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US20180037367A1
US20180037367A1 US15/654,047 US201715654047A US2018037367A1 US 20180037367 A1 US20180037367 A1 US 20180037367A1 US 201715654047 A US201715654047 A US 201715654047A US 2018037367 A1 US2018037367 A1 US 2018037367A1
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    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
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  • FIG. 1 illustrates an embodiment of the present invention
  • PH buffering agents may be used, such as, sodium citrate and dipotassium phosphate.
  • added “health-benefit” ingredients such as, for example, “Health” Oils, coconut Oil, Flax Oil, Olive Oil, Almond and other nut oils, EPA/DHA Marine Oil, Sunflower Oil, and the like, may be used.
  • Fiber Liquid Fiber from Cargill or Vitafiber/Orafti GR
  • a whisk or ball made of plastic, may be contained in the “K-cup” to aid in mixing of the “K-cup” contents.
  • a “Blender ball” may be used to aid in the full emulsifying and/or putting into solution, certain aspects of the “K-cup” contents into a beverage.
  • the blending aid may be a single apparatus or may be a plurality of devices made of any suitable material, such as, for example, plastic.
  • Such a device may allow for greater agitation by the user and/or the machine and may activated by shacking the “K-cup” and/or by the energy providing with the introduction of a liquid. For example, such agitation may take place for some period of time prior to full dispensing and/or brewing of a cup of coffee, for example, and may last for 5 seconds, for example.

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Abstract

Delivering caffeine-based consumables in conjunction with various additional supplements in a container which may keep at least one first portion of the consumable partially segregated from at least one second portion of the consumable. Delivery may include a multi-chamber bottle which allows for the consumption of at least one of the portions of the consumable by a user.

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    PRIORITY
  • This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional 62/364,281, filed Jul. 19, 2016, U.S. Provisional 62/399,005, filed Sep. 23, 2016, U.S. Provisional 62/410,679, filed Oct. 20, 2016, U.S. Provisional 62/411,074, filed Oct. 21, 2016, and U.S. Provisional 62/503,669, filed May 9, 2017, each of which are hereby incorporated by reference as if submitted in their entireties.
    • FIELD OF THE INVENTION
  • The present invention is directed to enhanced food stuffs, and, more specifically, to an apparatus, system and method for providing enhanced food stuffs.
    • BACKGROUND
  • Many liquid beverages available for consumer purchase contain vitamins, nutrients, and/or energy, usually counted as calories. Some of these beverages are made to simply taste good, while others are meant to provide nutrition otherwise lacking in the diet of the user. However, the combination of various elements to provide a beverage useful for those with otherwise complete diets has been absent from the current marketplace.
  • There is a need therefore for a system, method and formula for providing a customer facing consumable suitable to provide additional elements to an established diet. To address this need, the present invention includes a system, method, and formula for providing fortified consumables in a convenient delivery system.
    • BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
  • The present invention includes an apparatus, system and method of delivering caffeine-based consumables in conjunction with various additional supplements in a container which may keep at least one first portion of the consumable partially segregated from at least one second portion of the consumable. The apparatus, system and method may include a multi-chamber bottle which may allow for the consumption of at least one of the portions of the consumable by a user.
  • More specifically, the present invention provides for a consumable which may have both nutritional value and a drug, such as caffeine. Thus, the present invention provides a fast, simple, inexpensive, and a most preferred fortified consumable in a container.
    • BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
  • This disclosure is illustrated by way of example and not by way of limitation in the accompanying figure(s). The figure(s) may, alone or in combination, illustrate one or more embodiments of the disclosure. Elements illustrated in the figure(s) are not necessarily drawn to scale. Reference labels may be repeated among the figures to indicate corresponding or analogous elements.
  • The detailed description makes reference to the accompanying figures in which:
  • FIG. 1 illustrates an embodiment of the present invention;
  • FIG. 2A illustrates an embodiment of the present invention;
  • FIG. 2B illustrates an exemplary workflow diagram of at least one embodiment of the present invention; and
  • FIG. 3 illustrates an embodiment of the present invention.
