JP2021132635A - Iron-containing beverage - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a beverage containing ferric pyrophosphate that mitigates irritation in an aftertaste caused by the ferric pyrophosphate.SOLUTION: Sodium is added to a beverage containing ferric pyrophosphate, the iron content of the beverage is adjusted to 0.2-2.0 mg/100 ml, the sodium content of the beverage is adjusted to 40-115 mg/100 ml, the pH of the beverage is adjusted to 2-5, and the osmotic pressure of the beverage is adjusted to 200-550 mOsm/kg H2O.SELECTED DRAWING: None

Description

The present invention relates to a beverage containing ferric pyrophosphate. More specifically, the present invention relates to a beverage in which the irritation derived from ferric pyrophosphate felt after drinking is reduced.

Although iron is an essential nutrient for the production of red blood cells, the intake of iron in Japanese tends to be insufficient. Therefore, in order to solve the iron deficiency, various dietary supplements (supplements and beverages) containing iron are sold. However, in a beverage containing iron, it has been conventionally a problem that the taste of the beverage is lowered due to the odor and bitterness derived from iron. Among iron preparations approved for use in beverages as food additives in Japan, ferric iron, especially ferric pyrophosphate, is known to have a relatively weak iron-derived odor and bitterness. On the other hand, regarding a beverage containing ferric pyrophosphate, a method of incorporating a non-reducing sugar and / or a high-sweetness sweetener into the beverage has been reported for the purpose of suppressing the generation of iron taste ( Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 11-178543

It is known that a beverage containing ferric pyrophosphate has a weaker iron-derived bitterness and is easier to drink than when other iron preparations such as ammonium ferric citrate are used. However, it was found that even in the case of a beverage containing ferric pyrophosphate, irritation remains on the tongue after drinking when the amount of about 300 to 600 ml is continuously drunk. Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a beverage containing ferric pyrophosphate with reduced post-drinking irritation caused by ferric pyrophosphate.

As a result of diligent studies to solve the above problems, the present inventors adjusted the pH and osmotic pressure of the beverage in a beverage containing ferric pyrophosphate within a predetermined range, and further added a predetermined amount of sodium. By doing so, it was found that the irritation derived from ferric pyrophosphate felt after drinking was reduced. Based on such findings, the present inventors have completed the present invention.

The present invention is not limited to this, but relates to the following.
(1) A beverage containing ferric pyrophosphate and sodium.
(A) The iron content is 0.2 to 2.0 mg / 100 ml.
(B) The sodium content is 40-115 mg / 100 ml.
(C) The pH of the beverage is 2-5 and
(D) The osmotic pressure of the beverage is 200 to 550 mOsm / kg · H ₂ O.
The above beverage.
(2) The beverage according to (1), which is a packaged beverage.
(3) The beverage according to (2), wherein the capacity of the container is 300 to 600 ml.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a beverage containing ferric pyrophosphate with reduced post-drinking irritation caused by ferric pyrophosphate. By utilizing the technique of the present invention, it is possible to provide a highly palatable beverage in which the irritation after drinking by ferric pyrophosphate is less likely to be felt.

Since the beverage of the present invention can contain a high concentration of iron in the beverage by blending ferric pyrophosphate, it is useful for supplementing the body of iron, which Japanese people tend to lack in recent years. Further, in recent years, most of the beverages sold on the market are filled in a container having a capacity of 300 to 600 ml, and the beverage of the present invention can be drunk by filling a container having such a capacity. The beverage of the present invention can satisfy the drinkability when one bottle of a packaged beverage having a capacity widely used in the market is drunk.

The beverage of the present invention will be described below. Unless otherwise specified, "%" as used in the present specification means% by weight / weight (w / w). In addition, the numerical range represented by the lower limit value and the upper limit value in the present specification, that is, "lower limit value to upper limit value" shall include those lower limit value and upper limit value. For example, the range represented by "1-2" includes 1 and 2.

One aspect of the present invention is a beverage containing ferric pyrophosphate and sodium.
(A) The iron content is 0.2 to 2.0 mg / 100 ml.
(B) The sodium content is 40-115 mg / 100 ml.
(C) The pH of the beverage is 2-5 and
(D) The osmotic pressure of the beverage is 200 to 550 mOsm / kg · H ₂ O.
The above beverage. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the irritation derived from ferric pyrophosphate felt after drinking.

