Application of encapsulated capsaicin and analogues thereof for controlling calorie intake

Patent metadata

Field	Value
Publication number	US-10092528-B2
Application number	US-201414206620-A
Country	US
Kind code	B2
Filing date	Mar 12, 2014
Priority date	Mar 13, 2013
Publication date	Oct 9, 2018
Grant date	Oct 9, 2018

Abstract

A zero-calorie to near-zero-calorie snacking product that, when consumed, provides a feeling of fullness prior to absorption of energy-providing food, i.e., pre-absorptive satiation is disclosed. The snacking product is based on the stimulation of vagal nerve endings in the gastro-intestinal tract by encapsulated capsaicin. The encapsulation of capsaicin avoids the burning sensation in the mouth which may be objectionable to some consumers.

First claim

What is claimed is:

1. A snacking product containing a flavor system which stimulates the vagal nerve endings in the gastrointestinal tract and provides pre-absorptive satiation when consumed, in which the flavor system comprises encapsulated capsaicin, an encapsulated capsaicin analogue, or a combination thereof; wherein the snacking product is a zero-calorie to near-zero calorie snacking product; wherein the snacking product does not comprise capsiate; and wherein the flavor system comprises food fibers.

2. The snacking product of claim 1 , wherein the vagal nerve endings express the transient receptor potential cation channel subfamily receptor V member 1 (TRPV1) receptor.

3. The snacking product of claim 2 , wherein the vagal nerve endings express the cholecystokinin (CCK) receptor.

4. The snacking product of claim 1 , in which the flavor system comprises micro-encapsulated capsaicin, a micro-encapsulated capsaicin analogue, or a combination thereof.

5. The snacking product of claim 2 , in which the flavor system further comprises Korean Pine Oil.

6. The snacking product of claim 1 , wherein the snacking product is selected from the group consisting of an energy drink, an energy bar, a dietary supplement, a capsule, a pill, and a lozenge.

7. A snacking product containing a flavor system which stimulates the vagal nerve endings in the gastrointestinal tract and provides pre-absorptive satiation wherein the product is located in a screw cap of a beverage container and the product is released upon opening of the screw cap, in which the flavor system comprises encapsulated capsaicin, an encapsulated capsaicin analogue, or a combination thereof; wherein the snacking product is a zero-calorie to near-zero calorie snacking product; wherein the snacking product does not comprise capsiate; and wherein the flavor system comprises food fibers.

8. A method for producing the snacking product of claim 1 .

9. The snacking product of claim 3 , in which the flavor system further comprises Korean Pine Oil.

10. The snacking product of claim 2 , wherein the snacking product is selected from the group consisting of an energy drink, an energy bar, a dietary supplement, a capsule, a pill, and a lozenge.

11. The snacking product of claim 3 , wherein the snacking product is selected from the group consisting of an energy drink, an energy bar, a dietary supplement, a capsule, a pill, and a lozenge.

12. A method for producing the snacking product of claim 2 .

13. A method for producing the snacking product of claim 3 .

14. A method for producing the snacking product of claim 4 .

15. A method for producing the snacking product of claim 5 .

16. A method for producing the snacking product of claim 6 .

17. A method for producing the snacking product of claim 7 .

Assignees

• Altria Client Services Inc
• Altria Client Services Llc

Inventors

• Gogova Maria
• Karles Georgios D
• Kobal Gerd
• Mishra Munmaya K

Classifications

• A23L27/70

  Fixation, conservation, or encapsulation of flavouring agents · CPC title

• A61K36/15

  Pinaceae (Pine family), e.g. pine or cedar · CPC title

• A23P10/30

  Encapsulation of particles, e.g. foodstuff additives · CPC title

• A61K31/165 Primary

  having aromatic rings, e.g. colchicine, atenolol, progabide · CPC title

• A23L27/10

  Natural spices, flavouring agents or condiments; Extracts thereof · CPC title