    •  DETAILED DESCRIPTION
  • The figures and descriptions provided herein may have been simplified to illustrate aspects that are relevant for a clear understanding of the herein described apparatuses, systems, and methods, while eliminating, for the purpose of clarity, other aspects that may be found in typical similar devices, systems, and methods. Those of ordinary skill may thus recognize that other elements and/or operations may be desirable and/or necessary to implement the devices, systems, and methods described herein. But because such elements and operations are known in the art, and because they do not facilitate a better understanding of the present disclosure, for the sake of brevity a discussion of such elements and operations may not be provided herein. However, the present disclosure is deemed to nevertheless include all such elements, variations, and modifications to the described aspects that would be known to those of ordinary skill in the art.
  • Embodiments are provided throughout so that this disclosure is sufficiently thorough and fully conveys the scope of the disclosed embodiments to those who are skilled in the art. Numerous specific details are set forth, such as examples of specific components, devices, and methods, to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the present disclosure. Nevertheless, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that certain specific disclosed details need not be employed, and that exemplary embodiments may be embodied in different forms. As such, the exemplary embodiments should not be construed to limit the scope of the disclosure. As referenced above, in some exemplary embodiments, well-known processes, well-known device structures, and well-known technologies may not be described in detail.
  • The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular exemplary embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting. For example, as used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” may be intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. The terms “comprises,” “comprising,” “including,” and “having” are inclusive and therefore 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, elements, components, and/or groups thereof. The steps, processes, and operations described herein are not to be construed as necessarily requiring their respective performance in the particular order discussed or illustrated, unless specifically identified as a preferred or required order of performance. It is also to be understood that additional or alternative steps may be employed, in place of or in conjunction with the disclosed aspects.
  • When an element or layer is referred to as being “on,” “engaged to,” “connected to,” or “coupled to” another element or layer, it may be directly on, engaged, connected or coupled to the other element or layer, or intervening elements or layers may be present, unless clearly indicated otherwise. In contrast, when an element is referred to as being “directly on,” “directly engaged to,” “directly connected to,” or “directly coupled to” another element or layer, there may be no intervening elements or layers present. Other words used to describe the relationship between elements should be interpreted in a like fashion (e.g., “between” versus “directly between,” “adjacent” versus “directly adjacent,” etc.). Further, as used herein the term “and/or” includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.
  • Yet further, although the terms first, second, third, etc. may be used herein to describe various elements, components, regions, layers and/or sections, these elements, components, regions, layers and/or sections should not be limited by these terms. These terms may be only used to distinguish one element, component, region, layer or section from another element, component, region, layer or section. Terms such as “first,” “second,” and other numerical terms when used herein do not imply a sequence or order unless clearly indicated by the context. Thus, a first element, component, region, layer or section discussed below could be termed a second element, component, region, layer, or section without departing from the teachings of the exemplary embodiments.
  • The present invention may include a consumable which may include a general class of protein, fats, carbohydrates, for example. Proteins may come in many known forms and may include, for example, protein isolates and protein concentrates. Fats, which may be collected from either animal or plant sources, may include monounsaturated fats, polyunsaturated fats, saturated fats, or any combination thereof. Similarly, carbohydrate, which may also be derived from plant or animal sources, may include soluble fibers, complex carbohydrate bulking agents, sugars and combinations thereof.
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, base liquids may be used as at least a portion of the consumable and may include, for example, milk products. Such milk products may include those derived from both plant and/or animal sources and may include, for example, animal milk, coconut milk, almond milk, cashew milk, soy milk, and the like. Animal milk may include any animal derived milk and may, for example, include cow's milk. Any milk used may be included in various concentrations, have various fat content levels, be dried, be a liquid, and be included in combinations thereof. In an embodiment of the present invention, liquid milk may be treated to be self-stable and may, for example, be pasteurized.
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, natural flavors may be used such as, for example, vanilla, mocha, hazelnut, and the like. Similarly, any flavoring is contemplated, such as, for example, bacon, pancake, and/or popular unhealthy breakfasts.
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, natural emulsifying agents may be used, such as, Mono and diglycerides (Vegetable or animal source) and modified food starches.
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, PH buffering agents may be used, such as, sodium citrate and dipotassium phosphate.
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, zero or near-zero calorie sweeteners may be used, such as Stevia, Monk Fruit Extract, or Sugar Alcohols.
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, natural flow agents may be used, such as, for example, sodium aluminosilicate and other silica/silicate products.
