Packaged soft candy product with high fish oil concentration

Abstract

Packaged soft candy product with high fish oil concentration (Z), comprising: - a packaging body (1) comprising a first sheet metal body (11) and a second sheet metal body (12) which are separably connected to one another; and - a soft candy structure (2) accommodated between the first sheet body (11) and the second sheet body (12) and containing an omega-3 fatty acid composition.

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a packaged fish oil soft candy product, in particular to a packaged soft candy product containing a high concentration of fish oil.

[0002] With the development of medical technology and medical knowledge, people have discovered that they can improve their body's health by consuming external nutrients. Among them, fish oil products rich in omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D3 have become very popular.

[0003] Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids that cannot be synthesized by the human body. Omega-3 fatty acids have beneficial properties such as heart health, anti-inflammatory properties, lowering blood pressure and triglycerides, and reducing bad cholesterol. Common omega-3 fatty acids include eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), which are mainly found in marine organisms, and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), which is mainly found in plant oils from land plants. Vitamin D3, on the other hand, supports bone, immune, and overall body health. These two nutrients, in particular, are particularly effective in promoting immunity and the development of intelligence and bones in growing children.

[0004] Although fish oil supplements containing omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D3 have been developed, the fish oil supplements themselves still have a slightly fishy odor, and most of the existing swallowable packaging is suitable for adults, which may lead to difficulties in administering to children or even failure, so that the willingness to take such fish oil supplements among children is low.

[0005] Therefore, there is still a need to develop and provide a nutritional form of fish oil formulations that can increase children's willingness to consume them, so that children can also consume nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D3.

[0006] Based on the disadvantages of the prior art, the present invention aims to provide a packaged soft candy product with a high fish oil concentration that can provide a sufficient amount of omega-3 fatty acids and contribute to improving the health of the person who consumes it in various ways. At the same time, the soft candy-like nutritional form allows for chewing and has a sweet taste, thus reducing the discomfort of swallowing and the fishy odor of the fish oil itself, which significantly increases willingness to consume it, especially among children.

[0007] To achieve this objective, the present invention proposes a packaged soft candy product with a high fish oil concentration, comprising a package body and a soft candy structure. The package body comprises a first sheet body and a second sheet body, which are releasably bonded to each other. The soft candy structure is sandwiched between the first sheet body and the second sheet body and contains an omega-3 fatty acid composition.

[0008] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first sheet metal body forms a receiving portion which is recessed in a direction away from the second sheet metal body and which is filled by the soft candy structure.

[0009] In one embodiment of the present invention, the receiving portion has an opening having a geometric shape having an equivalent diameter between 20 mm and 27 mm.

[0010] In one embodiment of the present invention, the receiving portion has a depth between 3.5 mm and 5.5 mm.

[0011] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first sheet body and the second sheet body are each formed by an aluminum foil composite structure.

[0012] In one embodiment of the present invention, the aluminum foil composite structure comprises an inner layer and an outer layer, wherein the inner layer is a heat-sealed layer and the outer layer is an aluminum foil layer.

[0013] In one embodiment of the present invention, the content of the omega-3 fatty acid composition is between 250 mg and 300 mg, based on a total weight of the soft candy structure of 1.4 g.

[0014] In one embodiment of the present invention, the omega-3 fatty acid composition comprises eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid.

[0015] In one embodiment of the present invention, the content of eicosapentaenoic acid is between 50 mg and 100 mg.

[0016] In one embodiment of the present invention, the content of docosahexaenoic acid is between 150 mg and 200 mg.

[0017] In one embodiment of the present invention, the soft candy structure contains a functional ingredient comprising vitamin D3.

[0018] In summary, the packaged soft candy product with high fish oil concentration according to the present invention can provide a technical solution comprising a combination of the technical features of "a packaging body comprising a first sheet body and a second sheet body detachably bonded to each other" and "a soft candy structure sandwiched between the first sheet body and the second sheet body and containing an omega-3 fatty acid composition" to provide a fish oil dietary supplement with a soft candy-like flavor, which can greatly increase the user's willingness to ingest it.

