Functional ingredient concentration and activation method for enhancing raw material functionality

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a method for concentrating and activating a functional component of a raw material to enhance the functionality of the raw material, comprising the step of concentrating and activating the functional component of the raw material by applying a technology for concentrating and activating the functional component of the raw material so as to maintain the stability of the active ingredient even during a mass production process.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a method for concentrating and activating a functional component to enhance the functionality of a raw material, and more specifically, to a method for concentrating and activating a functional component to enhance the functionality of a raw material by utilizing a technology for concentrating and activating the functional component of the raw material to maintain the stability of the active ingredient. Background Technology

[0002] With the recent rapid growth of the health functional food and bio-healthcare industries, the importance of processing technologies that concentrate and activate the functional components of raw materials is being highlighted. In particular, natural raw materials such as Jeju beets and marine bio-ingredients contain various functional components, but there is a high possibility of these components being lost during processing and storage; therefore, research is actively underway to address this issue.

[0003] One of the most widely used processing technologies currently is general heat treatment and drying. While this method is advantageous for the long-term storage of raw materials, it presents a problem where functional components are denatured or lost during the high-temperature processing. For example, key functional components such as betaine, nitrates, polyphenols, and flavonoids can easily decompose due to heat and oxygen, which poses a significant limitation to their utilization as functional ingredients.

[0004] To address these issues, supercritical extraction, fermentation, and enzymatic treatment technologies are being researched. Supercritical extraction can effectively isolate specific functional components, thereby contributing to the improvement of raw material quality. Furthermore, the application of fermentation processes allows microorganisms to activate specific functional components, enhancing bioavailability, while enzymatic treatment can maximize functionality by altering molecular structures. However, conventional supercritical extraction technology is difficult to apply to mass production while preserving the entire raw material, and fermentation and enzymatic treatment present technical challenges in establishing optimal strains and conditions.

[0005] In addition, supercritical extraction technology is attracting attention as a useful technique for effectively extracting specific functional components. By using solvents such as supercritical carbon dioxide (CO2), functional components can be selectively extracted, which can contribute to improving the quality of raw materials. However, this technology has limitations in being applied to sterilizing while preserving the entire raw material, and its disadvantages include the fact that it is difficult to apply to mass production due to the need for expensive equipment and high operating costs.

[0006] Consequently, finding the optimal method to maximize the preservation of functional components in raw materials while enhancing their activity and maintaining the stability of active ingredients even during mass production remains a critical challenge. Various studies are underway to address this issue, and methods utilizing high-efficiency extraction, fermentation, and enzyme treatment technologies are being developed to complement the limitations of existing processing techniques. Through these efforts, the primary objective is to provide raw materials that are easy to utilize industrially while maintaining the stability of functional components. The problem to be solved

[0007] In the case of existing processing methods for functional raw materials, there is a problem where the quality of the raw materials deteriorates because functional components are denatured or lost during heat treatment and general extraction processes.

[0008] Accordingly, the problem that the present disclosure aims to solve is to provide a method for concentrating and activating a functional ingredient to enhance the functionality of a raw material, which can minimize the loss and denaturation of the functional ingredient during the process of concentrating and activating while preserving the active ingredient of the functional raw material.

[0009] Accordingly, another problem that the present disclosure aims to solve is to provide a method for concentrating and activating a functional ingredient to enhance the functionality of a raw material, which improves the absorption rate of the functional ingredient in the body and maximizes bioavailability through supercritical extraction and fermentation processes.

[0010] Accordingly, another problem that the present disclosure aims to solve is to establish a process that maximizes antioxidant and immune-enhancing effects through combination with marine bio-raw materials, and to provide a method for concentrating and activating functional components to enhance the functionality of raw materials, thereby enabling the continuous maintenance of the quality and stability of the functional raw materials.

[0011] Accordingly, another problem that the present disclosure aims to solve is to provide a method for concentrating and activating a functional ingredient to enhance the functionality of a raw material, which can minimize the deterioration of the functional ingredient even during long-term storage by optimizing temperature, humidity, and pressure conditions so that the functional ingredient is stably maintained even during mass production.

[0012] The problems that this disclosure aims to solve are not limited to those mentioned above, and other unmentioned problems will be clearly understood by a person skilled in the art from the description below. means of solving the problem

[0013] A method for concentrating and activating a functional component for enhancing the functionality of a raw material according to one embodiment of the present disclosure for solving the above-mentioned problem is disclosed.

