A fresh stewed peach gum composition with beauty and sleep aid functions and a preparation method thereof

Abstract

The present application relates to the field of food, in particular to a fresh stew peach gum composition with beauty and sleep aid function and a preparation method thereof, which comprises the following raw materials in parts by weight: 30-50 parts of peach gum dry product, 5-15 parts of collagen peptide, 0.5-3 parts of aminobutyric acid, 1-5 parts of spinozanthin, and 20-40 parts of auxiliary materials. The exogenous collagen peptide is combined with endogenous GABA and spinozanthin for improving sleep quality, which is beneficial to skin repair at night and builds a double beauty and skin care mechanism of repair environment + repair raw materials. The fresh stew process is adopted to maximize the retention of the natural taste and nutrition of peach gum. At the same time, through the addition of active ingredients and precise temperature control process, the biological activity of collagen peptide, GABA and spinozanthin is effectively protected.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the food industry, and more specifically, to a freshly stewed peach gum composition with beauty-enhancing and sleep-aiding functions, and its preparation method. Background Technology

[0002] With increasing health awareness, foods that combine delicious taste with specific health benefits are gaining popularity in the market. Peach gum is a traditional nourishing food, rich in polysaccharides (often referred to as plant collagen) and is known for its skin-moisturizing and hydrating properties. However, its protein is not true collagen and has limited effect on promoting collagen synthesis in the skin. Therefore, consuming peach gum alone provides a relatively slow and limited beauty and skin-nourishing effect.

[0003] On the other hand, the pressures of modern life have led to widespread sleep problems. GABA, a naturally occurring inhibitory neurotransmitter, and jujube seed, a traditional Chinese medicine, have both been proven to relieve anxiety and improve sleep quality.

[0004] Currently, there are standalone collagen drinks or sleep aids on the market, but there is still a lack of products that combine the need for beauty and skin care from the inside out (supplementing collagen and improving skin) with the need for improved sleep from the inside out, and integrate them into the convenient and delicious food form of "fresh stew".

[0005] Current technology lacks a comprehensive solution that uses scientific formulation to synergistically enhance the precise nutrition of animal / marine collagen peptides, the calming and sleep-aiding effects of GABA and jujube seed, and the nourishing properties of peach gum. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide a freshly stewed peach gum composition with beauty and sleep-aiding functions. This composition not only retains the traditional nourishing value of peach gum, but also achieves synergistic enhancement of the dual functions of beauty and sleep promotion by scientifically adding collagen peptides, GABA and jujube seed saponins, thus meeting consumers' demand for efficient, convenient and multi-functional health food.

[0007] Another objective of this invention is to provide a method for preparing a freshly stewed peach gum composition with beauty-enhancing and sleep-aiding functions. The method employs a fresh stewing process to preserve the original flavor and nutrients of peach gum to the greatest extent. At the same time, by adding active ingredients later and using a precise temperature control process, the bioactivity of collagen peptides, γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA), and jujube seed saponins is effectively protected.

[0008] The technical problem solved by this invention is achieved by the following technical solution.

[0009] On one hand, embodiments of the present invention provide a freshly stewed peach gum composition with beauty-enhancing and sleep-aiding functions, comprising the following raw materials by weight: 30-50 parts dried peach gum, 5-15 parts collagen peptides, 0.5-3 parts aminobutyric acid, 1-5 parts jujube seed saponins, and 20-40 parts excipients.

[0010] The properties and effects of each raw material are as follows: Peach gum, a gelatinous substance secreted from the bark of the peach tree (a member of the Rosaceae family), is primarily composed of polysaccharides (over 90%), and also contains small amounts of protein and polyphenols. Modern research indicates that peach gum polysaccharides possess excellent hygroscopic and moisturizing properties. The mucopolysaccharides in peach gum (such as galacturonic acid) can enhance the skin's water-locking ability, helping to maintain skin elasticity and alleviate dryness by improving moisture distribution in the dermis. Furthermore, peach gum is rich in soluble dietary fiber, which can promote the proliferation of beneficial intestinal bacteria and help improve constipation. Its beauty and skin-nourishing effects are primarily achieved indirectly through the moisturizing properties of polysaccharides and intestinal regulation.

