Flavor Composition Solvent Systems for No-Agitation Beverage Dispersion
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing beverage production methods limit consumer choice by not allowing flavoring substances to be added at the point of serve, thereby restricting revenue and personalization options for drink producers.
Innovation Solution
A solvent system comprising specific ratios of water, glycerol, propylene glycol, and alcohol, along with a flavoring substance, is designed to disperse evenly in beverages without agitation, ensuring the flavoring substance remains solubilized and compatible with the beverage solvent.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If flavoring substances are added during beverage production, then the beverage has consistent flavor, but consumer choice and personalization are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The beverage system is segmented into two independent parts: a base beverage and a separate flavoring composition. The flavoring composition is contained in a removable capsule that can be independently selected and added by the consumer, enabling personalization without complicating the main beverage production system.
Solution Approach 2:
A flavoring capsule acts as an intermediary carrier that contains the flavoring substance. This capsule can be easily manipulated by consumers to add flavor to their beverage, serving as a bridge between the consumer's flavor preferences and the base beverage without requiring complex production systems.
2Adaptability or versatility
If flavoring substances are added at point of serve, then consumer personalization is enabled, but dispersion uniformity and solubility stability are compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The flavoring composition uses specific solvent parameters (glycerol 15-40%, propylene glycol 10-40%, alcohol 30-50%) to optimize solubility and dispersion characteristics. These parameter adjustments ensure the flavoring substance remains stably solubilized and disperses uniformly in the beverage without requiring agitation.
Solution Approach 2:
The flavoring composition is a composite solvent system combining multiple solvents (glycerol, propylene glycol, alcohol, and water) with the flavoring substance. This composite formulation enhances the flavoring substance's solubility and stability, ensuring uniform dispersion when added to the beverage.
3Quantity of substance
If high concentration of flavoring substance is used, then flavor intensity is improved, but solubility and stability in beverage are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The solvent composition parameters are optimized to accommodate higher flavoring substance concentrations (0.5-15% w/w). The specific ratios of glycerol, propylene glycol, and alcohol create a solvent system with enhanced solubility capacity, allowing high flavor intensity while maintaining stability in the beverage.
Solution Approach 2:
The multi-component solvent system acts as a composite material that synergistically enhances the solubility of the flavoring substance. The combination of glycerol, propylene glycol, alcohol, and water creates a solvent matrix capable of dissolving high concentrations of flavoring substances while maintaining stability when mixed with the beverage.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The solvent system allows for rapid and even dispersion of flavoring substances in beverages, maintaining solubility and stability without foaming or sedimentation, thereby enhancing consumer choice and beverage customization.
Implementation Method 1
The composition is configured to disperse in a beverage without requiring agitation... ensuring the flavoring substance remains solubilized and compatible with the beverage solvent
Implementation Method 2
the composition is configured to disperse in a beverage without requiring agitation
Implementation Method 3
rapid and even dispersion of flavoring substances in beverages
Data Source
AI summary
The aspects presented herein provide flavour compositions. In particular, the aspects presented herein provide flavour compositions that a person may dispense into beverages, such as, for example, bottled beverages.