Anti-depression soft sweets and preparation method thereof

Abstract

The invention discloses anti-depression soft sweets and a making method thereof.The method comprises the steps that 1, hericium erinaceus polysaccharide, ganoderma lucidum spore powder and cordycepin are mixed to obtain a mixture A, and then the mixture A is mixed with fruit and vegetable powder to obtain functional components; 2, taking solid sugar alcohol, an acidulant, functional components, a preservative, a coloring agent, a coagulator and water for later use; 3, at the temperature of 50-70 DEG C, solid sugar alcohol and an acidulant are sequentially added into water and stirred to be dissolved, sugar liquid is obtained, then the functional components are added into the sugar liquid and stirred to be uniform, a solution B is obtained, then the preservative is added into the solution B and stirred to be dissolved, a solution C is obtained, then the coloring agent is added into the solution C and stirred to be dissolved, and a solution D is obtained; 4, adding a coagulator into the solution D at 70-90 DEG C, and stirring until the coagulator is dissolved to obtain a solution E; and 5, pouring the solution E into a soft sweet mold, standing at room temperature for 4-5 hours, and demolding to obtain the anti-depression soft sweet which is rich in various active ingredients and can effectively improve anxiety and depression symptoms.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to functional candy, in particular to anti-depression soft candy and a preparation method thereof. Background Art

[0002] Depression is a common mental illness, which is mainly manifested by persistent low mood, decreased interest, lack of motivation and social phobia. The prevalence and recurrence rate of depression are high, and it is easy to cause or aggravate other physical diseases, causing great damage to human health. Currently, the commonly used antidepressants in clinical practice are mainly based on tricyclics and monoamine oxidase inhibitors developed in the 1950s. They relieve patients' depressive symptoms by regulating the levels of serotonin or norepinephrine in the brain. Although the specificity of newly developed antidepressants has been improved compared with the past, they still have disadvantages such as slow onset, low patient response rate and serious side effects.

[0003] As the name suggests, diet therapy is to regulate the body through food. According to the characteristics of different foods, it acts on different organs to play a conditioning role, which is safer and healthier. Therefore, developing a nutritious food with anti-depressant effects is of great significance for alleviating and improving depression.

[0004] Hericium erinaceus polysaccharide has the effects of calming the mind, improving attention and memory, as well as cognitive function, brain and nervous system. It can optimize the health of the nervous and immune systems and has a potential effect on fighting depression and other neurodegenerative diseases. This is because Hericium erinaceus polysaccharide can stimulate the secretion of 5-hydroxytryptamine. 5-hydroxytryptamine is considered to be a key factor in mood regulation. Its level in the central nervous system is closely related to emotional state, which helps to maintain emotional stability, thereby relieving depression and anxiety. In addition, Hericium erinaceus extract has also been shown to promote the physiological process of "hippocampal neurogenesis".

[0005] Ganoderma lucidum spore powder not only has anti-depressant effects and can improve the mood and sleep quality of patients with depression, but also has the effects of replenishing qi and strengthening the spleen, nourishing the heart and calming the nerves. It can improve the function of the spleen and stomach, improve the digestion and absorption capacity, and enhance physical strength and immunity. In addition, the polysaccharides and triterpenoid compounds in Ganoderma lucidum spore powder have sedative, anti-anxiety, anti-depression, lowering blood pressure and anti-aging effects, can regulate the nervous system, and enhance the body's resistance and tolerance.

[0006] Cordycepin is the main bioactive substance in the traditional Chinese medicine Cordyceps sinensis. A large number of studies have shown that it not only has good effects in anti-cancer, antibacterial, antiviral, immunomodulatory, neuroprotective and antioxidant properties, but also has a rapid and stable antidepressant effect. It can reduce the activity of the stress-activated glucocorticoid system in depressed mice, reduce sympathetic nerve activity, improve depression-related psychological behaviors, improve depression-related metabolic disorders in mice, and significantly restore the fat content reduced due to depression, including the content of visceral and subcutaneous fat.

