COMPOSITION OF NUTRITIONAL POWDER FROM GERMINATED DRAGON FRUIT SEEDS AND PROCESS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME

Abstract

A composition of nutritional powder from germinated dragon fruit seeds was obtained from the process steps performed in the following specific order: (i) preparing materials, (ii) creating a dried germinated dragon fruit seeds mixture having moisture content lower than 10%, (iii) creating a foundation mixture, (iv) checking homogeneously of the foundation mixture, (v) determining whether adding the noni powder ingredient, (vi) creating a first temporary mixture, (vii) determining whether adding the dragon fruit powder ingredient, (viii) creating a second temporary mixture, (ix) determining whether adding the other ingredients, (x) creating a third temporary mixture, (xi) checking homogeneously of the third temporary mixture, (xii) grinding, and (xiii) adjusting humidity having less than 10%, then packing, and storing at room temperature. The composition of nutritional powder from germinated dragon fruit seeds is convenient for users to bring to eat/drink directly or to dilute with water and/or other food solutions when using.

Claims

1. A composition of nutritional powder from germinated dragon fruit seeds comprising: (a) a germinated dragon fruit seeds ingredient having a first percentage (%) by weight; (b) a noni powder ingredient having a second percentage (%) by weight; (c) a dragon fruit powder ingredient having a third percentage (%) by weight; and (d) other ingredients having a fourth percentage (%) by weight; wherein the other ingredients including an additives ingredient, and a sweetener ingredient; wherein the sum of said percentage (%) by weight of ingredients from the first percentage (%) to the fourth percentage (%) adds up to 100% by weight of said the composition of nutritional powder from germinated dragon fruit seeds.

2. The composition of claim 1, wherein prolonged the time the flavor-stabilizing properties, and nutritional ingredients depend on the percentage (%) by weight of each of the ingredients (a) to (d); wherein a third formula is more potent than a first formula, a fourth formula is more potent than a second formula; wherein the second formula is more potent than the first formula.

3. The composition of claim 1, wherein the first formula comprises: (a) a germinated dragon fruit seeds ingredient having 20%-82% by weight; (b) a noni powder ingredient having 0% by weight; (c) a dragon fruit powder ingredient having 0% by weight; and (d) other ingredients having 0%-20% by weight.

4. The composition of claim 1, wherein the second formula comprises: (a) a germinated dragon fruit seeds ingredient having 20%-82% by weight; (b) a noni powder ingredient having 0%-27% by weight; (c) a dragon fruit powder ingredient having 0% by weight; and (d) other ingredients having 0%-20% by weight.

5. The composition of claim 1, wherein the third formula comprises: (a) a germinated dragon fruit seeds ingredient having 20%-82% by weight; (b) a noni powder ingredient having 0% by weight; (c) a dragon fruit powder ingredient having 0%-39% by weight; and (d) other ingredients having 0%-20% by weight.

6. The composition of claim 1, wherein the fourth formula comprises: (a) a germinated dragon fruit seeds ingredient having 20%-82% by weight; (b) a noni powder ingredient having 0%-27% by weight; (c) a dragon fruit powder ingredient having 0%-39% by weight; and (d) other ingredients having 0%-20% by weight.