[0019] For a better understanding of the features and technical content of the present invention, reference is made to the following detailed description and the drawings of the present invention, which, however, are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the present invention. Fig. Figure 1 shows a three-dimensional schematic representation of a first embodiment of a packaged soft candy product with high fish oil concentration of the present invention. Fig. Figure 2 shows a three-dimensional schematic exploded view of the first embodiment of the packaged high fish oil concentration soft candy product of the present invention. Fig. 3 shows a schematic sectional view of the first embodiment of the packaged soft candy product with high fish oil concentration of the present invention. Fig. 4 shows a three-dimensional schematic representation of the first embodiment of the packaged soft candy product with high fish oil concentration of the present invention from a different viewing angle. Fig. Figure 5 shows a three-dimensional schematic plan view of a second embodiment of a packaged soft candy product with high fish oil concentration of the present invention.

[0020] In the following, the embodiments of a packaged soft candy product with a high fish oil concentration, which is disclosed in the context of the present invention, are described using specific concrete embodiments. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that advantages and technical effects of the present invention can be derived from the disclosures in the present description. The present invention can be implemented or applied by other concrete embodiments, and various modifications or changes can be made to the details disclosed in the present description according to needs and applications, without departing from the basic ideas of the present invention. Furthermore, it should be noted that the individual components of the present invention are not shown in their actual size, but only schematically.The following embodiments serve to further describe the embodiments of the present invention in more detail, but the corresponding disclosures do not represent a limitation on the scope of the present invention.

[0021] It should be understood that the terms "first," "second," "third," etc., which may be used to describe various elements or signals, are not intended to be limiting. Rather, such terms are used to distinguish one element from another or one signal from another. Furthermore, as used in this specification, the term "or" may include any of the listed items or a combination of such items.

[0022] Unless otherwise defined, the terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art. Materials used in the embodiments are commercially available or manufactured according to the prior art, unless otherwise noted. Methods or processes employed in the embodiments are, unless specifically stated otherwise, conventional methods or processes in the art. [First embodiment]

[0023] It will be Fig. 1 and Fig. 2, which respectively show a three-dimensional schematic illustration and a three-dimensional schematic exploded view of a first embodiment of a packaged soft candy product with a high fish oil concentration Z of the present invention. The packaged soft candy product with a high fish oil concentration Z comprises a packaging body 1 and a soft candy structure 2. The packaging body 1 comprises a first sheet body 11 and a second sheet body 12, with the soft candy structure 2 being sandwiched between the first sheet body 11 and the second sheet body 12. The soft candy structure 2 may contain an omega-3 fatty acid composition as the main active ingredient and other functional ingredients, as well as a gelling agent, a sweetener, and an antioxidant as excipients.

[0024] In detail, the first sheet metal body 11 has a receiving portion 111, which is a shaped structure with a structural feature that is recessed in a direction away from the second sheet metal body 12. The soft candy structure 2 fills the receiving portion 111. The second sheet metal body 12 is arranged on the first sheet metal body 11 to close the receiving portion 111 and the soft candy structure 2 located therein. In other words, the recessed receiving portion 111 forms a raised receiving projection 111' on a surface of the first sheet metal body 11 facing away from the second sheet metal body 12. Essentially, the opening of the receiving portion 111 has a geometric shape, which in certain embodiments can have an equivalent diameter D between 20 mm and 27 mm. The geometric shape can be any shape, such as a circle or a polygon, or a pattern of other shapes, such asAnimals and plants, sun, moon, clouds, raindrops, linguistic symbols, etc., which is not limited by the present invention. Furthermore, in certain embodiments, the receiving portion 111 has a depth between 3.5 mm and 5.5 mm. The first sheet body 11 also includes a connecting portion 112 extending outward from the periphery of the opening of the receiving portion 111, which is an extended configuration for establishing a connection between the first sheet body 11 and the second sheet body 12, which enables adhesion of the second sheet body 12 to the connecting portion 112 to realize a connection between the first sheet body 11 and the second sheet body 12. In certain embodiments, the material of the first sheet body 11 may be an aluminum foil composite structure.Specifically, the first sheet body 11 can be manufactured by incorporating a downwardly recessed structure into an aluminum foil composite structure by means of a stamping process and have a certain degree of flexibility.