(Ferric pyrophosphate)
The beverage of the present invention contains ferric pyrophosphate. Ferric pyrophosphate is a kind of iron compound, is represented by _{Fe 4 (P 2 O 7)} 3 as a chemical formula, its CAS number is 10058-44-3. The form of ferric pyrophosphate used in the present invention is not particularly limited. As the ferric pyrophosphate, a commercially available product can be used. In the present invention, ferric pyrophosphate is preferably one that can be used as a food additive. In the present invention, ferric pyrophosphate is preferably an emulsified preparation because it is easily dispersed in water. Examples of ferric pyrophosphate that can be used include Sunactive Fe-12A (Taiyo Kagaku) and Sunactive Fe-30 (Taiyo Kagaku). Examples of the emulsifier used for emulsifying ferric pyrophosphate include glycerin fatty acid ester, organic acid monoglyceride, polyglycerin fatty acid ester, propylene glycol fatty acid ester, polyglycerin condensed ricinoleic acid ester, sorbitan fatty acid ester, and sucrose fatty acid. Examples thereof include esters, lecithin, enzymatically decomposed lecithin and the like, and glycerin fatty acid ester is preferably used.

The iron content in the beverage of the present invention is 0.2-2.0 mg / 100 ml. The iron contained in the beverage of the present invention is an iron compound other than ferric pyrophosphate (for example, ferric chloride, ammonianium iron citrate, ferric pyrophosphate, sodium ferrous citrate, first gluconate. It may be derived from (iron, etc.), but it is preferably derived from ferric pyrophosphate in the beverage of the present invention. Therefore, the blending amount of ferric pyrophosphate can be adjusted so that the iron content in the beverage is 0.2 to 2 mg / 100 ml.

In the present invention, iron is contained in an amount of 0.2 to 2.0 mg / 100 ml per 100 ml of the beverage, and the iron content is preferably 0.3 to 1.2 mg / 100 ml, more preferably 0.4 to 0. 6 mg / 100 ml, more preferably 0.5-0.6 mg / 100 ml. If the iron content in the beverage is less than 0.2 mg / 100 ml, it may not be sufficient in terms of supplementing the body with iron. On the other hand, if the amount is more than 2.0 mg / 100 ml, the taste of iron becomes too strong and the effect of the present invention may not be sufficiently obtained.

In the present invention, when iron is added in the form of an iron compound such as ferric pyrophosphate, the iron content in the beverage is converted into the amount of free form (free form). Can be calculated. In addition, the iron content in the beverage can be measured by a known method using an ICP emission spectrophotometer. If necessary, pretreatment such as ashing can be performed to improve the measurement accuracy. In addition, the content of ferrous or trivalent iron in the beverage can be measured using wavelength dispersive fluorescent X-rays.

(sodium)
The beverage of the present invention contains sodium. In the present invention, sodium can be added to beverages in the form of salts that can be used in foods and drinks, or in the form of deep sea water or seaweed extract that is rich in sodium. Examples of the sodium salt that can be used in the present invention include sodium chloride, disodium citrate, trisodium citrate, sodium L-aspartate, sodium benzoate, sodium hydrogencarbonate, trisodium phosphate and the like. However, it is not particularly limited to these. In the present invention, sodium can be derived from these sodium salts. The beverage of the present invention preferably contains sodium chloride. In the present invention, sodium is preferably derived from sodium chloride.

The sodium content in the beverage of the present invention is 40-115 mg / 100 ml. When the sodium content in the beverage is in this range, the ferric pyrophosphate-derived irritation felt after drinking can be effectively reduced. In the present invention, 40 to 115 mg of sodium is contained in 100 ml of the beverage, and the content of sodium is preferably 40 to 80 mg / 100 ml, more preferably 40 to 60 mg / 100 ml, and further preferably 40 to 50 mg. / 100 ml.

In the present invention, the content of sodium in a beverage can be calculated after converting sodium into the amount of free form (free form) when sodium is in the form of salt. In addition, the sodium content in the beverage can be measured by a known method using an ICP emission spectrophotometer.

In the beverage of the present invention, the ratio (sodium content / iron content) of the sodium content (mg / 100 ml) to the iron content (mg / 100 ml) is not particularly limited, but is, for example, 10 to 100. , It is preferably 20 to 90, more preferably 40 to 85, and even more preferably 50 to 85.

