Sleep-aiding composition, aqueous extract and preparation method and application of sleep-aiding composition and aqueous extract

Abstract

The invention belongs to the technical field of food processing, and particularly relates to a sleep-aiding composition, a sleep-aiding aqueous extract and a preparation method and application of the sleep-aiding composition and the sleep-aiding aqueous extract. The invention provides a sleep-aiding composition. The sleep-aiding composition is prepared from the following components in parts by mass: 67.5 to 157.5 parts of semen ziziphi spinosae, 67.5 to 157.5 parts of Zanghuang jujubes, 0.3 to 0.7 part of konjac glucomannan, 10 parts of poria cocos and 6 parts of liquorice roots. All the components in the sleep-aiding composition are medicinal and edible medicinal materials, and food is used for treatment, so that the product has small toxic and side effects; meanwhile, the Zanghuang jujubes are added to be compounded with the spina date seeds, so that the obtained composition not only has rich red date fragrance and strong date flavor, but also can improve the content of sleep-aiding active substances, and has the effects of soothing the nerves and aiding sleep.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention belongs to the technical field of food processing, and in particular relates to a sleep-aiding composition, a water extract, and a preparation method and application thereof. Background Art

[0002] As life becomes more stressful, more and more people suffer from insomnia, which is associated with some health complications, such as depression, hypertension, diabetes, etc. However, long-term use of medication to treat insomnia increases the risk of adverse reactions. Developing sleep-aiding products from natural foods will not only help with sleep, but also improve safety.

[0003] The Chinese date kernel contains a variety of sleep-inducing ingredients, such as spinosin and jujuboside B, which can effectively improve sleep. However, the Chinese date kernel itself is slightly bitter, and after being prepared into a drink, the taste acceptance is low. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a product that can improve the flavor of the Chinese date kernel drink and increase the sleep-inducing ingredients. Summary of the invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a sleep-aiding composition, a water extract, a preparation method and an application thereof. The composition of the present invention has a rich red date aroma, a high content of sleep-aiding ingredients, and can effectively improve sleep.

[0005] The invention provides a sleeping-aiding composition, comprising the following components in parts by mass: 67.5-157.5 parts of sour jujube seeds, 67.5-157.5 parts of Zanhuang jujubes, 0.3-0.7 parts of konjac gum, 10 parts of tuckahoe and 6 parts of liquorice.

[0006] As a preferred solution, the following components are included in parts by weight: 67.5-112.5 parts of spiny jujube kernels, 112.5-157.5 parts of Zanhuang jujubes, 0.3-0.7 parts of konjac gum, 10 parts of Poria cocos, and 6 parts of liquorice.

[0007] As a preferred solution, the following components are included in parts by weight: 67.5-112.5 parts of spiny jujube seeds, 112.5-157.5 parts of Zanhuang jujubes, 0.5 parts of konjac gum, 10 parts of Poria cocos and 6 parts of liquorice.

[0008] As a preferred solution, the following components are included in parts by weight: 112.5 parts of spiny jujube seeds, 112.5 parts of Zanhuang jujubes, 0.5 parts of konjac gum, 10 parts of Poria cocos and 6 parts of liquorice.

[0009] The present invention also provides a water extract for aiding sleep, comprising the following raw materials for preparation: the composition described in the above scheme and water; the mass ratio of the composition to water is 1:(6-7).

[0010] The present invention also provides a method for preparing the water extract of the above scheme, comprising the following steps: mixing the composition with water, soaking and boiling in sequence to obtain the water extract.

[0011] As a preferred solution, the soaking time is 1 to 1.5 hours.

[0012] As a preferred solution, the boiling time is 15 to 45 minutes; the boiling temperature is 100°C.

[0013] As a preferred solution, after the boiling, the boiling product is filtered and concentrated in sequence to obtain a concentrated slurry type water extract; the volume of the concentrated slurry type water extract is 1 / 8 of the water used for mixing with the composition.

