Nutritionally Fortified Liquid Composition With Added Value Delivery Systems/Elements/Additives

• US 20100316768A1
• Filed: 07/14/2010
• Published: 12/16/2010
• Est. Priority Date: 02/22/2000
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Suzanne Jaffe Stillman
• Original Assignee: Suzanne Jaffe Stillman
• Inventors: STILLMAN, SUZANNE JAFFE
• Application Number:
  US12/836,229
• Publication Number:
  US 20100316768A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 426/61
• CPC Class Codes: A23K 20/10 Organic substances
• CPC Class Codes: A23K 20/163 Sugars; Polysaccharides
• CPC Class Codes: A23K 50/42 Dry feed
• CPC Class Codes: A23K 50/48 Moist feed
• CPC Class Codes: A23L 2/38 Other non-alcoholic beverages drinks from legumes A23L11/60
• CPC Class Codes: A23L 2/395 in a particular shape or form
• CPC Class Codes: A23L 2/52 Adding ingredients adding preservatives A23L2/44
• CPC Class Codes: A23L 33/10 using additives addition of substantially indigestible substances A23L33/21
• CPC Class Codes: A23L 33/21 Addition of substantially indigestible substances, e.g. dietary fibres
• CPC Class Codes: A23L 33/30 Dietetic or nutritional methods, e.g. for losing weight A23L33/10 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A23P 10/30 Encapsulation of particles, e.g. foodstuff additives
• CPC Class Codes: A23V 2002/00 Food compositions, function of food ingredients or processes for food or foodstuffs
• CPC Class Codes: A23V 2200/224 Encapsulating agent
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 2300/00 Mixtures or combinations of active ingredients, wherein at least one active ingredient is fully defined in groups A61K31/00 - A61K41/00
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 31/715 Polysaccharides, i.e. having more than five saccharide radicals attached to each other by glycosidic linkages; Derivatives thereof, e.g. ethers, esters
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 33/00 Medicinal preparations containing inorganic active ingredients
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 41/0004 Homeopathy; Vitalisation; Resonance; Dynamisation, e.g. esoteric applications; Oxygenation of blood
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 45/06 Mixtures of active ingredients without chemical characterisation, e.g. antiphlogistics and cardiaca

Abstract

A shelf-stable, ready to use, water-like composition for humans/animals; as an adjunct to fiber-water, and/or safe drinking water, consumed directly, tube feedings, or in the preparation/reconstitution of food(s)/beverage(s). Fortified Fiber-Water is fiber-water, with added delivery systems: Encapsulations/particles, of different size(s), shape(s), material(s), colors, non-visible, serving one or more functions: improved taste, odor-masking; controlled release applications; bio-availability of actives, avoid hygroscopicity; minimized interactions, improved thermal, oxidative, and shelf-life; decorative. Viscosity changing elements, (with one or more viscosity changing additives, with or without encapsulations, particles) to enhance delivery of active medicants/ingredients of categories: pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, dietary supplements, therapeutics, diagnostics, etc. Composition ensures hydration, simultaneously providing soluble fiber (fiber-water), with additives contained within the delivery systems, having the ability to target specific health goals/needs: weight loss, diabetes, cholesterol/heart, gastrointestinal tract disorders/improvement, osteoporosis, cancer, pain, stress, relaxant, stimulant etc.

Claims

1-39. -39. (canceled)

40. A nutritionally fortified liquid composition comprising:

water;

between 0.1 and 10% by weight of a water-soluble indigestible fiber; and

fortified particles comprising a therapeutically effective amount of health enhancing ingredients, wherein the fortified particles are configured to deliver selectable amounts of health enhancing ingredients to a human or animal.

41. The composition of claim 40, wherein fewer than 10 calories per 100 ml are metabolized by a human when consuming the composition.

42. The composition of claim 40, wherein the composition contains essentially no organic acids.

43. The composition of claim 40, wherein the composition contains less than 500 mg/l of soluble salts

44. The composition of claim 40, wherein the water soluble indigestible fiber is selected from dextrins, maltodextrins, galactomannans, cellulose ethers, inulin, alginates, agar, carrageenan, psyllium, guar gum, gum tragacanth, gum karaya, gum ghatti, gum acacia, gum arabic, partially hydrolyzed products, or mixtures thereof.

45. The composition of claim 40, wherein the water soluble indigestible fiber is selected from maltodextrins, dextrins, inulin, gum acacia, gum Arabic, or mixtures thereof.

46. The composition of claim 40, wherein the fortified particles comprise amino acids, vitamins, minerals, probiotics, prebiotics, antibacterials, antioxidants, nutraceuticals, pain relievers, enzymes, anti-inflammatory agents, hormones, mood enhancers or fatigue reducers.

47. The composition of claim 40, wherein the fortified particles remain undissolved.

48. The composition of claim 47, wherein the fortified particle is in the form of at least one of gel, glitter, granules, crystals, or beads.

49. The composition of claim 47, wherein the particle is visible.

50. The composition of claim 47, wherein the particle is chewable.

51. The composition of claim 47, wherein the particle is designed to be swallowed as a whole.

52. The composition of claim 40, further comprising a viscosity altering component other than the water soluble fiber or the fortified particles.

53. The composition of claim 40, wherein the composition is a solution or suspension.

54. The composition of claim 40, wherein the composition is in concentrated form.

55. The composition of claim 40, wherein the fortified particles have uniform shapes.

56. The composition of claim 40, wherein the fortified particles have varying shapes.

57. The composition of claim 40, wherein the fortified particles preserve the biological activity of the health enhancing ingredients.

58. The composition of claim 40 wherein the fortified particles comprise at least one of aromas, flavors, and colors.

59. The composition of claim 40, wherein the fortified particles are not visible.