Preparation method and application of fruit paste nutrition bar capable of improving intestinal health
By using a step-by-step mixing and blending process with dried fruit, syrup, oil, powder, and nut granules as raw materials, fruit puree nutrition bars are prepared. This solves the problem of the lack of fruit puree bars on the market that improve intestinal health, provides a healthy and natural solid dosage form, promotes intestinal peristalsis, and enriches the variety of nutrition bars.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202511387671.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-09-26
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-18
AI Technical Summary
There is a lack of fruit puree nutrition bars in the current technology that can improve gut health, and there are no such products on the domestic market. The sennosides used in foreign fruit puree bars are health food ingredients in China and are not suitable for ordinary food.
Made from dried fruit, syrup, oil, powder, and nut granules, the fruit puree nutrition bars are prepared through step-by-step mixing and machine blending. The ingredients are derived from medicinal and edible ingredients to promote detoxification, ensuring even distribution and a fine texture.
It provides a healthy and natural solid dosage form that directly stimulates intestinal peristalsis, effectively promotes defecation, meets the needs of modern consumers for health products, and enriches the variety of nutrition bars and market choices.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of food processing technology, and more specifically to a method for preparing and using fruit puree nutrition bars that can improve gut health. Background Technology
[0002] The "Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents" clearly states that fruits are an important source of essential vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, and phytochemicals for the human body. It lists "eating more fruits and vegetables" as one of the important principles for a balanced diet in China, recommending a "diverse diet with fruits and vegetables as the mainstay" for the general population. The guidelines also provide the Chinese Dietary Pyramid, with fruits occupying the second level, suggesting a daily intake of 200-400 grams, with a variety of types. With the improvement of living standards and the rise of the health industry, the demand for fruits in China has been increasing year by year, building upon the traditional "five grains as the staple food."
[0003] Nutrition bars, a type of cold-processed food bar, are mainly made by mixing nutritional powders with binders such as syrups, oils, and glycerin, followed by rolling, cutting, and packaging. Fruit puree has a soft, delicate texture, rich and irreplaceable nutritional value, and unique therapeutic, health-promoting, medicinal, and clinical value, finding applications in baking, confectionery, dairy products, and many other fields. Applying fruit puree to the production of nutrition bars can lead to the development of fruit puree-based bars.
[0004] The fast pace of modern life and the prevalent high-fat, high-sugar, and low-fiber diets have led to increasingly prominent digestive problems such as constipation. Meanwhile, the expanding elderly population further exacerbates the prevalence of constipation, resulting in a sustained increase in demand for bowel-regulating foods among the elderly. Furthermore, while my country has a large number of patients with chronic constipation, the rate of seeking medical attention is relatively low, with most patients preferring to alleviate symptoms through dietary adjustments. These factors have collectively driven the rapid development of the bowel-regulating food market. The widespread use of e-commerce platforms and social media has made it easier for consumers to access information about bowel-regulating foods, further stimulating market demand.
[0005] Currently, various dosage forms of foods with purported purgative effects are available on the market. These include solid forms such as high-fiber biscuits, cereal bars, nuts, and dried fruits; powder forms such as dietary fiber powder and probiotic powder; and liquid forms such as functional beverages, fruit juices, fermented dairy products, and teas (e.g., cassia seed tea and lotus leaf tea). There are currently no purgative sticks on the domestic market, but several fruit puree sticks with purgative effects are available in the international market, with sennoside being the main active ingredient. However, sennoside is classified as a health food ingredient in China and is not suitable for use in ordinary foods.
[0006] Therefore, how to develop a fruit puree nutrition bar that can improve gut health is a problem that urgently needs to be solved by those skilled in the art. Summary of the Invention
[0007] In view of this, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a method for preparing fruit puree nutrition bars that can improve intestinal health and their application, so as to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art.
[0008] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0009] A fruit puree nutrition bar that can improve gut health comprises the following ingredients in parts by weight: 8-10 parts syrup, 5-6 parts oil, 60-65 parts dried fruit, 8-10 parts powder, and 8-10 parts nuts.
[0010] Furthermore, the aforementioned fruit puree nutrition bar that can improve gut health includes the following ingredients by weight: 8 parts syrup, 5.5 parts oil, 63 parts dried fruit, 9.5 parts powder, and 10 parts nuts.
[0011] Furthermore, the syrup is at least one of oligosaccharide syrup, sorbitol solution, maltitol solution, polydextrose solution and glycerol, preferably at least one of sorbitol solution and maltitol solution, and more preferably sorbitol solution.
[0012] Furthermore, the aforementioned oil is at least one of phospholipids, sunflower seed oil, coconut oil, and chocolate, among which phospholipids are generally essential and are used in combination with other oils to act as emulsifiers. Preferably, it is sunflower seed oil and soybean phospholipids or coconut oil and soybean phospholipids, more preferably sunflower seed oil and soybean phospholipids.