[0014] The present invention also provides the use of the composition described in the above scheme, the water extract described in the above scheme, or the water extract prepared by the preparation method described in the above scheme in the preparation of functional foods or health products.

[0015] Beneficial effects:

[0016] The present invention provides a composition for aiding sleep, comprising the following components by mass: 67.5-157.5 parts of sour jujube seeds, 67.5-157.5 parts of Zanhuang jujubes, 0.3-0.7 parts of konjac gum, 10 parts of Poria cocos and 6 parts of licorice. Each component in the composition for aiding sleep of the present invention is a medicinal material with the same origin as medicine and food, and the product has little toxic and side effects; at the same time, by adding Zanhuang jujubes and sour jujube seeds, the obtained composition not only has a rich red date aroma and a strong date flavor, but also can increase the content of active substances for aiding sleep, and has the effect of calming the nerves and aiding sleep. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0017] The invention provides a sleeping-aiding composition, comprising the following components in parts by mass: 67.5-157.5 parts of sour jujube seeds, 67.5-157.5 parts of Zanhuang jujubes, 0.3-0.7 parts of konjac gum, 10 parts of tuckahoe and 6 parts of liquorice.

[0018] In parts by mass, the sleep-aiding composition of the present invention includes 67.5 to 157.5 parts of Chinese date seeds; as an embodiment, the Chinese date seeds are 67.5 to 112.5 parts by mass; as an embodiment, the Chinese date seeds are 112.5 parts by mass. In the present invention, Chinese date seeds have the functions of nourishing the heart and protecting the liver, calming the mind and calming the nerves, astringing sweat, and promoting the production of body fluids, are rich in a variety of sleep-aiding ingredients, and can improve sleep.

[0019] The sleep-aiding composition of the present invention includes 67.5 to 157.5 parts of Zanhuang jujube in terms of the mass of sour jujube kernel; as an embodiment, the mass of Zanhuang jujube is 112.5 to 157.5 parts; as an embodiment, the mass of Zanhuang jujube is 112.5 parts. In the present invention, Zanhuang jujube has a strong jujube flavor, is rich in nutrients such as flavonoids and saponins, and contains a small amount of sleep-aiding substances such as spinosin and sour jujube kernel saponin B. The present invention can increase the content of sleep-aiding ingredients by adding Zanhuang jujube and sour jujube kernel, and can also reconcile the bitterness of sour jujube kernel itself and improve the flavor.

[0020] The sleep-aiding composition of the present invention includes 0.3 to 0.7 parts of konjac gum based on the mass of jujube seeds; as an embodiment, the mass of the konjac gum can be 0.3, 0.4, 0.5, 0.6 or 0.7 parts. In the present invention, konjac gum has a certain effect on the tissue state of the water extract and can improve the viscosity of the concentrated water extract.

[0021] The sleep-aiding composition of the present invention includes 10 parts of Poria cocos based on the mass of Semen Ziziphi Spinosae. In the present invention, Poria cocos has the effects of promoting diuresis and eliminating dampness, strengthening the spleen and stomach, and nourishing the heart and calming the mind.

[0022] Calculated by the mass of the spina jujuba seeds, the sleep-aiding composition of the present invention comprises 6 parts of licorice. In the present invention, the licorice has the effects of invigorating qi, tonifying the middle, moistening the lungs and relieving cough.

[0023] In the sleep-aiding composition of the present invention, each component is a medicinal material that can be used as food and medicine, and the product has little toxic and side effects; by adding Zanhuang jujube and sour jujube kernel to compound, the obtained composition not only has a rich red date aroma and a strong date flavor, but also can increase the content of sleep-aiding active substances, and has the effect of calming the nerves and aiding sleep.

[0024] The present invention also provides a water extract for aiding sleep, comprising the following raw materials for preparation: the composition described in the above scheme and water; the mass ratio of the composition to water is 1:(6-7). In a specific embodiment of the present invention, the mass ratio of the composition to water can be 1:6 or 1:7.