[0025] The second sheet metal body 12 is a thin and flexible sheet metal body, which may also be an aluminum foil composite structure, and is arranged on the first sheet metal body 11 by adhering to the connecting portion 112. In this way, the second sheet metal body 12 closes the opening of the receiving portion 111, creating a closed space between it and the first sheet metal body 11. Furthermore, in certain embodiments, the thickness of the second sheet metal body 12 may be less than the thickness of the aluminum foil of the first sheet metal body 11, so that the second sheet metal body 12 has better flexibility compared to the first sheet metal body 11.

[0026] At the same time, Fig. 3, which shows a schematic sectional view of the first embodiment of the packaged soft candy product with high fish oil concentration Z of the present invention. As in Fig. 3, the soft candy structure 2 is located between the second sheet metal body 12 and the first sheet metal body 11 and fills the receiving section 111. The soft candy structure 2 has an outer surface 21 which forms an overall shape of the soft candy structure, wherein the outer surface 21 rests on an inner wall of the receiving section 111 on the side facing the first sheet metal body 11 and on a surface of the second sheet metal body 12 adjacent to the receiving section 111 on the side facing the second sheet metal body 12. In other words, in this exemplary embodiment, the soft candy structure 2 completely fills the receiving section 111. In other possible exemplary embodiments, however, the soft candy structure 2 can also fill only a part of the receiving section 111, or the outer surface 21 facing the second sheet metal body 12 does not rest or only partially rests on the second sheet metal body 12.

[0027] The soft candy structure 2 itself contains an omega-3 fatty acid composition as the main active ingredient and other functional ingredients, as well as a gelling agent, a sweetener, and an antioxidant as excipients, wherein the main active ingredient and the excipients can be evenly distributed throughout the soft candy structure 2. In certain embodiments, the omega-3 fatty acid composition of the soft candy structure 2 comprises eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), wherein, based on a total weight of the soft candy structure 2 of 1.4 g, the content of eicosapentaenoic acid in the packaged soft candy product with high fish oil concentration Z is between 50 mg and 100 mg and the content of docosahexaenoic acid in the packaged soft candy product with high fish oil concentration Z is between 150 mg and 200 mg.In addition, in certain embodiments, the functional ingredients contain medium-chain triglycerides, vitamin D3 and vitamin E, with the content of vitamin D3 in the packaged soft candy product with high fish oil concentration Z being between 4 µg and 5 µg.

[0028] It should also be noted that the absorption of fish oil is also influenced by its form. Fish oil can be divided into triglycerides (TG), esterified (EE), and re-esterified (rTG). The TG form is closest to the natural form; for example, most omega-3 fatty acids in fish are of the TG type. Type EE is a form of fish oil that is esterified from TG fish oil and may contain a higher concentration of omega-3 fatty acids than TG fish oil. However, TG fish oils have been found to have a better absorption rate and efficacy of omega-3 fatty acids than EE fish oils; therefore, the rTG form, which re-esterifies EE fish oils, was developed.That is, rTG fish oils are produced by esterifying the highly concentrated omega-3 fatty acids of EE fish oils into the TG form, thereby combining the advantages of the high concentration of EE-type omega-3 fatty acids and the high absorption rate of the TG type.

[0029] Accordingly, the ω-3 fatty acids of the soft candy structure 2 of the packaged soft candy product with high fish oil concentration Z of the present invention are prepared by extracting fish oil components from small fish (e.g., anchovies, sardines, mackerel, etc.) in clean marine areas through a concentration and purification process, and are prepared in the form of an rTG fish oil having a high concentration of ω-3 fatty acids and a high absorption rate, so that the soft candy structure 2 of the packaged soft candy product with high fish oil concentration Z can have a high concentration of EPA and DHA nutrients and can be well absorbed by the human body.

