), has shown that fruit are rich in many essential nutrients such as polyunsaturated fatty acids, provitamins A, C, E, and a wide variety of bioactive compounds. Sea buckthorn powder is rich in beneficial plant compounds such as flavonoids and antioxidants, which may help body fight infections. Flavonoids are beneficial plant compounds which may strengthen immune system by increasing resistance to illnesses.

[032] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a source of the Seabuckthorn Powder is selected from one or more of Hippophae rhamnoides fruit dried powder and H. salicifolia. Preferably, the source is the Hippophae rhamnoides fruit dried powder. The range of an amount of the Sea buckthorn powder include, but not limited to, 10 to 1000 mg, preferably 800mg per 10-500 grams of composition.

[033] Another research study on Grape Seed Extract (West, B. J., Deng, S., & Palu, A. K. (2020). Vitamin C, grape seed extract and citrus bioflavonoids protect the skin against photoaging: a review. Journal of Biosciences and Medicines, 8(12), 116-134.) shows the benefit of Grape Seed Extract having the potential to reduce the damaging effects of excess sun exposure via antioxidant, anti- inflammatory and immunomodulating mechanisms. Grape Seed Extract has shown a salient feature of powerful antioxidant action. Its exceptional antioxidant activity is a major factor in the anti-photoaging properties of grape seed extract. Significant improvements within the study were observed in skin hydration, skin radiance, overall appearance of the skin. The range of an amount of the Grape Seed Extract include, but not limited to, 10 to 1000 mg, preferably 800 mg per 10-500 grams of composition.

[034] Another research study on Systemic evening primrose oil suggested that Skin moisture, TEWL, elasticity, firmness, fatigue resistance and roughness had significantly improved with the treatment of evening primrose oil Muggli, R. (2005). Systemic evening primrose oil improves the biophysical skin parameters of healthy adults, international journal of cosmetic science, 27(4), 243- 249.). The evening primrose oil may help to moisturize and soothe, it can enhance the texture and elasticity of skin, addressing dryness, irritation, roughness, and wrinkles. The evening primrose oil helps to deal with dry skin. The Evening primrose oil contains high concentrations of omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids. These compounds possess potent antiinflammatory properties, which may help treat and prevent acne. In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the source of Evening Primrose oil is, but not limited to, Oenothera biennis The range of an amount of the Evening primrose oil include, but not limited to, 10 to 600 mg, preferably 400 mg per 10-500 grams of composition.

[035] Yet another study suggested that a synergy exists between vitamin C and vitamin E, with the combination being particularly effective. The combination also decreases the inflammation induced by excessive UV exposure (Pullar, J. M., Carr, A. C., & Vissers, M. C. (2017). The roles of vitamin C in skin health. Nutrients, 9(8), 866.).

[036]The vitamin E is a fat-soluble, essential nutrient with antiinflammatory properties. Vitamin E helps support the immune system, cell function, and skin health. It’s an antioxidant, making it effective at combating the effects of free radicals produced by the metabolism of food and toxins in the environment. Vitamin E may be beneficial at reducing UV damage to skin. Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that may be effective at reducing UV damage in skin. And vitamin E may help nourish and protect your skin from damage caused by free radicals.

[037] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a source of Vitamin E is selected from one or more of DL-alpha-tocopheryl acetate, D-alpha-tocopherol, DL-alpha-tocopherol, D-alpha-tocopheryl acetate, D- alpha-tocopheryl acid succinate, DL-alpha-tocopheryl acid succinate, DL- alpha-tocopheryl polyethylene glesol succinate and Tocotrienols. Preferably, the source is the DL-alpha-tocopheryl acetate. The range of an amount of the vitamin E include, but not limited to, 10 to 300 mg, preferably 180 mg per 10-500 grams of the composition.