[0025] The present invention also provides a method for preparing the water extract of the above scheme, comprising the following steps: mixing the composition with water, soaking and boiling in sequence to obtain the water extract.

[0026] As an embodiment, the present invention dries and crushes the sour jujube kernel, passes through a 60-mesh sieve, and obtains sour jujube kernel powder; washes, pits, dries and crushes the Zanhuang jujube, passes through a 60-mesh sieve, and obtains Zanhuang jujube powder. As an embodiment, the present invention mixes the sour jujube kernel powder and the Zanhuang jujube powder to obtain a composite jujube powder. As an embodiment, the composite jujube powder is mixed with konjac gum, Poria cocos, and licorice to obtain a composition.

[0027] In the present invention, the composition is mixed with water and soaked to obtain a soaking material. As an embodiment, the mass ratio of the composition to water is 1:(6-7). In a specific embodiment of the present invention, the mass ratio of the composition to water can be 1:6 or 1:7. As an embodiment, the soaking time is 1-1.5h. In a specific embodiment of the present invention, the soaking time is 1h. The present invention limits a suitable soaking time, which is conducive to the dissolution of flavonoids and saponins in each component raw material in water, and increases the content of sleep-aiding substances in the water extract.

[0028] In the present invention, the soaking material is boiled to obtain the water extract. As an embodiment, the boiling time is 15 to 45 minutes; as an embodiment, the boiling temperature is 100° C. The present invention can extract flavonoids and saponins in the composition by boiling at a suitable temperature.

[0029] As an embodiment, after the boiling, the present invention further comprises filtering and concentrating the product after boiling in sequence to obtain a concentrated slurry type water extract. As an embodiment, the volume of the concentrated slurry type water extract is 1 / 8 of the water mixed with the composition; in a specific embodiment of the present invention, when the volume of the water mixed with the composition is 1600 mL, the volume of the concentrated slurry type water extract is 200 mL. As an embodiment, the concentration method comprises boiling.

[0030] As an embodiment, after obtaining the concentrated slurry type water extract, the present invention further comprises sterilization. As an embodiment, the sterilization temperature is 100° C. and the sterilization time is 10 to 20 minutes.

[0031] The present invention also provides the use of the composition described in the above scheme, the water extract described in the above scheme, or the water extract prepared by the preparation method described in the above scheme in the preparation of functional foods or health products.

[0032] In order to further illustrate the present invention, a sleep-aiding composition, an aqueous extract, a preparation method and an application thereof provided by the present invention are described in detail below in conjunction with examples, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0033] Example 1

[0034] The sleep-aiding composition consists of the following components: 67.5 g of sour jujube seeds, 157.5 g of Zanhuang jujubes, 10 g of Poria cocos, 6 g of liquorice and 0.5 g of konjac gum.

[0035] The preparation of concentrated water extract (jujube compound concentrated syrup) is carried out according to the following steps:

[0036] (1) Raw material pretreatment: Wash the Zanhuang jujube, remove the core, dry and crush it, and pass it through a 60-mesh sieve to obtain Zanhuang jujube powder; dry and crush the sour jujube kernel, and pass it through a 60-mesh sieve to obtain sour jujube kernel powder; mix the Zanhuang jujube powder and sour jujube kernel powder to obtain compound jujube powder.

[0037] (2) Soaking and boiling: Take the composite jujube powder, Poria cocos, liquorice and konjac gum obtained in step (1), add 1600 mL of water, and soak for 1 hour; after soaking, boil at 100° C. until the water decoction is 1200 mL.

[0038] (3) Filtration: Filter the decoction in step (2) to remove residues and obtain a filtrate.

[0039] (4) Preparation of concentrated water extract: The filtrate in step (3) was heated and concentrated to 200 mL to obtain a jujube composite concentrated syrup.

[0040] (5) Sterilization: Place the jujube compound slurry in step (4) into a high temperature sterilized jar and seal the jar; place the sealed jar in 100°C water for 15 minutes. After sterilization, place the jar in a natural environment to cool.