[0011] Collagen peptides are bioactive peptides obtained from fish skin or scales through enzymatic hydrolysis. This invention selects fish collagen peptides or marine fish skin collagen peptides with a molecular weight of less than 2000 Da, as smaller molecule peptides are more easily digested and absorbed by the human body. Multiple clinical studies have shown that oral collagen peptides can improve skin moisture content, enhance skin elasticity, and reduce wrinkles. Their mechanism of action includes: after being absorbed in the form of small molecule dipeptides and tripeptides, they reach the dermis through blood circulation, stimulating the synthesis of type I and type III collagen, while simultaneously inhibiting matrix metalloproteinase-mediated collagen degradation. Collagen peptides can also promote skin collagen synthesis by regulating gut microbiota and activating the TGF-β pathway. As an exogenous "raw material" for skin repair, collagen peptides are the core cosmetic efficacy ingredient of the composition of this invention.

[0012] Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is a major inhibitory neurotransmitter in the human central nervous system, playing a crucial role in sleep and mood regulation. GABA crosses the blood-brain barrier and interacts with GABAergic glycoproteins. a Receptor binding promotes chloride ion influx, reducing neuronal excitability and acting as a "neural noise reduction" effect. Clinical studies have confirmed that GABA supplementation can shorten sleep latency and increase the proportion of slow-wave sleep (deep sleep). Randomized double-blind trials have shown that daily GABA supplementation can significantly improve subjective sleep quality without serious adverse reactions. GABA was approved as a new food ingredient by the former Ministry of Health in 2009, with a daily intake not exceeding 500 mg. In this invention, the dosage of GABA is strictly controlled within a safe and effective range to maximize its role in improving sleep and creating an environment conducive to nighttime skin repair.

[0013] Ziziphus jujuba seed is a first-line drug in Traditional Chinese Medicine for treating insomnia, and jujube seed saponins are its core active ingredients. Modern pharmacological studies have shown that jujube seed saponins have a wide range of pharmacological effects, including sedation, hypnosis, anti-anxiety, and antidepressant effects. Jujube seed saponins have been proven to be one of the effective components of jujube seed for sedation and sleep induction, exerting a central inhibitory effect by inhibiting spontaneous activity in animals and regulating the balance of neurotransmitters in the brain. Jujube seed saponins can affect the metabolism of sleep-related neurotransmitters (such as GABA and serotonin) in the brain. Since jujube seed is a food and medicine homology substance, in this invention, jujube seed saponins and GABA work synergistically to create a favorable sleep microenvironment, creating conditions for nighttime skin repair.

[0014] Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and jujube seed saponins synergistically create a deep sleep environment, promoting nighttime skin repair; collagen peptides provide exogenous raw materials for collagen synthesis, efficiently participating in skin regeneration during sleep; peach gum polysaccharides exert the moisturizing and intestinal regulating effects of plant colloids. Together, these three components construct a multi-dimensional synergistic mechanism for beauty and skin care: "Repair environment (GABA + jujube seed saponins) + Repair raw materials (collagen peptides) + Plant nourishment (peach gum)".

[0015] In some embodiments of the present invention, the raw materials include the following by weight: 40 parts dried peach gum, 10 parts collagen peptides, 1.5 parts aminobutyric acid, 3 parts jujube seed saponins, and 30 parts excipients.

[0016] The preferred ratio is collagen peptide: GABA: jujube seed saponin = 100:3:0.1. By weight, this ratio ensures that each functional ingredient exerts its best effect within a safe and effective range, avoiding the problems that may arise from insufficient or excessive effects of a single ingredient.

[0017] In some embodiments of the present invention, the collagen peptide is a fish collagen peptide or a marine fish skin collagen peptide with a molecular weight of less than 2000 Da.

[0018] In some embodiments of the present invention, the excipients include one or more of the following: tremella, snow fungus, saponin rice, goji berries, red dates, longan, rock sugar, and sugar substitutes.

