Gelatinous confectionery and method for preparing same

Abstract

The application discloses a gel candy and a preparation method thereof, and relates to the field of sugar products. The gel candy comprises a natural gum liquid, a polyhydric sugar alcohol slurry and dental care particles. The dental care particles are prepared from a chitosan / pectin adhesive and edible dry particles at a weight ratio of 8.5-10:1. The edible dry particles comprise sweet potato dry particles, carrot dry particles and apple dry particles at a weight ratio of 1-4:2-5:4. The preparation method of the gel candy comprises the following steps: mixing the edible dry particles and the chitosan / pectin adhesive according to the ratio, injection molding, drying and demolding to obtain the dental care particles; uniformly mixing the natural gum liquid and the polyhydric sugar alcohol slurry, adding the dental care particles and stirring to obtain a premix; injection molding the premix, and then drying and demolding to obtain the gel candy. The gel candy disclosed by the application can help remove dental plaque on teeth and inhibit the growth of dental plaque.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the field of sugar products, in particular to a gel candy and a preparation method thereof. BACKGROUND

[0002] Gel candy (i.e. soft candy) is generally made of granulated sugar and starch syrup as main raw materials, agar, modified starch, gelatin and pectin as coagulants, through processes such as boiling and molding, and has a high water content and a soft texture.

[0003] With the continuous enhancement of people's health awareness, gel candy is also subject to greater tests. Traditional gel candy is easy to cause dental caries after eating. In order to improve this problem, people generally use polyhydric alcohols to replace sucrose as a sweetener. Although this can prevent dental caries to some extent, it is difficult to act on the existing dental plaque in the teeth, and the existence of dental plaque is also easy to cause dental caries. Therefore, it is of great significance to provide a gel candy that can remove dental plaque to further prevent dental caries. SUMMARY

[0004] The present application provides a gel candy that can remove dental plaque to further prevent dental caries and a preparation method thereof.

[0005] In a first aspect, the present application provides a gel candy using the following technical solution:

[0006] A gel candy, according to raw materials, includes natural glue solution, polyhydric alcohol syrup and dental care particles; the dental care particles are made of chitosan / pectin adhesive and edible dry particles at a weight ratio of (8.5-10):1, wherein the edible dry particles include sweet potato dry particles, carrot dry particles and apple dry particles, and the weight ratio of the sweet potato dry particles, carrot dry particles and apple dry particles is (1-4):(2-5):4.

[0007] Different from the existing gel candies, the gel candy in the application further adds the dentifrice particles which are prepared by the chitosan / pectin adhesive and the edible dry particles in a weight ratio of (8.5-10):1, and the edible dry particles include sweet potato dry particles, carrot dry particles and apple dry particles, and the weight ratio of the sweet potato dry particles, the carrot dry particles and the apple dry particles is (1-4):(2-5):4. When the edible dry particles adopt the above-mentioned composition in the specific range, it is helpful to remove the dental plaque on the teeth, and can also inhibit the growth of dental plaque, so that people can remove and inhibit the dental plaque while eating the gel candy, which is beneficial to reduce the probability of dental caries caused by eating sugar. In addition, the dentifrice particles in the application take the chitosan / pectin adhesive as the adhesive, compared with taking chitosan, pectin, gum arabic or xanthan gum as the adhesive, the chitosan / pectin adhesive prepared by compounding chitosan and pectin has the characteristics of more fine structure, which is beneficial to increase the friction between the edible dry particles and the teeth, and people can effectively remove the dental plaque during chewing the gel candy.

[0008] Preferably, the chitosan / pectin adhesive is prepared by mixing chitosan, pectin and acetic acid solution, and the weight ratio of the chitosan, the pectin and the acetic acid solution is (0.8-1.2):(4-8):1000.

[0009] In the application, the chitosan / pectin adhesive takes the acetic acid solution as the solvent, and the weight ratio of the chitosan, the pectin and the acetic acid solution is controlled to be (0.8-1.2):(4-8):1000, so that the chitosan and the pectin are fully contacted, and the chitosan / pectin adhesive with uniform and fine structure is formed.