7. A process of manufacturing the composition of nutritional powder from germinated dragon fruit seeds of claim 1, the process comprising steps performed in the following specific order: (i) preparing materials including (a) a germinated dragon fruit seeds ingredient, (b) a noni powder ingredient, (c) a dragon fruit powder ingredient, and (c) other ingredients; wherein the germinated dragon fruit seeds ingredient obtained by a method stimulating germinated fresh dragon fruit seeds/dried dragon fruit seeds; wherein the noni powder ingredient is selected from the one or more of the following a commercial noni powder, a noni powder obtained by a method drying and grinding the fresh/dried noni fruit; wherein the dragon fruit powder ingredient is selected from the one or more of the following a commercial dragon fruit powder, a dragon fruit powder obtained from dragon fruit pulp with the seeds removed, a dragon fruit powder obtained from dragon fruit pulp without removing dragon fruit seeds, a dragon fruit powder obtained from dragon fruit juice, a dragon fruit powder obtained from any part of the dragon fruit; and wherein the other ingredients including an additives ingredient, and a sweetener ingredient; (ii) creating a dried germinated dragon fruit seeds mixture having moisture content lower than 10% by drying the germinated dragon fruit seeds ingredient in step (i) at a temperature of 35° C.-50° C.; (iii) creating a foundation mixture by grinding the dried germinated dragon fruit seeds mixture in step (ii); (iv) checking homogeneously of the foundation mixture in step iii) by using a sieve having a predetermined sieve hole size; if the foundation mixture passes through the predetermined sieve hole size, then performing step (v), otherwise repeat step (iii); (v) determining whether the noni powder ingredient is added to the foundation mixture in step (iv); if the noni powder ingredient is added, then performing at step (vi), otherwise performing at step (vii); (vi) creating a first temporary mixture by mixing the noni powder ingredient with the foundation mixture; (vii) determining whether the dragon fruit powder ingredient is added to the first temporary mixture in step (vi)/the foundation mixture in step (iv); if the dragon fruit powder ingredient is added, then performing at step (viii), otherwise performing at step (ix); (viii) creating a second temporary mixture by mixing the dragon fruit powder ingredient with the first temporary mixture in step (vi)/the foundation mixture in step (iv); (ix) determining whether the other ingredients are added to the second temporary mixture in step (viii)/the first temporary mixture in step (vi)/the foundation mixture in step (iv); if the other ingredients are added, then performing at step (x), otherwise performing at step (xi); (x) creating a third temporary mixture by mixing the other ingredients with the second temporary mixture in step (viii)/the first temporary mixture in step (vi)/the foundation mixture in step (iv); (xi) checking homogeneously of the third temporary mixture in step (x) by using a sieve having a predetermined sieve hole size; if the third temporary mixture passes through the predetermined sieve hole size, then performing step (xiii), otherwise performing step (xii); (xii) grinding the third temporary mixture not passes through the predetermined sieve hole size in step (xi); and then repeat step (xi); (xiii) adjusting humidity of the third temporary mixture passes through the predetermined sieve hole size in step (xi) having less than 10%, then packing, and storing at room temperature.

8. The process of claim 7, wherein the germinated dragon fruit seeds ingredient obtained by a method stimulating germinated fresh dragon fruit seeds or dried dragon fruit seeds including the steps of: (A) preparing materials including a dragon fruit seeds, and an enzyme preparation; wherein the dragon fruit seeds is selected from the one or more of the following a white fleshed dragon fruit seeds with pink/red skin (Hylocereus undatus), a red flesh dragon fruit seeds with pink/red skin (Hylocereus costaricensis/Hylocereus polyrhyzus), a fleshy dragon fruit seeds white with yellow skin (Hylocereus megalanthus), a purple-pink flesh dragon fruit seeds with pink/red skin (Hylocereus undatus costaricensis); wherein the dragon fruit seeds further comprising a fresh dragon fruit seeds with a carbohydrate film surrounding dragon fruit seeds removed; a fresh dragon fruit seeds without removing a carbohydrate film surrounding dragon fruit seeds, a dried dragon fruit seeds having moisture content lower than 10%; wherein the enzyme preparation including a cellulose enzyme ingredient and a pectin enzyme ingredient; wherein a ratio of the cellulose enzyme ingredient and the pectin enzyme ingredient is selected one of the following ratios: 1:1, 1:2, 1:3, 2:1, 3:1 3:1, 4:1, and 5:1; preferably 2:1, 3:1 3:1, 4:1, and 5:1; (B) creating an enzyme solution by homogeneously mixing the enzyme preparation in step (A) with a water solvent in a ratio of (1-3) part the enzyme preparation:(1000-10000) part the water solvent; wherein the ratio of (1-3) part of the enzyme preparations and (5000-10000) part of the water solvent, which for soaking fresh dragon fruit seeds; wherein the ratio of 1 part of the enzyme preparations and (1000-5000) part the water solvent, which for soaking dried dragon fruit seeds; (C) creating an enzyme-treated dragon fruit seeds mixture by soaking the dragon fruit seeds in step (A) into the enzyme solution in step (B) in a ratio of 1 part the dragon fruit seeds to (3-7) part the enzyme solution at room temperature for 18-30 hours, preferably 24 hours; (D) creating a dragon fruit seed mixture before incubation by washing the enzyme-treated dragon fruit seeds mixture in step (C) with water, then spreading evenly on a cotton cloth, adjusting and maintaining a humidity of 70%-85% at room temperature; (E) incubating the dragon fruit seed mixture before incubation in step (C) in an anaerobic environment, at a temperature of 25° C.-32° C., humidity having 70%-85%, combined with spraying water 1-2 times/day; wherein the dragon fruit seed mixture before incubation is dried dragon fruit seeds having time incubation for 1-7 days; wherein the dragon fruit seed mixture before incubation is fresh dragon fruit seeds having time incubation for 12-60 hours.

