Mastic Extract Protectant Blend for Broad-Spectrum Preservation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current natural and naturally-derived antimicrobial formulations are expensive, require high concentrations to be effective, have undesirable colors and odors, exhibit poor stability, and are not effective against a broad spectrum of microorganisms, often causing formulation thinning and limited usage in various products.
Innovation Solution
A natural protectant system comprising mastic extract and optionally quinic acid, ethyl lauroyl arginate, or p-anisic acid, which can be combined with other natural or synthetic antimicrobials, providing a synergistic effect to inhibit microbial growth effectively at lower concentrations and improve stability and odorlessness.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If high concentrations of natural antimicrobials are used to prevent microbial growth, then effectiveness against microorganisms is improved, but cost and formulation complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple natural antimicrobial components (mastic extract, quinic acid, ethyl lauroyl arginate, p-anisic acid, caprylhydroxamic acid) into a single synergistic formulation. This merging of components allows achieving broad-spectrum antimicrobial effectiveness at lower overall concentrations than would be required for individual components alone, thereby reducing formulation complexity while maintaining reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention creates a composite natural protectant system where multiple natural antimicrobial substances are combined in specific ratios. This composite approach leverages the complementary mechanisms of different natural antimicrobials to achieve enhanced effectiveness against diverse microorganisms without requiring high concentrations of any single component.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If natural antimicrobial formulations are used to preserve products, then safety and naturalness are improved, but cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent optimizes the concentration parameters of each natural antimicrobial component to achieve cost-effective formulations. By adjusting the ratios and concentrations of mastic extract, quinic acid, ethyl lauroyl arginate, p-anisic acid, and caprylhydroxamic acid, the formulation achieves maximum antimicrobial effectiveness at economically viable concentration levels, balancing safety with manufacturing cost.
3Reliability
If oil-based natural preservatives are used to inhibit microbial growth, then antimicrobial effectiveness is improved, but stability in aqueous systems deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a multi-phase formulation where oil-soluble and water-soluble antimicrobial components are distributed in appropriate phases. Mastic extract and ethyl lauroyl arginate are positioned in the oil phase for effectiveness against oil-soluble microorganisms, while quinic acid, p-anisic acid, and caprylhydroxamic acid are positioned in the aqueous phase for effectiveness against water-soluble microorganisms. This local quality distribution maintains both antimicrobial effectiveness and aqueous system stability.
4Object-affected harmful factors
If conventional natural preservatives are used to prevent microbial growth, then naturalness is improved, but odor and color properties deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent selectively extracts and combines the most effective antimicrobial components from natural sources while leaving behind the components responsible for undesirable odors and colors. By isolating specific active constituents (quinic acid, ethyl lauroyl arginate, p-anisic acid, caprylhydroxamic acid) from their natural sources and combining them with mastic extract, the formulation achieves natural antimicrobial effectiveness while minimizing unwanted sensory properties.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to the use of natural protectants comprising a mastic extract and optionally a second component to prevent microbial growth and preserve a product. The invention also relates to the use of natural protectants comprising quinic acid or a salt thereof, ethyl lauroyl arginate or a salt thereof, and optionally a third component to prevent microbial growth and preserve a product.