Dispensing and preparation apparatus for powdered food or beverage products

Abstract

The invention relates to a dispensing and preparation apparatus for powdered food or beverage products, the apparatus comprising a dispensing device (60) and an associated preparation or extraction device (70); the dispensing device (60) comprising one or more housings for receiving one or more containers (10, 20) of powdered food or beverage products; the dispensing device (60) comprising a reader (62) for acquiring information of product parameters of the powdered food or beverage products from the one or more containers (10, 20); the dispensing device (60) further comprising a control unit configured to dispense an amount of powdered food or beverage product from each container (10, 20) according to the beverage to be prepared, in function of the product parameters and / or in function of a recipe database (64); the dispensing device (60) further comprising an encoder (63) for encoding the beverage information on programmable identification means (65) on a product tray (61) in the dispensing device (60), the dispensed powdered food or beverage product being delivered to the product tray; the preparation or extraction device (70) being configured for receiving the product tray (61) and comprising reading means (72) for identifying the beverage information in said product tray identification means (65), the extraction device (70) further comprising a control unit for extracting the beverage according to the beverage information retrieved from the product tray (61) and / or the beverage information retrieved from a beverage database in the control unit. The invention further relates to a method for dispensing powdered food or beverage products and preparing a beverage therefrom using a dispensing and extraction apparatus as described. The invention also relates to a use of a dispensing and extraction apparatus as described for delivering a specific beverage from powdered food or beverage products.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present invention relates to an apparatus for dispensing an amount of a powdered food or beverage product and to a related preparation apparatus for preparing a beverage therefrom (by dissolution and / or brewing and / or infusion, etc.). The present invention further relates to a related method for dispensing and preparing a powdered food or beverage product. BACKGROUND

[0002] In all fields of food and beverage preparation, the quality of the prepared food or beverage requires at least: a superior quality raw product; the right tools (machines, devices, etc.) and knowledge and skills to ensure the correct preparation process.

[0003] The same rules apply to the preparation of hot beverages, in particular coffee and its derivatives.

[0004] The related technology has greatly evolved since the first invention of a coffee extraction machine. It is known in the art that the first machine to make espresso coffee was made and patented by Angelo Moriondo in Turin, Italy, in 1884. The improved design was patented by Luigi Bezzera on April 28, 1903. The founder of the La Pavoni company bought the patent and started to produce espresso coffee machines on a small scale in Milan from 1905. Various machine designs have been created to produce espresso coffee. Some machines share some common elements, such as group heads and combined filters. An espresso coffee machine can also have a steam wand for steaming and frothing liquids such as milk for coffee drinks such as cappuccino and latte.

[0005] Single-serve based systems for the preparation of food or beverages, usually from a starting product contained in a container, preferably a capsule, are well known in the art. Capsule-based systems set a higher level of beverage and food extraction and / or reconstitution in terms of:

[0006] - quality (in-cup result);

[0007] - ease and user-friendliness;

[0008] - result repeatability.

[0009] The fact that the product used is controlled in the factory until the last step (roasting, dosing, grinding) and is tailored for a dedicated extraction system, positions the single-serve system potentially higher in terms of end cup quality. In addition, some systems on the market also use a coding system to adjust the machine extraction parameters to the right capsule (product) that makes it most efficient to use.

[0010] However, the ecological impact of such systems and the cost of each service are high, especially when ending with a complex technical package, as the capsule is used as an extraction unit, including complex functions such as water diffusion or jet, opening membrane, air suction system, filter, pyramid plate, etc.

[0011] The main purpose of the present invention is to make the delivered coffee beverage achieve a final result similar to that obtained when using capsule systems, without the need to use any single-service package, nor any specific skill. The present invention achieves this by manufacturing a system comprising several main devices that communicate with each other via accessory devices that transmit / convey the required parameters in order to replace the barista's know-how with an artificial intelligence (AI) system.

[0012] The system of the present invention adjusts the parameters (inputs) of each main device according to the output of the main device used in the previous stage. The purpose is to ensure the integrity of the procedure and information by conveying the correct parameters to be used.

[0013] Fully automatic beverage preparation machines are known in the art and are widely used for the preparation of coffee beverages. These automatic machines provide a fully automatic process, starting from the storage of roasted coffee beans, to the delivery of the coffee beverage into a cup. Unlike fully automatic machines, the system of the present invention achieves greater flexibility by using different accessory devices between the main devices, customized for the correct preparation. Typically, these accessory devices are devices for espresso, drip coffee, soluble coffee, etc.