[038] Similarly, a study (Pillaiyar, T., Manickam, M., & Namasivayam, V. (2017). Skin whitening agents: Medicinal chemistry perspective of tyrosinase inhibitors. Journal of enzyme inhibition and medicinal chemistry, 32(1), 403-425.), suggested that the glutathione may affect skin pigmentation by inhibiting tyrosinase activity during melanogenesis, either directly or indirectly. Direct inactivation is done by binding to the active site of enzymes containing copper ion, while indirect inactivation eliminates free radicals and peroxides in antioxidative manners. During melanogenesis, glutathione converts eumelanin to pheomelanin and modulates depigmentation of melanocyte toxic agents. In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a source of Glutathione is, but not limited to, Yeast extract. The range of an amount of the glutathione include, but not limited to, 0.2mg to 1 mg, preferably 0.4 mg per 10-500 grams of the composition.

[039] An article medically reviewed by Katherine Marengo suggesting the health benefits of biotin states that D-Biotin plays a crucial role in the metabolism of carbs, fats, and proteins. It supports health in many ways, biotin helps to convert certain nutrients into energy. It also plays an important role in the health of your hair, skin, and nails. The influence of Biotin on the skin may stem from its effect on fat metabolism. This process is important for maintaining healthy skin, and it may be impaired in people with low levels of biotin. The range of an amount of the Biotin include, but not limited to, 10 to 900 mcg, preferably 600 mcg per 10-500 grams of the composition.

[040] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the composition may further include one or more excipients selected from pectin, sodium citrate, glucose, sugar, glucose syrup, natural lemon flavour, titanium dioxide, citric acid, vegetable oil (palm oil), carnauba wax, glycerine, sucrose, fatty acid ester, cyclodextrin and purple carrot juice concentrate.

[041] These excipients have specific purposes and are selected as per the requirements of the application. For example: The sodium is needed by the body to help regulate fluid levels. Sodium is both an electrolyte and mineral. It helps keep the water (the amount of fluid inside and outside the body's cells) and electrolyte balance of the body. Sodium is also important in how nerves and muscles work. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, the sodium may be present in a range of, but not limited to, 10 mg to 300mg per 10-500 grams of composition.

[042] In accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the chewable gummy may be a gluten-free and gelatin-free nutritional supplement.

TABLE 1: Exemplary Composition with preferably quantity, of the chewable gummy for improved skin:

[043] According to another aspect of the invention, Figure 1 illustrates a method of formation of chewable gummy for improved skin, in accordance with the present invention. It will be understood to a skilled addressee, that the weights and other parameters are not to be considered in a strict sense and only exemplary sense for the sake of explanation. As shown in figure 1 , the method may involve the following steps: STEP 1: Paw Materials Acceptance and Storage

[044] The new suppliers are sourced, and information regarding the raw materials is collected and documented. Along with the ingredient specific Certificate of Analysis (CoA) from the suppliers by the purchasing department.

[045] The quality of the raw materials is checked as per the standards led by the authority by the Quality Assurance department, adhering to the Indian Standards of specific raw materials.

[046] After the raw materials pass the sampling test by the Quality Assurance department, it is labelled as OK-RM and passed further to the storage room. The raw materials are stored in cool and dry place in order to avoid moisture being entrapped and away from direct sunlight and heat.

[047] The acceptance of the raw materials acts as Critical Control Point 1 (CCP 1) for the process as any kind of defect in quality of raw materials can lead to unacceptance of the materials thus preventing any kind of hazard entering in the process.

STEP 2: Weighing materials

[048] The raw materials are accurately weighed according to formula requirements

[049] For 100 kg of making the gummies, the accurate weighing of raw materials is taken in account, avoiding any kind of spillage that may occur during the processing.

[050] The formulation of the gummy is calculated based on amount per serving, one gummy weighing 2.5 g, keeping the Recommended Dietary Allowance (%RDA) in consideration and not exceeding the range provided.

[051] If the %RDA is not provided for specific ingredient, example: certain natural extracts and polyols (inositol, choline), the limit is decided based on its impact on the overall composition and its impact on the body (not exceeding the tolerable upper limit even at high dosage). The excipients are then added to the list of formulation based on the specific product requirement and weighed accordingly. The raw materials are then calculated and weighed for bulk preparation as per 100 kg.

[052] The weighing of the raw materials acts as Critical Control Point 2 (CCP 2) for the process. This prevents overweighing and under weighing of the materials which may result in hazard during the process, as it may affect the end product weight.