[0019] Secondly, embodiments of the present invention provide a method for preparing the above-mentioned freshly stewed peach gum composition with beauty-enhancing and sleep-aiding functions, comprising the following steps: S1 Pretreatment: After washing the dried peach gum, soak it in cold water for 12-24 hours until it is fully soaked. Remove impurities and drain it for later use. Soak the auxiliary materials in cold water until they are fully soaked and set aside. S2 Stewing: Add the soaked peach gum, auxiliary ingredients and water to the pot, and stew it at 85-95℃ for 1 hour using a double boiler method until the peach gum and auxiliary ingredients soften and the soup becomes viscous. S3 adds functional ingredients; after stewing, lower the temperature to 60-75℃, add collagen peptides, GABA and jujube seed saponins, and stir well; S4 Flavoring and Filling: Add rock sugar or sugar substitute to adjust the sweetness according to taste, stir well, and fill into sealed containers while hot; S5 Sterilization and Cooling: The canned goods after filling are sterilized and then cooled to below 4°C to obtain a fresh stewed peach gum composition.

[0020] In some embodiments of the present invention, pasteurization or high-temperature short-time sterilization is used in S5.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, the embodiments of the present invention have at least the following advantages or beneficial effects: The fresh-stewed peach gum composition provided by this invention combines exogenous collagen peptides with endogenous GABA and jujube seed extracts that improve sleep quality, thus promoting nighttime skin repair and establishing a dual beauty and skin-nourishing mechanism of "repair environment + repair raw materials." It simultaneously meets the two core health needs of urban dwellers for beauty and improved sleep, and can be consumed in various scenarios (such as as an evening dessert or bedtime snack), significantly enhancing the product's market competitiveness and added value.

[0022] The preparation method provided by this invention adopts a fresh stewing process, which preserves the original flavor and nutrition of peach gum to the greatest extent. At the same time, by adding active ingredients later and using precise temperature control, the bioactivity of collagen peptides, GABA and jujube seed saponins is effectively protected. Attached Figure Description

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of the present invention and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a physical image of the product prepared in Example 1 of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below. Where specific conditions are not specified in the embodiments, conventional conditions or conditions recommended by the manufacturer shall apply. Reagents or instruments whose manufacturers are not specified are all conventional products that can be purchased commercially.

[0026] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in the present invention can be combined with each other. The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to specific embodiments.

[0027] A freshly stewed peach gum composition with beauty-enhancing and sleep-aiding functions, comprising the following ingredients by weight: 30-50 parts dried peach gum, 5-15 parts collagen peptides, 0.5-3 parts aminobutyric acid, 1-5 parts jujube seed saponins, and 20-40 parts excipients.

[0028] The preferred formulation, by weight, includes the following ingredients: 40 parts dried peach gum, 10 parts collagen peptides, 1.5 parts aminobutyric acid, 3 parts jujube seed saponins, and 30 parts excipients.

[0029] The collagen peptides are fish collagen peptides or marine fish skin collagen peptides with a molecular weight of less than 2000 Da. The excipients include one or more of the following: tremella, snow fungus, saponin rice, goji berries, red dates, longan, rock sugar, and artificial sweeteners.

[0030] The preparation method of the above-mentioned fresh stewed peach gum composition with beauty-enhancing and sleep-aiding functions includes the following steps: S1 Pretreatment: After washing the dried peach gum, soak it in cold water for 12-24 hours until it is fully soaked. Remove impurities and drain it for later use. Soak the auxiliary materials in cold water until they are fully soaked and set aside. S2 Stewing: Add the soaked peach gum, auxiliary ingredients (except for heat-sensitive components) and water to a pot, and stew it in a double boiler at 85-95℃ for 1 hour until the peach gum and auxiliary ingredients soften and the soup becomes viscous. S3 adds functional ingredients; after stewing, lower the temperature to 60-75℃, add collagen peptides, GABA and jujube seed saponins, stir well, and avoid high temperature and long-term heating to prevent degradation of active ingredients; S4 Flavoring and Filling: Add rock sugar or sugar substitute to adjust the sweetness according to taste, stir well, and fill the product into sealed containers while it is still hot in a sterile or clean environment; S5 Sterilization and Cooling: The canned goods are sterilized (by pasteurization or high-temperature short-time sterilization) and then rapidly cooled to below 4°C to obtain a fresh stewed peach gum composition; or they are processed using commercial aseptic technology to prepare a product for room temperature storage.