[0030] Gelling agents and sweeteners are excipients that impart a soft candy-like flavor and sweetness to the soft candy structure 2. In certain embodiments, the gelling agent may comprise gelatin, gum arabic, pectin, and the like, and the sweetener may comprise xylitol, sorbitol, steviol glycosides, and the like. Furthermore, in certain embodiments, the soft candy structure 2 may additionally contain flavoring agents such as sodium citrate, spices, DL-malic acid, etc., to enrich the flavor of the soft candy structure 2. Furthermore, in certain embodiments, the excipients of the soft candy structure 2 may contain a food coloring, such as red paprika coloring, to impart a particular visual color effect to the soft candy structure 2. In certain embodiments, the excipients of the soft candy structure 2 may further contain an antioxidant, which may be L-ascorbic acid.

[0031] In addition, the soft candy shape of the soft candy structure 2 of the packaged soft candy product with high fish oil concentration Z of the present invention is manufactured by a special emulsification technology, so that the fatty acids in the soft candy structure 2 can be evenly mixed with gastric juices after consumption by the user without delamination, and thus the absorption and utilization efficiency of the main active ingredients within the soft candy structure 2 can be improved.

[0032] Therefore, the soft candy structure 2 of the packaged soft candy product with high fish oil concentration Z of the present invention can simultaneously have the rich nutritional composition of compound fish oil and the delicious taste and aroma of soft candy, which can greatly increase the willingness of users (especially children) to take it.

[0033] Now Fig. 4, which shows a three-dimensional schematic representation of the first embodiment of the packaged soft candy product with high fish oil concentration Z of the present invention from a different perspective. In comparison to the perspective of Fig. 1 is viewed from the perspective of Fig. 4 the packaged soft candy product with high fish oil concentration Z of Fig. 1 is rotated vertically by 180 degrees and the entire outer surface of the second sheet metal body 12 is shown. When the second sheet metal body 12 is arranged on the connecting portion 112 of the first sheet metal body 11, the second sheet metal body 12 and the connecting portion 112 can be further bonded or glued together, for example by providing an adhesive between the second sheet metal body 12 and the connecting portion 112 and / or by hot-pressing the second sheet metal body 12 and the connecting portion 112. Accordingly, the packaging body 1, as shown in Fig. 4, into a compression section 13, which is formed by the second sheet body 12 and the connecting section 112, which are connected to one another, and a space section 14, which essentially forms and defines the receiving section 111. In certain embodiments, the compression section 13 can have a specific pattern of hot stamping marks. In other words, the compression section 13 is the area of ​​the packaging body 1 in which the first sheet body 11 and the second sheet body 12 are connected to one another, and the space section 14 is the area in which the soft candy structure 2 is received. Thus, the packaging body 1 thus formed by the first sheet body 11 and the second sheet body 12 can be effectively insulated against light damage as well as against oxidative damage by air and water, so that the soft candy structure 2 can be kept fresh.

[0034] Since the first sheet body 11 and the second sheet body 12 contain a flexible aluminum foil material, the user can easily access the soft candy structure 2 in the receiving section 111 and take the soft candy structure 2 by tearing off the first sheet body 11 or the second sheet body 12 during use. [Second embodiment]

[0035] Now Fig. 5, which shows a three-dimensional schematic representation of a second embodiment of a packaged soft candy product with high fish oil concentration Z' of the present invention. In comparison to the Fig. 1 to 4, the main difference between this and the first embodiment is that the first sheet metal body 11 of the packaging body 1 has a plurality of receiving sections 111 (in the view of Fig.5 not visible) and a plurality of receiving projections 111'. Each of the receiving sections 111 is filled with a soft candy structure 2, thereby forming a packaging structure with a plurality of soft candy structures 2. Furthermore, a single second sheet body 12, which can completely cover the openings of the individual receiving sections 111, can be used to enclose the soft candy structures 2 in the plurality of receiving sections 111. In this way, it is possible to create a packaging form for fish oil soft candies that allows mass production. [Advantageous effects of the embodiments]