9. The process of claim 7, wherein the noni powder obtained by a method drying and grinding the fresh/dried noni fruit including the steps of: (A′) preparing a noni fruit including a fresh noni fruit, a dried noni fruit; wherein the dried noni fruit must be having a humidity content of less than 10%; wherein the fresh noni fruit is selected according to the requirements of quality standards, chopped, cleaned, and dried to a humidity content of less than 10%; (B′) drying the noni fruit prepared in step (A′) to a humidity content lower than 10%; (C′) grinding the dried noni fruit in step (B) obtained a noni powder ingredient.

10. The process of claim 7, wherein the additives ingredient including a preservatives, and an anti-caking agents; wherein the anti-caking agents including calcium silicate, silicon dioxide, iron ammonium citrate, sodium aluminosilicate.

11. The process of claim 7, wherein the sweetener ingredient including a group of glucose, and a group of mixed natural sweeteners; wherein the group of glucose including monosaccharides, disaccharides; wherein the group of mixed natural sweeteners including invert sugar, hydrolyzed sugar from starch, honey, jaggery.

12. The process of claim 7, wherein prolonged the time the flavor-stabilizing properties, and nutritional ingredients depend on the percentage (%) by weight of each of the ingredients (a) to (d); wherein a third formula is more potent than a first formula, a fourth formula is more potent than a second formula; wherein the second formula is more potent than the first formula.

13. The process of claim 12, wherein the first formula comprises: (a) a germinated dragon fruit seeds ingredient having 20%-82% by weight; (b) a noni powder ingredient having 0% by weight; (c) a dragon fruit powder ingredient having 0% by weight; and (d) other ingredients having 0%-20% by weight.

14. The process of claim 12, wherein the second formula comprises: (a) a germinated dragon fruit seeds ingredient having 20%-82% by weight; (b) a noni powder ingredient having 0%-27% by weight; (c) a dragon fruit powder ingredient having 0% by weight; and (d) other ingredients having 0%-20% by weight.

15. The process of claim 12, wherein the third formula comprises: (a) a germinated dragon fruit seeds ingredient having 20%-82% by weight; (b) a noni powder ingredient having 0% by weight; (c) a dragon fruit powder ingredient having 0%-39% by weight; and (d) other ingredients having 0%-20% by weight.

16. The process of claim 12, wherein the fourth formula comprises: (a) a germinated dragon fruit seeds ingredient having 20%-82% by weight; (b) a noni powder ingredient having 0%-27% by weight; (c) a dragon fruit powder ingredient having 0%-39% by weight; and (d) other ingredients having 0%-20% by weight.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING

[0020] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention.

[0021] FIG. 1 is a flowchart illustrating a flowchart of a general method of manufacturing the composition of nutritional powder from germinated dragon fruit seeds in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0022] Reference will now be made in detail to the preferred embodiments of the invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. While the invention will be described in conjunction with the preferred embodiments, it will be understood that they are not intended to limit the invention to these embodiments. On the contrary, the invention is intended to cover alternatives, modifications and equivalents, which may be included within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims. Furthermore, in the following detailed description of the present invention, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention. However, it will be obvious to one of ordinary skill in the art that the present invention may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known methods, procedures, components, and circuits have not been described in detail so as not to unnecessarily obscure aspects of the present invention.

[0023] According to the embodiment of the present invention, a composition of nutritional powder from germinated dragon fruit seeds includes the ingredients listed in Table 1, including a germinated dragon fruit seeds ingredient having a first percentage (%) by weight; a noni powder ingredient having a second percentage (%) by weight; a dragon fruit powder ingredient having a third percentage (%) by weight; and other ingredients having a fourth percentage (%) by weight; wherein the sum of said percentage (%) by weight of ingredients from the first percentage (%) to the fourth percentage (%) adds up to 100% by weight of said the composition of nutritional powder from germinated dragon fruit seeds.

