COMPOSITION FOR ENRICHING COSMETIC AND/OR DERMATOLOGICAL FOOD PRODUCTS

Abstract

The present invention relates to a liquid composition for enriching aqueous or hydro-alcoholic food, cosmetic and/or dermatological products. The invention also relates to the use of said liquid composition and to the method for producing said liquid composition.

Claims

1. A liquid composition comprising: between 15 and 60%, preferably between 20 and 45%, based on the total weight of the composition, of green tea extract, said extract comprising between 10 and 50%, preferably between 10 and 40%, more preferably between 15 and 35%, based on the total weight of the composition, of catechins, comprising between 5 and 40%, preferably between 5 and 25%, more preferably between 9 and 20%, based on the total weight of the composition, of EGCG; between 0.01 and 6%, preferably between 0.5 and 5.5%, preferably between 1 and 3%, based on the total weight of the composition, of a saturated or unsaturated dicarboxylic acid having a maximum of 6 carbons; between 0 and 75%, preferably between 17 and 62%, based on the total weight of the composition, of ethanol; QSP water.

2. The liquid composition according to claim 1, characterized in that the green tea extract comprises between 10 and 40%, preferably between 15 and 35%, based on the total weight of the composition, of catechins.

3. The liquid composition according to claim 1, characterized in that the green tea extract comprises between 5 and 25%, preferably between 9 and 20%, based on the total weight of the composition, of EGCG.

4. The liquid composition according to claim 1, characterized in that said saturated or unsaturated dicarboxylic acid having a maximum of 6 carbons is selected from maleic acid, fumaric acid, succinic acid, cis-glutaconic acid, or trans-glutaconic acid.

5. The liquid composition according to claim 4, characterized in that said saturated or unsaturated dicarboxylic acid having a maximum of 6 carbons is succinic acid.

6. The liquid composition according to claim 1, characterized in that it is a hydro-alcoholic solution or suspension.

7. The liquid composition according to claim 1, characterized in that the ethanol is absolute ethanol, or 95% or 96% ethanol.

8. Use of the composition according to claim 1 for the enrichment with green tea extract, preferably the enrichment with catechin, particularly preferably the enrichment with EGCG, of food products intended for human beings or animals, preferably ground coffee, of food supplements for human beings or animals, of cosmetic products, and/or of dermatological products.

9. The use according to claim 8 of said composition for the enrichment with EGCG of ground coffee comprised in a single-use coffee capsule.

10. The use according to claim 9, characterized in that each capsule comprising 4.5 to 25 grams of ground coffee is enriched with 0.05 ml to 0.60 milliliters of said composition.

11. The use according to claim 10, characterized in that each capsule comprising 4.5 to 25 grams of ground coffee is enriched with 0.15 ml to 0.60 milliliters of said composition, preferably 0.26 ml.

12. The use according to claim 10, characterized in that each capsule comprising 5 to 6 grams of ground coffee is enriched with 0.05 ml to 0.25 milliliters of said composition, preferably 0.16 ml.

13. The use according to claim 10, characterized in that each capsule comprising 4.5 to 25 grams of ground coffee is enriched with 0.25 ml to 0.60 milliliters of said composition, preferably 0.26 ml.

14. A method for enriching ground coffee in a single-use coffee capsule comprising in particular a step of adding the composition according to claim 1 to said ground coffee before sealing the capsule.

15. A single-use coffee capsule enriched with green tea extract, preferably with catechins, more preferably with EGCG, obtained by the method according to claim 14.

16. A method for producing the composition according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises the following steps: a. producing a solvent system by mixing said ethanol, if present in the composition, and said water b. adding to the solvent system thus obtained in step a) said green tea extract and mixing c. adding to the mixture obtained in step b) said saturated or unsaturated dicarboxylic acid having a maximum of 6 carbons, preferably succinic acid, and mixing to obtain a liquid composition.

