Powdered mixture for the preparation of a beverage and its use

Abstract

Use of a drink for raising and / or caring for dogs, wherein the drink is obtained by dissolving a powdered mixture in water, wherein the powdered mixture comprises dried plant extracts.

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a powdered mixture that is soluble in water, especially cold water, for the production of a beverage. The invention further relates to the use of the beverage for raising and / or caring for dogs.

[0002] The dog (Canis lupus familiaris) has been a loyal companion to humans for thousands of years and plays a central role in the lives of many dog ​​owners. They not only provide companionship and enjoyment, but in many cases also perform important tasks, such as therapy, police, or guide dogs. Due to the close bond between dog and owner, the owner is always striving to maintain and improve the health and well-being of their four-legged friend.

[0003] In this context, nutrition and, in particular, hydration of dogs are becoming increasingly important. Dogs are often given plain water to meet their hydration needs. Based on this, the inventors set themselves the task of further improving the health and well-being of dogs and preventing health impairments.

[0004] This object is achieved by the features stated in the independent claims. Advantageous embodiments are specified in the subclaims. Accordingly, the invention relates to the use of a beverage for raising and / or caring for dogs. The beverage is obtained by dissolving a powdered mixture in water. The powdered mixture comprises dried plant extracts.

[0005] The inventors realized that using the powdered mixture, a drink can be easily produced that dogs readily accept, thus ensuring or even increasing their fluid intake. This increased fluid intake, in turn, has a positive effect on the dogs' general well-being and health.

[0006] Furthermore, it was recognized that the plant extracts contained in the powdered mixture can have a health-preserving or even health-promoting effect on dogs. By providing a mixture in powder form, the production of the beverage is significantly simplified compared to infusion beverages known from the prior art (cf. DE 2020 / 19103757 U1), which are produced using hot water. In particular, it is neither necessary to heat the water to pour the beverage, nor is it necessary to allow the water to cool down to a drinking temperature acceptable for the dog after pouring. Rather, the powdered mixture can simply be added to water that has been brought to ambient temperature and dissolved there by simple mechanical stirring.

[0007] In one embodiment, the dried plant extracts contain one or more of the following extracts: - an extract of lemon balm (Melissa), preferably obtained from lemon balm leaves, - an extract of the dog rose (Rosa canina) (rosehips), in particular obtained from parts of the peel of the fruits of the dog rose, - an extract of chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla L.), - an extract of the root of licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra), - an extract of true lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), - an extract of the hop cone (Strobuli Lupuli), - an extract of the root of valerian (Valeriana), - an extract of the root of licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra), - an extract of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum), - an extract of nettle (Urtica), - an extract of the root of devil's claw (Phyteuma), - an extract of ginger (Zingiber officinale), in particular of the rhizome of ginger, - an extract of fennel (Foeniculum vulgare), - an extract of caraway (Carum carvi), - an extract of sage (Salvia), especially of sage leaves, - an extract of anise (Pimpinella anisum), and - an extract of rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis), in particular rosemary leaves.

[0008] The powdered mixture may further comprise at least one of sage oil, fennel oil, and chamomile oil. The addition of one or more of these oils to the plant extracts can have a positive effect on the dog's olfactory perception and acceptance of the drink made from the mixture.

[0009] In one embodiment, the powdered mixture comprises at least one of maltodextrin, glucose syrup, and calcium phosphate. This can improve the flowability of the powdered mixture and prevent clumping.

[0010] In one embodiment, the beverage is prepared by dissolving the powdered mixture in water. The water can have a temperature between 5°C and 30°C, particularly between 15°C and 25°C, when dissolving the powdered mixture. Since the plant substances responsible for the beneficial effects of the beverage are usually already present in water-soluble form within the extract, higher temperatures are not required to produce the beverage.

[0011] The extract may be obtained by an extraction process in an aqueous solution. Alternatively, the extract may be obtained by an extraction process in an ethanol solution.

[0012] The invention further relates to a powdered mixture that is soluble in water for the preparation of a beverage. The powdered mixture comprises dried plant extracts. In particular, the powdered mixture can comprise the extracts already described above in connection with the use according to the invention. The powdered mixture according to the invention can be further developed by further features already described above in connection with the use according to the invention.

[0013] Finally, the invention also relates to a beverage produced by dissolving a powdered mixture according to the invention in water. The beverage according to the invention can be further developed by further features already described above in connection with the use according to the invention.

[0014] The invention is explained below using preferred embodiments as examples: Example 1

[0015] An exemplary powder mixture comprises the following components: - an extract of lemon balm (Melissa), obtained from lemon balm leaves, - an extract of the dog rose (Rosa canina) (rosehips), obtained from parts of the peel of the fruits of the dog rose, - an extract of chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla L.), - an extract of the root of licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra), - an extract of true lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), - an extract of the hop cone (Strobuli Lupuli) and - an extract of the root of valerian (Valeriana).

[0016] The above-mentioned extracts are obtained by an extraction process using an ethanol-water mixture. To produce the powdered mixture, maltodextrin, glucose syrup, and chamomile oil are added to the extracts. The powdered mixture is dissolved in water at a temperature of 20°C and can then be administered to a dog. Example 2

[0017] Another exemplary powder mixture comprises the following components: - an extract of lemon balm (Melissa), obtained from lemon balm leaves, - an extract of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum), - an extract of chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla L.), - an extract of nettle (Urtica), - an extract of the root of devil's claw (Phyteuma), - an extract of the dog rose (Rosa canina) (rosehips), obtained from parts of the peel of the fruits of the dog rose, and - an extract of ginger (Zingiber officinale), in particular of the ginger rhizome.