[0014] Unlike single-service systems, typically those using capsules, the system of the present invention does not use a single package for the preparation of each beverage, but uses a multi-pack, and uses accessory devices for extraction / treatment.

[0015] These and other objects, which will become apparent to the reader after reading the following description, will be solved by the subject of the independent claims. The dependent claims refer to preferred embodiments of the invention. SUMMARY

[0016] According to a first aspect, the present application relates to a dispensing and preparation device for powdered food or beverage products, for example by dissolution and / or infusion and / or injection, comprising a dispensing device and an associated preparation or extraction device. The dispensing device comprises one or more housings for receiving one or more containers with powdered food or beverage products; the dispensing device comprises a reader for acquiring information of product parameters of the powdered food or beverage products from the one or more containers. The dispensing device further comprises a control unit configured to dispense an amount of powdered food or beverage products from each container according to the product parameters and / or according to a recipe database depending on the beverage to be prepared. The dispensing device further comprises an encoder for encoding beverage information on a programmable identification means on a product tray in the dispensing device, to which the dispensed powdered food or beverage products are sent. The preparation or extraction device is configured for receiving the product tray and comprises a reading means for identifying the beverage information in the product tray identification means, the extraction device further comprises a control unit for extracting the beverage according to the beverage information retrieved from the product tray and / or the beverage information retrieved from a beverage database in the control unit.

[0017] Preferably, in the dispensing and extraction device for powdered food or beverage products, the product parameters comprise one or more of the following data: product type, product origin, production date, production data, ingredient list, expiration date, company data and / or marketing information.

[0018] Generally, in the dispensing and extraction device for powdered food or beverage products according to the present application, the beverage information comprises one or more of the following data: beverage type and associated preparation process (dissolution, infusion, injection...), beverage volume, beverage temperature and / or extraction pump profile.

[0019] Preferably, the product tray comprises a plug-in means for quick insertion into and extraction from the dispensing device and the extraction device, so that the product tray is free to be replaced (plug and play).

[0020] According to a preferred embodiment, the product tray is locked on the dispensing device and the extraction device to allow a firm fixing of the product tray during the dispensing operation and the extraction operation, respectively.

[0021] Generally, in the dispensing and extraction device for powdered food or beverage products according to the present application, the containers with powdered food or beverage products comprise identification means with characteristics of the powdered food or beverage products to be read by the reading means in the dispensing device, the identification means being optical identification means such as barcodes, OIDs and / or QR codes, and / or electromagnetic reading identification means such as RFID tags.

[0022] Preferably, in the device of the application, the one or more containers have an embedded dosing device to dose only the required amount of powdered food or beverage product into the product holder. Typically, the one or more containers are oxygen and / or humidity and / or light barrier during storage and / or dispensing. More preferably, the one or more containers are sealed, not allowing air exchange with the product during storage and / or dispensing.

[0023] According to a preferred embodiment, the dispensing device comprises a motor and a drive to control the embedded dosing device of the one or more containers to dose only the required dose of powdered food or beverage product into the product holder.

[0024] Preferably, the dispensing device comprises an RFID tag reader to acquire information of the product parameters of the powdered food or beverage product of the one or more containers connected thereto.

[0025] According to a second aspect, the application relates to a method for dispensing a powdered food or beverage product and preparing a beverage therefrom using a dispensing and extraction device as described, the method comprising the steps of:

[0026] - reading the product parameters in the one or more containers;

[0027] - dispensing an amount of powdered food or beverage product from the one or more containers inserted in the dispensing device;

[0028] - performing the dispensing according to the dispensed amount according to the read product parameters and / or according to a recipe database;

[0029] - encoding beverage information on the product holder in the dispensing device;

[0030] - transferring the product holder manually or automatically to the extraction device;

[0031] - reading the beverage information from the product holder by the extraction device and extracting a beverage according to the retrieved beverage information and / or beverage information retrieved from a beverage database.

[0032] Another object of the application is to use a dispensing and extraction device as described for delivering a specific beverage from a powdered food or beverage product.

[0033] Other characteristics, advantages and objects of the application will become apparent to the skilled person in the light of the following detailed description of non-limiting embodiments of the application, taken in conjunction with the attached drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] The application is described hereinbelow by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0035] Figure 1is an exemplary functional diagram of a roasting, grinding, extraction system according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0036] Figure 2 is an exemplary functional diagram of a dosing, extraction system according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0037] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of a dispensing, extraction system according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0038] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of a roasting, grinding, extraction system according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0039] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of a roasting, grinding system according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0040] Figure 6 is a schematic representative view of a roasting, grinding, extraction system according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0041] Figure 7 is a schematic representative view of a roasting, grinding, extraction system according to an embodiment of the present application, showing the different elements belonging to it.