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, added “health-benefit” ingredients, such as, for example, “Health” Oils, Coconut Oil, Flax Oil, Olive Oil, Almond and other nut oils, EPA/DHA Marine Oil, Sunflower Oil, and the like, may be used.
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, electrolytes may be added or may be a component of the consumable.
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, probiotics may be added or may be a component of the consumable.
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, whole food Antioxidant Blends may be added or may be a component of the consumable, such as, for example, Blueberry Extract, Acai Berry Extract, Grapeseed Extract, Coffee Bean Extract, Green Tea Leaf Extract, Broccoli Powder, and the like.
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, optional mineral additions may be added or may be a component of the consumable, such as, for example, iron, iodine, and the like.
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, natural energy boosting may be added or may be a component of the consumable, such as, for example, B Vitamin Complex and the like.
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, the consumable may be used as a meal replacement and may be used with, for example, 8 oz. of a beverage.
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, the consumable may be used as a special dietary use.
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, the consumable may be shelf stable.
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, the consumable may be highly soluble in HOT or COLD beverage applications.
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, the consumable may be all natural.
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, the consumable may be a liquid and/or a powder and may be encapsulated.
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, the consumable may be housed in a bottle having a single or a plurality of chambers and may be in a packet form.
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, and as shown in FIG. 1, a two-chambered bottle 100 with two sealed openings (102, 104) to house 1) the creamer agents and 2) the vitamin and health fortifying agents (potentially solely the multivitamin ingredients) may be used. Similarly, the product may be partially dispensed from a larger bottle or tetrapak housing, for example.
  • The present invention may be made specifically for the nutritional demands of each user, making this a “Coffee Creamer Nutritional System for World Health”—This would cause slight changes in protein content, total calories, RDA amounts for vitamin fortification, the addition of caffeine for added energy, the addition of Vitamin K1/K2 for Bone Density for 50+ ages, etc. The present invention may be used, but is not limited to, with men, women, seniors, adolescents, athletes, military usage/soldiers in the field, diabetics, post-gastric bypass patients, energy boosting for students, prenatal care, for delivering medication to users, and for breakfast lovers.
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, the consumable may include caffeine boosting elements and may include electrolyte replacement additives.
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, the consumable may include unique flavors, such as, for example, savory flavors: Cocoa Chipotle, home-cooked bacon, or Belgian waffles.
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, seven main categories may be exploited:
  • 1. Protein: Fava, Lentil, Pea Agglomerated—more for men, athletes, military
  • 2. Fiber: Liquid Fiber from Cargill or Vitafiber/Orafti GR
  • 3. Health-Boosting Oil: MCT Oil, EPA/DHA Oil, CLA Omega 3 Oil, Coconut Oil (here on in Creaming Agents), Flax Oil, (EVOO?)
  • 4. Multivitamin: specified for target population: Men, Women, Adolescents
  • 5. Antioxidant Whole Food Blend Boost/Electrolytes
  • 6. Exotics—for target market: Could be—Energy (Caffeine/B-Complex), Bone Density (Calcium/D3), appetite suppressant for weight loss, appetite enhancing for elderly
  • 7. Rx Meds/Over the Counter (Tylenol could be added in a chamber)
  • Percentage
    Amount of Total Target
    Marketable Categories Ingredient Used Used Formula Market
    Protein Pisane ® C9 Pea Protein 13 grams 35 all
    “Healthy” Fats Coconut Cream (Trader 20 grams 47 populations
    Joe's ®)
    Dietary Fiber Orafti ® GR Chicory 6 grams 14
    Multivitamin CVS ® Men's Multi. 1 tablet
    Antioxidants N/A
    Probiotics N/A
    Electrolytes N/A
    Niche Ingredient for N/A
    Target Health Market
    “Exotic Ingredient”
    Natural Flavors Flavor Dynamics ® 2 grams 5
    Vanilla
    Natural Sweeteners Purefruit ® Stevia/ 0.1 grams
    Monkfruit ®
    Emulisfiers Vegetable Glycerine 1.0 grams
    PH Regulators N/A
    Thickening Agents N/A: Xanthan gum added
    to Coconut Cream
    Formula
    Performance Ratings
    Category Score: 1-5 (1 = Poor &
    5 = Excellent)
    Solubility 4
    Taste 3
    Color/Appearance 4
    Viscosity/Mouth Fat 4
    Feel on Tongue
    Smell Before Oral 3
    Consumption
    Clean Label Confidence 4
    Aftertaste 3
    Hunger Saiety upon 4
    completion
    Vegan Formulation (Y/N) Y
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, glycerine is used to help with emulsification and fat-feel. Purefruit® may be used and may be used in conjunction with Erythritol. Similarly, pea protein isolate may be used for a vegan blend, for example.
