Preparation method of medicinal and edible Chinese wolfberry kidney-nourishing tea bag

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of kidney-nourishing tea bag preparation, and discloses a preparation method of a medicinal and edible Chinese wolfberry kidney-nourishing tea bag, which comprises the following ingredients: 30% of Chinese wolfberry, 10% of bearberry leaf, 10% of uncaria, 10%-10% of cornu cervi pantotrichum, 10%-5% of coenzyme Q, 5% of omega-3 fatty acid powder, 10% of honey powder and 5% of sodium citrate. According to the preparation method of the medicinal and edible Chinese wolfberry kidney-nourishing tea bag, active ingredients in Chinese wolfberry fruits and bearberry leaves are extracted by using supercritical CO2, more organic acids and bioactive substances can be extracted under relatively mild conditions (low temperature and oxygen-free), the loss of heat-sensitive substances is reduced, and the medicinal and edible Chinese wolfberry kidney-nourishing tea bag is prepared by combining water extraction and an ultrasonic-assisted technology. The extraction rate of water-soluble components in the uncaria and the cornu cervi pantotrichum is improved, ultrasonic waves can break plant cell walls and improve the extraction rate and speed, the coenzyme Q10 and the omega-3 fatty acid powder are coated through microencapsulation treatment, the formed stable microcapsule can be gradually released in the body of a consumer, and the stability and bioavailability of the microcapsule are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of preparation of kidney-nourishing tea bags, in particular to a preparation method of a wolfberry kidney-nourishing tea bag which is both a medicine and food. Background Art

[0002] Kidney-nourishing tea bags are a type of healthy drink designed with a specific formula using natural plant ingredients, which aims to provide kidney support and enhance physical strength. In traditional Chinese medicine theory, the kidneys are the "innate foundation" responsible for maintaining vitality and longevity. Modern health concepts combined with traditional Chinese medicine theory have produced many tea products for the purpose of nourishing the kidneys, which contain a variety of herbs that are beneficial to the kidneys. However, traditional preparation methods mostly use simple water soaking or heat extraction. Although the methods are simple, they often fail to effectively extract all beneficial ingredients, especially those compounds that are more easily soluble at lower temperatures, such as certain antioxidants and vitamins. In addition, in traditional formulas, some sensitive active ingredients such as omega-3 fatty acids and coenzyme Q10 are easily degraded during the preparation process or oxidized during storage, resulting in reduced product efficacy. Summary of the invention

[0003] The purpose of this section is to summarize some aspects of embodiments of the present invention and briefly introduce some preferred embodiments. Some simplifications or omissions may be made in this section and the specification abstract and the invention title of this application to avoid blurring the purpose of this section, the specification abstract and the invention title, and such simplifications or omissions cannot be used to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0004] To achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:

[0005] A medicinal and edible wolfberry kidney-nourishing tea bag, the ingredients of which include:

[0006] Wolfberry - 30%, Uva Ursi - 10%, Uncaria - 10%, Pilose Antler - 10%, Coenzyme Q10 - 5%, Omega-3 fatty acid powder - 5%, Honey powder - 10% and Sodium citrate - 5%;

[0007] Furthermore, wolfberry is used in traditional Chinese medicine to nourish the kidneys, improve eyesight, and enhance immunity. It is also used as a food ingredient, such as added to porridge, tea, or soup, which helps promote healthy vision, improve the body's resistance to fatigue, and support the immune system.

[0008] Furthermore, bearberry leaves are mainly used in the medical field, especially for antibacterial and treatment of urinary tract infections, but are also used as a tea beverage in some areas, which has antibacterial and diuretic effects, helping to cleanse the kidneys and urinary system.

[0009] Furthermore, Uncaria rhynchophylla is used as a traditional Chinese medicine to treat hypertension and neuralgia, and is less commonly used as a food, which helps lower blood pressure, relieve neuralgia and relieve inflammation.

[0010] Furthermore, deer antler is a famous Chinese medicinal material for nourishing the kidney and strengthening yang, and is also used to make tonics, including but not limited to soups and other tonics, which can improve weak physical constitution, enhance physical strength and sexual ability, and play an important role in improving kidney function.

[0011] Furthermore, Coenzyme Q10 is widely found in a variety of foods and is used as a health supplement, especially for heart health, as it can improve energy metabolism, enhance heart function, and help improve overall energy levels.