[0024] According to the embodiment of the present invention, the other ingredients including an additives ingredient, and a sweetener ingredient. The additives ingredient including a preservatives, and an anti-caking agents; wherein the anti-caking agents including calcium silicate, silicon dioxide, iron ammonium citrate, sodium aluminosilicate. The sweetener ingredient including a group of glucose, and a group of mixed natural sweeteners; wherein the group of glucose including monosaccharides, disaccharides; wherein the group of mixed natural sweeteners including invert sugar, hydrolyzed sugar from starch, honey, jaggery.

[0025] In the embodiment of the present invention, percent mass or percentage (%) by weight=(mass of solute/mass of solution)×100%. The unit of mass is usually grams. Mass percent is also known as the correct percentage by weight or w/w %. It should also be noted that the molar mass is also within the meaning of the invention. Molar mass is the total mass of all atoms in a mole of compound. Total all volume percentages add up to 100%.

[0026] According to the embodiment of the present invention, prolonged the time the flavor-stabilizing properties, characteristic flavor, and nutritional ingredients depend on the percentage (%) by weight of each of the ingredients listed in Table 1 including four formulas; wherein a third formula is more potent than a first formula, a fourth formula is more potent than a second formula; wherein the second formula is more potent than the first formula.

[0027] According to the preferred embodiment of the invention, the first formula comprises a germinated dragon fruit seeds ingredient having 20%-82% by weight, a noni powder ingredient having 0% by weight, a dragon fruit powder ingredient having 0% by weight, and other ingredients having 0%-20% by weight.

[0028] According to the preferred embodiment of the invention, the second formula comprises a germinated dragon fruit seeds ingredient having 20%-82% by weight, a noni powder ingredient having 0%-27% by weight, a dragon fruit powder ingredient having 0% by weight, and other ingredients having 0%-20% by weight.

[0029] According to the preferred embodiment of the invention, the third formula comprises a germinated dragon fruit seeds ingredient having 20%-82% by weight, a noni powder ingredient having 0% by weight, a dragon fruit powder ingredient having 0%-39% by weight, and other ingredients having 0%-20% by weight.

[0030] According to the preferred embodiment of the invention, the fourth formula comprises a germinated dragon fruit seeds ingredient having 20%-82% by weight, a noni powder ingredient having 0%-27% by weight, a dragon fruit powder ingredient having 0%-39% by weight, and other ingredients having 0%-20% by weight.

[0031] Now referring to FIG. 1, the method of manufacturing the composition of nutritional powder from germinated dragon fruit seeds 100 (“method 100”) is based on the above principle in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. In particular, method 100 includes from step 101 to step 113.

[0032] At step 101, preparing materials including a germinated dragon fruit seeds ingredient, a noni powder ingredient, a dragon fruit powder ingredient, and other ingredients. All ingredients are carefully selected and collected to ensure food safety and hygiene. Depending on the structural properties and chemical composition of each ingredient, the preparation method will be different.

[0033] According to the embodiment of the present invention, the germinated dragon fruit seeds ingredient obtained by a method stimulating germinated fresh dragon fruit seeds/dried dragon fruit seeds. The germinated dragon fruit seeds ingredient obtained by a method stimulating germinated fresh dragon fruit seeds or dried dragon fruit seeds including the steps of:

(A) preparing materials including a dragon fruit seeds, and an enzyme preparation;
the dragon fruit seeds is selected from the one or more of the following a white fleshed dragon fruit seeds with pink/red skin (Hylocereus undatus), a red flesh dragon fruit seeds with pink/red skin (Hylocereus costaricensis/Hylocereus polyrhyzus), a fleshy dragon fruit seeds white with yellow skin (Hylocereus megalanthus), a purple-pink flesh dragon fruit seeds with pink/red skin (Hylocereus undatus costaricensis); and the nutritional component of dragon fruit seeds is mentioned listed in Table 2;
wherein the dragon fruit seeds further comprising a fresh dragon fruit seeds with a carbohydrate film surrounding dragon fruit seeds removed; a fresh dragon fruit seeds without removing a carbohydrate film surrounding dragon fruit seeds, a dried dragon fruit seeds having moisture content lower than 10%;
wherein the enzyme preparation including a cellulose enzyme ingredient and a pectin enzyme ingredient; wherein a ratio of the cellulose enzyme ingredient and the pectin enzyme ingredient is selected one of the following ratios: 1:1, 1:2, 1:3, 2:1, 3:1 3:1, 4:1, and 5:1; preferably 2:1, 3:1 3:1, 4:1, and 5:1;
(B) creating an enzyme solution by homogeneously mixing the enzyme preparation in step (A) with a water solvent in a ratio of (1-3) part the enzyme preparation:(1000-10000) part the water solvent;
wherein the ratio of (1-3) part of the enzyme preparations and (5000-10000) part of the water solvent, which for soaking fresh dragon fruit seeds;
wherein the ratio of 1 part of the enzyme preparations and (1000-5000) part the water solvent, which for soaking dried dragon fruit seeds;
(C) creating an enzyme-treated dragon fruit seeds mixture by soaking the dragon fruit seeds in step (A) into the enzyme solution in step (B) in a ratio of 1 part the dragon fruit seeds to (3-7) part the enzyme solution at room temperature for 18-30 hours, preferably 24 hours;
(D) creating a dragon fruit seed mixture before incubation by washing the enzyme-treated dragon fruit seeds mixture in step (C) with water, then spreading evenly on a cotton cloth, adjusting and maintaining a humidity of 70%-85% at room temperature;
(E) incubating the dragon fruit seed mixture before incubation in step (C) in an anaerobic environment, at a temperature of 25° C.-32° C., humidity having 70%-85%, combined with spraying water 1-2 times/day;
wherein the dragon fruit seed mixture before incubation is dried dragon fruit seeds having time incubation for 1-7 days;
wherein the dragon fruit seed mixture before incubation is fresh dragon fruit seeds having time incubation for 12-60 hours.

[0034] It should be noted that the term “germinated dragon fruit seed” according to the invention includes the following meaning: germinated dragon fruit seeds are dragon fruit seeds with the most optimal value of protein, fat, and polyphenol nutritional components during incubation.

[0035] According to the embodiment of the present invention, all four formulations (first formula, second formula, third formula, and fourth formula) are listed in Table 1 for the composition of nutritional powder from germinated dragon fruit seeds having 20%-82% by weight of the germinated dragon fruit seeds ingredient.

[0036] Still with FIG. 1, continue to at step 102 creating a dried germinated dragon fruit seeds mixture having moisture content lower than 10% by drying the germinated dragon fruit seeds ingredient in step 102 at a temperature of 35° C.-50° C.

[0037] At step 103, creating a foundation mixture by grinding the dried germinated dragon fruit seeds mixture in step 102. Within the scope of the present invention, the term “foundation mixture” includes the following meanings:

(a) A foundation mixture is a homogeneous mixture in size of germinated dragon fruit powder particles that have been grinding;
(b) A foundation mixture is a mixture having humidified less than 10%; and
(c) A foundation mixture act as a reactant, allowing the addition of ingredients including the noni powder ingredient, the dragon fruit powder ingredient, and the other ingredients the correct percentage (%) by weight, to contribute their chemical and physical properties to create a new preparation; this means that if there is no foundation mixture, the composition of nutritional powder from germinated dragon fruit seeds will not be formed.

[0038] At step 104, checking homogeneously of the foundation mixture in step 103 by using a sieve having a predetermined sieve hole size; if the foundation mixture passes through the predetermined sieve hole size, then performing step 105, otherwise repeat step 103. The term “homogeneous/homogeneously” is understood to mean the uniform distribution, or complete dissolution of, substances present in a solution/mixture.

[0039] At step 105, determining whether the noni powder ingredient is added to the foundation mixture in step 104; if the noni powder ingredient is added, then performing at step 106, otherwise performing at step 107.

[0040] At step 106, admixing the noni powder ingredient with the foundation mixture created a first temporary mixture. It should be noted that the term “admixed/mixed/admixing/mixing” as used in the present invention is understood to mean adding, or reacting, or dissolving homogeneously, or evenly, components in the same solution/mixture.

[0041] According to the embodiment of the present invention, the noni powder ingredient is selected from the one or more of the following a commercial noni powder, a noni powder obtained by a method drying and grinding the fresh/dried noni fruit. the noni powder obtained by a method drying and grinding the fresh/dried noni fruit including the steps of:

(A′) preparing a noni fruit including a fresh noni fruit, a dried noni fruit;
wherein the dried noni fruit must be having a humidity content of less than 10%;
wherein the fresh noni fruit is selected according to the requirements of quality standards, chopped, cleaned, and dried to a humidity content of less than 10%;
(B′) drying the noni fruit prepared in step (A′) to a humidity content lower than 10%;
(C′) grinding the dried noni fruit in step (B) obtained a noni powder ingredient.