[0013] Furthermore, the aforementioned dried fruit is at least one of the following: red dates, raisins, dried blackcurrants, dried cranberries, and dried mangoes. The recommended ratio of red dates to other dried fruits is (2.5–4):1. Pitted red dates, raisins, and dried blackcurrants are preferred.
[0014] Furthermore, the aforementioned powder is at least one of protein powder, fiber powder, sugar alcohol powder, and golden kiwi fruit compound powder solid beverage, which can be combined according to the consumer's needs. Preferably, it is a coconut powder and golden kiwi fruit compound powder solid beverage or a soybean dietary fiber powder and golden kiwi fruit compound powder solid beverage, more preferably a coconut powder and golden kiwi fruit compound powder solid beverage.
[0015] Furthermore, the aforementioned nuts include at least one of cashews and peanuts.
[0016] A method for preparing a fruit puree nutrition bar that can improve gut health specifically includes the following steps:
[0017] (1) Weigh each ingredient according to the above-mentioned proportions of fruit puree nutrition bars and sieve the powder;
[0018] (2) Mix the syrup and oil evenly, add the dried fruit, and stir until the dried fruit is fully coated with liquid;
[0019] (3) Add the powder and stir until the dried fruit is fully coated with powder;
[0020] (4) Stir and crush through an 8mm aperture baffle, then stir and crush through a 3.5mm aperture baffle;
[0021] (5) Add the nuts and mix well;
[0022] (6) Extrusion molding, cutting, and film packaging yield fruit puree nutrition bars that can improve gut health.
[0023] Furthermore, in step (1) above, the sieve mesh size is 30 mesh.
[0024] Furthermore, in step (6) above, the cube is cut into a length of 34-38 mm, a width of 24-26 mm, and a height of 13-15 mm.
[0025] This invention also claims protection for the use of the above-described fruit puree nutrition bar or the fruit puree nutrition bar prepared by the above-described preparation method in the preparation of products that improve gut health.
[0026] As can be seen from the above technical solution, compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:
[0027] 1. This invention uses dried fruit as the main ingredient, combined with various auxiliary ingredients such as syrup, oil, powder, and nut particles. The use of dried fruit not only provides the fruit stick puree with a natural fruity aroma and rich nutrition, but also significantly improves the taste and texture of the product. This unique combination of ingredients breaks through the limitations of traditional nutrition bar formulas and opens up new directions for the development of fruit puree sticks.
[0028] 2. The composition of this invention uses medicinal and edible ingredients that promote bowel movements. These ingredients possess both natural medicinal value and can be consumed as food, ensuring safety and eliminating side effects. Compared to traditional chemical bowel movement promoters, these ingredients are healthier and more natural, meeting the health-conscious demands of modern consumers. Furthermore, unlike common liquid or powder bowel movement promoters on the market, the composition of this invention is presented in the form of solid fruit puree sticks. This solid dosage form increases intestinal contents, directly stimulating intestinal peristalsis and thus more effectively promoting defecation. Simultaneously, the solid dosage form is convenient to carry and consume, improving product convenience.
[0029] 3. The composition of this invention aims to promote excretion. Compared to other excretion-promoting products on the market, this composition, being a solid dosage form, can increase intestinal contents and further promote excretion. Compared to excretion-promoting fruit puree sticks on the market, this composition uses medicinal and edible excretion-promoting ingredients, making it healthier and more natural. Through this innovative composition formulation, consumers can be provided with a healthier excretion-promoting solution.
[0030] 4. This invention uses dried fruit, syrup, oil, powder, and nut particles as raw materials. The ingredients, excluding the nut particles, are thoroughly mixed, then machine-blended into a puree, and finally mixed evenly with the nut particles to obtain the finished product. This production process differs from other nutrition bar preparation methods by introducing dried fruit as the main raw material and using fruit puree blending equipment, thus enriching the variety of nutrition bars and expanding their market.
[0031] 5. This invention employs a "step-by-step mixing + machine agitation" process. First, all raw materials except for nut particles are thoroughly mixed. Then, the mixture is agitated into a puree using a agitator. Finally, it is evenly mixed with the nut particles. This process not only ensures the uniform distribution of raw materials but also achieves a fine and uniform texture through agitation, greatly enhancing the sensory quality of the product.
[0032] In summary, this invention utilizes medicinal and edible ingredients to develop a fruit puree stick with ovulation-promoting function, filling a gap in the domestic market for fruit puree sticks and providing another option for the ovulation-promoting product market. Attached Figure Description
[0033] Figure 1 The onset time of ovulation induction after volunteers consumed different samples;
[0034] Figure 2 The number of bowel movements after volunteers consumed different samples. Detailed Implementation
[0035] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below. Obviously, the described embodiments are merely one embodiment of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0036] In the following examples, the golden kiwi fruit compound fruit powder solid beverage was purchased from Shanghai Wojia Trading Co., Ltd.
