Food structures containing probiotics and trace elements and used to boost metabolism

Abstract

It provides a food structure that contains probiotics and trace elements and is used to boost metabolism. The present invention includes a probiotic core layer 11 having at least one storage space 111 for storing a plurality of probiotics 70, a trace element layer 12 covering the outside of the probiotic core layer, and a protective layer 13 covering the outside of the trace element layer. Each of the layers includes at least one excipient, which is one of colorants, flavorants, antioxidants, preservatives, binders, sweeteners, humectants, emulsifiers, stabilizers, flavor enhancers, lubricants, chelating agents, methylcellulose, polyvinyl alcohol, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose phthalate, etc., or any combination thereof.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a health food structure, in particular to a food structure containing probiotics and trace elements, which is used to promote metabolism. [Background technology]

[0002] Metabolism refers to the process by which the human body absorbs, consumes, converts, and stores energy to maintain life and function. The metabolic rate is related to the rate at which cells age and grow. The main organ that controls the metabolism of the human body is the thyroid gland, and thyroid disorders can lead to an individual experiencing a hyperactive state. Factors that affect metabolism include age, sex, amount of exercise, weight, genetics, and endocrine disorders. In addition, metabolic rate can also be affected if the body is under stress, has a disease, or faces climate change. For example, an individual's metabolism can change during the summer.

[0003] Current research has shown that metabolic rate decreases with age, and that a decrease in metabolic rate can lead to symptoms such as gastrointestinal dysfunction, cold hands and feet, constipation, decreased physical strength, weight gain, and skin deterioration, and can even lead to chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, metabolic syndrome, and osteoporosis. In order to maintain metabolic rate, it is clinically recommended to maintain good lifestyle and dietary habits, and most importantly, to continue exercising. However, modern people spend most of their time at work and eat out, so many people are unable to improve their metabolic rate through exercise or diet.

[0004] In recent years, with the improvement of the concept of health and disease prevention, health food has become a new choice for modern people to maintain health and a balanced diet. However, the safety and convenience of health food have always been a concern of consumers, especially nowadays when the awareness of food safety is increasing. Therefore, the inventor of this invention has made great efforts to develop a new health food structure by using a special encapsulation or coating technology to not only give the health food special functionality, but also make it convenient to carry and have a good taste, thereby improving consumer acceptance and increasing economic value. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] The main objective of the present invention is to provide a food structure containing probiotics and trace elements and used to promote metabolism, which is convenient for consumers to consume and carry, thus increasing consumers' willingness to purchase.

[0006] Another object of the present invention is to provide a food structure that contains probiotics and trace elements and can be used to promote metabolism, which can avoid deterioration of the contents due to the influence of external moisture and pH, and has the effect of promoting metabolic rate. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] Therefore, in order to achieve the above-mentioned objective, the food structure provided in the present invention contains probiotics and trace elements and is used to promote metabolism, and includes a probiotic core layer having at least one storage space for storing multiple probiotics, a trace element layer covering the outside of the probiotic core layer, and a protective layer covering the outside of the trace element layer.

[0008] For example, the probiotics include at least one species selected from the group consisting of Lactobacillus plantarum, Bacillus coagulans, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium longum, Bifidobacterium bifidum, Bifidobacterium breve, Bifidobacterium lactis, Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp., Lactobacillus reuteri, Lactobacillus helveticus, Putococcus thermophilus, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus paracasei, Lactobacillus fermentum, and Lactobacillus rhamnosus.

[0009] Furthermore, the component of the trace element layer contains at least one selected from the group consisting of zinc, selenium, iron, copper, manganese and chromium.

[0010] The protective layer contains at least one component selected from the group consisting of gum arabic, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, pectin, and sodium alginate.

[0011] Preferably, the food structure is in the form of a tablet.

[0012] In another embodiment of the present invention, a food structure containing probiotics and trace elements and used for promoting metabolism includes a hollow capsule having an internal space, and a plurality of microparticles contained in the internal space, each of which has a probiotic core layer, a trace element layer, and a protective layer.

[0013] Preferably, the hollow capsule is made up of two symmetrical half-capsules butted against one another.

[0014] According to another embodiment of the present invention, a food structure containing probiotics and trace elements and used for promoting metabolism includes a main body having a storage chamber for storing a plurality of microparticles each having the probiotic core layer, the trace element layer, and the protective layer therein, and a sealing part formed around the main body and having at least one seal structure for sealing the communication between the storage chamber and the outside. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0015] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic diagram of a first preferred embodiment of the present invention; FIG. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of a second preferred embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 3] FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram of the third preferred embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0016] In order to describe the present invention in more detail, some preferred embodiments of the present invention will be listed below and described with reference to the drawings.

[0017] (First embodiment) Referring to FIG. 1, the food structure 10 containing probiotics and trace elements according to the first preferred embodiment of the present invention and used for promoting metabolism includes a probiotic core layer 11, a trace element layer 12 and a protective layer 13, each of the components having at least one excipient, which can be one of colorants, flavorants, antioxidants, preservatives, binders, sweeteners, humectants, emulsifiers, stabilizers, flavor enhancers, lubricants, chelating agents, methylcellulose, polyvinyl alcohol, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose phthalate, etc., or any combination thereof.