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, the consumable may contain one or more of the following: Protein, Fiber, Omega 3 fats and MCT Oil Fats, Sunflower Fat, electrolytes, whole food antioxidants, probiotics, increased energy through b-vitamin balance, and a daily multivitamin component.
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, the consumable may be combined with an eight ounce cup of coffee: a “Meal” according to the FDA's new rules and regulations (there is still a lot of grey area).
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, the consumable may contain 5 grams of protein per bottle (as much as a medium egg), 5 grams of prebiotic dietary fiber, only 5 net carbs per bottle, be made with all natural ingredients and flavorings, be vegan, gluten free, soy free, a daily multivitamin, natural hydrating aid from electrolytes, antioxidant boosts from Goji Berries and Green Tea Extract, heart healthy and satisfying fats from MCT Oil and Sunflower Oil, and may be 100 calories or less (can customize but should be capped at 100).
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, the consumable may have a solute to solvent ratio: 39.11:90:5=43.2% and a total weight: 129.61.
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, the consumable may have a solute to solvent ratio of: 43-45%.
  • The following are illustrative examples of embodiments of the present invention:
    • French Vanilla Trial 1: TIC: 0.03 Masking: 0.08
  • Sensory: 4 grams (0.5 grams)
    Pea: 4.5 grams (4.1 grams of protein)
    French Vanilla: 1.75 grams
    Coffee Flavor: 0.5 grams
    Vanilla Extract: 2 grams
    Coconut Sugar: 4 grams (1 teaspoon)
    Fiber: 5 grams
    MCT Oil: 3 grams
    Electrolyte Tablets: 1 serving
    Goji Berry Powder: 05 grams
    Green Tea Powder: 0.06 grams
    Probiotic (1 billion colony): 0.07 grams
    Multivitamin: 1 daily dosage (CVS Private Label Brand)
    Coconut Milk: 40 grams
    Very paint like
    Great smell
    Great consistency
    With 8 oz cup of coffee: very vanilla-like and sweet . . . good! Less chalky
    • Mocha Trial 1: TIC: 0.03 Masking: 0.08
  • Sensory: 4 grams (0.5 grams)
    Pea: 4.5 grams (4.1 grams of protein)
    Mocha Flavoring: 3 grams
    Cocoa Powder: 2 grams
    Coffee Flavor: 0.5 grams
    Coconut Sugar: 4 grams
    Fiber: 5 grams
    MCT Oil: 3 grams
    Electrolyte Tablets: 1 serving
    Goji Berry Powder: 05 grams
    Green Tea Powder: 0.06 grams
    Probiotic (1 billion colony): 0.7 grams
    Multivitamin: 1 daily dosage (CVS Private Label Brand)
    Coconut Milk: 40 grams
    • Original Unflavored Trial 1: TIC: 0.03 Masking: 0.08
  • Sensory: 4 grams
    Pea: 4.5 grams
    Coffee Flavor: 3 grams
    Coconut Sugar: 2 grams
    Fiber: 5 grams
    MCT: 3 grams
    Electrolyte Tablets: 1 serving
    Goji Berry Powder: 05 grams
    Green Tea Powder: 0.06 grams
    Probiotic (1 billion colony): 0.07 grams
    Multivitamin: 1 daily dosage (CVS Private Label Brand)
    Coconut Milk: 35 grams
      • Very paint like
      • Neutral Smell
      • Great Consistency
        An embodiment of the present invention may be as follows:
  • Amount
    Marketable Categories Ingredient Used Used
    TOTAL VOLUME:
    Protein N/A
    BCAA (K CUP)  0.8 as much as 1 egg
      white
    Creaming Agent  
    “Healthy” Fats RICHMIX or CBF  3.5
    * this is a powdered healthier  
    creaming/fat agent  
    Prebiotic Dietary Fiber  
    Multivitamin 1 CVS ® Tablet Grinded (K CUP ®)  1.54
    Antioxidants Goji ® Berry Powder (K CUP ®)  0.05
    Green Tea Extract (K CUP ®)  0.06