[0010] Preferably, the pH of the acetic acid solution is 3-4.

[0011] In the application, the pH of the acetic acid solution is controlled to be 3-4, which is beneficial to obtain the chitosan / pectin adhesive with more fine structure, and can further effectively remove the dental plaque.

[0012] Preferably, the weight ratio of the natural gum liquid, the polyhydric sugar alcohol slurry and the dentifrice particles is (15-20):(18.5-24.5):5.

[0013] In the gel candy of the application, when the weight ratio of the natural gum liquid, the polyhydric sugar alcohol slurry and the dentifrice particles is controlled to be in the range of (15-20):(18.5-24.5):5, it is beneficial to the gel candy with good taste, moderate sweetness and uniformly dispersed dentifrice particles.

[0014] Preferably, the water content of the sweet potato dry particles, the carrot dry particles and the apple dry particles is 8.5-12.5%.

[0015] In the present application, the water content of the sweet potato dried particles, carrot dried particles and apple dried particles is controlled in the range of 8.5%-12.5%, which can prevent the problems of insufficient hardness due to too high water content or too low water content and excessive brittleness, and is beneficial to further improve the effect of removing dental plaque by the dental granules.

[0016] Preferably, the weight ratio of the sweet potato dried particles, carrot dried particles and apple dried particles is (2-3):(3-4):4.

[0017] In the present application, when the weight ratio of the sweet potato dried particles, carrot dried particles and apple dried particles is controlled in the above range, the effect of removing and inhibiting dental plaque by the dental granules in the gel candy can be further improved.

[0018] Preferably, the particle size of the dental granules is in the range of 0.5-1mm.

[0019] In the present application, controlling the particle size of the dental granules in the range of 0.5-1mm is beneficial to the uniform dispersion of the dental granules in the glue solution and the polyhydric sugar alcohol syrup.

[0020] Optionally, the natural glue solution is obtained by heating 10-15 parts by weight of pectin and 100 parts by weight of water to completely dissolve the pectin.

[0021] In the gel candy of the present application, pectin is used as the glue base. The pectin has good thermal stability and can withstand a wide temperature range without destroying the effect of gel.

[0022] Optionally, the polyhydric sugar alcohol syrup is obtained by heating 20-25 parts by weight of polyhydric sugar alcohol and 100 parts by weight of water to completely dissolve the polyhydric sugar alcohol.

[0023] The gel candy of the present application uses polyhydric sugar alcohol syrup to replace ordinary sucrose syrup, which can effectively reduce the problem of dental caries caused by the gel candy.

[0024] Optionally, the polyhydric sugar alcohol is at least one of xylitol, sorbitol, mannitol, maltitol and isomaltitol.

[0025] In a second aspect, the present application provides a preparation method of a gel candy, which adopts the following technical scheme:

[0026] The preparation method of a gel candy comprises the following steps:

[0027] The sweet potato dried particles, carrot dried particles and apple dried particles are uniformly mixed to obtain edible dried particles;

[0028] The edible dried particles and the chitosan / pectin adhesive are mixed according to the ratio, then injection molding is performed, and then drying and demolding are performed to obtain dental granules;

[0029] The natural gum liquid and the polyhydric sugar alcohol slurry are uniformly mixed, then the dentifrice particles are added and uniformly stirred at a stirring speed of 1500-2500 r / min to obtain a premix;

[0030] The premix is injection molded, then dried and demolded again to obtain the gel candy.

[0031] In the present application, the above method is used to prepare the gel candy, which is conducive to promoting the uniform mixing of the natural gum liquid, the polyhydric sugar alcohol slurry and the dentifrice particles, and conducive to obtaining the gel candy with stable taste and stable plaque removal and inhibition effect.