[0018] The probiotic core layer 11 has a spherical coating structure, defines a storage space 111 according to the area surrounded by the inner wall surface, and stores a plurality of probiotics 70 in the storage space 111, and the probiotics 70 include at least one selected from the group consisting of Lactobacillus plantarum, Bacillus coagulans, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium longum, Bifidobacterium bifidum, Bifidobacterium breve, Bifidobacterium lactis, Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp., Lactobacillus reuteri, Lactobacillus helveticus, Putococcus thermophilus, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus paracasei, Lactobacillus fermentum, and Lactobacillus rhamnosus.

[0019] The trace element layer 12 is coated on the outside of the probiotic core layer 11, and the component of the trace element layer 12 contains at least one selected from the group consisting of zinc, selenium, iron, copper, manganese and chromium.

[0020] The protective layer 13 is coated on the outside of the trace element layer 12 to prevent the trace element layer 12 and the probiotic core layer 11 from being deteriorated due to the influence of moisture or pH.

[0021] With the above-mentioned component configuration, the food structure 10 containing probiotics and trace elements of the present invention and used for promoting metabolism can be pressed into tablets and made into various shapes such as round, square, triangular, oval or hollow circle, which can increase the interest of the shape and stimulate the purchasing rate of consumers.

[0022] Second embodiment Referring to FIG. 2, a food structure 10 ′ containing probiotics and trace elements and used to promote metabolism according to a second preferred embodiment of the present invention is composed of a hollow capsule 20 and a plurality of microparticles 30 .

[0023] The hollow capsule 20 is composed of two symmetrical half capsules 21 butted together, and may be spherical, elliptical or tubular in shape, with an internal space 22. It contains gelatin that can be absorbed by the human body, or plant-derived ingredients such as methylcellulose, hydroxypropylcellulose, and propylmethylcellulose.

[0024] The microparticles 30 are composed of the probiotic core layer 11', the trace element layer 12' and the protective layer 13'.

[0025] In addition, in another possible embodiment, the food structure 10' further comprises a film coating layer that is coated on the surface of the hollow capsule 20 to enhance the sealing of the hollow capsule 20 and reduce moisture absorption of the microparticles 30 contained therein.

[0026] The second preferred embodiment of the present invention contains probiotics and trace elements, and the food structure 10' is used to promote metabolism, which not only achieves the effects of the present invention, but also reduces the unpleasant odor and taste of the microparticles 30 through the coating technology of the hollow capsules 20, thereby achieving the effect of improving consumer acceptance of the product.

[0027] (Third embodiment) Referring to FIG. 3, a food structure 10 ″ containing probiotics and trace elements and used for promoting metabolism according to the third preferred embodiment of the present invention is composed of a body 50 and a sealing part 60 .

[0028] The body 50 has a chamber 51 for accommodating a plurality of microparticles 30'', the microparticles 30'' being composed of the probiotic core layer 11'', the trace element layer 12'' and the protective layer 13''. Specifically, the body 50 is an aluminum foil packaging bag, and the chamber 51 is the space within the bag.

[0029] The sealing portion 60 is formed around the aluminum foil packaging bag and has at least a sealing structure for sealing the communication between the containing chamber 51 and the outside. Specifically, the sealing structure can be sealed by hot pressing, and multiple sealing structures can be formed in different steps, for example, there are two sealing structures, and the sealing structure is first formed on one side of the aluminum foil packaging bag, the multiple particles 30'' are put into the containing chamber 51 from the opening on the other side, and then another sealing structure is formed on the other side of the aluminum foil packaging bag to achieve the purpose of sealing.

[0030] The above is only to illustrate the utility model claims and specification of the present invention through the preferred embodiments disclosed in the present invention, and is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Therefore, simple modifications of the technical features disclosed in the present invention are within the protection scope of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0031] 10, 10', 10'' A food structure containing probiotics and trace elements and used to promote metabolism 11, 11', 11'' Probiotic core layer 111 Containment Space 12, 12', 12'' trace element layer 13, 13', 13'' protective layer 20 Hollow Capsule 21 half capsules 22 Interior Space 30, 30'' fine particles 50 Body 51 Containment Room 60 Sealing part 70 Probiotics

Claims

1. A probiotic core layer having at least one storage space for storing a plurality of probiotics; A trace element layer covering the outside of the probiotic core layer, and a protective layer covering the outside of the trace element layer. Including, food structure.

2. The food structure according to claim 1, wherein the probiotics are selected from the group consisting of Lactobacillus plantarum, Bacillus coagulans, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium longum, Bifidobacterium bifidum, Bifidobacterium breve, Bifidobacterium lactis, Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp., Lactobacillus reuteri, Lactobacillus helveticus, Putococcus thermophilus, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus paracasei, Lactobacillus fermentum, and Lactobacillus rhamnosus.

3. 2. The food structure of claim 1, wherein the component of the trace element layer contains at least one selected from the group consisting of zinc, selenium, iron, copper, manganese and chromium.

4. 2. The food structure of claim 1, wherein the protective layer comprises at least one selected from the group consisting of gum arabic, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, pectin, and sodium alginate.

5. 2. The food structure of claim 1, wherein the outer shape is the shape of a tablet.

6. A hollow capsule having an internal space; A plurality of microparticles housed in the internal space, each of which comprises a probiotic core layer, a trace element layer, and a protective layer according to any one of claims 1 to 5; Including, food structure.

7. 7. The food structure of claim 6, wherein the hollow capsule is composed of two symmetrical half-capsules butted against one another.

8. A body having a chamber for accommodating a plurality of microparticles each having a probiotic core layer according to any one of claims 1 to 5, a trace element layer and a protective layer; a sealing portion formed around the main body and having at least one seal structure for sealing communication between the storage chamber and the outside; Including, food structure.

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