(PH)
The pH of the beverage of the present invention is 2-5. The pH of the beverage of the present invention is preferably 2.5 to 4.5, more preferably 3 to 4. When the pH of the beverage is 5 or less, the appropriate acidity tends to contribute to the ease of drinking the iron-containing beverage, and the beverage tends to be easy to drink despite the iron content.

The pH adjustment of the beverage of the present invention is not particularly limited, but for example, organic acids such as citric acid, malic acid, lactic acid, and phosphoric acid, disodium citrate, trisodium citrate, sodium hydrogencarbonate, sodium hydroxide, and the like. Sodium salt, potassium hydroxide, potassium carbonate and other potassium salts can be used. When a sodium salt is used in the pH adjustment, the amount of the sodium salt used as the pH adjuster is adjusted so that the concentration of sodium in the beverage is within the above range.

(Osmotic pressure)
The osmotic pressure of the beverage of the present invention is 200 to 550 mOsm / kg · H ₂ O. By incorporating sodium in the beverage at the above concentration and adjusting the osmotic pressure of the beverage within this range, the irritation derived from ferric pyrophosphate felt after drinking can be effectively reduced. The mechanism by which beverage osmolality contributes to the effects of the present invention is not clear and is not bound by any particular theory, but it is believed that beverage osmolality and sodium affect the taste nerve response. ..

The osmotic pressure of the beverage of the present invention is 200 to 550 mOsm / kg · H ₂ O, preferably 200 to 400 mOsm / kg · H ₂ O, more preferably 200 to 350 mOsm / kg · H ₂ O. The osmotic pressure of the beverage can be adjusted, for example, by adjusting the amount of solute in the beverage. For example, the osmotic pressure of a beverage can be easily adjusted by adding glucose, fructose, sucrose, maltose, lactose, oligosaccharide, dextrin, or the like to the beverage. It should be noted that the addition of sugar can impart sweetness to the beverage. For example, when the pH of the beverage is 4 or less, the sweetness derived from such sugar improves the flavor balance of the beverage. Therefore, glucose. , Fructose, sucrose and other sweetened sugars are preferably used. The osmotic pressure of a beverage can be measured using an osmotic pressure analyzer OSMO STATION OM-6060 (ARKRAY).

(Other ingredients)
Beverages of the present invention include sweeteners, acidulants, minerals other than sodium and iron, fruit juices, flavors, pigments, antioxidants, emulsifiers, as long as they do not interfere with the effects of the present invention. Preservatives, seasonings, extracts and the like can be blended.

(Brix)
The Brix of the beverage of the present invention is not particularly limited, but is, for example, 15% or less, preferably 1 to 9%, more preferably 2 to 6%, still more preferably 3 to 5%. When the Brix of the beverage exceeds 15%, the effect of the present invention may not be sufficiently exhibited. The Brix of the beverage can be adjusted by adding a sweetener or the like to the beverage. Brix of a beverage can be measured using a commercially available sugar content meter, refractometer, or the like. In the present specification, Brix means a value obtained by converting the refractive index measured at 20 ° C. into the mass / mass percent of the sucrose solution based on the conversion table of ICUMSA (International Sugar Analysis Unified Committee). The unit of Brix is displayed as "° Bx", "%" or "degree".

(Type of beverage)
The type of the beverage of the present invention is not particularly limited, and may be an alcoholic beverage or a non-alcoholic beverage such as a soft drink. It is preferably a beverage. Moreover, the beverage of the present invention is preferably a non-alcoholic beverage. Here, in the present invention, the alcoholic beverage means a beverage having an alcohol content of 1 v / v% or more, while the non-alcoholic beverage means a beverage having an alcohol content of less than 1 v / v%. Non-alcoholic beverages include, for example, functional beverages, nutritional beverages, flavored water (near water) beverages, sports beverages, tea beverages (grain tea, green tea, black tea, blended tea, etc.), coffee beverages, and carbonated beverages. Beverages and the like can be mentioned, but are not particularly limited thereto. Since the beverage of the present invention contains a high concentration of iron of 0.2 mg / 100 ml or more, it is preferably a functional beverage. When the beverage of the present invention is approved by the Consumer Affairs Agency as a food with functional claims containing iron as an ingredient, the efficacy of iron based on the approval can be labeled on the beverage container or the like.