[0012] Furthermore, omega-3 fatty acids are found in a variety of foods such as fish and flax seeds, and are very beneficial to the cardiovascular system. They also help lower blood pressure, improve heart health, and help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

[0013] Furthermore, honey is both a delicious natural sweetener and a classic natural remedy for sore throats and digestion, providing a natural sweetness that can soothe the throat and boost immunity and digestive health.

[0014] Furthermore, sodium citrate is used as a food additive to adjust acidity and is also used in certain drug treatments such as alkaline constitution adjustment. It can adjust the pH value of the product and increase the taste and storage stability of the beverage.

[0015] A method for preparing a edible and medicinal wolfberry kidney-nourishing tea bag comprises: pretreatment, active ingredient extraction, drying and conversion, mixing and seasoning, tea bag filling and packaging, and quality control and storage.

[0016] As a further solution of the present invention: in the pretreatment, all raw materials need to be initially cleaned and impurities removed, and wolfberry, bearberry leaves, Uncaria rhynchophylla and pilose antler are frozen and crushed for easy extraction.

[0017] As a further solution of the present invention: the active ingredient extraction specifically includes:

[0018] Wolfberry and bearberry leaf: Use supercritical CO2 extraction equipment, set the parameters to 35℃, 3500psi, and extract for 2 hours;

[0019] Uncaria rhynchophylla and pilose antler: Use a water extraction system, soak and extract at 95°C for 1 hour, then quickly cool to room temperature, and filter to obtain the extract;

[0020] Ultrasonic assisted: The extract was subjected to ultrasonic treatment for 30 min at a frequency of 40 kHz to improve the extraction efficiency and quality.

[0021] As a further solution of the present invention: the drying and conversion specifically include:

[0022] All extracts were converted into fine powder by spray drying, with an inlet temperature of 200°C and an outlet temperature of 100°C;

[0023] Coenzyme Q10 and omega-3 fatty acid powders are processed through a microencapsulation machine to form stable microcapsules to promote their stable release and absorption during consumption.

[0024] As a further solution of the present invention: during the mixing and seasoning, a mixer is required to uniformly mix all the dry powders, honey powder, sodium citrate and other dry ingredients to ensure that the ingredients in each tea bag are consistent, and the mixing time is 10 minutes, and the speed is set to 30 rpm to ensure comprehensive and uniform mixing.

[0025] As a further solution of the present invention: an automatic filling and sealing machine is required for filling and packaging the tea bags, and the tea is accurately packaged into prefabricated tea bags made of environmentally friendly materials at a ratio of 3 grams per bag. During the quality control and storage, the final product needs to be analyzed by HPLC and GC-MS to verify the content of active ingredients, and is stored in a cool, dry, light-proof environment at a temperature maintained between 15-25°C.

[0026] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0027] Supercritical CO2 is used to extract the active ingredients in wolfberry and bearberry leaves. This method can extract more organic acids and bioactive substances under milder conditions (low temperature, no oxygen) and reduce the loss of heat-sensitive substances. The extraction rate of water-soluble components in Uncaria rhynchophylla and Pilosa antler is improved by combining water extraction and ultrasound-assisted technology. Ultrasound can break the plant cell walls and improve the extraction rate and speed. Coenzyme Q10 and omega-3 fatty acid powder are coated through microencapsulation treatment. The stable microcapsules formed can be gradually released in the consumer's body, increasing their stability and bioavailability, thereby more effectively exerting their health benefits. Honey powder and sodium citrate not only serve as natural flavoring agents and seasonings, but also help to improve the overall taste and acceptance of tea bags. These ingredients make the taste of tea more balanced and rich. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] In order to make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, the specific embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below.

[0029] In the following description, many specific details are set forth to facilitate a full understanding of the present invention, but the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art may make similar generalizations without violating the connotation of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0030] Secondly, the term "one embodiment" or "embodiment" as used herein refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. The term "in one embodiment" that appears in different places in this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor does it refer to a separate or selective embodiment that is mutually exclusive with other embodiments.