[0031] The features and performance of the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to embodiments.

[0032] Example 1 Prepare 1000g of freshly stewed peach gum.

[0033] Ingredients: 40g dried peach gum (about 400g after soaking); 10g fish collagen peptides; 1.5g GABA; 3g jujube seed saponins; 50g soaked white fungus (5g dried white fungus); 10g goji berries; 30g rock sugar; water as needed.

[0034] Steps: 1. Soak peach gum and white fungus in cold water for 12 hours, then clean them thoroughly.

[0035] Step 2: Place peach gum, white fungus, goji berries, rock sugar and 500ml of water into a stewing pot, place it in a double boiler, and stew at 95℃ for 1 hour.

[0036] After step 3 is finished and the temperature drops to about 70°C, add collagen peptides, GABA and jujube seed saponins, and stir gently until completely dissolved.

[0037] Step 4: Under aseptic conditions, hot fill (temperature > 85℃) the well-stirred product into heat-resistant PET bottles or Tetra Pak cartons.

[0038] Step 5: Immediately perform high-temperature instantaneous sterilization (UHT, 121℃ / 15s), then rapidly cool to obtain a product that can be stored at room temperature for 6-12 months.

[0039] Example 2 Prepare 1000g of freshly stewed peach gum.

[0040] Ingredients: 30g dried peach gum (about 300g after soaking); 15g marine fish skin collagen peptides; 0.5g aminobutyric acid (GABA); 5g jujube seed saponins; 30g soaked snow fungus (3g dried snow fungus); 40g soaked saponin rice (8g dried saponin rice); 15g dried longan pulp; 20g sweetener (erythritol); water as needed.

[0041] Steps: 1. Soak peach gum, snow fungus, and soapberry rice separately in cold water (soak peach gum and soapberry rice for 12 hours, and snow fungus for 6-8 hours), and clean them thoroughly; wash the longan pulp and set aside.

[0042] Step 2: Place the soaked peach gum, snow fungus, soapberry rice, dried longan pulp, and 550ml of water into a stewing pot, place it in a double boiler, and stew at 90℃ for 1 hour.

[0043] Step 3: After stewing, when the temperature drops to about 65°C, add marine fish skin collagen peptides, GABA and jujube seed saponins, and stir gently until completely dissolved.

[0044] Step 4: Under aseptic conditions, hot fill (temperature > 85℃) the well-stirred product into heat-resistant PET bottles or Tetra Pak cartons.

[0045] Step 5: Immediately perform high-temperature instantaneous sterilization (UHT, 121℃ / 15s), then rapidly cool to obtain a product that can be stored at room temperature for 6-12 months.

[0046] This embodiment enhances the calming and sleep-aiding effects and collagen replenishment by adjusting the ratio of functional ingredients, increasing the proportion of jujube seed saponins and collagen peptides. At the same time, it replaces white fungus and goji berries with snow swallow, saponin rice and longan, enriching the product's gelatinous texture and flavor layers, making it suitable for consumers who prefer traditional nourishing flavors and have higher demands for sleep aid.

[0047] Example 3 Prepare 1000g of freshly stewed peach gum.

[0048] Ingredients: 50g dried peach gum (about 500g after soaking); 5g fish collagen peptides; 3g GABA; 1g jujube seed saponins; 40g soaked white fungus (4g dried white fungus); 20g red date slices; 8g goji berries; 25g rock sugar; water as needed.

[0049] Steps: 1. Soak peach gum and white fungus in cold water for 12 hours, then clean them thoroughly; wash red date slices and goji berries and set aside.

[0050] Step 2: Place the soaked peach gum, white fungus, red date slices, goji berries, rock sugar and 500ml of water into a stewing pot, place it in a double boiler, and stew at 85℃ for 1 hour.