[0032] In summary, the present application at least includes the following beneficial effects:

[0033] The gel candy in the present application adds the dentifrice particles, which are prepared from the chitosan / pectin binder and the edible dry particles at a weight ratio of (8.5-10):1, wherein the edible dry particles include sweet potato dry particles, carrot dry particles and apple dry particles at a weight ratio of (1-4):(2-5):4, which is conducive to removing the dental plaque on the teeth and also can inhibit the growth of the dental plaque, so that people can remove and inhibit the dental plaque while eating the gel candy, which is conducive to reducing the probability of dental caries caused by eating sugar. In addition, the dentifrice particles in the present application use the chitosan / pectin binder as the binder, compared with using chitosan, pectin, acacia or xanthan gum as the binder, the chitosan / pectin binder prepared by compounding chitosan and pectin has a more fine structure, which is conducive to increasing the friction between the edible dry particles and the teeth, so that people can effectively remove the dental plaque during chewing the gel candy. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] The following is further illustrated in combination with specific experiments.

[0035] EMBODIMENT

[0036]

EMBODIMENT 1

[0037] A gel candy, comprising the following raw materials:

[0038] Natural gum liquid: 15 kg; in the present embodiment, the natural gum liquid is prepared by mixing 10 kg of pectin with 100 kg of water, heating until the pectin is completely dissolved, and then cooling;

[0039] Polyhydric sugar alcohol slurry: 24.5 kg; in the present embodiment, the polyhydric sugar alcohol slurry is prepared by heating 25 kg of maltitol and 100 kg of water until the maltitol is completely dissolved;

[0040] The tooth cleaning granules are prepared by mixing 10 kg of the chitosan / pectin adhesive and 1 kg of the edible dry particles. The chitosan / pectin adhesive is prepared by uniformly mixing chitosan with a deacetylation degree of 85%, pectin APA170 and an acetic acid solution with a pH of 3-4 at a weight ratio of 1.2:4:1000. The edible dry particles are a combination of sweet potato dry particles, carrot dry particles and apple dry particles. The water content of the sweet potato dry particles, carrot dry particles and apple dry particles is 12.5%, and the weight ratio of the sweet potato dry particles, carrot dry particles and apple dry particles is 1:5:4.

[0041] The preparation method of the gel candy comprises the following steps:

[0042] The sweet potato dry particles, carrot dry particles and apple dry particles are uniformly mixed to obtain the edible dry particles.

[0043] The edible dry particles and the chitosan / pectin adhesive are mixed at a predetermined ratio, and then injection molded, dried and demolded to obtain the tooth cleaning granules with a particle size ranging from 0.5 mm to 1 mm.

[0044] The natural gum solution and the polyhydric sugar alcohol slurry are uniformly mixed, and then the tooth cleaning granules are added and uniformly stirred at a stirring speed of 1500 r / min to obtain the premix.

[0045] The premix is injection molded, and then dried and demolded again to obtain the gel candy.

[0046]

Example 2

[0047] The gel candy comprises the following raw materials:

[0048] The natural gum solution is prepared by mixing 15 kg of pectin and 100 kg of water, heating until the pectin is completely dissolved, and then cooling.

[0049] The polyhydric sugar alcohol slurry is prepared by mixing 20 kg of maltitol and 100 kg of water, heating until the maltitol is completely dissolved, and then cooling.

[0050] The tooth cleaning granules are prepared by mixing 10 kg of the chitosan / pectin adhesive and 1 kg of the edible dry particles. The chitosan / pectin adhesive is prepared by uniformly mixing chitosan with a deacetylation degree of 85%, pectin APA170 and an acetic acid solution with a pH of 3-4 at a weight ratio of 1.2:4:1000. The edible dry particles are a combination of sweet potato dry particles, carrot dry particles and apple dry particles. The water content of the sweet potato dry particles, carrot dry particles and apple dry particles is 12.5%, and the weight ratio of the sweet potato dry particles, carrot dry particles and apple dry particles is 1:5:4.

[0051] In this embodiment, a preparation method of a gel candy comprises the following steps:

[0052] The sweet potato dried particles, carrot dried particles and apple dried particles are uniformly mixed to obtain edible dried particles;

[0053] The edible dried particles and the chitosan / pectin adhesive are mixed according to the proportion, and then injection molding is performed, followed by drying and demolding, to obtain the dental cleaning particles with a particle size ranging from 0.5 mm to 1 mm;

[0054] The natural gum liquid and the polyhydric sugar alcohol slurry are uniformly mixed, and then the dental cleaning particles are added and uniformly stirred at a stirring speed of 2500 r / min to obtain a premix;

[0055] The premix is injection molded, and then dried and demolded again to obtain the gel candy.

