Pasty nutritional supplement

Abstract

To provide a pasty nutritional supplementary food which is easily taken even by an aged person and contributes to prevention from constipation.SOLUTION: The pasty nutritional supplement is obtained by mixing at least indigestible dextrin with almond paste, wherein the mass ratio of the indigestible dextrin to the almond paste is 1:6 to 1:1. Further, honey or glucose may be mixed, and the mixture may be sealed in an aluminum pack.SELECTED DRAWING: None

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a paste-like nutritional supplement containing almonds. [Background technology]

[0002] Almonds are nuts made from the seeds of the fruit of deciduous trees in the genus Prunus in the Rosaceae family. Almonds are known as a healthy food rich in nutrients such as vitamin E, dietary fiber, oleic acid, and unsaturated fatty acids.

[0003] Cookies containing chopped almonds have been proposed as nutritional supplements containing a wide variety of nutrients (Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Retable 2008 / 123091 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] Elderly people are prone to constipation due to age-related declines in food intake, physical activity, and muscle strength. Constipation can lead to health problems such as a weakened intestinal barrier function, loss of appetite, inflammation, infections, and nutritional deficiencies.

[0006] Taking nutritional supplements may be considered to prevent constipation, but solid nutritional supplements such as cookies can be difficult to chew for people wearing dentures, and can easily get stuck in the throat.

[0007] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a paste-like nutritional supplement that is easy for elderly people to take and contributes to preventing constipation. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] The paste-like nutritional supplement of the present application is A mixture of at least indigestible dextrin and almond paste, The mass ratio of the indigestible dextrin to the almond paste is 1:6 to 1:1. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a paste-like nutritional supplement that is easy for even elderly people to take and contributes to preventing constipation. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0010] The paste-like nutritional supplement according to an embodiment of the present application will be described below.

[0011] The paste-like nutritional supplement according to this embodiment is made by mixing indigestible dextrin and almond paste, with the mass ratio of the indigestible dextrin to the almond paste being 1:6 to 1:1.

[0012] Resistant dextrin can be produced by roasting starch contained in grains such as corn and wheat and hydrolyzing it with amylase. Resistant dextrin is difficult to digest and acts as a prebiotic, improving the intestinal environment and relieving constipation. It also moderates the absorption of sugars and fats, suppressing the rise in blood sugar levels after meals.

[0013] The almond paste can be produced by contacting or immersing de-shelled almond kernels in steam or hot water for a predetermined time to swell and remove the astringent skin, roasting the almond kernels from which the astringent skin has been removed, coarsely crushing the roasted almond kernels, and then grinding the coarsely crushed material.

[0014] When 10 subjects took the paste-type nutritional supplement according to this embodiment, more than half reported that their bowel movements had improved significantly. Furthermore, it was found that taking the paste-type nutritional supplement according to this embodiment had a greater effect on improving bowel movements than taking either the indigestible dextrin or the almond paste alone.

[0015] The paste-like nutritional supplement according to this embodiment may contain a sweetener such as honey, which makes it tasty and easy to take continuously.

[0016] The paste-like nutritional supplement according to this embodiment may be packed in an aluminum pack, which allows for long-term storage and allows for easy intake by packing each serving in an aluminum pack. [Example]

[0017] A paste-like nutritional supplement was produced by mixing indigestible dextrin and almond paste at a mass ratio of 1:6. The paste-like nutritional supplement of this Example 1 was easy to take even for elderly people, and was observed to improve bowel movements. [Example]

[0018] A paste-type nutritional supplement was produced by mixing indigestible dextrin and almond paste at a mass ratio of 1:3, and then adding an appropriate amount of honey. The paste-type nutritional supplement of Example 2 was easy to take even for elderly people, and was found to improve bowel movements. [Example]

[0019] A paste-like nutritional supplement was produced by mixing indigestible dextrin and almond paste at a mass ratio of 1:1. The paste-like nutritional supplement of this Example 3 was easy to take even for elderly people, and was observed to improve bowel movements. [Example]

[0020] A paste-like nutritional supplement was produced by mixing indigestible dextrin and almond paste at a mass ratio of 3: 2. The paste-like nutritional supplement of Example 4 had a high viscosity and was not easy for elderly people to ingest. [Example]

[0021] A paste-like nutritional supplement was produced by mixing indigestible dextrin and almond paste at a mass ratio of 1:7. The paste-like nutritional supplement of this Example 5 did not show a significant improvement in bowel movements compared to the intake of almond paste alone.

[0022] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. As long as the effects of the present invention can be obtained, additives may be added to the paste-type nutritional supplement according to the above embodiments, and the paste-type nutritional supplement according to the above embodiments may be enclosed in a container other than an aluminum pack. For example, the paste-type nutritional supplement according to the above embodiments may contain edible rice bran oil.

[0023] Furthermore, the paste-like nutritional supplement according to this embodiment may contain oligosaccharides. Oligosaccharides have been shown to improve the balance of intestinal flora, particularly promoting the growth of bifidobacteria. Furthermore, it has been shown that ingesting foods containing oligosaccharides reduces pathogenic bacteria in the intestines and improves immune function. Therefore, the inclusion of oligosaccharides in the paste-like nutritional supplement according to this embodiment is expected to contribute to improving the intestinal environment and immune function.

[0024] The mass ratio of oligosaccharide to almond paste is preferably 1:6 to 1:1. Examples of oligosaccharides that can be used include isomaltooligosaccharide, fructooligosaccharide, xylooligosaccharide, galactooligosaccharide, lactosucrose, palatinose, soybean oligosaccharide, raffinose, chitin oligosaccharide, lactulose, and trehalose. In particular, the use of isomaltooligosaccharide is expected to improve the intestinal environment and bowel movements.

Claims

1. A mixture of at least indigestible dextrin and almond paste, A paste-like nutritional supplement, wherein the mass ratio of the indigestible dextrin to the almond paste is 1:6 to 1:

1.

2. 2. The paste-like nutritional supplement according to claim 1, further comprising honey.

3. 2. The paste-like nutritional supplement according to claim 1, further comprising glucose mixed therein.

4. 4. The nutritional supplement paste according to claim 3, wherein the mass ratio of the glucose to the almond paste is 1:6 to 1:

1.

5. 5. The paste-like nutritional supplement according to claim 4, wherein the glucose is isomaltooligosaccharide.

6. 6. The paste-like nutritional supplement according to any one of claims 1 to 5, which is enclosed in an aluminum pack.