[0051] Step 3: After stewing, when the temperature drops to about 75°C, add fish collagen peptides, GABA and jujube seed saponins, and stir gently until completely dissolved.

[0052] Step 4: Under aseptic conditions, hot fill (temperature > 85℃) the well-stirred product into heat-resistant PET bottles or Tetra Pak cartons.

[0053] Step 5: Immediately perform high-temperature instantaneous sterilization (UHT, 121℃ / 15s), then rapidly cool to obtain a product that can be stored at room temperature for 6-12 months.

[0054] Experimental Example The finished product of fresh stewed peach gum prepared based on the above embodiments was tested in the following ways: 1. Ninety healthy adult female volunteers aged 25-50 years were selected and randomly divided into three groups (Example 1, Example 2, and Example 3), with 30 participants in each group. All volunteers had varying degrees of poor sleep quality (PSQI total score ≥ 5) and dry skin, and had not taken any sleep-improving or beauty-enhancing health products in the past month. The trial lasted for 4 weeks, with each participant consuming one bottle (approximately 100g / bottle) of the corresponding group's freshly stewed peach gum product one hour before bedtime daily.

[0055] 2. Test Indicators and Detection Methods (1) Sleep quality assessment: Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) All volunteers were given the PSQI questionnaire before the trial (day 0) and after the trial (day 28), and their total PSQI score was recorded. The PSQI score reduction rate was calculated as follows: PSQI score reduction rate (%) = (Total score before trial - Total score after trial) / Total score before trial × 100%. A higher score reduction rate indicates a more significant improvement in sleep.

[0056] (2) Skin moisture content test At the same time (9:00-11:00 AM) before the experiment (Day 0) and after the experiment (Day 28), the skin hydration content of a fixed area on the left cheek of the volunteers was measured using a Corneometer®. All volunteers were required to sit quietly for 30 minutes in a constant temperature and humidity environment (temperature 22±1℃, relative humidity 50±5%) before the test. The average skin hydration content of 30 volunteers in each group was recorded, and the skin hydration improvement rate was calculated as follows: Improvement rate (%) = (Post-experiment hydration content - Pre-experiment hydration content) / Pre-experiment hydration content × 100%.

[0057] (3) Skin elasticity test The skin elasticity parameter R2 (overall elasticity) of a fixed area on the left cheek of volunteers was measured using a Cutometer® before the trial (day 0) and after the trial (day 28). The skin elasticity improvement rate was calculated.

[0058] (4) Sensory evaluation After the experiment, 30 professionals with experience in food sensory evaluation (10 men and 20 women, aged 25-45) conducted a blind taste test (out of 5) to score the smoothness of the texture, the intensity of the flavor, and the overall acceptability of the three groups of products. During the evaluation, all three groups of products were stored at 4°C and evaluated immediately after being taken out at the same time. Each sample was rinsed with purified water between evaluations to eliminate any residual taste.

[0059] (5) Safety evaluation During the trial, the occurrence of adverse reactions (including but not limited to gastrointestinal discomfort, dizziness, drowsiness, etc.) of each group of volunteers was recorded, and the incidence of adverse reactions was calculated: Incidence of adverse reactions (%) = Number of volunteers who experienced adverse reactions / Total number of volunteers × 100%.

[0060] Table 1. Sleep quality improvement effects of each embodiment

[0061] Table 1 shows that all three examples significantly improved sleep quality (PSQI score reduction rate > 45%). Among them, Example 2, due to the difference in the ratio of GABA (0.5 parts) to jujube seed saponins (5 parts), slightly favored the highly effective sedative effect of jujube seed saponins, and the sleep improvement rate (52.0%) was slightly higher than that of Example 1 (50.0%); the sleep improvement rate of Example 3 (45.4%) was slightly lower than that of Example 1.