Description

EXAMPLES

Example 1

Examples of Formulations of Single-Use Coffee Capsules Enriched with Green Tea Extract Containing Catechins, including EGCG

[0073] A. Ground Coffee Liquid Enrichment Composition for a Slimming Effect

TABLE-US-00001 TABLE 1 quantity (mg) % by weight green tea extract 91 44.3 of which catechin 68.25 33.2 of which EGCG 40 19.5 succinic acid (E363) 5 2.4 water 74.3 36.2 ethanol 95 or 95% 35 17.1 total volume 0.16 ml total 205.3 100

[0074] B. Ground Coffee Liquid Enrichment Composition for a Digestion-Promoting Effect

TABLE-US-00002 TABLE 2 quantity (mg) % by weight green tea extract 45.5 20.8 of which catechin 34.1 15.6 of which EGCG 20 9.1 succinic acid (E363) 2.5 1.1 water 37.1 16.9 ethanol 95 or 95% 134 61.2 total volume 0.16 ml total 219.1 100

[0075] C. Ground Coffee Liquid Enrichment Composition for an Anti-Cholesterol Effect

TABLE-US-00003 TABLE 3 quantity (mg) % by weight green tea extract 68.25 32.2 of which catechin 51.19 24.1 of which EGCG 30 14.1 succinic acid (E363) 3.7 1.7 water 55.7 26.3 ethanol 95 or 95% 84.4 39.8 total volume 0.16 ml total 212.05 100

[0076] D. Ground Coffee Liquid Enrichment Composition for an Anti-Aging Effect

TABLE-US-00004 TABLE 4 quantity (mg) % by weight green tea extract 68.25 32.2 of which catechin 51.19 24.1 of which EGCG 30 14.1 succinic acid (E363) 3.7 1.7 water 55.7 26.3 ethanol 95 or 95% 84.4 39.8 total volume 0.16 ml total 212.05 100 [0077] 2) Enrichment of the coffee capsule

[0078] Each volume of 0.16 ml solution (Tables 1, 2, 3 and 4) is added to a Nespresso® type capsule for preparation of an espresso, on the freshly ground coffee. It is noted that the liquid evaporates within a few seconds and that a dry coffee aggregate forms at the point where the liquid composition was added. The capsule is sealed and ready to use. [0079] 3) Obtaining a cup of enriched coffee with benefits for the consumer

[0080] The capsule thus obtained is inserted into a Nespresso® type machine, adding hot water under pressure, to make a cup of coffee enriched with green tea extract, catechins and EGCG, with the stated benefits (slimming, facilitating digestion, anti-cholesterol, anti-aging) being achieved for the consumer.

Example 2

Examples of Formulations of Single-Use Coffee Capsules Enriched with Green Tea Extract Containing Catechins, including EGCG

[0081] A. Ground Coffee Liquid Enrichment Composition for a Slimming Effect

[0082] The percentages by weight in Tables 5 to 8 are expressed for the entire composition obtained in the capsule (coffee+composition according to the invention).

TABLE-US-00005 TABLE 5 % by weight quantity (mg) (rounded to 0.01) green tea extract 139.1 2.64 of which catechin 107 2.02 of which EGCG 58 1.10 succinic acid (E363) 1.3 0.03 water 90 1.70 ethanol 95 or 95% 57.0 1.10 total volume 0.26 ml capsule of 5 g 5000 94.60 total 5287 100

[0083] B. Ground Coffee Liquid Enrichment Composition for a Digestion-Promoting Effect

TABLE-US-00006 TABLE 6 % by weight quantity (mg) (rounded to 0.01) green tea extract 106 2.01 of which catechin 82 1.56 of which EGCG 44 0.83 succinic acid (E363) 1 0.02 water 80 1.52 ethanol 95 or 95% 83 1.57 total volume 0.26 ml capsule of 5 g 5000 94.90 total 5270 100

[0084] C. Ground Coffee Liquid Enrichment Composition for an Anti-Cholesterol Effect

TABLE-US-00007 TABLE 7 % by weight quantity (mg) (rounded to 0.01) green tea extract 139.1 2.63 of which catechin 107 2.02 of which EGCG 58 1.10 succinic acid (E363) 1.3 0.02 water 90 1.70 ethanol 95 or 95% 57.0 1.10 total volume 0.26 ml capsule of 5 g 5000 94.60 total 5287 100