[0007] Vitamins are trace organic substances necessary for the growth and development of the body. Once vitamins are deficient, they may affect the metabolism of serotonin and norepinephrine, leading to dysfunction of the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal axis and a series of mental illnesses. Among them: Vitamin B1 is an essential coenzyme in the synthesis of neurotransmitters such as acetylcholine, norepinephrine, γ-aminobutyrate, glutamate, aspartic acid and serotonin, while norepinephrine, 5-hydroxytryptamine and glutamate and their receptors have been confirmed to be the main targets of antidepressant treatment. Therefore, vitamin B1 deficiency can induce depression; Vitamin B2 is essential in the synthesis of carbohydrates, proteins and lipids. It plays a vital role in the metabolic process. The regulatory effect of vitamin B2 on depression can be explained by the role of riboflavin coenzyme in the remethylation of homocysteine. In daily life, many fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamins. For example, cherries and carrots are rich in vitamin A, grapefruit and sea buckthorn are rich in vitamin C, vitamin B1 and vitamin B2. At the same time, carrots, purple sweet potatoes, blueberries and apples are also rich in vitamins B and C. In addition, niacin is a drug for the treatment of schizophrenia, manic depression, benign depression and tension and anxiety. Supplementation of niacin can significantly improve depression and anxiety. Most fruits and vegetables contain niacin.

[0008] Soft candies have the characteristics of good taste and rich and diverse shapes, and are deeply loved by different groups. Moreover, taking sweets can make people feel happy. However, the existing soft candies have a single nutritional component, and long-term use is harmful to the human body. Therefore, it is very necessary to develop an antidepressant soft candy rich in multiple nutrients. Summary of the invention

[0009] In view of the deficiencies in the prior art, the purpose of the present invention is to provide an antidepressant soft candy and a preparation method thereof. The prepared antidepressant soft candy is rich in multiple active ingredients and can effectively improve anxiety and depression symptoms.

[0010] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0011] The invention discloses an antidepressant soft candy, which contains Hericium erinaceus polysaccharide, Ganoderma lucidum spore powder, cordycepin and fruit and vegetable powder.

[0012] Furthermore, the components include, by mass: 40 to 60 parts of solid sugar alcohol, 1 to 1.2 parts of acidulants, 1 to 4 parts of effective ingredients, 0.4 to 0.6 parts of preservatives, 0.02 to 0.1 parts of colorants and 25 to 35 parts of coagulants, wherein the effective ingredients are prepared by mixing a mixture of Hericium erinaceus polysaccharides, Ganoderma lucidum spore powder and cordycepin with fruit and vegetable powder in a mass ratio of 6:4.

[0013] Furthermore, the mass ratio of Hericium erinaceus polysaccharide, Ganoderma lucidum spore powder and cordycepin is 3:1.5:1.5.

[0014] A method for preparing antidepressant soft candy comprises the following steps:

[0015] Step 1, firstly mix Hericium erinaceus polysaccharide, Ganoderma lucidum spore powder and cordycepin to obtain a mixture A, and then take 60 parts of the mixture A and 40 parts of fruit and vegetable powder according to weight parts to mix to obtain effective ingredients;

[0016] Step 2, according to the mass parts, take 40-60 parts of solid sugar alcohol, 1-1.2 parts of acidulant, 1-4 parts of effective ingredient, 0.4-0.6 parts of preservative, 0.02-0.1 parts of colorant, 25-35 parts of coagulant and 100 parts of water for later use;

[0017] Step 3, at 50-70° C., first add solid sugar alcohol and acidulant to water in sequence, stir until completely dissolved, to obtain sugar solution, then add the functional ingredients to the sugar solution, stir evenly, to obtain solution B, then add the preservative to solution B, stir until dissolved, to obtain solution C, then add the colorant to solution C, stir until dissolved, to obtain solution D;

[0018] Step 4, adding a coagulant to solution D at 70-90° C. and stirring until dissolved to obtain solution E;

[0019] Step 5: Pour solution E into a soft candy mold, let it stand for 4 to 5 hours at room temperature, and demold to obtain antidepressant soft candy.

[0020] Furthermore, the fruit and vegetable powder in step 1 is prepared by mixing cherry powder or carrot powder rich in vitamin A with sea buckthorn powder, grapefruit powder, purple potato powder, spinach powder, pitaya powder, blueberry powder or apple powder rich in vitamins B and C.

[0021] Furthermore, the solid sugar alcohol in step 2 is maltitol, xylitol or sorbitol.

[0022] Furthermore, the acidulant in step 2 is at least one of citric acid, sodium citrate, malic acid, lactic acid or gluconic acid.