    Probiotics Gandenen ® Probiotic Powder (500 mil)  0.03
    (K CUP ®)  
    Electrolytes Medique ® Tablet (K CUP ®)  0.25
    Natural Flavors French Vanilla (K CUP ®)  0.5
    Vanilla Flavor (K CUP ®)  0.5
    Natural Sweeteners Coconut Sugar (K CUP ®)  4
    Emulisfiers Mocha (if needed for Mocha) *1
    PH Regulators
    Thickening Agents
    COFFEE IN K CUP ® Instant Espresso  3
    Formula Performance Score: 1-5 (1 = Poor & 5 = Excellent) 10.9.16
    Ratings
    Vanilla: Mocha:
    Category
    Solubility 4.5  4.5
    Taste 5  4
    Color 5  5
    Visual Appeal/Appearance 5  5
    Viscosity/Mouth Fat Feel on Tongue 5  5
    Smell Before Oral Consumption 5  4
    Clean Label Confidence 5  5
    Aftertaste 5  5
    Hunger Satiety upon completion 5  5
    Vegan Formulation (Y/N) N N
    NOTES TOTAL (40): 44.5 43.5
    vanilla:
  • % Total
    Marketable Categories Ingredient Used Amount Used Formula
    TOTAL VOLUME:
    Protein Pisane ® P9: 90% 0.7
    BCAA 2.6
    grams (1 scoop)
    Creaming Agent Sensory Sunflower HP-CL IP 3
    50
    “Healthy” Fats MCT Oil powder 1
    Prebiotic Dietary Fiber Orafti ® GR 2
    Multivitamin 1 powdered tablet
    Antioxidants Goji ® Berry Powder 0.05
    Green Tea Extract 0.06
    Probiotics Gandener ® Probiotic Powder 0.03
    (500 mil)
    Electrolytes Medique ® Tablet 2 tabs: .5 grams
    Natural Flavors French Vanilla .5 grams
    Vanilla Flavor .5 grams
    Natural Sweeteners Sucrose  5 grams
    Masking Agent 29.400 powder 0.08
    Emulisfiers
    PH Regulators N/A: Present in Sensory
    Effects
    Thickening Agents
    Formula Performance Ratings Score: 1-5 (1 = Poor & Sep. 29, 2016
    5 = Excellent)
    Vanilla:
    Category
    Solubility 4.5
    Taste 3
    Color 2
    Visual Appeal/Appearance 2
    Viscosity/Mouth Fat Feel on Tongue 3
    Smelt Before Oral Consumption 3
    Clean Label Confidence 5
    Aftertaste 3
    Hunger Saiety upon completion
    Vegan Formulation (Y/N) Y
    NOTES TOTAL (40): 35
    vanilla:
    Needs either CVS ® multi grounded up OR 1/3
    of the tablet from
    Vitamin Shoppe. Either way, 1/3 multi might be
    a good idea
    barely room for espresso roast, need more room
    PROTEIN at even .7 pea: CLUMPS
  • Marketable Categories Ingredient Used Amount Used
    TOTAL VOLUME:
    Protein
    BCAA 2.94 grams
    (1 scoop)
    Creaming Agent Sensory Sunflower HP-CL IP 50 3
    “Healthy” Fats MCT Oil powder 0.5
    Prebiotic Dietary Fiber Orafti ® GR 2
    Multivitamin 1/3 powdered tabelet
    Antioxidants Goji ® Berry Powder 0.05
    Green Tea Extract 0.06
    Probiotics Gandenen ® Probiotic Powder (500 mil) 0.03
    Electrolytes Medique Tablet 2 tabs: .5 grams
    Natural Flavors French Vanilla .5 grams
    Vanilla Flavor 1
    Natural Sweeteners Sucrose 5 grams
    Masking Agent 29.400 powder 0.08
    Emulisfiers
    PH Regulators N/A: Present in Sensory Effects
    Thickening Agents
    Formula Performance Ratings Score 1-5 (1 = Poor & 5 = Excellent) Sep. 29, 2016
    Vanilla:
    Category
    Solubility 4.5
    Taste 3
    Color 2
    Visual Appeal/Appearance 2
    Viscosity/Mouth Fat Feel on Tongue 3
    Smell Before Oral Consumption 3
    Clean Label Confidence 5
    Aftertaste 3
    Hunger Satiety upon completion
    Vegan Formulation (Y/N) Y
    NOTES TOTAL (40): 35
    vanilla:
    clumped less but still a culprit
    needs CVS ® multi at 1/3
    Steven Musacchio: MS, CSCS, USAW
  • Ingredient Amount
    Marketable Categories Used Used
    TOTAL VOLUME:
    Protein PISANE ® 4.5
    PEA
    BCAA (K 1.53
    CUP ®)
    Creaming Agent MCT Oil (K 1
    CUP)
    COCONUT
    OIL (K CUP)