[0031] Example 1

[0032] The first embodiment of the present invention provides a reference embodiment of a method for preparing a medicinal and edible wolfberry kidney-nourishing tea bag, which is specifically as follows:

[0033] Materials and proportions:

[0034] Wolfberry: 30%;

[0035] Black beans: 10%;

[0036] Black sesame: 10%;

[0037] Honey powder: 20%;

[0038] Directly dried and crushed without any special treatment;

[0039] Pretreatment: All raw materials are simply cleaned, then directly dried and crushed by a grinder;

[0040] Extraction: Use a stainless steel pot, add crushed wolfberry, black beans and black sesame, add enough water to soak, heat to boiling and continue to cook for 2 hours, filter to get the extract;

[0041] Drying: Spread the extract on a drying tray and dry it with hot air drying equipment at 60°C for 12 hours or until completely dry;

[0042] Mixing and seasoning: Mix the dried substance and honey powder by hand until evenly mixed;

[0043] Tea bag filling and packaging: The mixed tea leaves are manually processed into 3-gram portions, filled into traditional paper tea bags, and sealed with a manual sealing machine;

[0044] Storage: Store the prepared tea bags at room temperature.

[0045] Example 2

[0046] The second embodiment of the present invention provides an improved method for preparing a medicinal and edible wolfberry kidney-nourishing tea bag, which is specifically as follows:

[0047] Materials and proportions:

[0048] Wolfberry: 30%;

[0049] Uva ursi: 10%;

[0050] Uncaria rhynchophylla: 10%;

[0051] Deer antler: 10%;

[0052] Coenzyme Q10: 5%;

[0053] Omega-3 fatty acid powder: 5%;

[0054] Honey powder: 10%;

[0055] Sodium citrate: 5%;

[0056] Pretreatment: After preliminary washing and removal of impurities, wolfberry, bearberry leaves, Uncaria rhynchophylla and pilose antler are frozen and crushed for subsequent extraction;

[0057] Active ingredient extraction:

[0058] Wolfberry and bearberry leaf: Use supercritical CO2 extraction equipment, set the temperature to 35℃, the pressure to 3500psi, and the extraction time to 2 hours;

[0059] Uncaria rhynchophylla and pilose antler: soak in 95℃ water for 1 hour through water extraction system, quickly cool down and filter to obtain extract, and process the extract through ultrasonic equipment for 30 minutes with the frequency set to 40kHz;

[0060] Drying and conversion: Use spray drying equipment to convert all extracts into fine powders, set the inlet temperature to 200°C and the outlet temperature to 100°C, and process the coenzyme Q10 and ω-3 fatty acid powders through a microencapsulation machine to form stable microcapsules.

[0061] Mixing and seasoning: Mix all the dry powders with honey powder and sodium citrate in a mixer for 10 minutes at a speed of 30 rpm;

[0062] Tea bag filling and packaging: Use an automatic filling and sealing machine to accurately pack 3 grams per bag into tea bags made of environmentally friendly materials and seal them;

[0063] Storage: Store in a constant temperature environment of 15-25℃, away from light and in a dry place.

[0064] Example 3

[0065] The third embodiment of the present invention provides an enhanced method for preparing a medicinal and edible wolfberry kidney-nourishing tea bag, which is specifically as follows:

[0066] Materials and proportions:

[0067] Wolfberry: 25%;

[0068] Uva ursi: 15%;

[0069] Uncaria rhynchophylla: 15%;

[0070] Deer antler: 10%;

[0071] Coenzyme Q10: 10%;

[0072] Omega-3 fatty acid powder: 10%;

[0073] Honey powder: 10%;

[0074] Sodium citrate: 5%

[0075] Preprocessing to storage

[0076] The steps of Example 2 were followed, but the component ratios and the amounts of coenzyme Q10 and ω-3 fatty acid powder added were adjusted;

[0077] The data comparison chart is as follows:

[0078] Parameters / Examples Benchmark Example Improved embodiment Enhanced Embodiment Active ingredient extraction rate 65％ 90％ 95％ Product stability Low high high Validity 6 months 24 months 24 months

[0079] In summary:

[0080] Efficient extraction of active ingredients: By using supercritical CO2 extraction and water extraction combined with ultrasonic technology, the extraction rate of key ingredients such as wolfberry, bearberry leaves, Uncaria rhynchophylla and deer antler has been significantly improved from 65% to 90%-95%. The significant increase in extraction efficiency ensures that the tea bags contain more beneficial elements, greatly improving the health benefits of the product.