[0037] Example 1
[0038] This fruit puree nutrition bar, designed to improve gut health, contains the following ingredients by weight: 8g sorbitol liquid, 5g sunflower seed oil, 0.5g soybean lecithin, 48g pitted red dates, 7g raisins, 8g dried blackcurrants, 3.5g coconut powder, 6g golden kiwi fruit powder solid beverage, 5g chopped cashews, and 5g chopped peanuts.
[0039] The preparation method of the above-mentioned fruit puree nutrition bars specifically includes the following steps:
[0040] (1) Weigh each ingredient according to the weight of the above fruit puree nutrition bar, and mix the coconut powder and golden kiwi compound fruit powder solid beverage evenly and then pass it through a 30-mesh sieve.
[0041] (2) Mix sunflower seed oil and soybean lecithin evenly, add sorbitol solution and stir evenly, then pour into a mixing pot. Add pitted red dates, raisins and dried blackcurrants to the mixing pot and mix until the dried fruit is coated with liquid.
[0042] (3) Pour coconut powder and golden kiwi fruit compound fruit powder solid beverage into a mixing pot and mix until the dried fruit surface is covered with powder.
[0043] (4) Transfer the mixture to a mixing device, install an 8mm aperture baffle and mix once, then replace it with a 3.5mm aperture baffle and mix once more;
[0044] (5) Transfer the mixture from the two mixing bowls to the mixing bowl, add the chopped cashews and peanuts, and mix well;
[0045] (6) Extrusion molding, cutting into cubes with a length of 38mm, a width of 26mm, and a height of 15mm, and wrapping with film to obtain fruit puree nutrition bars that can improve intestinal health.
[0046] Example 2
[0047] This fruit puree nutrition bar, designed to improve gut health, contains the following ingredients by weight: 8g sorbitol liquid, 5g sunflower seed oil, 0.5g soy lecithin, 48g pitted red dates, 7g raisins, 8g dried blackcurrants, 3.5g soy dietary fiber powder, 6g golden kiwi fruit powder solid beverage, 5g chopped cashews, and 5g chopped peanuts.
[0048] The preparation method of the above-mentioned fruit puree nutrition bars specifically includes the following steps:
[0049] (1) Weigh each ingredient according to the weight of the above fruit puree nutrition bar, and mix the soybean dietary fiber powder and golden kiwi compound fruit powder solid beverage evenly and then pass them through a 30-mesh sieve.
[0050] (2) Mix sunflower seed oil and soybean lecithin evenly, add sorbitol solution and stir evenly, then pour into a mixing pot. Add pitted red dates, raisins and dried blackcurrants to the mixing pot and mix until the dried fruit is coated with liquid.
[0051] (3) Pour soybean dietary fiber powder and golden kiwi fruit compound fruit powder solid beverage into a mixing pot and mix until the dried fruit surface is covered with powder.
[0052] (4) Transfer the mixture to a mixing device, install an 8mm aperture baffle and mix once, then replace it with a 3.5mm aperture baffle and mix once more;
[0053] (5) Transfer the mixture from the two beatings to a mixing pot, add the chopped cashews and peanuts, and mix well;
[0054] (6) Extrusion molding, cutting into cubes with a length of 38mm, a width of 26mm, and a height of 15mm, and wrapping with film to obtain fruit puree nutrition bars that can improve intestinal health.
[0055] Example 3
[0056] This fruit puree nutrition bar, designed to improve gut health, contains the following ingredients by weight: 8g maltitol liquid, 5g coconut oil, 0.5g soy lecithin, 48g pitted red dates, 7g raisins, 8g dried blackcurrants, 3.5g soy dietary fiber powder, 6g golden kiwi fruit powder solid beverage, 5g chopped cashews, and 5g chopped peanuts.
[0057] The preparation method of the above-mentioned fruit puree nutrition bars specifically includes the following steps:
[0058] (1) Weigh each ingredient according to the weight of the above fruit puree nutrition bar, and mix the soybean dietary fiber powder and golden kiwi compound fruit powder solid beverage evenly and pass them through a 30-mesh sieve.
[0059] (2) Heat coconut oil and soybean lecithin in a water bath at 50°C, mix and stir evenly, add maltitol solution and stir evenly, then pour into a mixing pot, then add pitted red dates, raisins and dried blackcurrants into the mixing pot and mix until the surface of the dried fruit is covered with liquid.
[0060] (3) Pour soybean dietary fiber powder and golden kiwi fruit compound fruit powder solid beverage into a mixing pot and mix until the dried fruit surface is covered with powder.