[0023] Furthermore, the coagulant in step 2 is a mixture of a cross-linking agent and edible gum, wherein: the cross-linking agent is calcium chloride or calcium sulfate, and the edible gum is at least one of gelatin, pectin, carrageenan, agar or gellan gum.

[0024] Furthermore, the preservative in step 2 is benzoic acid, sodium benzoate, sorbic acid or potassium sorbate.

[0025] Furthermore, the colorant in step 2 is citrus yellow, caramel pigment, sodium copper chlorophyllin, tomato red, safflower yellow, turmeric, roselle red, capsicum red or theaflavin.

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

[0027] The present invention uses a mixture of Hericium erinaceus polysaccharide, Ganoderma lucidum spore powder and cordycepin as main effective ingredients, and adds fruit and vegetable powder rich in vitamins A, B1, B2 and niacin to prepare antidepressant soft candies containing multiple active ingredients. Through the synergistic effect of the multiple effective ingredients, the expression of neurotrophic factors is promoted, and the effects of anti-oxidation, tranquilizing the mind, improving intelligence, protecting nerves, regulating emotions and regulating immunity are played, thereby reducing the excessive dependence of patients on chemical drugs in the process of treating depression, reducing the liver toxicity and kidney toxicity caused by the toxic side effects of chemical drugs, and being of great benefit to improving the physical and mental state of depression symptoms.

[0028] The present invention combines Hericium erinaceus polysaccharide, Ganoderma lucidum spore powder and cordycepin to achieve comprehensive regulation of the nervous system, which is embodied in: Hericium erinaceus polysaccharide nourishes nerves and promotes nerve regeneration, Ganoderma lucidum spore powder regulates neurotransmitters, and cordycepin is anti-inflammatory and protects nerve cells, achieving the effect of comprehensively regulating the nervous system and improving brain function, thereby more effectively alleviating depression; moreover, it also plays a good role in enhancing the body's immunity, can improve the body's internal environment, and then improve the body's overall health status, reduce the adverse effects of various chronic diseases on the body, thereby indirectly alleviating depression and improving depression symptoms. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029] Figure 1 This is a photo of the antidepressant soft candy prepared in Example 3 of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The specific contents of the present invention are further explained in detail below in conjunction with embodiments.

[0031] Example 1

[0032] Step 1, firstly, Hericium erinaceus polysaccharide, Ganoderma lucidum spore powder and cordycepin are mixed in a mass ratio of 3:1.5:1.5 to obtain a mixture A, and then, according to the mass fractions, 60 parts of the mixture A are mixed with 40 parts of fruit and vegetable powder to obtain an effective component, wherein the fruit and vegetable powder is a mixture of sea buckthorn powder and cherry powder in any proportion;

[0033] Step 2, according to the mass parts, take 60 parts of maltitol, 1.2 parts of citric acid, 1 part of active ingredient, 0.4 parts of benzoic acid, 0.02 parts of citrus yellow, 15 parts of calcium chloride, 10 parts of gelatin and 100 parts of water respectively for later use;

[0034] Step 3, at 60°C, first add maltitol and citric acid to water in sequence, stir until completely dissolved to obtain a sugar solution, then add the functional ingredients to the sugar solution, stir evenly to obtain a solution B, then add benzoic acid to the solution B, stir until dissolved to obtain a solution C, then add citrus yellow to the solution C, stir until dissolved to obtain a solution D;

[0035] Step 4, adding calcium chloride and gelatin to solution D at 80°C, stirring until dissolved, to obtain solution E;

[0036] Step 5: Pour solution E into a soft candy mold, let it stand for 4 hours at room temperature, and demold to obtain antidepressant soft candy.