[0018] The above-mentioned extracts are obtained by an extraction process using an ethanol-water mixture. To produce the powdered mixture, maltodextrin, glucose syrup, chamomile oil, and calcium phosphate (E341) are added to the extracts. The powdered mixture is dissolved in water at a temperature of 20°C and can then be administered to a dog. Example 3

[0019] Another exemplary powder mixture comprises the following components: - an extract of lemon balm (Melissa), obtained from lemon balm leaves, - an extract of fennel (Foeniculum vulgare), - an extract of caraway (Carum carvi), - an extract of sage (Salvia), especially of sage leaves, - an extract of anise (Pimpinella anisum), - an extract of chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla L.) and - an extract of rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis), in particular rosemary leaves.

[0020] The above-mentioned extracts are obtained by an extraction process using an ethanol-water mixture. To produce the powdered mixture, maltodextrin, glucose syrup, fennel oil, sage oil, and chamomile oil are added to the extracts. The powdered mixture is dissolved in water at a temperature of 20°C and can then be administered to a dog. QUOTES CONTAINED IN THE DESCRIPTION

[0000] This list of documents submitted by the applicant was generated automatically and is included solely for the convenience of the reader. This list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA assumes no liability for any errors or omissions. Cited patent literature

[0000] DE 2020 / 19103757 U1

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Claims

[1] Use of a beverage for raising and / or caring for dogs, wherein the beverage is obtained by dissolving a powdered mixture in water, the powdered mixture comprising dried plant extracts. [2] Use according to claim 1, wherein the dried plant extracts contain an extract of lemon balm (Melissa), preferably obtained from lemon balm leaves. [3] Use according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the dried plant extracts contain an extract of the dog rose (Rosa canina) (rose hips), in particular obtained from parts of the peels of the fruits of the dog rose. [4] Use according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the powdered mixture contains an extract of German chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla L.). [5] Use according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the dried plant extracts contain an extract of the root of licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra). [6] Use according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the dried plant extracts contain an extract of true lavender (Lavandula angustifolia). [7] Use according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the dried plant extracts contain an extract of the hop cone (Strobuli Lupuli). [8] Use according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the dried plant extracts contain an extract of the root of valerian (Valeriana). [9] Use according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the dried plant extracts contain an extract of the root of licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra). [10] Use according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the dried plant extracts contain an extract of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum). [11] Use according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the dried plant extracts contain an extract of nettle (Urtica). [12] Use according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the dried plant extracts contain an extract of the root of devil's claw (Phyteuma). [13] Use according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the dried plant extracts contain an extract of ginger (Zingiber officinale), in particular of the rhizome of ginger. [14] Use according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the dried plant extracts contain an extract of fennel (Foeniculum vulgare). [15] Use according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein the dried plant extracts contain an extract of caraway (Carum carvi). [16] Use according to any one of claims 1 to 15, wherein the dried plant extracts contain an extract of sage (Salvia), in particular of sage leaves. [17] Use according to any one of claims 1 to 16, wherein the dried plant extracts contain an extract of anise (Pimpinella anisum). [18] Use according to any one of claims 1 to 17, wherein the dried plant extracts contain an extract of rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis), in particular the leaves of rosemary. [19] Use according to any one of claims 1 to 18, wherein the dried plant extracts further include at least one of sage oil, fennel oil, and chamomile oil. [20] Use according to any one of claims 1 to 19, wherein the dried plant extracts comprise at least one of maltodextrin, glucose syrup and calcium phosphate. [21] Use according to any one of claims 1 to 20, wherein the extract is obtained by an extraction process in an aqueous solution. [22] Use according to any one of claims 1 to 21, wherein the extract is obtained by an extraction process in an ethanol solution. [23] Use according to any one of claims 1 to 22, wherein the beverage is produced by dissolving the powdered mixture in water. [24] Use according to claim 23, wherein the water has a temperature between 5°C and 30°C, in particular between 15°C and 25°C, when dissolving the powdered mixture. [25] Powdered mixture soluble in water for the preparation of a beverage, comprising dried plant extracts. [26] Powdered mixture according to claim 25, comprising an extract of lemon balm (Melissa), preferably obtained from lemon balm leaves, an extract of dog rose (Rosa canina) (rose hips), in particular obtained from parts of the peels of the fruits of the dog rose, an extract of German chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla L.), an extract of the root of licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra), an extract of lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), an extract of hop cones (Strobuli Lupuli) and an extract of the root of valerian (Valeriana). [27] Powdered mixture according to claim 25, comprising an extract of lemon balm (Melissa), preferably obtained from lemon balm leaves, an extract of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum), an extract of German chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla L.), an extract of stinging nettle (Urtica), an extract of devil's claw root (Phyteuma), an extract of ginger (Zingiber officinale), in particular of the rhizome of ginger. [28] Powdered mixture according to claim 25, comprising an extract of lemon balm (Melissa), preferably obtained from lemon balm leaves, an extract of fennel (Foeniculum vulgare), an extract of caraway (Carum carvi), an extract of sage (Salvia), in particular from sage leaves, an extract of anise (Pimpinella anisum), an extract of German chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla L.) and an extract of rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis), in particular from rosemary leaves. [29] Powdered mixture according to any one of claims 25 to 28, further comprising at least one of sage oil, fennel oil, chamomile oil, maltodextrin, glucose syrup and calcium phosphate. [30] Beverage produced by dissolving a powdered mixture according to any one of claims 25 to 29 in water.