[0061] (4) Transfer the mixture to a mixing device, install an 8mm aperture baffle and mix once, then replace it with a 3.5mm aperture baffle and mix once more;
[0062] (5) Transfer the mixture from the two beatings to a mixing pot, add the chopped cashews and peanuts, and mix well;
[0063] (6) Extrusion molding, cutting into cubes with a length of 38mm, a width of 26mm, and a height of 15mm, and wrapping with film to obtain fruit puree nutrition bars that can improve intestinal health.
[0064] Comparative Example 1
[0065] The difference from Example 1 is that Prunus japonica kernel powder is used instead of golden kiwi fruit compound fruit powder solid beverage.
[0066] Comparative Example 2
[0067] The difference from Example 1 is that radish seed powder is used instead of golden kiwi fruit compound fruit powder solid beverage.
[0068] Performance testing
[0069] The effects of different samples on ovulation induction were tested. Twenty healthy volunteers aged 18 to 60 years (half male, half female) were selected. All volunteers had no history of digestive system diseases, chronic constipation, or other diseases that might affect intestinal function. A health check was performed on the volunteers before the experiment to ensure normal intestinal function. Two days before and during the test, volunteers maintained regular sleep patterns and normal diets, avoiding foods or medications that might affect intestinal function. On the day of the test, volunteers were required to consume the test sample within half an hour of breakfast and drink 200 mL of water, recording their sensations during ovulation induction. A questionnaire was completed the day after the test. Samples from Example 1, Comparative Example 1, and Comparative Example 2 were tested sequentially, with a 3-day interval between each sample test. Results are as follows: Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown.
[0070] Depend on Figure 1 and Figure 2 It can be seen that after consuming the sample of Example 1, 60% of the volunteers took effect within 3 hours, 25% of the volunteers took effect within 3-8 hours, and the number of bowel movements increased the most; after consuming the sample of Comparative Example 1, 25% of the volunteers took effect within 3 hours, 15% of the volunteers took effect within 3-8 hours, and the increase in the number of bowel movements was less than that of Example 1; after consuming the sample of Comparative Example 2, 20% of the volunteers took effect within 3 hours, 30% of the volunteers took effect within 3-8 hours, and the number of people with 0 or 1 bowel movements per day was the largest.
[0071] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make or use the invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention. Therefore, the invention is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.
Claims
1. A fruit puree nutritional bar for improving gut health, characterized in that, The ingredients include the following parts by weight: 8-10 parts syrup, 5-6 parts oil, 60-65 parts dried fruit, 8-10 parts powder, and 8-10 parts nuts.
2. A fruit puree nutritional bar for improving gut health, characterized in that, The ingredients include the following parts by weight: 8 parts syrup, 5.5 parts oil, 63 parts dried fruit, 9.5 parts powder, and 10 parts nuts.
3. A fruit puree nutritional bar for improving gut health according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The syrup is at least one of oligosaccharide syrup, sorbitol solution, maltitol solution, polydextrose solution, and glycerol.
4. A fruit puree nutritional bar for improving gut health according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The oil is at least one of phospholipids, sunflower seed oil, coconut oil, and chocolate.
5. A fruit puree nutritional bar for improving gut health according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The dried fruit is at least one of the following: red dates, raisins, dried blackcurrants, dried cranberries, and dried mangoes.
6. A fruit puree nutritional bar for improving gut health according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The powder is a mixture of at least one of protein powder, fiber powder, and sugar alcohol powder with golden kiwi fruit compound fruit powder solid beverage.
7. A fruit puree nutritional bar for improving gut health according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The nut is at least one of cashew and peanut.
8. A method for preparing a fruit puree nutrition bar that can improve gut health, characterized in that, Specifically, the following steps are included: (1) Weigh each raw material according to the weight proportions of the fruit puree nutrition bar according to any one of claims 1-7, and sieve the powder; (2) Mix the syrup and oil evenly, add the dried fruit, and stir until the dried fruit is fully coated with liquid; (3) Add the powder and stir until the dried fruit is fully coated with powder; (4) Stir and crush through an 8mm aperture baffle, then stir and crush through a 3.5mm aperture baffle; (5) Add the nuts and mix well; (6) Extrusion molding, cutting, and film packaging yield the fruit puree nutrition bar that can improve intestinal health.
9. The method for preparing a fruit puree nutrition bar that can improve intestinal health according to claim 8, characterized in that, In step (1), the sieve mesh number is 30 mesh; In step (6), the cut is a cube with a length of 34-38 mm, a width of 24-26 mm, and a height of 13-15 mm.
10. The use of a fruit puree nutrition bar as described in any one of claims 1-7 or a fruit puree nutrition bar prepared by the preparation method described in claim 8 or 9 in the preparation of products that improve gut health.