[0037] Example 2

[0038] Step 1, firstly, Hericium erinaceus polysaccharide, Ganoderma lucidum spore powder and cordycepin are mixed in a mass ratio of 3:1.5:1.5 to obtain a mixture A, and then, according to the mass fractions, 60 parts of the mixture A are mixed with 40 parts of fruit and vegetable powder to obtain an effective component, wherein the fruit and vegetable powder is a mixture of grapefruit powder, carrot powder and purple sweet potato powder in any proportion;

[0039] Step 2, according to the mass parts, take 50 parts of xylitol, 1 part of sodium citrate, 2.5 parts of active ingredients, 0.6 parts of sodium benzoate, 0.04 parts of caramel pigment, 10 parts of calcium sulfate, 10 parts of gelatin, 10 parts of pectin and 100 parts of water respectively for later use;

[0040] Step 3, at 50°C, first add xylitol and sodium citrate to water in sequence, stir until completely dissolved to obtain a sugar solution, then add the functional ingredients to the sugar solution, stir evenly to obtain a solution B, then add sodium benzoate to the solution B, stir until dissolved to obtain a solution C, then add caramel pigment to the solution C, stir until dissolved to obtain a solution D;

[0041] Step 4, adding calcium sulfate, gelatin and pectin to solution D at 90°C, stirring until dissolved, to obtain solution E;

[0042] Step 5: Pour solution E into a soft candy mold, let it stand for 5 hours at room temperature, and demold to obtain antidepressant soft candy.

[0043] Example 3

[0044] Step 1, firstly, Hericium erinaceus polysaccharide, Ganoderma lucidum spore powder and cordycepin are mixed in a mass ratio of 3:1.5:1.5 to obtain a mixture A, and then, according to the mass fractions, 60 parts of the mixture A and 40 parts of fruit and vegetable powder are mixed to obtain an effective component, wherein the fruit and vegetable powder is a mixture of spinach powder, cherry powder and pitaya powder in any proportion;

[0045] Step 2, according to the mass parts, take 45 parts of sorbitol, 1.1 parts of malic acid, 3 parts of active ingredients, 0.5 parts of sorbic acid, 0.06 parts of capsanthin, 30 parts of gellan gum, 2 parts of calcium chloride and 100 parts of water for standby use;

[0046] Step 3, at 70°C, first add sorbitol and malic acid to water in sequence, stir until completely dissolved to obtain a sugar solution, then add the functional ingredients to the sugar solution, stir evenly to obtain a solution B, then add sorbic acid to the solution B, stir until dissolved to obtain a solution C, then add capsanthin to the solution C, stir until dissolved to obtain a solution D;

[0047] Step 4, adding gellan gum and calcium chloride to solution D at 80° C., stirring until dissolved, to obtain solution E;

[0048] Step 5: Pour solution E into a soft candy mold, let stand for 4.5 hours at room temperature, and demould to obtain Figure 1 Antidepressant gummies shown.

[0049] Example 4

[0050] Step 1, firstly, Hericium erinaceus polysaccharide, Ganoderma lucidum spore powder and cordycepin are mixed in a mass ratio of 3:1.5:1.5 to obtain a mixture A, and then, according to the mass fractions, 60 parts of the mixture A are mixed with 40 parts of fruit and vegetable powder to obtain an effective component, wherein the fruit and vegetable powder is formed by mixing carrot powder, blueberry powder and apple powder in any proportion;

[0051] Step 2, according to the mass parts, take 40 parts of maltitol, 0.5 parts of lactic acid, 0.5 parts of gluconic acid, 4 parts of effective ingredients, 0.45 parts of potassium sorbate, 0.1 parts of turmeric, 10 parts of pectin, 15 parts of agar, 10 parts of calcium sulfate and 100 parts of water respectively for standby use;

[0052] Step 3, at 70°C, first add maltitol, lactic acid and gluconic acid to water in sequence, stir until completely dissolved to obtain a sugar solution, then add the functional ingredients to the sugar solution, stir evenly to obtain a solution B, then add potassium sorbate to the solution B, stir until dissolved to obtain a solution C, then add turmeric to the solution C, stir until dissolved to obtain a solution D;

[0053] Step 4, adding pectin, agar and calcium sulfate to solution D at 80° C. and stirring until dissolved to obtain solution E;

[0054] Step 5: Pour solution E into a soft candy mold, let it stand for 4.5 hours at room temperature, and demold to obtain antidepressant soft candy.

[0055] According to consumers' preference for the color of soft candies, the colorants citrus yellow, caramel pigment, tomato red and turmeric selected in Examples 1 to 4 can also be replaced by sodium copper chlorophyllin, safflower yellow, turmeric, roselle red, capsicum red or theaflavins.