[0062] Table 2 Skin improvement effects of each embodiment

[0063] As shown in Table 2, the skin hydration improvement rate of Example 1 (46.5%) was significantly higher than that of Example 2 (38.2%) and Example 3 (35.7%), and the skin elasticity improvement rate was also the highest in Example 1 (18.2%). This indicates that the formula of Example 1 has the best core effect in the "beauty and skin care" dimension.

[0064] Table 3 Sensory evaluation results for each embodiment (out of 5 points)

[0065] Table 3 shows that Example 1 scored highest in terms of smoothness, flavor richness, and overall acceptability, indicating that the classic combination of peach gum, white fungus, goji berries, and rock sugar is most popular with consumers in terms of taste acceptance. Example 2, due to the addition of snow fungus and saponin rice, has a strong gelatinous texture but a relatively heavy taste, resulting in slightly lower acceptability; Example 3, due to the addition of red date slices, has a slightly different flavor.

[0066] Table 4. Safety evaluation of each embodiment

[0067] Table 4 shows that no adverse reactions were observed in Example 1, indicating the best safety profile. In Example 2, due to the high amount of jujube seed saponins (5 parts), some volunteers with sensitive constitutions experienced mild gastrointestinal discomfort. In Example 3, due to the high amount of GABA (3 parts), some volunteers experienced mild drowsiness the following morning.

[0068] Although Example 2 was slightly better than Example 1 in terms of a single dimension of sleep improvement, Example 1 performed best in terms of skin beautification effect (46.5% increase in hydration and 18.2% increase in elasticity) and sensory acceptance (overall acceptance score of 4.9), and had the highest safety (0% adverse reactions). More importantly, Example 1 achieved the best balance between sleep aid and beauty functions, with a significant sleep improvement effect (PSQI score reduction rate of 50%), while the beauty and skin care effect was the best among all groups.

[0069] The embodiments described above are some, but not all, embodiments of the present invention. The detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A freshly stewed peach gum composition with beauty-enhancing and sleep-aiding functions, characterized in that, By weight, it includes the following ingredients: 30-50 parts dried peach gum, 5-15 parts collagen peptides, 0.5-3 parts aminobutyric acid, 1-5 parts jujube seed saponins, and 20-40 parts excipients.

2. The freshly stewed peach gum composition with beauty-enhancing and sleep-aiding functions according to claim 1, characterized in that, By weight, it includes the following ingredients: 40 parts dried peach gum, 10 parts collagen peptides, 1.5 parts aminobutyric acid, 3 parts jujube seed saponins, and 30 parts excipients.

3. The freshly stewed peach gum composition with beauty-enhancing and sleep-aiding functions according to claim 1, characterized in that, The collagen peptides are fish collagen peptides or marine fish skin collagen peptides with a molecular weight of less than 2000 Da.

4. The freshly stewed peach gum composition with beauty-enhancing and sleep-aiding functions according to claim 1, characterized in that, The auxiliary ingredients include one or more of the following: white fungus, snow fungus, saponin rice, goji berries, red dates, longan, rock sugar, and sugar substitutes.

5. A method for preparing a freshly stewed peach gum composition with beauty-enhancing and sleep-aiding functions as described in any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: S1 Pretreatment: After washing the dried peach gum, soak it in cold water for 12-24 hours until it is fully soaked. Remove impurities and drain it for later use. Soak the auxiliary materials in cold water until they are fully soaked and set aside. S2 Stewing: Add the soaked peach gum, auxiliary ingredients and water to the pot, and stew it at 85-95℃ for 1 hour using a double boiler method until the peach gum and auxiliary ingredients soften and the soup becomes viscous. S3 adds functional ingredients; after stewing, lower the temperature to 60-75℃, add collagen peptides, GABA and jujube seed saponins, and stir well; S4 Flavoring and Filling: Add rock sugar or sugar substitute to adjust the sweetness according to taste, stir well, and fill into sealed containers while hot; S5 Sterilization and Cooling: The canned goods after filling are sterilized and then cooled to below 4°C to obtain a fresh stewed peach gum composition.

6. The freshly stewed peach gum composition with beauty-enhancing and sleep-aiding functions according to claim 5, characterized in that, In S5, pasteurization or high-temperature short-time sterilization is used.

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