[0085] D. Ground Coffee Liquid Enrichment Composition for an Anti-Aging Effect

TABLE-US-00008 TABLE 8 % by weight quantity (mg) (rounded to 0.01) green tea extract 159 3.00 of which catechin 122 2.30 of which EGCG 66 1.25 succinic acid (E363) 1.5 0.03 water 100 1.90 ethanol 95 or 95% 38 0.72 total volume 0.26 ml capsule of 5 g 5000 94.36 total 5299 100 [0086] 2) Enrichment of the coffee capsule

[0087] Each volume of solution of 0.26 ml (Tables 5, 6, 7 and 8) is added in a 5 g Nespresso® type capsule for the preparation of an espresso type coffee, on the freshly ground coffee. It is noted that the liquid evaporates within a few seconds, and that a dry coffee aggregate forms at the point where the liquid composition was added. The capsule is sealed and ready to use. [0088] 3) Obtaining a cup of enriched coffee with benefits for the consumer

[0089] The capsule thus obtained is inserted into a Nespresso® type machine, adding hot water under pressure, to make a cup of coffee enriched with green tea extract, catechins and EGCG, with the stated benefits (slimming, facilitating digestion, anti-cholesterol, anti-aging) being achieved for the consumer.

Example 3

Examples of Formulations of Single-Use Coffee Capsules Enriched with Green Tea Extract Containing Catechins, including EGCG

[0090] A. Ground Coffee Liquid Enrichment Composition for a Slimming Effect

[0091] The percentages by weight in Tables 9 to 12 are expressed for the entire composition obtained in the capsule (coffee+composition according to the invention).

TABLE-US-00009 TABLE 9 % by weight quantity (mg) (rounded to 0.01) green tea extract 139.1 0.55 of which catechin 107 0.42 of which EGCG 58 0.3 succinic acid (E363) 1.3 0.01 water 90 0.36 ethanol 95 or 95% 57.0 0.23 total volume 0.26 ml capsule of 25 g 25000 98.86 total 5287 100

[0092] B. Ground Coffee Liquid Enrichment Composition for a Digestion-Promoting Effect

TABLE-US-00010 TABLE 10 % by weight quantity (mg) (rounded to 0.0001) green tea extract 106 0.4195 of which catechin 82 0.3245 of which EGCG 44 0.1741 succinic acid (E363) 1 0.0004 water 80 0.3166 ethanol 95 or 95% 83 0.3285 total volume 0.26 ml capsule of 25 g 25000 98.9315 total 25270 100

[0093] C. Ground Coffee Liquid Enrichment Composition for an Anti-Cholesterol Effect

TABLE-US-00011 TABLE 11 % by weight quantity (mg) (rounded to 0.01) green tea extract 139.1 0.55 of which catechin 107 0.42 of which EGCG 58 0.23 succinic acid (E363) 1.3 0.01 water 90 0.36 ethanol 95 or 95% 57.0 0.23 total volume 0.26 ml capsule of 25 g 25000 98.86 total 25287 100

[0094] D. Ground Coffee Liquid Enrichment Composition for an Anti-Aging Effect

TABLE-US-00012 TABLE 12 % by weight quantity (mg) (rounded to 0.01) green tea extract 159 0.63 of which catechin 122 0.48 of which EGCG 66 0.26 succinic acid (E363) 1.5 0.01 water 100 0.40 ethanol 95 or 95% 38 0.15 total volume 0.26 ml capsule of 25 g 25000 98.82 total 25299 100 [0095] 2) Enrichment of the coffee capsule

[0096] Each volume of solution of 0.26 ml (Tables 9, 10, 11 and 12) is added in a capsule of 25 g for the preparation of a long coffee, on the freshly ground coffee. It is noted that the liquid evaporates within a few seconds and that a dry coffee aggregate is formed where the liquid composition was added. The capsule is sealed and ready to use. [0097] 3) Obtaining a cup of enriched coffee with benefits for the consumer

[0098] The capsule thus obtained is inserted into a Nespresso® type machine, adding hot water under pressure, to make a cup of coffee enriched with green tea extract, catechins and EGCG, with the stated benefits (slimming, facilitating digestion, anti-cholesterol, anti-aging) being achieved for the consumer.