[0014] In one embodiment, a method for concentrating and activating a functional component of a raw material may include a step of concentrating and activating the functional component of the raw material by applying a technology for concentrating and activating the functional component of the raw material so as to maintain the stability of the active ingredient even during mass production.

[0015] In various embodiments, the step of concentrating and activating the functional components of the raw material may include a step of enhancing the active components of the raw material by utilizing high-efficiency extraction, fermentation, and enzyme treatment technologies.

[0016] In various embodiments, the step of concentrating and activating the functional components of the raw material may include a step of improving the absorption rate of the functional components in the body by applying a supercritical extraction and fermentation process.

[0017] In various embodiments, the step of concentrating and activating the functional component of the raw material may include a step of combining it with a marine bio-raw material to maximize the antioxidant and immune-enhancing effects of the functional component.

[0018] In various embodiments, the raw materials may be characterized as Jeju-produced beetroot and marine bio-raw materials.

[0019] Other specific details of the present disclosure are included in the detailed description and drawings. Effects of the invention

[0020] According to the present disclosure, the loss and denaturation of functional ingredients can be minimized through a process of concentrating and activating the active ingredients of functional raw materials while preserving them. By resolving the problem of loss of functional ingredients such as betaine, nitrates, polyphenols, and flavonoids that occurs in conventional heat treatment methods, higher nutritional value can be maintained.

[0021] Furthermore, the present disclosure can simultaneously maximize the preservation of functional components and the absorption rate in the body by deriving an optimal processing process through a comparative analysis of supercritical extraction, fermentation, and enzyme treatment technologies. This allows for the maintenance of raw material stability even during long-term storage and minimizes quality degradation by preventing the deterioration of functional components.

[0022] Furthermore, the present disclosure enables the concentration and activation processes to be organically linked so that functional raw materials can be utilized as ingredients for functional foods and bio-healthcare products, thereby increasing industrial applicability. Consequently, the present invention can contribute to improving raw material processing efficiency and product quality in the functional food and bio-healthcare industries by providing a technology that simultaneously satisfies the preservation of functional components and the enhancement of bioavailability.

[0023] The effects of the present disclosure are not limited to those mentioned above, and other unmentioned effects will be clearly understood by a person skilled in the art from the description below. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0024] Various aspects are now described with reference to the drawings, wherein similar reference numbers are used to collectively refer to similar components. In the following embodiments, for illustrative purposes, a number of specific details are presented to provide a comprehensive understanding of one or more aspects. However, it will be apparent that such aspect(s) may be practiced without these specific details. FIG. 1 is a flowchart illustrating, exemplarily, a method for concentrating and activating a functional component to enhance the functionality of the raw material of the present disclosure. FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating, exemplarily, a method for enhancing an active ingredient in various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating, in various embodiments of the present disclosure, an exemplary method of processing a raw material in which a functional component is activated. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0025] Various embodiments and / or aspects are now disclosed with reference to the drawings. For illustrative purposes, numerous specific details are disclosed in the following description to aid in a general understanding of one or more aspects. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that these aspects may be practiced without such specific details. The following description and the accompanying drawings describe specific exemplary aspects of one or more aspects in detail. However, these aspects are exemplary, and some of the various methods in the principles of the various aspects may be used, and the descriptions are intended to include all such aspects and their equivalents. Specifically, terms such as “exemplary,” “example,” “aspect,” and “example” as used herein may not be interpreted as implying that any described aspect or design is superior or advantageous over other aspects or designs.

[0026] Hereinafter, identical or similar components are assigned the same reference numeral regardless of drawing symbols, and redundant descriptions thereof are omitted. Furthermore, in describing the embodiments disclosed in this specification, detailed descriptions of related prior art are omitted if it is determined that such detailed descriptions may obscure the essence of the embodiments disclosed in this specification. Additionally, the attached drawings are intended only to facilitate understanding of the embodiments disclosed in this specification, and the technical concept disclosed in this specification is not limited by the attached drawings.

[0027] Although terms such as first, second, etc. are used to describe various elements or components, it goes without saying that these elements or components are not limited by these terms. These terms are used merely to distinguish one element or component from another. Therefore, it goes without saying that the first element or component mentioned below may be the second element or component within the technical scope of the present disclosure.

[0028] Unless otherwise defined, all terms used in this specification (including technical and scientific terms) may be used in a meaning commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this disclosure pertains. Additionally, terms defined in commonly used dictionaries are not to be interpreted ideally or excessively unless explicitly and specifically defined otherwise.

