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Iron fortified food product and additive

An additive and food technology, applied in food preparation, food science, application, etc., can solve the problems of large differences in lecithin quality and processing difficulties

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-07-16
UNILEVER NV
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Problems solved by technology

Finally, the quality of different batches of lecithin is known to vary widely, creating additional food processing difficulties

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Embodiment 1

[0051] Whey Protein Stabilized Iron(II) Pyrophosphate Nanoparticles

[0052] A solution containing 0.01M pyrophosphate and 1 wt% whey protein isolate was prepared by dissolving sodium pyrophosphate decahydrate and whey protein isolate (trade name: BiPro 95, manufactured by Danisco Food International) in demineralized water. A 0.02M Fe-containing iron(II) solution was prepared by dissolving ferrous chloride tetrahydrate in demineralized water.

[0053] The iron(II) solution was then added quickly to the pyrophosphate-whey protein solution prepared above with vigorous stirring. The pH of the resulting mixture was no longer adjusted. The reaction ended spontaneously within minutes after the formation of a green suspension of iron(II) pyrophosphate nanoparticles, which did not settle for several hours. The resulting reaction mixture was subjected to solid-liquid separation by centrifugation to be concentrated or dried. Electron microscopy analysis indicated a particle size of...

Embodiment 2

[0058] Whey Protein Stabilized Iron(III) Pyrophosphate Nanoparticles

[0059] A solution containing 0.015M pyrophosphate and 1 wt% whey protein isolate was prepared by dissolving sodium pyrophosphate decahydrate and whey protein isolate (trade name: BiPro 95, manufactured by Danisco Food International) in demineralized water. A 0.02M Fe-containing iron(III) solution was prepared by dissolving ferric chloride hexahydrate in demineralized water.

[0060] The iron(III) solution was then added quickly to the pyrophosphate-whey protein solution prepared above with vigorous stirring. The pH of the resulting mixture was no longer adjusted. The reaction ends spontaneously within a few minutes after the formation of a white suspension of iron(III) pyrophosphate nanoparticles, which does not settle for several hours. Electron microscopy analysis indicated a particle size of less than 1000 nm.

[0061] The resulting reaction mixture was subjected to solid-liquid separation by centri...

Embodiment 3

[0065] Gum Arabic Stabilized Iron(II) Pyrophosphate Nanoparticles

[0066] A solution containing 0.075M pyrophosphate and 0.5 wt% gum arabic was prepared by dissolving sodium pyrophosphate decahydrate and gum arabic (manufactured by Sigma-Aldrich) in demineralized water. A 0.015M Fe-containing iron(II) solution was prepared by dissolving ferrous sulfate heptahydrate in demineralized water.

[0067] The iron(II) solution was then added quickly to the pyrophosphate-gum arabic solution prepared above with vigorous stirring. The pH of the resulting mixture was no longer adjusted. The reaction ended automatically within minutes after the formation of a green suspension of iron(II) pyrophosphate nanoparticles, which did not settle for several hours. Electron microscopy analysis indicated a particle size of less than 1000 nm.

[0068] The resulting reaction mixture was subjected to solid-liquid separation by centrifugation to be concentrated or dried.

[0069] To prepare produc...

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Abstract

A food product which has been fortified in iron content, having an iron content of at least 5 ppm and comprising iron- containing nanoparticles, wherein the nanoparticles are stabilised by means of a biopolymer provides good bioavailability and stability.

Description

field of invention [0001] The present invention relates generally to the field of fortified foods. More particularly it relates to fortification of foodstuffs with iron. The present invention also relates to additives for fortification and supplementation of food and other products with iron and methods for their preparation. Background technique [0002] Iron is an essential trace element in animal and human nutrition. It is a component of proheme and myoglobin in hemoglobin, cytochromes, and various enzymes. The main role of iron is its participation in the transport, storage and utilization of oxygen. [0003] Iron deficiency is and remains a common nutritional problem not only in developing countries but also in developed countries. Insufficient dietary iron intake contributes to a high incidence of anemia, as evidenced by the Nutritional Survey of Children, Adolescents, and Women. Since the body does not produce the mineral, it relies entirely on nutritional supple...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): A23L1/304
CPCA23L33/16A23L33/165
Inventor C·E·马什曼K·P·弗利科夫
Owner UNILEVER NV