[0081] Optimization of product stability and shelf life: Microencapsulation technology is used to process coenzyme Q10 and omega-3 fatty acid powders, which innovatively improves the stability of these sensitive ingredients and effectively prevents oxidation and degradation of active ingredients. Spray drying technology further ensures the uniformity of dry powder and the long-term stability of the product, extending the shelf life of the product from the traditional 6 months to 24 months, providing consumers with more lasting health protection;

[0082] Environmentally friendly and user-friendly design: The use of environmentally friendly tea bags and automated production processes not only enhances the market competitiveness of the products, but also responds to the modern consumption trend of sustainable development and environmental protection. The automatic filling and sealing technology ensures the consistency of product quality and a significant improvement in production efficiency.

[0083] Comprehensive and strict quality control: Using HPLC and GC-MS modern analytical techniques to accurately verify the content of active ingredients in the product, ensuring the high standards and strict consistency of each batch of products, avoiding differences between batches, and providing consumers with reliable quality assurance.

[0084] The above shows and describes the basic principles and main features of the present invention and the advantages of the present invention. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The above embodiments and descriptions are only for explaining the principles of the present invention. Without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, the present invention may have various changes and improvements, which fall within the scope of the present invention to be protected. The scope of protection of the present invention is defined by the attached claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A Chinese wolfberry kidney-nourishing tea bag that is both a medicine and food, characterized by: Its ingredients include: Wolfberry - 30%, bearberry leaf - 10%, Uncaria rhynchophylla - 10%, deer antler - 10%, coenzyme Q10 - 5%, omega-3 fatty acid powder - 5%, honey powder - 10% and sodium citrate - 5%.

2. A method for preparing a edible and medicinal wolfberry kidney-nourishing tea bag, comprising the edible and medicinal wolfberry kidney-nourishing tea bag according to claim 1, characterized in that: The preparation method includes: pretreatment, active ingredient extraction, drying and conversion, mixing and seasoning, tea bag filling and packaging, and quality control and storage.

3. The method for preparing a medicinal and edible wolfberry kidney-nourishing tea bag according to claim 2, characterized in that: In the pretreatment, all raw materials need to be initially cleaned and impurities removed, and wolfberry, bearberry leaves, Uncaria rhynchophylla and pilose antlers are frozen and crushed for easy extraction.

4. The method for preparing a medicinal and edible wolfberry kidney-nourishing tea bag according to claim 2, characterized in that: The active ingredient extraction specifically includes: Wolfberry and Uva-ursi: Use supercritical CO2 extraction equipment, set parameters at 35°C, 3500psi, and extraction time of 2 hours; Uncaria rhynchophylla and pilose antler: Use a water extraction system, soak and extract at 95°C for 1 hour, then quickly cool to room temperature, and filter to obtain the extract; Ultrasonic assisted: The extract was subjected to ultrasonic treatment for 30 min at a frequency of 40 kHz to improve the extraction efficiency and quality.

5. The method for preparing the edible and medicinal wolfberry kidney-nourishing tea bag according to claim 2, characterized in that: The drying and conversion specifically include: All extracts were converted into fine powder by spray drying, with an inlet temperature of 200°C and an outlet temperature of 100°C; Coenzyme Q10 and omega-3 fatty acid powders are processed through a microencapsulation machine to form stable microcapsules to promote their stable release and absorption during consumption.

6. The method for preparing the edible and medicinal wolfberry kidney-nourishing tea bag according to claim 2, characterized in that: During the mixing and seasoning, a mixer is required to uniformly mix all the dry powders, honey powder, sodium citrate and other dry ingredients to ensure that the ingredients in each tea bag are consistent. The mixing time is 10 minutes and the speed is set to 30 rpm to ensure comprehensive and uniform mixing.

7. The method for preparing the edible and medicinal wolfberry kidney-nourishing tea bag according to claim 2, characterized in that: An automatic filling and sealing machine is required for the filling and packaging of the tea bags, and the tea is accurately packaged into prefabricated tea bags made of environmentally friendly materials at a ratio of 3 grams per bag. During the quality control and storage, the final product needs to be subjected to HPLC and GC-MS analysis to verify the content of active ingredients, and is stored in a cool, dry, light-proof condition with the temperature maintained between 15-25°C.