[0056]

Example 3

[0057] A gel candy, which is different from the gel candy of

Example 1

[0058] In the edible dried particles of this embodiment, the weight ratio of the sweet potato dried particles, carrot dried particles and apple dried particles is 2.5:3.5:4.

[0059]

Example 4

[0060] A gel candy, which is different from the gel candy of

Example 1

[0061] In the edible dried particles of this embodiment, the weight ratio of the sweet potato dried particles, carrot dried particles and apple dried particles is 4:2:4.

[0062] Comparative Example

[0063]

Comparative Example 1

[0064] A gel candy, which is different from the gel candy of

Example 1

[0065]

Comparative Example 2

[0066] A gel candy, which is different from the gel candy of

Example 1

[0067]

Comparative Example 3

[0068] A gummy candy, which differs from that of

Example 1

[0069] In the edible dry particles of this example, the weight ratio of the sweet potato dry particles, the carrot dry particles, and the apple dry particles is 1:1:1.

[0070]

Comparative Example 4

[0071] A gummy candy, which differs from that of

Example 1

[0072] In the edible dry particles of this example, the edible dry particles include sweet potato dry particles and carrot dry particles, and the weight ratio of the sweet potato dry particles and the carrot dry particles is 1:5.

[0073]

Comparative Example 5

[0074] A gummy candy, which differs from that of

Example 1

[0075] In the edible dry particles of this example, the edible dry particles include sweet potato dry particles and apple dry particles, and the weight ratio of the sweet potato dry particles and the apple dry particles is 1:4.

[0076]

Comparative Example 6

[0077] A gummy candy, which differs from that of

Example 1

[0078] In the edible dry particles of this example, the edible dry particles include carrot dry particles and apple dry particles, and the weight ratio of the carrot dry particles and the apple dry particles is 5:4.

[0079] Performance test

[0080] 1. Plaque removal test

[0081] The gummy candies in each example and comparative example were tested in an in-vitro mechanical mastication model. During the test, the gummy candies were masticated by a mastication machine, which was equipped with a model of artificial teeth with plaque on the mastication surface to simulate the upper and lower teeth in a human mouth. When the gummy candies were tested for plaque removal, each gummy candy was masticated for 5 minutes, and after 14 gummy candies were masticated in succession, the reduction rate of plaque on the artificial teeth was calculated. Wherein, the plaque reduction rate > 80% is A grade, the plaque reduction rate in the range of 60%-80% is B grade, the plaque reduction rate in the range of 40%-60% (not including 60%) is C grade, the plaque reduction rate in the range of 20%-40% (not including 40%) is D grade, the plaque reduction rate in the range of 10%-20% (not including 20%) is E grade, and the plaque reduction rate < 10% is F grade. The plaque removal grade of the gummy candies was recorded in Table 1 below.

[0082] 2. Anti-plaque test

[0083] The gummy candies in each example and the comparative examples were tested in an in-vitro mechanical chewing model, which was equipped with a non-plaque white denture model on the chewing surface. During the test, the in-vitro mechanical chewing model normally ingested food every day, but after the end of the meal, it chewed a gummy candy for 5 minutes. After 30 days of continuous testing, whether plaque appeared on the denture model was observed. In the test, no plaque on the denture model was recorded as grade A, local sporadic plaque on the denture model was recorded as grade B, local plaque on the denture model was recorded as grade C, and more than 80% of the denture model was covered with plaque was recorded as grade D. The results are recorded in Table 1 below.