    “Healthy” Fats SUNFLOWER 4
    PEA
    POWDER
    (PACKET)
    Prebiotic Dietary Fiber Orafti GR (K 1
    CUP)
    Multivitamin 1 CVS Tablet 1.54
    Grinded (K
    CUP)
    Antioxidants Goji Berry 0.05
    Powder (K
    CUP)
    Green Tea 0.06
    Extract (K
    CUP)
    Probiotics Gandenen 0.03
    Probiotic
    Powder
    (500 mil) (K
    CUP)
    Electrolytes Medique 2 tabs: .59
    Tablet (K grams
    CUP)
    Natural Flavors French Vanilla 1
    (PACKET)
    Vanilla Flavor 1
    (PACKET)
    Natural Sweeteners Coconut Sugar 6
    (PACKET)
    Masking Agent 0.08
    29.400 powder
    (PACKET)
    Emulisfiers
    PH Regulators N/A: Present in
    Sensory
    Effects
    Thickening Agents
    COFFEE IN K CUP Instant 6
    Espresso
    Formula Performance Ratings Score: 1-5 10.4.16
    (1 = Poor &
    5 = Excellent)
    Vanilla:
    Category
    Solubility 3.5
    Taste 3
    Color 4.5
    Visual Appeal/Appearance 4
    Viscosity/Mouth Fat Feel on Tongue 4
    Smell Before Oral Consumption 3
    Clean Label Confidence 5
    Aftertaste 3
    Hunger Saiety upon completion
    Vegan Formulation (Y/N) Y
    NOTES TOTAL (40):
    29.5
    vanilla:
    Picking up on a strong smell without the vanilla extract
    Needs Bean Instant protein to blend better
    and smell and taste better due to no extract.
    Also needs a better vegan powder due to pea
    smell. use the BX 80 powder.
    Needs more vanilla . . .
    Needs less Espresso
    Needs a powdered multi and electro if possible
  • Marketable Amount
    Categories Ingredient Used Used
    TOTAL VOLUME:
    Protein N/A
    BCAA (K CUP)  0.8 as much
      as 1 egg
      white
    Creaming Agent  
    “Healthy” Fats RICHMIX  3.5
    Prebiotic Dietary Fiber  
    Multivitamin 1 CVS Tablet Grinded  1.54
    (K CUP)  
    Antioxidants Goji Berry Powder (K  0.05
    CUP)  
    Green Tea Extract (K  0.06
    CUP)  
    Probiotics Gandenen Probiotic  0.03
    Powder (500 mil) (K  
    CUP)  
    Electrolytes Medique Tablet (K  0.25
    CUP)  
    Natural Flavors French Vanilla  0.5
    (PACKET)  
    Vanilla Flavor  0.5
    (PACKET)  
    Natural Sweeteners Coconut Sugar  4
    (PACKET)
    Emulisfiers Mocha (if needed for *1
    Mocha)
    PH Regulators
    Thickening Agents
    COFFEE IN K CUP Instant Espresso  3
    Formula Score: 1-5 10.9.16
    Performance (1 = Poor &
    Ratings 5 = Excellent)
    Vanilla: Mocha:
    Category
    Solubility 4.5 4.5
    Taste 5  4
    Color 5  5
    Visual 5  5
    Appeal/Appearance
    Viscosity/Mouth Fat Feel 5  5
    on Tongue  
    Smell Before Oral 5  4
    Consumption
    Clean Label Confidence 5  5
    Aftertaste 5  5
    Hunger Satiety upon 5  5
    completion
    Vegan Formulation (Y/N) n n
    NOTES TOTAL (40): 44.5 43.5
    vanilla:
  • Amount
    Marketable Categories Ingredient Used Used
    TOTAL VOLUME:
    Protein BEAN BLEND (PACKET) 6.5
    BCAA (K CUP) 1.53
    Creaming Agent MCT Oil (K CUP) 1
    COCONUT OIL (K CUP) 1
    “Healthy” Fats JERZEE CWS 80 BXS 5
    (PACKET)
    Prebiotic Dietary Fiber Orafti GR (K CUP) 1
    Multivitamin 1 CVS Tablet Grinded (K 1.54
    CUP)
    Antioxidants Goji Berry Powder (K CUP) 0.05
    Green Tea Extract (K CUP) 0.06
    Probiotics Gandenen Probiotic Powder 0.03
    (500 mil) (K CUP)
    Electrolytes Medique Tablet (K CUP) 2 tabs: .59
    grams
    Natural Flavors French Vanilla (PACKET) 1.5
    Vanilla Flavor (PACKET) 1.5
    Natural Sweeteners Coconut Sugar (PACKET) 6
    Masking Agent 29.400
    powder (PACKET) 0.08
    Emulisfiers
    PH Regulators N/A: Present in Sensory
    Effects
    Thickening Agents
    COFFEE IN K CUP Instant Espresso 4