[0029] Furthermore, the term "or" is intended to mean an implicit "or" rather than an exclusive "or." That is, unless otherwise specified or evident from the context, "X uses A or B" is intended to mean one of the natural implicit substitutions. In other words, if X uses A; if X uses B; or if X uses both A and B, "X uses A or B" may apply to any of these cases. Additionally, the term "and / or" as used herein should be understood to refer to and include all possible combinations of one or more of the enumerated related items.

[0030] Additionally, the terms “comprising” and / or “comprising” should be understood to mean that such features and / or components are present, but not to exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, components, and / or groups thereof. Furthermore, unless otherwise specified or clearly evident from the context to indicate a singular form, the singular in this specification and claims should generally be interpreted to mean “one or more.”

[0031] When it is stated that one component is “connected” or “connected” to another component, it should be understood that it may be directly connected or connected to that other component, or that there may be other components in between. On the other hand, when it is stated that one component is “directly connected” or “directly connected” to another component, it should be understood that there are no other components in between.

[0032] The suffixes “module” and “part” for components used in the following description are assigned or used interchangeably solely for the ease of drafting the specification and do not inherently possess distinct meanings or roles.

[0033] When elements or layers are referred to as being "on" or "on" another element or layer, it includes not only being directly on top of the other element or layer but also cases where another layer or element is interposed in between. On the other hand, when a component is referred to as being "directly on" or "immediately above," it indicates that no other element or layer is interposed in between.

[0034] Spatially relative terms such as "below," "beneath," "lower," "above," and "upper" may be used to easily describe the relationship between one component or other components as illustrated in the drawings. Spatially relative terms should be understood as encompassing different orientations of the element during use or operation, in addition to the directions illustrated in the drawings.

[0035] For example, if a component depicted in a drawing is inverted, a component described as being "below" or "beneath" another component may be placed "above" the other component. Therefore, the exemplary term "below" may encompass both the downward and upward directions. Components may also be oriented in other directions, and accordingly, spatially relative terms may be interpreted according to the orientation.

[0036] The purpose and effects of the present disclosure, and the technical configurations for achieving them, will become clear by referring to the embodiments described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In describing the present disclosure, if it is determined that a detailed description of known functions or configurations might unnecessarily obscure the essence of the present disclosure, such detailed description will be omitted. Furthermore, the terms described below are defined considering their functions in the present disclosure, and these may vary depending on the intentions or practices of the user or operator.

[0037] However, the present disclosure is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below but may be implemented in various different forms. These embodiments are provided merely to make the present disclosure complete and to fully inform those skilled in the art of the scope of the disclosure, and the present disclosure is defined only by the scope of the claims. Therefore, such definition should be based on the content throughout this specification. Hereinafter, a method for concentrating and activating a functional component to enhance the functionality of a raw material will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3.

[0039] FIG. 1 is a flowchart exemplarily illustrating a method for concentrating and activating a functional component to enhance the functionality of a raw material of the present disclosure. FIG. 2 is a flowchart exemplarily illustrating a method for enhancing an active component in various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 3 is a flowchart exemplarily illustrating a method for processing a raw material in which a functional component is activated in various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0040] FIG. 1 is a flowchart illustrating, in various embodiments of the present disclosure, an exemplary method for concentrating and activating a functional component to enhance the functionality of a raw material.

[0041] Referring to FIG. 1, a method for concentrating and activating a functional component for enhancing the functionality of a raw material according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a washing and pretreatment step (S100), an active component enhancement step (S110), a supercritical extraction and fermentation step (S120), and a processing step (S130).

[0042] Here, the method for concentrating and activating a functional component to enhance the functionality of a raw material illustrated in FIG. 1 is according to one embodiment, and the constituent steps are not limited to the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 1 and may be added, changed, or deleted as necessary.

[0043] In one embodiment, the washing and pretreatment step (S100) can perform washing and pretreatment processes to remove contaminants from the raw material and to ensure that subsequent processes can proceed smoothly.

[0044] In various embodiments, the washing and pretreatment step is the first process performed for preserving and sterilizing the raw material. Since the raw material is highly likely to be contaminated with soil, dust, and various contaminants, impurities can be removed by combining physical washing and chemical washing. For example, physical washing can be performed using a brush or water spray, while chemical washing can be carried out using food-grade washing solution or sterilized water. During this process, minimal chemical treatment is applied to prevent the loss of functional components, and sufficient rinsing is performed to ensure no residual cleaning agent remains. Once washing is complete, the raw material can undergo a pretreatment step for subsequent processes. Additionally, the work may be performed in a vacuum environment to prevent oxidation of the functional components.