In addition, the beverage of the present invention may be a concentrated beverage that is diluted and drunk. Here, the concentrated beverage means a beverage that is diluted with a solution such as water at the time of drinking. The type of solution to be diluted is not particularly limited, and hot water other than water, carbonated water, or the like may be used. The effect of the present invention can be obtained as long as the beverage diluted to the recommended concentration described in the packaging container or the like of the product is within the scope of the present invention.

(Beverage in a container)
The beverage of the present invention is preferably a packaged beverage. The capacity of the container used in the beverage of the present invention is not particularly limited, but since the effect of the present invention can be easily obtained when the beverage of 300 to 600 ml is continuously drunk at one time, the capacity per bottle is 300 to 300 to. It is preferably 600 ml, more preferably 350 to 600 ml, and particularly preferably 450 to 550 ml.

The container filled with the beverage of the present invention is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include plastic bottles (PET bottles and the like), aluminum cans, steel cans, paper packs, chilled cups, bottles and the like. Among them, a container that is lightweight and can be re-plugged, for example, a container such as a PET bottle is preferable.

(Production method)
The beverage of the present invention can be produced by appropriately blending the above-mentioned components. In the production of the beverage of the present invention, the blending order of various components is not particularly limited. Further, in the production of the beverage of the present invention, a step of blending the above-mentioned components and materials and a step of adjusting their contents can also be included. Various factors such as the types of components in the beverage and the content thereof in the production of the beverage of the present invention are as described above for the beverage of the present invention, or are obvious from them.

Further, in the production of the beverage of the present invention, a step of heat-sterilizing the beverage is included, and a step of bottling the beverage as needed can also be included. can do. When the heat sterilization is performed, the method is not particularly limited, and it can be performed by using a usual method such as UHT sterilization and retort sterilization. The temperature of the heat sterilization treatment is not particularly limited, but is, for example, 65 to 140 ° C., preferably 85 to 120 ° C. The time of the heat sterilization treatment is not particularly limited, but is, for example, 10 to 40 minutes. However, if a sterilization value equivalent to the above conditions can be obtained, heat sterilization treatment may be performed at an appropriate temperature for several seconds, for example, 5 to 30 seconds.

Hereinafter, the details of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to experimental examples, but the present invention is not limited thereto. Further, in the present specification, unless otherwise specified, the numerical range is described as including the end points thereof.

<Experimental example 1>
Ferrous pyrophosphate (SunactiveFe-12A, Taiyo Kagaku) and sodium chloride or trisodium citrate as sodium salts are added to pure water, and dextrin (Litez Ultra; Danisco USA Inc.), fructose or fructose glucose. Liquid sugar was added, and various beverage samples were prepared so that the final concentrations of the various components were the concentrations shown in the table below. The beverage sample was adjusted to pH 3.5 using citric acid as a pH adjuster. The beverage sample was heat sterilized and then filled in a 350 ml container to prepare a packaged beverage. The osmotic pressure of the produced beverage was measured using an osmotic pressure analyzer OSMO STATION OM-6060 (ARKRAY).

The obtained beverage samples were subjected to sensory evaluation by a specialized panel of 6 people. As a sensory evaluation, the irritation derived from ferric pyrophosphate felt on the tongue after drinking one beverage sample filled in a 350 ml container was evaluated in five stages (1 point: Comparative Example 1-1 and). I feel the same degree of stimulation ~ 5 points: I do not feel the stimulation). The score of the sensory evaluation was the average value of the evaluation points by the 6 specialized panels.

The result is as above. In a beverage containing ferric pyrophosphate and having an iron content of 0.5 to 2 mg / 100 ml, when the osmotic pressure of the beverage and the sodium content are adjusted within a predetermined range, the irritation felt on the tongue after drinking is felt. It turned out to be alleviated.

<Experimental example 2>
As shown in the table below, two types of acidic beverages were prepared by blending various components. The component concentrations shown in the table below are the final concentrations of various components in the beverage. All of the prepared acidic beverages were heat-sterilized and then filled in a 500 ml container to prepare a packaged beverage. All of the beverages produced had a pH of 3.5, and the beverage of Example 2-1 had a Brix of 5. The osmotic pressure of the produced beverage was measured using an osmotic pressure analyzer OSMO STATION OM-6060 (ARKRAY).