[0042] Figure 8 is Figure 7 a schematic representative view of a roasting, grinding, extraction system in

[0043] Figure 9 is Figure 7 a schematic representative view of a roasting, grinding, extraction system in

[0044] Figure 10 is Figure 7 a schematic representative view of a roasting, grinding, extraction system in

[0045] Figure 11 is Figure 7 a schematic representative view of a roasting, grinding, extraction system in

[0046] Figure 12 is Figure 7 a schematic representative view of a roasting, grinding, extraction system in

[0047] Figure 13 is Figure 7Schematic and representative view of a roasting, grinding, extraction system in which the reading of the identification means in a container comprising coffee beans is shown.

[0048] Figure 14 is Figure 7 Schematic and representative view of a roasting, grinding, extraction system in which the reading of the identification means in a container comprising coffee beans is shown.

[0049] Figure 15 is Figure 7 Schematic and representative view of a roasting, grinding, extraction system in which the reading of the identification means in a container comprising coffee beans is shown.

[0050] Figure 16 is Figure 7 Schematic and representative view of a roasting, grinding, extraction system in which the reading of the identification means in a container comprising coffee beans is shown.

[0051] Figure 17 is Figure 7 Schematic and representative view of a roasting, grinding, extraction system in which the reading of the identification means in a container comprising coffee beans is shown.

[0052] Figure 18 is Figure 17 Schematic and representative view of a roasting, grinding, extraction system in which the reading of the identification means in a container comprising coffee beans is shown.

[0053] Figure 19 is Figure 7 Schematic and representative view of a roasting, grinding, extraction system in which the reading of the identification means in a container comprising coffee beans is shown.

[0054] Figure 20 is Figure 7 Schematic and representative view of a roasting, grinding, extraction system in which the reading of the identification means in a container comprising coffee beans is shown.

[0055] The main purpose of the present invention is to achieve a final result similar to that achieved when using a capsule system, without using any single-serve package and without the need for specific skills. The purpose of the present invention, as will be explained in detail hereinafter, is to make master devices that communicate with each other via accessory devices that transmit / convey parameters in order to replace the expertise of the barista (skilled personnel) with an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system.

[0056] The system of the present invention adjusts the parameters (inputs) of each master device according to the outputs of the master devices used in the previous stage. The purpose is to ensure the integrity of the procedure and the information by conveying the correct parameters to be used.

[0057] Unlike fully automatic machines, the system of this invention achieves greater flexibility by using different accessory devices between the main units (tailored for the correct preparation work: typical accessory devices for espresso, drip coffee, soluble coffee, etc.).

[0058] Unlike single-serving systems (which typically prepare beverages from capsules or single-dose containers), the system of the present invention does not use a single package for each preparation, but uses a combined package and an accessory device for extraction / processing.

[0059] See Figure 1 The illustration shows a roasting apparatus 50 consisting of a reader 53 and an encoder 52. The reader 53 is capable of retrieving information from an identification tool 41 on a container 40 containing coffee beans: these coffee beans can be green, partially roasted, or a mixture of both. The identification tool 41 includes information about the coffee beans in the container 40, such as... Figure 1 The information 0 is schematically represented. This information 0 may include one or more of the following: coffee bean type, coffee bean origin, batch size, recommended roasting level, expiration date, etc. The identification tool 41 in container 40 may be optical (barcode, QR code, OID) or electromagnetically readable code (typically RFID code). The roasting apparatus 50 also includes a control unit that configures the roasting profile of the coffee beans based on features retrieved from the reading tool 53 and / or coffee bean features from the database 51 in the control unit and / or user input. Therefore, the roasting apparatus 50 roasts green coffee beans, partially roasted coffee beans, or a mixture of both based on this information, and then delivers the roasted coffee beans to coffee bean containers 10, 20. Coffee bean containers 10, 20 include a programmable identification tool 21, wherein product parameters for a specific type of roasted coffee bean are encoded on the identification tool by an encoder 52 in the roasting apparatus. The information encoded on the coffee bean containers 10, 20... Figure 1 The diagram is named Information 1, which includes one or more of the following: Information 0 as described above and roasting level, roasting date, coffee origin, roasting curve, roasting date, etc.