STEP 3: Melting Pectin

[053] The pectin and glycerin are melted in the container known as Pectin Mixing Tank with High Speed Mixer.

[054] The Pectin (2.1 kg/100 kg) and Glycerin (2 kg/ 100 kg) are fully dispersed in water and stirred with high speed. The °Brix of the pectin is determined and should range between 75-80 °Brix, the value is determined with a refractometer.

It provides the gelling property to the gummies.

STEP 4: Boiling

[055] The boiling of pectin is achieved This process is time-temperature dependent.

The pectin is boiled at, but not limited to, 120°C for 45 min.

Boiling facilitates proper mixing of pectin in the water.

[056] The Sugar Solution - Sugar (37 kg/ 100 kg), Glucose (5 kg/ 100 kg) and Glucose syrup (47.672 kg/ 100 kg) is boiled in the similar way as pectin and then filtered.

STEP 5: Filtration

[057] To remove any kind of impurity that may be present in the solution (pectin solution and sugar solution), the solutions are filtered.

The filtration is done by a filter which has a sieve attached, that can be single or in a row. [058] The mesh size of the sieve varies in order to ensure that each impurity of varying size is removed from the solution.

The boiled sugar-pectin solution can also be filtered through a filter bag.

[059] The solution is then sent for aerated revolving, where it is stirred with high speed using aerodynamic aerated pump, that infuses air in the barter. Making it fluffy.

The mixing in aerodynamic aerated pump acts as Critical Control Point (CCP) as it determines the consistency of the batter.

STEP 6: Temporary storing

[060] The filtered sugar-pectin solution is pumped into the buffer tank for use.

The temporary storing allows the solution to hold.

STEP 7 Nutrient Pre-treatment

[061] The nutrients are weighed prior to mixing for adequate quantity as per the formulation prepared and adhering to the weight of the nutrients.

[062] The nutrients are pre-treated by mixing and dispersed in advance for further use. Nutrients which are temperature sensitive are mixed while keeping the temperature on note, for the vitamins which are temperature sensitive like vitamin C and vitamin B6, they are added in the process at 80°C.

[063] Nutrient pre-treatment acts as Critical Control Point 3 (CCP 3) for the process. The time-temperature treatment of the nutrients prevents the hazards from entering the process. As the degradation of even one vitamin due to high temperature might cause affect to the end product.

STEP 8: Preparation

[064] The chronology of adding ingredients is fixed and is strictly maintained during the preparation of the gummies. The pre-treated nutrients are prepared along with the mixing of flavour (Lemon), colour (titanium dioxide and purple carrot juice) and acidity regulator (citric acid and sodium citrate)

[065] Nutrients weighing Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) (1 .051 kg/ 100 kg), Vitamin E (as DL-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate) (672 g/ 100 kg), Biotin (as D- Biotin) (1 g/ 100 kg)

[066] Extract weighing Grape Seed Extract (800 g/ 100 kg), Evening Primrose oil (400g 1 100kg), Glutathione (from Yeast Extract) (4 g/ 100 kg), Sea Buckthorn Powder (800 g/ 100 kg).

Flavour - Natural Lemon Flavour (400 g/ 100 kg)

[067] Pigments/Colours - Titanium Dioxide (200 g/ 100 kg) and Purple Carrot Juice (100 g/ 100 kg)

Acidity regulator - Citric Acid (600 g/ 100 kg) and Sodium Citrate (500 g/ 100 kg)

[068] Other constituents: Sucrose Fatty Acid Ester (300 g/ 100 kg), Cyclodextrin (200 g/ 100 kg) are done prior for their treatment as per the formulation prepared.

[069] The above ingredients can be mixed as per the requirements of the formula, in the chronological order such as Vitamin E, Sea Buckthorn Fruit Powder, Grape Seed Extract, Evening Primrose Oil, Glutathione, D-Biotin, Vitamin C and Flavours are then added along with colour, along with acidity regulator at 90°C. At the end of the stage the final Titanium Dioxide is added to give the cloudy appearance to the gummies, while maintaining the texture.

The batter is cooked in an electromagnetic cooker.