[0042] According to the embodiment listed in Table 1, both formulations (first formula, and fourth formula) of the composition of nutritional powder from germinated dragon fruit seeds having 0% by weight of the noni powder ingredient. Both formulas (second formula, and third formula) of the composition of nutritional powder from germinated dragon fruit seeds having 0%-27% by weight of the noni powder ingredient.

[0043] At step 107, determining whether the dragon fruit powder ingredient is added to the first temporary mixture in step 106/the foundation mixture in step 104; if the dragon fruit powder ingredient is added, then performing at step 108, otherwise performing at step 109.

[0044] At step 108, admixing the dragon fruit powder ingredient with the first temporary mixture in step 106/the foundation mixture in step 104 created a second temporary mixture.

[0045] According to the embodiment of the present invention, the dragon fruit powder ingredient is selected from the one or more of the following a commercial dragon fruit powder, a dragon fruit powder obtained from dragon fruit pulp with the seeds removed, a dragon fruit powder obtained from dragon fruit pulp without removing dragon fruit seeds, a dragon fruit powder obtained from dragon fruit juice, a dragon fruit powder obtained from any part of the dragon fruit.

[0046] At step 109, determining whether the other ingredients are added to the second temporary mixture in step 108/the first temporary mixture in step 106/the foundation mixture in step 104; if the other ingredients are added, then performing at step 110, otherwise performing at step 111.

[0047] According to the embodiment listed in Table 1, both formulations (first formula, and second formula) of the composition of nutritional powder from germinated dragon fruit seeds have 0% by weight of the dragon fruit powder ingredient. Both formulations (third formula, and fourth formula) of the composition of nutritional powder from germinated dragon fruit seeds have 0%-39% by weight of the dragon fruit powder ingredient.

[0048] At step 110, admixing the other ingredients with the second temporary mixture in step 108/the first temporary mixture in step 106/the foundation mixture in step 104 created a third temporary mixture.

[0049] According to the embodiment of the present invention, the other ingredients including an additives ingredient, and a sweetener ingredient. The additives ingredient including a preservatives, and an anti-caking agents; wherein the anti-caking agents including calcium silicate, silicon dioxide, iron ammonium citrate, sodium aluminosilicate. The sweetener ingredient including a group of glucose, and a group of mixed natural sweeteners; wherein the group of glucose including monosaccharides, disaccharides; wherein the group of mixed natural sweeteners including invert sugar, hydrolyzed sugar from starch, honey, jaggery.

[0050] According to the embodiment of the present invention, all four formulations (first formula, second formula, third formula, and fourth formula) are listed in Table 1 for the composition of nutritional powder from germinated dragon fruit seeds having 0%-20% by weight of the other ingredients.

[0051] According to the preferred embodiment of the invention, the predetermined weight percentage (%) of the preservatives, the anti-caking agents, and the sweetener ingredient, are all listed in Table 3 below.

[0052] According to the embodiment of the present invention, steps 106, step 108, and step 110 are performed by a stirrer/mixer having a stirring speed of 200-400 rpm. The stirrer/mixer or other known apparatus of the same type has been known in previous art so the description of the structure and its operating principle will not be described in detail in the invention.

[0053] At step 111, checking homogeneously of the third temporary mixture in step 110 by using a sieve having a predetermined sieve hole size; if the third temporary mixture passes through the predetermined sieve hole size, then performing step 113, otherwise performing step 112. It is also noted that the sieve or other known apparatus of the same type has been known in previous art so the description of the structure and its operating principle will not be described in detail in the invention.

[0054] At step 112, grinding the third temporary mixture not passes through the predetermined sieve hole size in step 111; and then repeat step 111.

[0055] Finally, at step 113, adjusting humidity of the third temporary mixture passes through the predetermined sieve hole size in step 111 having less than 10%, then packing, and storing at room temperature.

[0056] The composition of nutritional powder from germinated dragon fruit seeds was obtained from the method 100 is convenient for users to bring to eat/drink directly or to dilute with water and/or other food solutions when using.