    Formula Score: 1-5 (1 = Poor 10.4.16
    Performance & 5 = Excellent)
    Ratings
    Vanilla:
    Category
    Solubility 4.5
    Taste 4
    Color 4.5
    Visual Appeal/Appearance 4
    Viscosity/Mouth Fat Feel on 4
    Tongue
    Smell Before Oral 4
    Consumption
    Clean Label Confidence 5
    Aftertaste 4
    Hunger Saiety upon
    completion
    Vegan Formulation (Y/N) Y
    NOTES TOTAL (40): 33.5
    vanilla:
    Smelled Simply Vanilla
    Nice and Sweet
    No pea smell or taste . . . bean is
    better
    dissolved much better
    * The K Cup portion needs a
    little less
    “stuff” to help with perfect
    dissolvability
  • As illustrated in FIG. 2A, apparatus 200A is shown having two chambers (202A, 204A). For example, a first chamber 202A may be filled with a creaming recipe (protein, fiber, creaming, healthy fats, electrolytes, antioxidants, etc.), and the second chamber 204A may have a sealed flap, for example, and may contain just the little multi and exotic fluids. That way, it's just a 1-2 ml of fluid that's dropped into the coffee like a potion and would stir in easily as it's a minute amount. This would also give people the ability to use one half the creamer, and save the other half for later if they like their coffee with only a touch of cream.
  • Referring to FIG. 2B, flowchart 200B illustrates at least one illustrative embodiment of the present invention. In step 202B, a mixing cup may be partially filled with a liquid (e.g., water, milk) received from chamber 202A, for example. In step 204B, the mixing cup may be partially filled with certain ingredients (e.g., vitamins, protein powder, etc.) and received from chamber 204A, for example, and mixed. In step 206B, and if desired, the mixture may sit for a certain amount of time, as specified by a recipe, for example. In step 208B, and if desired, additional liquid may be injected into the mixing cup.
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, a “K-cup” design may be used. The composition of the present invention may include protein powder which may be included in quantities greater than 1 gram. The rate of water, the size of the “K-cup”, and the small exit hole and entrance hole all posed problems with getting a substantial amount of the powdered protein into solution. Protein powders generally require agitation and time to full hydrate. This obstacle was overcome by using the above referenced CORELATTE ingredients and adding about 5 grams of vegan protein powder which may be mixed with just enough water to make it aqueous inside the “K-cup”. The mixing process may be initiated by the user—for example, and may be performed prior to use with a coffee machine and or may be performed by the machine itself. For example, a coffee machine suitable for use with a “K-cup” may first partially fill the “K-cup” with water which may provide mixing of the “K-cup” ingredients through the turbulence of filing the “K-cup”. The injected liquid, usually, but not limited to water, may be allowed to remain in the “K-cup” for a predetermined period of time, such as, for example, 30 seconds. The “K-cup” may also be physically agitated by the machine for a similar period of time after liquid is added. As would be understood by those skilled in the mechanical coffee marker realm, the “K-cup” holder portion may be actuated into a side-to-side motion, for example, to enhance the mixing and “steeping” of the “K-cup” ingredients. Once the liquid as suitably interacted with the “K-cup” ingredients, additional liquid may be introduced to commence traditional brewing features.