In the same manner as in Experimental Example 1, the above-mentioned packaged acidic beverage was subjected to sensory evaluation by a panel of 6 experts on the irritation felt on the tongue after drinking one beverage sample filled in a 500 ml container. The comparison target in the sensory evaluation was Comparative Example 2-1.

The results are as described above. Even if the beverage has the same iron content and sweetness, the beverage has an osmotic pressure of 330 mOsm / kg · H ₂ O and a sodium content adjusted to 40 mg / 100 mL. It was found that the irritation derived from ferric pyrophosphate felt on the tongue after drinking was reduced.

<Experimental example 3>
The effect of the present invention due to the difference in the pH of the beverage was confirmed. According to the formulation in the table below, four types of beverage samples having the same iron content, sodium content, and osmotic pressure in the beverage but different pH were prepared. As the ferric pyrophosphate preparation, Sunactive Fe-12A and Taiyo Kagaku were used. Each beverage sample was heat sterilized and then filled in a 500 ml container to prepare a packaged beverage.

The obtained beverage samples were subjected to sensory evaluation by a specialized panel of 6 people. As a sensory evaluation, the irritation derived from ferric pyrophosphate felt on the tongue after drinking one beverage sample filled in a 500 ml container was evaluated in 5 stages (1 point: feeling irritation ~ 5 points). : I don't feel any irritation). In the sensory evaluation, an aqueous solution containing only ferric pyrophosphate at an iron content of 0.51 mg / 100 ml (osmotic pressure: 0 mOsm / kg · H ₂ O) was used as a reference, and the same as after drinking the aqueous solution. The case where a certain degree of stimulation was felt was given as an evaluation score of 1. The score of the sensory evaluation was the average value of the evaluation points by the 6 specialized panels.

The results are as described above, and it was found that when the pH of the beverage was 5 or less, the irritation derived from ferric pyrophosphate felt on the tongue after drinking was significantly reduced. Also, among the specialized panels, beverage samples with a pH of 5 or less were felt to be easy to drink despite the iron content.

<Experimental example 4>
Similar to Experimental Example 3, the effect of the present invention due to the difference in the pH of the beverage was confirmed. According to the formulation in the table below, four types of beverage samples having the same iron content, sodium content, and osmotic pressure in the beverage but different pH were prepared. As the ferric pyrophosphate preparation, Sunactive Fe-12A and Taiyo Kagaku were used. Each beverage sample was heat sterilized and then filled in a 500 ml container to prepare a packaged beverage.

The obtained beverage samples were subjected to sensory evaluation by a specialized panel of 6 people. As a sensory evaluation, the irritation derived from ferric pyrophosphate felt on the tongue after drinking one beverage sample filled in a 500 ml container was evaluated in 5 stages (1 point: feeling irritation ~ 5 points). : I don't feel any irritation). In the sensory evaluation, an aqueous solution containing only ferric pyrophosphate at an iron content of 1.02 mg / 100 ml (osmotic pressure: 0 mOsm / kg · H ₂ O) was used as a reference, and the same as after drinking the aqueous solution. The case where a certain degree of stimulation was felt was given as an evaluation score of 1. The score of the sensory evaluation was the average value of the evaluation points by the 6 specialized panels.

The results are as described above, and even when the iron content is 1.02 mg / 100 ml, the reduction of ferric pyrophosphate-derived irritation felt on the tongue after drinking is remarkable when the pH of the beverage is 5 or less. It turned out to be. Further, as in Experimental Example 3, among the specialized panels, the beverage sample having a pH of 5 or less was felt to be easy to drink even though it contained iron.

Claims (3)

A beverage containing ferric pyrophosphate and sodium.
(A) The iron content is 0.2 to 2.0 mg / 100 ml.
(B) The sodium content is 40-115 mg / 100 ml.
(C) The pH of the beverage is 2-5 and
(D) The osmotic pressure of the beverage is 200 to 550 mOsm / kg · H ₂ O.
The above beverage. The beverage according to claim 1, which is a packaged beverage. The beverage according to claim 2, wherein the capacity of the container is 300 to 600 ml.