[0045] In one embodiment, the active ingredient enhancement step (S110) can enhance the active ingredient of the raw material by utilizing high-efficiency extraction, fermentation, and enzyme treatment technologies.

[0046] In various embodiments, the active ingredient enhancement step can be performed under optimized conditions to concentrate the functional ingredient to a high concentration. Various solvent extraction methods may be applied to effectively break down the cell walls of the raw material and release the internal functional ingredient, thereby enabling the desired active ingredient to be secured with high purity.

[0047] Furthermore, the active ingredient enhancement step can improve absorption rates in the body by applying enzymatic treatment to convert complex compounds within the raw materials into low-molecular-weight forms. Additionally, the fermentation process can maximize the physiological activity of functional ingredients by utilizing specific microorganisms or strains. Metabolites generated through fermentation can exhibit higher antioxidant effects than conventional raw materials, and functional ingredients can be maintained more stably.

[0048] In one embodiment, the supercritical extraction and fermentation step (S120) can improve the absorption rate of functional ingredients in the body by applying a supercritical extraction process and a fermentation process.

[0049] Here, the supercritical extraction process is a technology that selectively extracts functional components from raw materials using a supercritical fluid that simultaneously possesses gaseous and liquid properties at specific temperatures and pressures.

[0050] The commonly used solvent is carbon dioxide (CO2), which has the ability to dissolve substances like a liquid as its density increases under specific conditions. Carbon dioxide becomes supercritical at temperatures above approximately 31.1°C and pressures above 7.38 MPa; in this state, carbon dioxide acts like a liquid due to increased intermolecular forces, but it has low viscosity and surface tension, allowing it to easily penetrate into the raw material. Thanks to these characteristics, supercritical extraction can effectively penetrate the cell walls of the raw material to selectively dissolve and recover specific components.

[0051] In various embodiments, the supercritical extraction and fermentation steps allow for the effective extraction of functional components using a supercritical fluid under specific temperature and pressure conditions. Using supercritical carbon dioxide allows for deep penetration into the raw material to selectively dissolve functional components, and in this process, unnecessary impurities can be removed to secure high-purity active ingredients. The functional components dissolved in the supercritical state remain in a pure form as the supercritical fluid gasifies during the pressure reduction process, and can be utilized to process them into functional raw materials. By applying this supercritical extraction technology, the active ingredients of the raw material can be separated without damage, thereby maintaining their biological activity.

[0052] In addition, the fermentation process is a technology that utilizes microorganisms or enzymes to convert functional ingredients into a form that is more easily absorbed by the body. During the fermentation process, functional ingredients are broken down into smaller molecules through microbial metabolism, which is then converted into a form that can be more easily absorbed by the human body. Furthermore, various bioactive substances generated during the fermentation process can play a role in increasing antioxidant and immune-boosting effects.

[0053] In one embodiment, the processing step (S130) processes the raw material in which the functional component is activated to preserve it in an optimal form and maintain stability for a long period of time.

[0054] In various embodiments, the step of processing raw materials in which functional ingredients are activated may first undergo a pretreatment process to stabilize the ingredients. In this process, a protective film may be formed to prevent the functional ingredients from being affected by the external environment, or encapsulation technology may be utilized to maintain their activity. For example, microencapsulation technology may be applied to protect the functional ingredients, thereby blocking reactions with oxygen or moisture and preventing the deterioration of the ingredients. Additionally, if the functional ingredients are sensitive to heat or light, processing technology that shields them may be applied to maximize stability.

[0055] In various embodiments, drying and concentration processes may be included to enhance the shelf life of the processed raw materials. Low-temperature processing methods, such as freeze-drying or vacuum drying, can be utilized to prevent the functional components from being altered. In particular, freeze-drying can remove moisture from the raw materials while maintaining the physiological activity of the functional components, allowing them to be processed into a form suitable for long-term storage. Meanwhile, spray drying enables rapid drying, which can increase production efficiency and convert the functional components into a powder form.

