Elaeagnus angustifolia Yogurt Formulation and Manufacturing

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing yoghurt products are monotonous in taste and lack functional benefits, failing to meet the diverse health care needs and taste preferences of modern consumers.

Innovation Solution

The development of Elaeagnus angustifolia yoghurt, combining fresh milk, yoghurt starter, Elaeagnus angustifolia powder, apple pear juice, and Elaeagnus angustifolia honey drink, with a manufacturing process involving steaming, milling, boiling, filtering, mixing, homogenization, sterilization, and fermentation to create a product with enhanced nutritional and taste profiles.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If traditional yoghurt formulation is used, then manufacturing process is simple, but taste variety and functional benefits are limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetaste varietyVSAvoidmanufacturing process complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple ingredients including Elaeagnus angustifolia powder, apple pear juice, and honey drink with traditional yoghurt base to create a composite yoghurt product. This composite approach enables diverse taste profiles and functional benefits while maintaining a standardized manufacturing process framework.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

Solution Approach 2:

The Elaeagnus angustifolia yoghurt serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides probiotic benefits from yoghurt fermentation, nutritional value from the fruit components, and specific health functions from Elaeagnus angustifolia. This multi-functionality allows a single product to satisfy diverse consumer needs without requiring separate manufacturing lines.

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

2Adaptability or versatility

If traditional yoghurt formulation is used, then manufacturing process is simple, but health care functions are insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvehealth care functionVSAvoidmanufacturing process complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent incorporates Elaeagnus angustifolia powder at specific concentrations (1-5% of total weight) to provide localized health benefits. This targeted inclusion of functional ingredients enhances the health care properties of the yoghurt while maintaining overall process simplicity through precise ingredient specification.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The manufacturing process specifies precise parameter ranges including fermentation temperature (40-45°C), fermentation time (4-8 hours), and ingredient ratios. These controlled parameter changes ensure consistent health care function delivery while maintaining manufacturing efficiency through standardized protocols.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Adaptability or versatility

If multiple ingredients are added to enhance taste and function, then consumer choice and health benefits improve, but product complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconsumer choiceVSAvoidproduct formulation complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the yoghurt formulation into distinct functional components: probiotic base (yoghurt starter), nutritional additives (fruit juices and powders), and functional ingredients (Elaeagnus angustifolia). This segmentation allows for systematic formulation development and easy adjustment of taste and functional properties without overwhelming complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent ensures homogeneous distribution of ingredients through standardized mixing procedures and specifies uniform ingredient ratios. This homogeneity approach simplifies the formulation complexity by providing consistent mixing protocols, making it easier to scale production while maintaining product quality and consumer choice satisfaction.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #33Homogeneity

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The resulting Elaeagnus angustifolia yoghurt offers a rich, unique flavor and aroma, along with health benefits such as nourishing yang, moistening dryness, invigorating the spleen, and strengthening the stomach, providing a new eating experience and enriched nutritional value.

Implementation Method 1

adding a yoghurt starter, uniformly stirring, adding sterilized wild Chinese wolfberry grains, filling, and fermenting at 40° C.-43° C. for 4-8 hours after filling completion

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectFermentation: Fermentation

Implementation Method 2

homogenizing the mixture obtained in the step S2 through a homogenizer

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectHomogenization:

Implementation Method 3

enabling the mixture to enter a sterilization machine for sterilizing at 96.6° C.

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectThermal sterilization: Heating

Data Source

PatentUS10912310B2<i>Elaeagnus angustifolia </i>yoghourt and manufacturing method thereof
Publication Date: 2021.02.09 QINGHAI JINQILIAN DAIRY LLC

AI summary

The present invention discloses an Elaeagnus angustifolia yoghourt and a manufacturing method thereof. The yoghourt is manufactured by taking fresh milk, white granulated sugar, Elaeagnus angustifolia, apple pear juice and Elaeagnus angustifolia honey drink as main ingredients. The Elaeagnus angustifolia yoghourt is not only delicate in product taste and unique in flavor but also rich in nutrition and has effects of nourishing yang and moistening dryness and invigorating spleen and strengthening stomach.