[0036] The packaged soft candy product with high fish oil concentration according to the present invention can provide a technical solution comprising a combination of the technical features of “a packaging body comprising a first sheet body and a second sheet body detachably bonded to each other” and “a soft candy structure sandwiched between the first sheet body and the second sheet body and containing an omega-3 fatty acid composition” to provide a fish oil dietary supplement with a soft candy-like flavor, which can greatly increase the user's willingness to consume it.

[0037] Compared with conventional fish oil supplements, the packaged soft candy product with high fish oil concentration of the present invention contains a high concentration of omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins, and offers a soft candy-like, elastic feel, delicious taste, and colorful appearance, which not only reduces swallowing difficulty but also encourages children to consume it. Therefore, the packaged soft candy product with high fish oil concentration of the present invention is suitable for people of all ages. In terms of beneficial effects, the ingredients in the packaged soft candy product with high fish oil concentration of the present invention can provide rich omega-3 fatty acids, EPA, DHA, multivitamins, and other nutrients, which are of good and significant help in improving the user's health.

[0038] The above disclosure merely represents preferred possible embodiments of the present invention and is not intended to limit the scope of the claims of the present invention, so that all equivalent technical changes made by applying the contents of the description and the drawings of the present invention are included within the scope of the claims of the present invention. List of reference symbols 1 packaging body 11 First sheet metal body 111 Recording section 111' recording lead 112 connecting section 12 Second sheet metal body 13 Compression section 14 room section 2 soft candy structure 21 Exterior area D Equivalent diameter Z, Z' Packaged soft candy product with high fish oil concentration

Claims

[1] Packaged soft candy product with high fish oil concentration (Z), comprising: - a packaging body (1) comprising a first sheet metal body (11) and a second sheet metal body (12) which are separably connected to one another; and - a soft candy structure (2) accommodated between the first sheet body (11) and the second sheet body (12) and containing an omega-3 fatty acid composition. [2] Packaged soft candy product with high fish oil concentration (Z) according to claim 1, wherein the first sheet body (11) forms a receiving portion (111) recessed in a direction away from the second sheet body (12) and filled by the soft candy structure (2). [3] Packaged soft candy product with high fish oil concentration (Z) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the receiving portion (111) has an opening having a geometric shape having an equivalent diameter (D) between 20 mm and 27 mm. [4] Packaged soft candy product with high fish oil concentration (Z) according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the receiving portion (111) has a depth between 3.5 mm and 5.5 mm. [5] Packaged soft candy product with high fish oil concentration (Z) according to one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the first sheet body (11) and the second sheet body (12) are each formed by an aluminum foil composite structure. [6] The packaged soft candy product with high fish oil concentration (Z) according to claim 5, wherein the aluminum foil composite structure comprises an inner layer and an outer layer, the inner layer being a heat-sealed layer and the outer layer being an aluminum foil layer. [7] Packaged soft candy product with high fish oil concentration (Z) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the content of the omega-3 fatty acid composition, based on a total weight of the soft candy structure (2) of 1.4 g, is between 250 mg and 300 mg. [8] A packaged soft candy product with high fish oil concentration (Z) according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the omega-3 fatty acid composition comprises eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid. [9] Packaged soft candy product with high fish oil concentration (Z) according to claim 8, wherein the content of eicosapentaenoic acid is between 50 mg and 100 mg. [10] Packaged soft candy product with high fish oil concentration (Z) according to claim 8 or 9, wherein the content of docosahexaenoic acid is between 150 mg and 200 mg. [11] A packaged soft candy product with high fish oil concentration (Z) according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the soft candy structure contains a functional ingredient comprising vitamin D3.

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