[0060] The system of the invention also comprises a grinding device 60 comprising one or more housings for receiving one or more coffee bean containers 10, 20. The grinding device 60 comprises a reader 62 to obtain information (information 1) of the product parameters of the roasted coffee beans of the one or more coffee bean containers 10, 20. The grinding device 60 also comprises a control unit configured to adjust the grinding granularity and the quantity of roasted coffee beans to be delivered from the coffee bean containers 10, 20 in order to obtain a certain coffee quantity and / or a certain coffee blend quantity from each of the coffee bean containers to be ground according to these product parameters (information 1) and / or according to a recipe database 64 and / or according to the input of a user.

[0061] The ground coffee is delivered from the grinding device 60 into a product carrier 61 : this product carrier 61 comprises a programmable identification means 65 in which an encoder 63 in the grinding device 60 can encode beverage information (referred to as information 2). This information will comprise one or more of the following: beverage type, volume of beverage to be prepared, beverage temperature, pump profile, etc. The product carrier 61 comprising the beverage information (information 2) and the ground coffee is then transferred to a preparation or extraction device 70 in which the finished beverage (coffee beverage) will be prepared and delivered into a cup. The preparation device 70 comprises a reading means 72 able to retrieve the beverage information (information 2) from the identification means 65 in the product carrier 61 and thus to proceed to beverage preparation (beverage extraction) according to this information.

[0062] Now looking at Figure 2 , shows an embodiment of the system of the invention, in particular referring to a food product contained in a container 40 in powder form. Again, the container 40 will be provided with an identification means 41, an optical (bar code, QR code, OID) or electromagnetic readable code (typically RFID code) comprising product information (for example, information 0 of the type of product, such as coffee or milk, etc., and expiry date). The system will comprise a dispensing device (60) comprising a reader 62 to retrieve the information about the product from the container 40 and thus to proceed to dosing according to this information (information 0). The dispensing device 60 can also be a grinding device, as illustrated in the above figure. According to a preferred embodiment, the powdered product will be contained in a container 10, 20. The dispensing device 60 also comprises a control unit configured to dispense a quantity of powdered food or beverage product from the container (40 or 10, 20) according to the beverage to be prepared, according to these product parameters (information 0) and / or according to a recipe database 64. The dispensing device 60 also comprises an encoder 63 to encode beverage information (information 2) on a programmable identification means 65 on a product carrier 61 in the dispensing device 60 to which the dispensed powdered food or beverage product is sent. As with the above embodiment, the product carrier 61 is then transferred to a preparation or extraction device 70 in which the finished beverage (coffee beverage) will be prepared and delivered into a cup. The preparation device 70 comprises a reading means 72 able to retrieve the beverage information (information 2) from the identification means 65 in the product carrier 61 and thus to proceed to beverage preparation (beverage extraction) according to this information. Figure 1The described embodiments similarly, the product carrier 61 will be able to be transferred to an extraction or preparation device 70 to prepare and dispense a finished food or beverage product. The preparation device 70 will comprise a reader 72 that retrieves beverage information (information 2) from the identification means 65 in the product carrier 61 and prepare the beverage accordingly. This information 2 will comprise one or more of the following: beverage type, volume of beverage to be prepared, beverage temperature, pump profile, etc.

[0063] In Figure 3 schematically represents the functional diagram in Figure 2 : the dispensing device 60 receives a certain product container 10 comprising a certain type of powdered product (e.g. powdered milk). The dosing device 60 reads the identification means in the container 10 and thus retrieves product information, thus knowing (from the user's input and / or information retrieved in the recipe database 64) the amount of milk powder that has to be delivered into the product carrier 61 for the preparation of a certain beverage. A container 20 containing another type of powdered product (e.g. coffee) is inserted into the dosing device 60. The dosing device will read the information on the product and deliver (from the user's input and / or information retrieved in the recipe database 64) the amount needed on the product carrier 61 for the beverage to be prepared. The encoder 63 in the dosing device 60 will then encode the beverage information (information 2) on the product carrier 61 according to the user's input and / or the recipe database 64. When the product carrier 61 is inserted into the preparation device 70 for beverage preparation, the device 70 will retrieve the information 2 extracted for the specific beverage, thus the preparation will be made according to specific parameters.