[0084] Table 1

[0085] Gelatin candy Plaque score Antiplaque effect level Example 1 C B Example 2 C B Example 3 B A Example 4 C B Comparative Example 1 D B Comparative Example 2 E D Comparative Example 3 D C Comparative Example 4 D C Comparative Example 5 D C Comparative Example 6 D C

[0086] Comparative Example 1 and Example 1 differ in that the chitosan / pectin adhesive is replaced with an equal amount of chitosan adhesive. Comparative Example 2 and Example 1 differ in that the chitosan / pectin adhesive is replaced with an equal amount of pectin adhesive. According to the results recorded in Table 1, compared with chitosan or pectin as an adhesive alone, the chitosan / pectin adhesive obtained by compounding chitosan and pectin has a more compact structure, which is conducive to increasing the friction between the dentifrice particles and the teeth, and people can effectively remove plaque during chewing of the gummy candy.

[0087] Comparative Examples 3-6 and Example 1 differ in that the edible dry particles are different. According to the results recorded in Table 1, when the weight ratio of sweet potato dry particles, carrot dry particles, and apple dry particles is not within the scope of the present application, or when the edible dry particles are a combination of any two of the three, the anti-plaque effect of the gummy candy is weakened.

[0088] Example 3 and Examples 1 and 4 differ in that the composition of the edible dry particles is different. According to the results recorded in Table 1, when the weight ratio of sweet potato dry particles, carrot dry particles, and apple dry particles is within the range of (2-3):(3-4):4, the effect of the gummy candy on plaque removal and plaque inhibition can be further improved.

[0089] This specific embodiment is merely an explanation of the present application and is not a limitation of the present application. Those skilled in the art can make modifications to this specific embodiment without creative contribution after reading this specification, but as long as the modifications are within the scope of the claims of the present application, they are protected by the Patent Law.

Claims

1. A gel confectionery characterised in that: The natural gum liquid, the polyhydric alcohol slurry and the dentifrice granules are included according to raw materials; the dentifrice granules are prepared from a chitosan / pectin adhesive and edible dry particles at a weight ratio of (8.5-10):1, wherein the edible dry particles include sweet potato dry particles, carrot dry particles and apple dry particles, and the weight ratio of the sweet potato dry particles, the carrot dry particles and the apple dry particles is (1-4):(2-5):

4. The chitosan / pectin adhesive is prepared from chitosan, pectin and an acetic acid solution, and the weight ratio of the chitosan, the pectin and the acetic acid solution is (0.8-1.2):(4-8):1000.

2. A gel confectionery according to claim 1, characterised in that: The pH of the acetic acid solution is 3-4.

3. A gel confectionery according to any one of claims 1-2, wherein: The weight ratio of the natural gum liquid, the polyhydric alcohol slurry and the dentifrice granules is (15-20):(18.5-24.5):

5.

4. A gel confectionery according to any one of claims 1 to 2, wherein: The water content of the sweet potato dry particles, the carrot dry particles and the apple dry particles is 8.5%-12.5%.

5. A gel confectionery according to any one of claims 1 to 2, wherein: The weight ratio of the sweet potato dry particles, the carrot dry particles and the apple dry particles is (2-3):(3-4):

4.

6. A gel confectionery according to any one of claims 1 to 2, wherein: The natural gum liquid is obtained by heating 10-15 parts by weight of pectin and 100 parts by weight of water until the pectin is completely dissolved.

7. A gel confectionery according to any one of claims 1 to 2, wherein: The polyhydric alcohol slurry is obtained by heating 20-25 parts by weight of polyhydric alcohol and 100 parts by weight of water until the polyhydric alcohol is completely dissolved.

8. A gel confectionery according to claim 7, characterised in that: The polyhydric alcohol is at least one of xylitol, sorbitol, mannitol, maltitol and isomalt.

9. A process for the preparation of a gel confectionery according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterised in that, The method includes the following steps: uniformly mixing the sweet potato dry particles, the carrot dry particles and the apple dry particles to obtain edible dry particles; mixing the edible dry particles and the chitosan / pectin adhesive according to a ratio, then injection molding, drying and demolding to obtain dentifrice granules; uniformly mixing the natural gum liquid and the polyhydric alcohol slurry, then adding the dentifrice granules, uniformly stirring at a stirring speed of 1500-2500 r / min to obtain a premix; injection molding the premix, then drying and demolding again to obtain a gel candy.