[0041] Example 2

[0042] The sleep-aiding composition consists of the following components: 90g of sour jujube seeds, 135g of Zanhuang jujubes, 10g of Poria cocos, 6g of liquorice and 0.5g of konjac gum.

[0043] The preparation of concentrated water extract (jujube compound concentrated syrup) was carried out according to Example 1.

[0044] Example 3

[0045] The sleep-aiding composition is composed of the following components: 112.5 g of sour jujube seeds, 112.5 g of Zanhuang jujubes, 10 g of Poria cocos, 6 g of liquorice and 0.5 g of konjac gum.

[0046] The preparation of concentrated water extract (jujube compound concentrated syrup) was carried out according to Example 1.

[0047] Example 4

[0048] The sleep-aiding composition consists of the following components: 135g of sour jujube seeds, 90g of Zanhuang jujubes, 10g of Poria cocos, 6g of liquorice and 0.5g of konjac gum.

[0049] The preparation of concentrated water extract (jujube compound concentrated syrup) was carried out according to Example 1.

[0050] Example 5

[0051] The sleep-aiding composition is composed of the following components: 157.5 g of spiny jujube seeds, 67.5 g of Zanhuang jujubes, 10 g of Poria cocos, 6 g of liquorice and 0.5 g of konjac gum.

[0052] The preparation of concentrated water extract (jujube compound concentrated syrup) was carried out according to Example 1.

[0053] Example 6

[0054] The sleep-aiding composition is composed of the following components: 112.5 g of sour jujube seeds, 112.5 g of Zanhuang jujubes, 10 g of Poria cocos, 6 g of liquorice and 0.3 g of konjac gum.

[0055] The preparation of concentrated water extract (jujube compound concentrated syrup) was carried out according to Example 1.

[0056] Example 7

[0057] The sleep-aiding composition is composed of the following components: 112.5 g of sour jujube seeds, 112.5 g of Zanhuang jujubes, 10 g of Poria cocos, 6 g of liquorice and 0.4 g of konjac gum.

[0058] The preparation of concentrated water extract (jujube compound concentrated syrup) was carried out according to Example 1.

[0059] Example 8

[0060] The sleep-aiding composition is composed of the following components: 112.5 g of sour jujube seeds, 112.5 g of Zanhuang jujubes, 10 g of Poria cocos, 6 g of liquorice and 0.6 g of konjac gum.

[0061] The preparation of concentrated water extract (jujube compound concentrated syrup) was carried out according to Example 1.

[0062] Example 9

[0063] The sleep-aiding composition consists of the following components: 112.5 g of sour jujube seeds, 112.5 g of Zanhuang jujubes, 10 g of Poria cocos, 6 g of liquorice and 0.7 g of konjac gum.

[0064] The preparation of concentrated water extract (jujube compound concentrated syrup) was carried out according to Example 1.

[0065] Application Example 1

[0066] The jujube compound concentrated pastes prepared in Examples 1 to 9 were subjected to sensory evaluation by 16 examiners, including 8 boys and 8 girls. The sensory evaluation criteria are shown in Table 1.

[0067] Table 1 Sensory evaluation standard of jujube compound thick paste

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[0070] The sensory evaluation results of the jujube compound concentrated pastes prepared in Examples 1 to 9 are shown in Table 2.

[0071] Table 2 Sensory scores of jujube compound thick pulp of Examples 1 to 3 and Comparative Examples 1 to 2

[0072] personnel Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Example 4 Example 5 Example 6 Example 7 Example 8 Example 9 1 70 75 68 59 48 68 74 79 72 2 84 90 90 74 64 80 81 88 82 3 72 78 81 86 78 73 75 74 73 4 75 68 67 64 55 79 78 74 78 5 87 79 57 52 48 75 76 78 74 6 84 88 85 72 65 75 78 81 76 7 83 87 90 76 70 78 73 77 74 8 55 79 83 62 70 80 83 85 85 9 73 77 88 67 64 74 77 72 81 10 70 64 66 66 59 83 80 77 76 11 73 68 73 67 71 78 81 81 76 12 66 69 95 61 71 72 77 77 75 13 88 88 87 72 67 72 69 71 67 14 68 75 73 59 58 72 72 69 70 15 61 53 66 63 62 83 79 76 81 16 76 78 80 76 77 76 75 71 80 Average score 74 76 78 67 64 76 76 76 76