STEP 9: Drying and Pouring

[070] The starch is made into the mold by drying, in the shape of rabbit.

[071] The pouring of batter is done into the starch mold for molding, through a loop pump. [072] The loop pump sucks the batter from the cooker and transfers it to the molding machine.

STEP 10: Cooling and Shaping

[073] The gummies which have been molded are cooled and shaped under the required environments.

The gummies are cooled to 16°C (60.8°F) and allowed to sit for 22 minutes to allow them to cool and set. The gummies in the mold are transferred through the cooling tunnel for 22 minutes, this allows the gummies to cool and dry.

STEP 11: Drying

[074] The cooled product is simultaneously dried in the cooling tunnel through a dry cold air.

[075] The unmolding of the product is done after drying, the gummies that are removed from the mold through an ejector which automatically ejects the gummies from the mold with the help of buttons which are pressed from the above through a flat platform, making the gummies to fall on the surface. STEP 12: Picking and sorting

[076] The products that do not meet the requirements are removed from the lot, when they are demolded from the mold and then sent for oil coating machine.

[077] This ensures that the quality of the product is maintained and product of same size and quality passes the parameter.

STEP 13: Surface Oil Coating

[078] The gummies travel through a conveyor belt and then sent to surface oil coating machine.

[079] The gummies in the machine are rotated clockwise for about 25 minutes for drying, simultaneously they are coated with vegetable oil (Palm oil) and Carnauba Wax in the ratio of 2:1 (200 g/ 100 kg) to avoid sticking of the gummies with each other and giving them a unique appearance.

STEP 14: Packaging

[080] The inner packing materials (primary packing) are disinfected by gamma radiations in advance to prevent any hazard which may lead from the packing material.

[081] Those primary packing materials are approved which conforms to the Indian Standard.

For any traces of metal, the primary packing is tested with metal detector.

[082] After the metal detection, products are sent for outer packing (secondary packing) as per the requirements.

STEP 15: Storing

[083] Products which are packed with secondary packing are placed in the warehouse with the required environments (stored in cool, dry place with a temperature below 30° or temperature ranging from 25-30°C).

Although, the gummies have shown resistance to 40°C when kept for less than 6 hours.

[084] The chewable gummy of the present invention is required to be consumed by a user orally. The user has to put the chewable gummy inside mouth and chew it properly. After chewable gummy is chewed properly by the individual, nutrients of the compositions are mixed with saliva and get inside the body of the user. The chewable gummy provides a more efficient means of absorption because it enters directly into a bloodstream of the user through your mouth. The blood cell of the body absorbs the nutrition and transfer the nutrition to the targeted areas such as different layers of skin etc. The nutrition provided by the chewable gummy helps to improve the skin texture, reduce skin related issues and enhance metabolism of the user’s body.

TABLE 2: Exemplary quantity of ingredients per serving:

[085] The present invention offers a number of advantages. The composition of chewable gummy improves skin quality. As a result of regular usage, the skin can be hydrated, increased elasticity and reduced spots. The mixture of vitamins and nutrients results in a unique composition which can help in reducing bumps that are red or white, a rash, which might be painful or itchy, scaly or rough skin, peeling skin, dry, cracked skin, discoloured patches of skin.

[086] Since the intake of the composition is easy and taste rich, the composition can be taken more often. The composition may fulfil the nutrients deficiency caused due to daily ignorance and improper diet. The composition may replenish lost nutrients due to hectic life style with regular usage.

[087] Various modifications to these embodiments are apparent to those skilled in the art from the description and the accompanying drawings. The principles associated with the various embodiments described herein may be applied to other embodiments. Therefore, the description is not intended to be limited to the embodiments shown along with the accompanying drawings but is to be providing broadest scope of consistent with the principles and the novel and inventive features disclosed or suggested herein. Accordingly, the invention is anticipated to hold on to all other such alternatives, modifications, and variations that fall within the scope of the present invention and the appended claims.

Claims

CLAIMS:

1 . A composition for a chewable gummy for improved skin comprising: a predetermined quantity of Seabuckthorn Powder; a predetermined quantity of Vitamin C; a predetermined quantity of Grape seed extract; a predetermined quantity of Vitamin E; a predetermined quantity of Evening Primrose oil; a predetermined quantity of Glutathione; and a predetermined quantity of Biotin.