[0056] In various embodiments, a process for converting processed raw materials into a final product form may be performed. In this process, the raw materials may be purified and ground into fine particles to ensure a uniform distribution of functional ingredients. Additionally, the functional raw materials can be processed into liquid, powder, tablet, or capsule forms for various industrial applications. For example, when used as raw materials for functional beverages or health functional foods, they may be processed into a liquid form to increase absorption rates, and when manufactured into tablet or capsule forms, a protective layer may be formed to enable long-term storage.

[0058] FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating, exemplarily, a method for enhancing an active ingredient in various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0059] Referring to FIG. 2, a method for enhancing an active ingredient according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include an extraction fermentation enzyme treatment step (S200), a functional ingredient conversion step (S210), and a step for increasing the absorption rate and bioavailability in the body (S220).

[0060] In one embodiment, the fermentation enzyme treatment step (S200) can perform a process of extracting and fermenting enzyme treatment.

[0061] In various embodiments, the extraction fermentation enzyme treatment step can separate functional components of the raw material during the extraction process. Supercritical extraction, solvent extraction, or water extraction may be used, and each method may be selected depending on the characteristics of the raw material and the solubility of the functional components.

[0062] In particular, the supercritical extraction method allows for the selective dissolution of specific functional components within raw materials for high-purity extraction. By using supercritical carbon dioxide (CO2) to elute the functional components and then lowering the pressure to remove the solvent, pure functional components can remain. This process minimizes impurities and prevents the denaturation of heat-sensitive components.

[0063] Next, in the fermentation process, specific microorganisms can be utilized to modify functional components. During fermentation, these components are broken down into smaller molecules, increasing their absorption rate in the body and potentially enhancing antioxidant and immune-boosting effects. For example, applying lactic acid bacteria or yeast fermentation converts functional components into a more stable form, and the generation of specific enzymes can lead to increased biological activity.

[0064] Finally, in the enzyme treatment process, specific enzymes can be used to decompose or modify functional components to improve bioavailability. For example, using proteases can produce functional peptides, and applying polysaccharide-degrading enzymes (cellulase, amylase, etc.) can convert functional polysaccharides into a form that is easy to absorb.

[0065] In one embodiment, the functional component conversion step (S210) can perform a process of converting the functional component.

[0066] In various embodiments, the functional component conversion step may include a process of converting the functional component in the raw material into a more effective form using enzyme treatment, supercritical extraction, microbial metabolism, etc.

[0067] In particular, during the enzyme treatment process, specific functional components can be broken down into smaller molecules to increase absorption rates. For example, using proteases can generate functional peptides, which improve bioavailability, and applying polysaccharide-degrading enzymes (amylase, cellulase, etc.) can convert polysaccharide components into simple sugars, which can be transformed into a form that is easily absorbed in the intestines.

[0068] Next, functional components can be transformed by utilizing microbial metabolic processes. Specific strains (e.g., lactic acid bacteria, yeast, Bacillus, etc.) can generate new functional substances or convert existing components into forms with higher bioavailability during the fermentation process. For instance, components such as polyphenols and flavonoids can be converted into substances with more potent antioxidant effects during fermentation.

[0069] In one embodiment, the step of increasing the body absorption rate and bioavailability (S220) can perform a process of increasing the body absorption rate and bioavailability.

[0070] In various embodiments, the step of increasing the body's absorption rate and bioavailability can maximize the absorption of functional ingredients by utilizing supercritical extraction, fermentation processes, etc. Supercritical extraction of functional ingredients increases cell membrane permeability, facilitating intestinal absorption, while the application of fermentation improves the solubility of hydrophobic ingredients, thereby increasing bioavailability. Through this, functional ingredients can be utilized more effectively within the body.

[0072] FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating, in various embodiments of the present disclosure, processing steps in an exemplary manner.

[0073] Referring to FIG. 3, a processing step according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a mass production step (S300), a temperature, humidity, and pressure control step (S310), and a functional component stability maintenance step (S320).

[0074] In one embodiment, the mass production step (S300) can perform a process of producing a functional raw material in large quantities.

[0075] In various embodiments, the mass production step may include applying a continuous production system and optimizing the process from raw material input to the final product to establish a production environment suitable for mass processing.

[0076] In one embodiment, the temperature, humidity, and pressure control step (S310) can perform a process of optimizing temperature, humidity, and pressure to maintain the stability of the functional component.