[0064] In Figure 4 schematically represents the functional diagram in Figure 1 : the container 40 containing coffee beans (green and / or partially roasted coffee beans) dispenses the coffee beans into the roasting device 50. The information 0 is read by the roasting device 50, thus the roasting is made according to specific parameters. The roasted coffee beans are delivered into the container 10. Similarly, different types of coffee beans can be roasted in the roasting device 50 according to different parameters and can be delivered in the container 20. The containers 10, 20 can be inserted into the grinding device 60 where a certain amount of each coffee bean from the roasted coffee beans in each of the containers 10, 20 is sent into the product carrier 61. This product carrier 61 will be encoded with beverage information (information 2), thus, when this product carrier is transferred into the dispensing or extraction device 70, the preparation of the beverage will be made according to specific parameters. For example, a finished beverage will be delivered into the cup 71.

[0065] In Figure 5 The diagram illustrates another embodiment of the system of the present invention. A roasting apparatus 50 is configured to receive a specific type of coffee beans from a container 40: these coffee beans will be roasted. The roasting apparatus 50 includes a reading tool 53 for identifying the characteristics of the coffee beans assigned to it, and also includes a control unit that configures a roasting profile for the coffee beans based on characteristics retrieved from the reading tool and / or coffee bean characteristics in a database within the control unit and / or based on user input. The roasted coffee beans are fed into a container 10 and then transferred to a processing device 60. The processing device 60 may be a grinding device, in which the coffee beans will be ground (or may be an additional specific amount from a different container 20), fed to a product tray 61, and then transferred to a beverage preparation device 70 for finished beverage dispensing; alternatively, the processing device (not shown) may be a grinding device and a preparation or extraction device (devices 60 and 70 function together).

[0066] The roasting apparatus 50 includes a data transmission function to convey product parameters of a specific type of roasted coffee beans to the coffee processing apparatus (grinding apparatus or grinding and extraction apparatus).

[0067] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the system of the present invention is shown. Container 40 contains coffee beans (raw and / or partially roasted), which will be roasted in device 50 and fed into containers 10, 20 for different types of coffee beans. Containers 10, 20 are inserted into grinding device 60 to deliver a specific blend to product tray 61, which, when inserted into preparation device 70, delivers the coffee beverage into cup 71.

[0068] Figure 7 express Figure 6 The main components and connections of the system shown in the figure are the baking device 50, containers 10 and 20, the dispensing or grinding device 60, and the preparation or extraction device 70.

[0069] Figure 8 Identification tools 41 are shown in a container 40 containing coffee beans. These identification tools 41 will include information such as the type and / or origin of the coffee beans and / or batch size and / or expiration date and / or recommended roasting level, as well as other information. A reading tool 53 in the roasting apparatus 50 will retrieve this information and thus roast according to specific parameters.

[0070] Figure 9 The illustration shows coffee beans from container 40 being delivered to roasting device 50 for roasting, then transferred to one of containers 10 and 20, and finally to grinding device 60. Figure 10 The roasting process of coffee beans (raw and / or partially roasted) in roasting apparatus 50 is shown.

[0071] The roasting device 50 is opened ( Figure 12 ) and one of the containers 10 or 20 inserted in the grinding device 60 is extracted from the grinding device ( Figure 11 ) so that it can receive the roasted coffee beans from the roasting device 50 ( Figure 13 ). Typically, the roasting device 50 will comprise a removable basket into which the unroasted and / or partially roasted coffee beans are delivered from the container 40 and subsequently roasted. The basket will be able to be removed from the roasting device 50 and then the roasted coffee beans can be fed into the container 10 or 20 which is then inserted in the grinding device 60 ( Figure 14 ).

[0072] Figure 16 The roasting step in the system of the application is schematically illustrated. Once the roasting is completed, the grinding is performed ( Figure 18 ) and the ground coffee (coffee blend) is fed into the product carriage 61 ( Figure 17 ) which is then inserted in the preparation or extraction device 70: Figure 15 The beverage preparation in the preparation or extraction device 70 and its delivery into the cup 71 is illustrated.

[0073] Figure 19 and Figure 20 Different types of coffee beans are schematically illustrated, which can be located in different containers 10, 20 and thus different coffee blends can be prepared. The system of the application allows for high versatility and the containers 10, 20 can be quickly inserted and extracted in the grinding or dispensing device 60 (plug and play system).

[0074] According to a second object, the application relates to a method for roasting and grinding coffee beans using a roasting and grinding apparatus as described.

[0075] According to a third object, the application further relates to the delivery of a blend of a certain amount of roasted and ground coffee beans using a roasting and grinding apparatus as described.

[0076] It will be clear to the skilled person that the embodiment illustrated in the figures is only a preferred embodiment, but other designs of the system can also be used.