[0056] According to the sensory evaluation method requirements for candies in "Candy-Gel Candy" (Standard Code: SB / T 10021-2017), 10 personnel with food and related professional backgrounds were selected to form an evaluation team to evaluate and score the color, texture, taste and sourness of the soft candies prepared in Examples 1 to 4, respectively. The sensory score adopts a percentage system, and the full score of each indicator is 25. The evaluation results are averaged to calculate the final total score. The sensory scoring standard of the evaluation team for the soft candies prepared in Examples 1 to 4 is shown in Table 1, and the scoring details of the soft candies prepared in Examples 1 to 4 are shown in Table 2;

[0057] As can be seen from Table 2, the color, texture, taste and sweetness of the soft candies prepared in Examples 1 to 4 all received relatively high scores.

[0058] Table 1 Sensory index evaluation standards

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[0060] Table 2 Scoring table of each embodiment by the scoring team

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Claims

1. An antidepressant soft candy, characterized in that: The ingredients include Hericium erinaceus polysaccharide, Ganoderma lucidum spore powder, cordycepin and fruit and vegetable powder.

2. The antidepressant soft candy according to claim 1, characterized in that: The components include, by mass, 40 to 60 parts of solid sugar alcohol, 1 to 1.2 parts of acidulants, 1 to 4 parts of effective ingredients, 0.4 to 0.6 parts of preservatives, 0.02 to 0.1 parts of colorants and 25 to 35 parts of coagulants, wherein the effective ingredients are prepared by mixing a mixture of Hericium erinaceus polysaccharide, Ganoderma lucidum spore powder and cordycepin with fruit and vegetable powder in a mass ratio of 6:

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3. The antidepressant soft candy according to claim 2, characterized in that: The mass ratio of the hericium erinaceus polysaccharide, ganoderma lucidum spore powder and cordycepin is 3:1.5:1.

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4. A method for making the antidepressant soft candy according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The steps include: Step 1, firstly mix Hericium erinaceus polysaccharide, Ganoderma lucidum spore powder and cordycepin to obtain a mixture A, and then take 60 parts of the mixture A and 40 parts of fruit and vegetable powder according to weight parts to mix to obtain effective ingredients; Step 2, according to the mass parts, take 40-60 parts of solid sugar alcohol, 1-1.2 parts of acidulant, 1-4 parts of effective ingredient, 0.4-0.6 parts of preservative, 0.02-0.1 parts of colorant, 25-35 parts of coagulant and 100 parts of water for later use; Step 3, at 50-70° C., first add solid sugar alcohol and acidulant to water in sequence, stir until completely dissolved, to obtain sugar solution, then add the functional ingredients to the sugar solution, stir evenly, to obtain solution B, then add the preservative to solution B, stir until dissolved, to obtain solution C, then add the colorant to solution C, stir until dissolved, to obtain solution D; Step 4, adding a coagulant to solution D at 70-90° C. and stirring until dissolved to obtain solution E; Step 5: Pour solution E into a soft candy mold, let it stand for 4 to 5 hours at room temperature, and demold to obtain antidepressant soft candy.

5. The method according to claim 4, characterized in that: The fruit and vegetable powder in step 1 is prepared by mixing cherry powder or carrot powder rich in vitamin A with at least one of sea buckthorn powder, grapefruit powder, purple potato powder, spinach powder, pitaya powder, blueberry powder or apple powder rich in vitamins B and C.

6. The method according to claim 4, characterized in that: The solid sugar alcohol in step 2 is maltitol, xylitol or sorbitol.

7. The method according to claim 4, characterized in that: The acidulant in step 2 is at least one of citric acid, sodium citrate, malic acid, lactic acid or gluconic acid.

8. The manufacturing method according to claim 4, characterized in that: The coagulant in step 2 is a mixture of a cross-linking agent and an edible gum, wherein the cross-linking agent is calcium chloride or calcium sulfate, and the edible gum is at least one of gelatin, pectin, carrageenan, agar or gellan gum.

9. The manufacturing method according to claim 4, characterized in that: The preservative in step 2 is benzoic acid, sodium benzoate, sorbic acid or potassium sorbate.

10. The manufacturing method according to claim 4, characterized in that: The colorant in step 2 is citrus yellow, caramel pigment, sodium copper chlorophyllin, tomato red, safflower yellow, turmeric, roselle red, capsicum red or theaflavins.

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