KR-20260063898-A - Food composition for strengthening immunity by promoting intestinal health containing plum as an effective ingredient

Abstract

The present invention relates to a food composition for strengthening immunity through the promotion of intestinal health, comprising plums as an active ingredient. More specifically, a plum extract prepared through a pretreatment method to enhance the active ingredient has the effect of improving the balance of intestinal microorganisms and strengthening immunity compared to a plum extract prepared by a general extraction method, while simultaneously promoting overall health through antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. The composition of the present invention can contribute not only to the recovery and maintenance of intestinal health but also to the improvement of immunity and the prevention of various inflammatory diseases.

Inventors

• 이미영
• 송수진

Assignees

• 송수진
• 이미영

Dates

Publication Date

20260507

Application Date

20241031

Claims (5)

1. A food composition for strengthening immunity through the promotion of intestinal health, comprising plum extract as an active ingredient.
2. In paragraph 1, The above composition is characterized by comprising a plum extract prepared by mixing extracts of green plums, yellow plums, and red plums, respectively. Food composition for strengthening immunity through the promotion of gut health.
3. In paragraph 2, The above plum extract is characterized by being prepared by mixing each type of plum in the following proportions: 40-60% by weight of green plums, 20-40% by weight of yellow plums, and 10-30% by weight of red plums. Food composition for strengthening immunity through the promotion of gut health.
4. In any one of paragraphs 1 through 3, The above plum extract is, Step of washing and drying plums; A step of removing the stem and seeds of the plum to obtain only the pure flesh; A step of high-temperature heat treatment of plums with only the flesh remaining at 110–120℃ for 6–8 hours; (4) A step of concentrating heat-treated plums by heating them at a low temperature of 60~70℃ for 2~3 hours or more to completely evaporate the moisture; Characterized by being manufactured through the step of placing concentrated plums in a hot water sterilized glass bottle and aging them at 4~6℃ for at least 4 weeks, Food composition for strengthening immunity through the promotion of gut health.
5. A health functional food composition for strengthening immunity through the promotion of intestinal health, comprising plum extract as an active ingredient.

Description

Food composition for strengthening immunity by promoting intestinal health containing plum as an effective ingredient The present invention relates to a food composition for strengthening immunity through the promotion of intestinal health, comprising plums as an active ingredient. In particular, the invention relates to a method for manufacturing that exhibits anti-inflammatory, intestinal health improvement, and immunity-strengthening effects using plums as a major active ingredient, and a food composition containing the same. In modern society, the balance of gut microbes can easily be disrupted due to Westernized dietary habits, stress, and lack of exercise, which can lead to various health problems. In particular, since gut microbes are closely linked to immunity, improving the intestinal environment is essential for promoting overall health. As recent research has revealed that gut microbes play a crucial role in activating immune cells and regulating inflammatory responses, interest in various foods and functional foods designed to improve gut health is on the rise. Meanwhile, plums can be broadly classified into green plums, yellow plums, and red plums. Green plums have a strong sour taste and a fresh aroma, which enhances the overall acidity and emphasizes the basic flavor of the plum. Yellow plums are less sour than green plums but sweet, providing a deep, aged flavor. Finally, red plums have almost no sourness and a strong sweetness, with a deep aroma that brings out the fruit's flavor well. The plum fruit mentioned above is a food traditionally widely used to improve digestive disorders. Containing various bioactive substances, it has been reported to have health-promoting effects such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and digestive aid properties. In particular, the citric acid contained in plums facilitates organic acid metabolism in the body and improves the intestinal environment, thereby promoting the proliferation of beneficial microorganisms. Another major component, HMF (Hydroxymethylfurfural), is known to have its functionality enhanced through heat treatment. HMF is known to be converted into mumefural upon heating. However, as it is difficult to maximize the efficacy of plums alone, various functional foods that help promote gut health and strengthen immunity are being developed recently through a pre-processing method. The present invention provides a composition utilizing pre-treated plums that improves the balance of intestinal microorganisms and strengthens immunity, while simultaneously promoting overall health through antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. This not only contributes to the recovery and maintenance of intestinal health but also to the enhancement of immunity and the prevention of various inflammatory diseases. In other words, immunity begins with intestinal health, and the improvement of intestinal health through plums has yielded positive effects ranging from the recovery of immunity to antioxidant and various anti-inflammatory effects. Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings and embodiments thereof. However, the following embodiments are presented as examples of the present invention, and if it is determined that a detailed description of a technology or configuration well known to those skilled in the art may unnecessarily obscure the essence of the present invention, such detailed description may be omitted, and the present invention is not limited thereby. The present invention is capable of various modifications and applications within the scope of the claims set forth below and the equivalent scope interpreted therefrom. Furthermore, the terminology used in this specification is used to appropriately describe preferred embodiments of the present invention, and may vary depending on the intent of the user or operator, or the conventions of the field to which the present invention belongs. Accordingly, the definitions of these terms should be based on the content throughout this specification. Throughout the specification, when a part is described as "comprising" a certain component, unless specifically stated otherwise, this means that it may include additional components rather than excluding other components. Throughout this specification, '%' used to indicate the concentration of a particular substance is (w/w) % for solid/solid, (w/v) % for solid/liquid, and (v/v) % for liquid/liquid, unless otherwise noted. In one aspect, the present invention provides a food or health functional food composition for strengthening immunity through the promotion of intestinal health, comprising pre-treated plums as an active ingredient. The extract according to the present invention may be obtained by extracting and separating from plums using extraction and separation methods known in the art, and the "extract" defined in the present invention is one obtained by concentrating by roasting at high tempera