[0073] According to Table 2, the sensory scores of the jujube compound syrups of Examples 1 to 9 were 64 to 78 points. In Example 3, when the ratio of sour jujube kernel powder to Zanhuang jujube powder was 5:5 and the amount of konjac gum added was 0.5 g, the taste of the jujube compound syrup was the best, with a sensory score of 78 points.

[0074] Application Example 2

[0075] The contents of spinosaponin and jujuboside B in the jujube compound concentrated syrups prepared in Examples 1 to 9 were determined, and the jujube compound concentrated syrup prepared in Example 3 was used as an example for illustration:

[0076] (1) Determination of the content of spinosin

[0077] ① Preparation of spinoside reference solution: Accurately weigh 5 mg of spinoside reference, place in a 10 mL volumetric flask, add methanol to dissolve and dilute to the scale, shake well to obtain a solution with a mass concentration of 500 μg / mL, and gradually dilute to 250, 125, 62.5, 50, 31.25, 15.625, 7.8125 μg / mL reference solution.

[0078] ② Preparation of test solution: accurately weigh 2g of the jujube compound concentrated pulp of Example 3, dissolve it in 30mL of water, transfer it quantitatively to a 125mL separatory funnel, add petroleum ether to extract 3 times, 10mL each time; after defatting, discard the petroleum ether, add 50% (v / v) ethanol aqueous solution to the drug residue at a ratio of 1g:50mL, and ultrasonicate for 1h at 360w. After the ultrasonication, centrifuge to collect the supernatant, then distill under reduced pressure to evaporate the solvent, and finally add methanol to dissolve and dilute to a 10mL volumetric flask.

[0079] ③ Use liquid chromatography to detect the content of spinosin. Liquid chromatography conditions: chromatographic column is C18 (5 μm, 4.6×250 mm), the mobile phase consisted of methanol (A) containing 0.1% (v / v) formic acid and water (B) containing 0.1% (v / v) formic acid. Elution was performed in gradient and isocratic mode, and the solvent gradient was changed according to the following program: 0-10 minutes from 10% (A): 90% (B) to 40% (A): 60% (B); 10-40 minutes to maintain 40% (A): 60% (B), the detection wavelength was 270 nm, the flow rate was 1.0 mL / min, the column temperature was 34°C, and the injection volume was 20 μL.

[0080] According to the above liquid chromatography conditions, the standard curve of spinosin was determined, and the linear regression equation obtained was Y = 10.162X + 29.5, R 2 is 0.999.

[0081] According to the standard curve, the spinoin in the jujube compound concentrated pulp of Example 3 was determined. After testing, the content of spinoin in the jujube compound concentrated pulp of Example 3 was 46.35±0.55 mg / 100 g.

[0082] (2) Determination of the content of jujuboside B

[0083] ① Preparation of jujuboside B reference solution: Accurately weigh 4.5 mg of jujuboside B reference substance, place it in a 10 mL volumetric flask, add methanol to dissolve and dilute to the scale, shake well to obtain a solution with a mass concentration of 450 μg / mL, and gradually dilute it into 250, 150, 62.5, 31.25, and 15.625 μg / mL reference substance solutions.

[0084] ② Preparation of test solution: Accurately weigh 2g of the jujube compound concentrated pulp of Example 3, dissolve it with 30mL of water, transfer it quantitatively to a 125mL separatory funnel, add petroleum ether to extract 3 times, 10mL each time, after defatting, discard the petroleum ether, add 50% (v / v) ethanol aqueous solution to the drug residue at a ratio of 1g:25mL, and ultrasonicate for 0.5h under 720w. After the ultrasonication, centrifuge and collect the supernatant, then distill under reduced pressure to evaporate the ethanol, then extract with saturated n-butanol, take the supernatant, finally distill under reduced pressure to evaporate the n-butanol, then add methanol to dissolve and make up to the volume in a 10mL volumetric flask.