TABLE-US-00001 TABLE 1 components of the composition of nutritional powder from germinated dragon fruit seeds Percentage (%) formulation First Second Third Fourth No. Name of formula formula formula formula 1 A germinated dragon fruit seeds 20-82 20-82 20-82 20-82 ingredient 2 A noni powder ingredient 0 0-27 0 0-27 3 A dragon fruit powder ingredient 0 0 0-39 0-39 4 Other ingredients 0-20 0-20 0-20 0-20

TABLE-US-00002 TABLE 2 Acid composition of dragon fruit seeds Chemical composition Percentage (%) Linoleic acid (C18:2) 45-55 Oleic Acid (C18:1) 19-24 Palmitic Acid (C16:0) 15-18 Stearic Acid (C18:0)  7-8

TABLE-US-00003 TABLE 3 The other ingredients of the composition of nutritional powder from germinated dragon fruit seeds No. Name of Percentage (%) 1 Preservatives 0.001-0.2 2 Anti-caking agents 0.001-0.2 3 Sweetener ingredient   0-20

[0057] According to the embodiment of the present invention, the production method produces 1 kg of the composition of nutritional powder from germinated dragon fruit seeds including four examples listed in Table 4 below.

TABLE-US-00004 TABLE 4 Mixed components of the composition of nutritional powder from germinated dragon fruit seeds in four examples according to the embodiment of the present invention. A germinated A dragon Pre- Anti- dragon fruit A noni fruit serva- caking seeds powder powder Sugar tives agents Examples (kg) (kg) (kg) (kg) (kg) (kg) Example 1 30.5 20.5 38.5 10 0.2 0.3 Example 2 50.5 0 35.5 13.5 0.2 0.3 Example 3 60.5 21 0 18 0.2 0.3 Example 4 81.5 0 0 18 0.2 0.3

[0058] According to the embodiment of the present invention, the composition of nutritional powder from germinated dragon fruit seeds obtained by method 100 has a humidity content of less than 10% and has a characteristic taste.

[0059] According to the embodiment of the present invention, the composition of method 100 takes advantage of the by-products of dragon fruit juice processing, increasing the diversity of output products from dragon fruit, creating raw materials for further processing, taking advantage of local labor resources, reducing the influence of seasonal factors, and minimizing the harmful effects of pollution on the environment. Integrating natural green raw materials is the germinated dragon fruit seeds with the noni powder and dragon fruit powder ingredients to create a composition of nutritional powder from germinated dragon fruit seeds with its own unique flavor; not only meet the nutritional and mineral needs of users but also contribute to building more images of Binh Thuan specialties in general and the two districts of Ham Thuan Bac and Ham Thuan Nam in particular. Besides, contribute to increasing the economic value of dragon fruit trees and participate in the OCOP project in Binh Thuan province.

[0060] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. As used herein, the singular forms “a”, “an” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “includes/comprises” and/or “including/comprising” when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, element components, and/or groups thereof.

[0061] While the preferred embodiment to the invention had been described, it will be understood that those skilled in the art, both now and in the future, may make various improvements and enhancements which fall within the scope of the claims which follow. These claims should be construed to maintain the proper protection for the invention first described.

[0062] The description of the present invention has been presented for purposes of illustration and description but is not intended to be exhaustive or limited to the invention in the form disclosed. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention. The embodiment was chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the invention and the practical application and to enable others of ordinary skill in the art to understand the invention for various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated.

[0063] The flow diagrams depicted herein are just one example. There may be many variations to this diagram or the steps (or operations) described therein without departing from the spirit of the invention. For instance, the steps may be performed in a differing order, or steps may be added, deleted, or modified. All of these variations are considered a part of the claimed invention.

[0064] While the preferred embodiment to the invention had been described, it will be understood that those skilled in the art, both now and in the future, may make various improvements and enhancements which fall within the scope of the claims which follow. These claims should be construed to maintain the proper protection for the invention first described.

[0065] The foregoing description details certain embodiments of the invention. It will be appreciated, however, that no matter how detailed the foregoing appears in text, the invention can be practiced in many ways. As is also stated above, it should be noted that the use of particular terminology when describing certain features or aspects of the invention should not be taken to imply that the terminology is being re-defined herein to be restricted to including any specific characteristics of the features or aspects of the invention with which that terminology is associated. The scope of the invention should therefore be construed in accordance with the appended claims and any equivalents thereof.