Tamarind Seed and Pea Protein Supplement for Bloating Relief

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing nutritional supplements fail to effectively address digestive issues such as bloating, particularly for individuals with dietary sensitivities or restrictions.

Innovation Solution

A synergistic blend of whole tamarind seed powder and pea protein powder, which is easily digestible and rich in prebiotic and immune-boosting properties, is formulated into various oral delivery forms to support digestive health.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If conventional nutritional supplements are used, then general nutrition is provided, but digestive issues such as bloating are not effectively addressed

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveeffectiveness in addressing digestive issuesVSAvoidsuitability for individuals with dietary sensitivities
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines tamarind seed powder (containing xyloglucan) with pea protein powder to create a composite supplement that addresses both digestive health and nutritional needs. This composite formulation specifically targets bloating and digestive issues while remaining suitable for individuals with dietary sensitivities, thereby resolving the contradiction between effectiveness for digestive issues and adaptability to dietary restrictions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Adaptability or versatility

If supplements are formulated for specific dietary restrictions, then suitability for sensitive individuals is improved, but general digestive health benefits are reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesuitability for dietary restrictionsVSAvoiddigestive health benefits
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The supplement formulation achieves multi-functionality by incorporating tamarind seed powder with prebiotic xyloglucan that benefits both general digestive health and specifically addresses bloating, while pea protein provides nutrition suitable for various dietary restrictions. This universal formulation simultaneously delivers digestive health benefits and adaptability to dietary needs without compromise.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Adaptability or versatility

If complex formulations are used to address multiple health needs, then comprehensive benefits are improved, but product complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecomprehensive health benefitsVSAvoidformulation complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges tamarind seed powder and pea protein powder into a single integrated supplement formulation that delivers multiple health benefits including digestive health support, prebiotic effects, and nutritional value. This combined approach achieves comprehensive benefits while maintaining formulation simplicity, avoiding the need for multiple separate supplements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS20250144162A1Composition and Method for Alleviating Bloating and Digestive Symptoms Using Tamarind Seed Powder and Pea Protein Powder
Publication Date: 2025.05.08 RICCIARDI DANIEL

AI summary

The nutritional supplement composition described herein provides a novel and effective means of promoting digestive health and wellness, and from irritable bowel syndrome symptoms such as bloating. Its unique combination of whole tamarind seed powder and pea protein powder taken in an oral formulation offers distinct advantages over existing supplements in the market.