[0085] ③ Use liquid chromatography to detect the content of jujuboside B. The liquid chromatography conditions are: the chromatographic column is C18 (5 μm, 4.6×250 mm), mobile phase was acetonitrile: water (0.1% (v / v) phosphoric acid) = 35:65, detection wavelength was 204 nm, flow rate was 1.0 mL / min, column temperature was 34° C., injection volume was 20 μL.

[0086] According to the above liquid chromatography conditions, the standard curve of jujuboside B was determined, and the linear regression equation obtained was Y=4.9265X-16.167, R 2 is 0.999.

[0087] According to the standard curve, the jujuboside B in the jujube compound concentrated syrup of Example 3 was determined. After testing, the content of jujuboside B in the jujube compound concentrated syrup of Example 3 was 20.59±0.08 mg / 100 g.

[0088] In summary, all components in the jujube compound concentrated paste of the present invention are medicinal materials that are both medicinal and edible, and the food is used for treatment. The product has small toxic and side effects and is healthy and delicious. In addition, the preparation process of the jujube compound concentrated paste of the present invention is simple and convenient, and the obtained product not only has rich red dates aroma and strong dates flavor, but also can increase the content of sleep-inducing active substances, and has the effect of calming the nerves and promoting sleep.

[0089] Although the above embodiment describes the present invention in detail, it is only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. People can also obtain other embodiments based on this embodiment without creativity, and these embodiments all fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A composition for aiding sleep, characterized in that: The invention comprises the following components in parts by weight: 67.5 to 157.5 parts of sour jujube seeds, 67.5 to 157.5 parts of Zanhuang jujubes, 0.3 to 0.7 parts of konjac gum, 10 parts of tuckahoe and 6 parts of liquorice.

2. The composition according to claim 1, characterized in that The invention comprises the following components in parts by weight: 67.5 to 112.5 parts of sour jujube seeds, 112.5 to 157.5 parts of Zanhuang jujubes, 0.3 to 0.7 parts of konjac gum, 10 parts of tuckahoe and 6 parts of liquorice.

3. The composition according to claim 1, characterized in that The invention comprises the following components in parts by weight: 67.5 to 112.5 parts of sour jujube seeds, 112.5 to 157.5 parts of Zanhuang jujubes, 0.5 parts of konjac gum, 10 parts of tuckahoe and 6 parts of liquorice.

4. The composition according to claim 1, characterized in that The invention comprises the following components in parts by weight: 112.5 parts of spiny jujube seeds, 112.5 parts of Zanhuang jujubes, 0.5 parts of konjac gum, 10 parts of tuckahoe and 6 parts of liquorice.

5. A water extract for aiding sleep, characterized in that: The preparation method comprises the following raw materials: the composition according to any one of claims 1 to 4 and water; the mass ratio of the composition to water is 1:(6-7).

6. The method for preparing the aqueous extract according to claim 5, characterized in that: The method comprises the following steps: mixing the composition with water, and sequentially soaking and boiling the mixture to obtain the water extract.

7. The preparation method according to claim 6, characterized in that: The soaking time is 1 to 1.5 hours.

8. The preparation method according to claim 6, characterized in that: The boiling time is 15 to 45 minutes; the boiling temperature is 100°C.

9. The preparation method according to claim 6, characterized in that: After the boiling, the method further comprises filtering and concentrating the boiled product in sequence to obtain a concentrated slurry type water extract; the volume of the concentrated slurry type water extract is 1 / 8 of the volume of the water used for mixing with the composition.

10. Use of the composition according to any one of claims 1 to 4, the water extract according to claim 5, or the water extract prepared by the preparation method according to any one of claims 6 to 9 in the preparation of functional foods or health products.

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