[0077] In various embodiments, the step of controlling temperature, humidity, and pressure can be configured to enable stable production while minimizing the loss of functional ingredients, including temperature, humidity, and pressure control. For example, applying a low-temperature drying process can prevent the loss of functional ingredients that may occur due to high-temperature treatment, and concentration in a vacuum can maintain the concentration of active ingredients within the raw material. Additionally, uniform quality can be ensured during mass production by utilizing a pressure control system. Since functional raw materials to which supercritical extraction and fermentation processes have been applied must be processed under constant pressure and flow conditions, production stability can be ensured by applying an automated process system.

[0078] In one embodiment, the functional component stability maintenance step (S320) can perform a process for maintaining the stability of the functional component.

[0079] In various embodiments, the step of maintaining the stability of the functional ingredient may include processes such as antioxidant and preservation treatments. First, an antioxidant process can prevent the functional ingredient from deteriorating by reacting with oxygen in the air. To this end, natural antioxidants (such as Vitamin C or Vitamin E) may be added, or nitrogen-substituted packaging may be applied to minimize contact with oxygen. Additionally, a preservation treatment process can inhibit the deterioration of the functional ingredient. Moisture content can be controlled and microbial growth prevented by applying vacuum packaging, low-temperature storage, or freeze-drying, thereby extending the shelf life.

[0080] In various embodiments, the raw materials used in the present disclosure may consist of Jeju-produced beets and marine bio-raw materials, and the functional components of the two raw materials may be concentrated and activated to maximize antioxidant and immune-boosting effects. Jeju-produced beets contain various functional components such as betaine, nitrates, and polyphenols, and marine bio-raw materials are rich in bioactive substances such as marine polysaccharides (e.g., fucoidan, alginic acid), marine polyphenols (e.g., phycocyanin), and omega-3 fatty acids (DHA, EPA). These two raw materials may be processed in a manner that increases the absorption rate of functional components in the body through supercritical extraction and fermentation processes, so that the functional components of each of these raw materials act in a mutually complementary manner.

[0082] Although embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the attached drawings, those skilled in the art will understand that the present invention may be implemented in other specific forms without altering its technical concept or essential features. Therefore, the embodiments described above should be understood as illustrative in all respects and not restrictive.

[0083] The specific embodiments described in this invention are examples and do not limit the scope of the invention in any way. For the sake of brevity of the specification, descriptions of prior electronic configurations, control systems, software, and other functional aspects of said systems may be omitted. Additionally, the connections of lines or connecting members between components shown in the drawings are illustrative of functional connections and / or physical or circuit connections, and may be replaced or additionally represented as various functional connections, physical connections, or circuit connections in actual devices. Furthermore, unless specifically stated as "essential," "importantly," etc., a component may not be absolutely necessary for the application of the invention.

[0084] It should be understood that the specific order or hierarchy of steps in the presented processes is merely an example of exemplary approaches. It should be understood that, based on design priorities, the specific order or hierarchy of steps in the processes may be rearranged within the scope of the invention. The appended method claims provide various step elements in a sample order, but do not imply limitation to the specific order or hierarchy presented.

[0085] The description of the presented embodiments is provided so that any person skilled in the art may use or practice the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be applied to other embodiments without departing from the scope of the present invention. Thus, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments presented herein, but should be interpreted in the broadest possible scope consistent with the principles and novel features presented herein.

Claims

Claim 1 A method for concentrating and activating a functional component for enhancing the functionality of a raw material, comprising the step of concentrating and activating the functional component of the raw material by applying a technology for concentrating and activating the functional component of the raw material so as to maintain the stability of the active ingredient even during a mass production process. Claim 2 A method for concentrating and activating functional components for enhancing the functionality of a raw material, wherein the step of concentrating and activating the functional components of the raw material comprises a step of enhancing the active components of the raw material by utilizing high-efficiency extraction, fermentation, and enzyme treatment technologies. Claim 3 A method for concentrating and activating functional components for enhancing the functionality of a raw material, wherein the step of concentrating and activating the functional components of the raw material includes a step of improving the absorption rate of the functional components in the body by applying a supercritical extraction and fermentation process in claim 1. Claim 4 A method for concentrating and activating a functional component for enhancing the functionality of a raw material, wherein the step of concentrating and activating the functional component of the raw material includes a step of combining it with a marine bio-raw material to maximize the antioxidant and immune-enhancing effects of the functional component. Claim 5 A method for concentrating and activating functional components to enhance the functionality of raw materials, characterized in that, in claim 1, the raw materials are Jeju-produced beetroot and marine bio-raw materials.

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