Claims

1. Dispensing and preparation apparatus for powdered food or beverage products, said apparatus comprising a dispensing device (60) and an associated preparation or extraction device (70); said dispensing device (60) comprising one or more housings for receiving one or more containers (10, 20) of powdered food or beverage products; said dispensing device (60) comprising a reader (62) for acquiring information of product parameters of said powdered food or beverage products from said one or more containers (10, 20); said dispensing device (60) further comprising a control unit configured to dispense from each container (10, 20) an amount of powdered food or beverage product according to these product parameters and / or according to a recipe database (64) depending on the beverage to be prepared; said dispensing device (60) further comprising an encoder (63) for encoding beverage information on programmable identification means (65) on a product tray (61) in said dispensing device (60), to which the dispensed powdered food or beverage product is sent; said preparation or extraction device (70) being configured for receiving said product tray (61) and comprising reading means (72) for identifying said beverage information in said programmable identification means (65), said extraction device (70) further comprising a control unit for extracting said beverage according to said beverage information retrieved from said product tray (61) and / or said beverage information retrieved from a beverage database in said control unit of said extraction device.

2. Dispensing and extraction apparatus for powdered food or beverage products according to claim 1, wherein said product parameters comprise one or more of the following data: product type, product origin, production date, production data, ingredient list, expiration date, company data and / or marketing information.

3. Dispensing and extraction apparatus for powdered food or beverage products according to any one of claims 1 to 2, wherein said beverage information comprises one or more of the following data: beverage type and associated preparation process, beverage volume, beverage temperature and / or extraction pump curve.

4. Dispensing and extraction apparatus for powdered food or beverage products according to claim 1 or 2, wherein said product tray (61) comprises plug-in means for quick insertion and / or extraction from said dispensing device and said extraction device, so that said product tray can be freely replaced.

5. Dispensing and extraction apparatus for powdered food or beverage products according to claim 1 or 2, wherein said product tray (61) is locked on said dispensing device (60) and said extraction device (70) to allow said product tray to be firmly fixed during dispensing and extraction operations, respectively.

6. The dispensing and extraction apparatus for powdered food or beverage products according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the containers (10, 20) with the powdered food or beverage products comprise identification means (21) having the characteristics of these powdered food or beverage products to be read by the reader (62) in the dispensing device (60), these identification means (21) being optical identification means and / or electromagnetic reading identification means.

7. The dispensing and extraction apparatus for powdered food or beverage products according to claim 6, wherein the optical identification means comprise bar codes, OIDs and / or QR codes.

8. The dispensing and extraction apparatus for powdered food or beverage products according to claim 6, wherein the electromagnetic reading identification means comprise RFID tags.

9. The dispensing and extraction apparatus for powdered food or beverage products according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the one or more containers (10, 20) have embedded dosing devices to dose only the required quantity of powdered food or beverage products into the product tray (61).

10. The dispensing and extraction apparatus for powdered food or beverage products according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the one or more containers (10, 20) are oxygen and / or humidity and / or light barriers during storage and / or dispensing.

11. The dispensing and extraction apparatus for powdered food or beverage products according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the one or more containers (10, 20) are sealed, not allowing air exchange with the products during storage and / or dispensing.

12. The dispensing and extraction apparatus for powdered food or beverage products according to claim 9, wherein the dispensing device (60) comprises a motor and a drive to control the embedded dosing devices of the one or more containers (10, 20) to dose only the required dose of powdered food or beverage products into the product tray (61).

13. The dispensing and extraction apparatus for powdered food or beverage products according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the dispensing device (60) comprises an RFID tag reader (62) to obtain information of the product parameters of the powdered food or beverage products of the one or more containers (10, 20) connected to the dispensing device.

14. Method for dispensing powdered food or beverage products and preparing a beverage therefrom using the dispensing and extraction apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 13, the method comprising the following steps: - reading the product parameters in the one or more containers (10, 20); - dispensing a quantity of powdered food or beverage products from the one or more containers (10, 20) inserted in the dispensing device (60); - performing the dispensing according to the dispensed quantity according to the read product parameters and / or according to a recipe database; - encoding the beverage information on the product tray (61) in the dispensing device (60); - transferring the product tray (61) manually or automatically to the extraction device (70); - reading, by said extraction means (70), said beverage information from said product carrier (61) and extracting a beverage according to the retrieved beverage information and / or said beverage information retrieved from a beverage database.

15. Use of a dispensing and extraction apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 13 for delivering a specific beverage from a powdered food or beverage product.

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