  • As used herein, a “K-cup” may also mean a bag or any other apparatus which may be used with an automated beverage machine. In an embodiment of the present invention, various protein shakes formulations may be used which are shelf stable.
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, and as illustrated in FIG. 3, a “K-cup” with either the same plastic thickness, or a slightly thicker wall may be used. The top may have a film seal to allow puncture into the sealed contents of the “K-cup”. Alternatively, a reinforced, tamper-proof cap, much like a milk gallon or pepto-bismol top, may be provided. Such a device may protect the film to keep any accidental tearing causing spoilage. In an embodiment of the present invention, a whisk or ball, made of plastic, may be contained in the “K-cup” to aid in mixing of the “K-cup” contents, Such a “Blender ball” may be used to aid in the full emulsifying and/or putting into solution, certain aspects of the “K-cup” contents into a beverage. The blending aid may be a single apparatus or may be a plurality of devices made of any suitable material, such as, for example, plastic. Such a device may allow for greater agitation by the user and/or the machine and may activated by shacking the “K-cup” and/or by the energy providing with the introduction of a liquid. For example, such agitation may take place for some period of time prior to full dispensing and/or brewing of a cup of coffee, for example, and may last for 5 seconds, for example.
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, to provide for increased amounts of proteins and/or nutrients into solution, filters and/or impregnated mediums may be employed within a “K-cup”. For example, a “milli-pore” filter/medium may be used in a “K-cup” and may contain any number of ingredients, or the entire recipe if need be. They would allow the water to saturate the powders a little longer, thus giving the surface area of each particle more ability to hydrate/get in contact with water molecules. The ingredients may be “trapped” between two filter layers and/or provided in a smaller form, such as in a nano size, to allow for greater in solution percentages of the target ingredients.
  • Such a method may be quite beneficial for certain ingredients such as vitamins, fats/emulsions, and any new health-food ingredient that might arise in time that does not do well with the rate of water flow that a coffee machine generates. Similarly, this may be beneficial for manufacturing purposes, as not all companies could be set up to blend certain dry ingredients. These milli-pores could act as “suitcases” for CORELATTE, thus allowing a co-packer to easily blend, seal and ship. These could then be inserted into K-cup for easy labeling and distribution.
  • The present invention may use ingredients such as amino acids, antioxidants, fats, multivitamins, instant espresso/coffee, flavoring, etc., mixed together and in a “K-cup”. For example, using the present invention may allow for more than 90% hydrating and dispensing of certain ingredients in the “K-cup” into a “cup of coffee.” To aid in the full dispensing of “K-cup” ingredients, the dispensing of water from the coffee machine may be provided at a variable rate, such that at least some portion of the water dispensed when making a beverage is provided at a slower rate to allow for the substantial hydration of certain ingredients.

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1. A method for mixing at least two consumables in a container, the method comprising:
receiving a first substance in a first chamber of the container;
receiving a second substance in a second chamber of the container; and
mixing the first and second substance in a third chamber of the container.
2. The method of claim 1, wherein the at least two consumables comprise a liquid and at least one of and a powder.
3. A container for mixing at least two consumables, the container comprising:
a first chamber,
a second chamber, and
a third chamber;
wherein the first chamber receives a predefined amount of liquid and the second chamber receives a predefined amount of a certain substance.
4. The container of claim 3, wherein the certain substance is a protein, fiber, creaming, healthy fats, electrolytes, or antioxidants.
5. The container of claim 3, wherein the second chamber has a sealed flap.
6. The container of claim 3, wherein substances of the first chamber are segregated from the substances of the second chamber.
7. The container of claim 6, wherein the substances of the first chamber are mixed with the substances of the second chamber in the third chamber in response to a user action.
8. The container of claim 6, wherein the substances of the first chamber are mixed with the substances of the second chamber in the third chamber in response to an automated action.
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