2. The composition as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a source of the Seabuckthorn Powder is selected from one or more of Hippophae rhamnoides fruit dried powder and H. salicifolia; wherein a source of Vitamin C is selected from one or more of L-Ascorbic acid, Sodium-L-ascorbate, Calcium-L-ascorbate, Potassium-L- ascorbate, 6-palmitoyl-L- ascorbic acid and Ascorbyl palmitate; wherein a source of Vitamin E is selected from one or more of DL-alpha-tocopheryl acetate, D-alpha-tocopherol, DL-alpha-tocopherol, D-alpha-tocopheryl acetate, D- alpha-tocopheryl acid succinate, DL-alpha-tocopheryl acid succinate, DL-alpha- tocopheryl polyethylene glesol succinate and Tocotrienols; and wherein a source of biotin is D-biotin.

3. The composition as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a source of Evening Primrose oil is Oenothera biennis; and wherein a source of Glutathione is a Yeast extract.

4. The composition as claimed in claim 1 , wherein for a 100 gram of the composition: the predetermined quantity of the Seabuckthorn Powder is 10 to 1000 mg; the predetermined quantity of the Vitamin C is 10 to 1000 mg; the predetermined quantity of the Grape Seed Extract is 10 to 1000 mg; the predetermined quantity of the Evening primrose oil is 10 to 600 mg; the predetermined quantity of the Vitamin E is 10 to 300 mg; the predetermined quantity of the glutathione is 0.2 mg to 1 mg; and the predetermined quantity of the Biotin is 10 to 900 mcg. The composition as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising one or more excipients selected from pectin, sodium citrate, glucose, sugar, glucose syrup, natural lemon flavour, titanium dioxide, citric acid, vegetable oil (palm oil), carnauba wax, glycerine, sucrose, fatty acid ester, cyclodextrin and purple carrot juice concentrate. The composition as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the chewable gummy is provided in a form of a chewing gum or a candy. A method for formation a chewable gummy for improved skin, the method comprising: sourcing raw materials and ensuring a predetermined level of quality by performing quality tests; weighing the raw materials weighed according to formula and quantity requirements; melting pectin and glycerin in the container known as Pectin Mixing Tank with High-Speed Mixer to provide gelling properties to gummies; boiling pectin and sugar solution at 120 degrees for 40-50 minutes; filtering the boiled sugar-pectin solution to remove any kind of impurity and stirring the solution at high-speed using aerodynamic aerated pump; temporarily storing the filtered sugar-pectin solution in a buffer tank; pre-treating nutrients before mixing; adding the raw materials selected from Vitamin E, Sea Buckthorn Fruit Powder, Grape Seed Extract, Evening Primrose Oil, Glutathione, D-Biotin, Vitamin C, flavours along with colour and acidity regulators, in a chronological order in the filtered sugar- pectin solution, thereby forming a batter; pouring the batter in a starch mold having a pre-determined shape required for gummies, through a loop pump; cooling and setting the gummies in the mold upto 15-18°C for 20-25 minutes; drying the cooled gummies in a cooling tunnel through dry cold air and ejecting the dried gummies from the mold; sorting and selecting the gummies that qualify the required size and quality parameters; coating the surface of gummies with oil using surface oil coating machine; packaging the gummies within disinfected packing materials; and storing the packed product in a cool, dry place within a temperature range of 25- 30 °C. The method as claimed in claim 7, wherein the sugar solution boiled along with pectin includes sugar, glucose and glucose syrup. The method as claimed in claim 7, wherein nutrients include Vitamin C, Vitamin E and Biotin; wherein the flavour includes Natural Lemon Flavour; wherein the colour is selected from Titanium Dioxide and Purple Carrot Juice; wherein the acidity regulators are selected from citric acid and sodium citrate.. The method as claimed in claim 9, wherein the step of adding the raw materials further includes a step of adding the Titanium Dioxide to give the cloudy appearance to the gummies, while maintaining the texture.