KR-20260067484-A - Beverage Composition for Relieving Hangover Containing Dried Pollack Extract With Reduced off-flavor and Method for Manufacturing the Same

Abstract

The present invention relates to a beverage composition for relieving hangovers comprising a dried pollack extract with reduced off-flavor and a method for manufacturing the same. Specifically, the invention relates to a beverage composition for relieving hangovers comprising a dried pollack hydrolysate extract obtained by alcohol immersion and treatment with a proteolytic enzyme, and a method for manufacturing the same.

Inventors

• 우문제
• 임지훈
• 한다솜

Assignees

• 어업회사법인 월드푸드서비시즈 주식회사

Dates

Publication Date

20260513

Application Date

20241105

Claims (5)

1. Step of immersing dried pollack powder in alcohol; A step of preparing a dried pollack hydrolysis extract by treating the above alcohol-soaked product with a proteolytic enzyme; and A method for preparing a hangover relief beverage composition comprising the step of mixing the above-mentioned dried pollack hydrolyzed extract with one or more additives selected from the group consisting of citric acid, sodium citrate, stevia, and vitamin C.
2. A method for preparing a hangover relief beverage composition according to claim 1, characterized in that the alcohol is an ethanol with a concentration of 50% (w/w) to 70% (w/w), and the proteolytic enzyme is selected from the group consisting of alkalase, protamex, and flavorzyme.
3. A method for preparing a hangover relief beverage composition according to claim 1, characterized in that the hydrolyzed dried pollack extract is included in an amount of 1 to 3 weight percent relative to the total weight of the beverage composition.
4. A hangover relief beverage composition comprising 1 to 3 weight percent of a dried pollack hydrolyzed extract, obtained by alcohol immersion and treatment with a proteolytic enzyme, based on the total weight of the beverage composition.
5. A hangover relief beverage composition according to claim 4, characterized in that the alcohol is an ethanol with a concentration of 50% (w/w) to 70% (w/w), and the proteolytic enzyme is selected from the group consisting of alkalase, protamex, and flavorzyme.

Description

Beverage Composition for Relieving Hangover Containing Dried Pollack Extract With Reduced Off-flavor and Method for Manufacturing the Same The present invention relates to a beverage composition for relieving hangovers comprising a dried pollack extract with reduced off-flavor and a method for manufacturing the same. Specifically, the invention relates to a beverage composition for relieving hangovers comprising a dried pollack hydrolysate extract obtained by alcohol immersion and treatment with a proteolytic enzyme, and a method for manufacturing the same. Pollock (*Theragra chalcogramma*) is a fish belonging to the genus *Theragra* of the family Gadidae within the order Gadiformes. It is a highly migratory fish that prefers cold water, so it travels in schools at depths of 50 to 400 meters. Like *Buk-eo*, *Hwangtae* is a dried pollock product; however, unlike *Buk-eo*, which is simply dried pollock, *Hwangtae* is manufactured by immersing the fish in clean water to remove salt, followed by a repeated air-drying process in cold regions with a daily temperature range of 15–20°C or more and a minimum temperature of -15°C or lower. This involves a repeated natural freeze-drying process where the fish freezes and expands due to the cold temperature at night, and then thaws and contracts in the sunlight during the day. Because moisture naturally evaporates during drying, the nutritional content is preserved in high quality compared to drying at high temperatures. Furthermore, physical and chemical changes occur during the drying and aging process, causing the fish to turn yellow, which is why it came to be called *Hwangtae*. Compared to other fish, dried pollack contains almost no cholesterol and is rich in protein. It contains more than twice the amount of protein compared to cod and includes a balanced mix of various essential amino acids. In addition, it is rich in minerals such as calcium and potassium. Dried pollack has long been known to help alleviate hangovers, which is believed to be due to the large amount of amino acids it contains, such as niacin—necessary for alcohol metabolism—and methionine, tryptophan, and taurine, which support liver health. Beyond hangover relief, it is also mentioned for its antioxidant effects and benefits in lowering blood cholesterol. Alcohol acts on the central nervous system of the brain to improve mood, and as it is utilized in modern society as a means of socializing and stress relief, the amount of alcohol consumed by modern people is on the rise day by day. Alcohol is converted into acetaldehyde by alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) in the body, then oxidized into acetic acid by acetaldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH), and finally excreted in the form of urine and carbon dioxide. Acetaldehyde produced during this process is a major factor in human hangovers. A hangover is a physical and mental phenomenon that varies from person to person, but it manifests as nausea, dizziness, thirst, vomiting, headache, and muscle pain. Acetaldehyde generated in the body is transmitted to the brain and converted into harmful substances, which can cause symptoms such as increased heart rate, flushing, nausea, and vomiting. Hangovers, which occur after drinking, are physical and mental phenomena similar to the symptoms caused by acetaldehyde. Therefore, rapidly breaking down acetaldehyde through high ALDH activity can be considered a key mechanism for hangover relief. To prevent or alleviate hangovers that involve various forms of discomfort, the domestic and international market for hangover remedies is showing a continuous upward trend, and product diversification is taking place beyond pharmaceuticals and beverages to include pills and jellies. However, the domestic hangover remedy market is assessed as having many cases where product efficacy is uncertain due to the indiscriminate expansion of products. Accordingly, as the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety is also pushing for the introduction of a substance verification system for hangover remedies, it is judged that technical aspects must be resolved to address this issue. With regard to hangover relief beverages, Korean Registered Patent No. 10-1544570 discloses a beverage composition that exhibits excellent hangover relief and liver function improvement effects by including hydrogen reduced iron, barley sprout extract, and Hovenia dulcis extract. Additionally, Korean Registered Patent No. 10-2413920 discloses a composition for hangover relief containing a fermented black radish extract with lactic acid bacteria. Figure 1 shows the results of measuring the crude protein content of the hydrolyzed dried pollack extract. Figure 2 shows the results of measuring the total polyphenol content of the dried pollack hydrolyzed extract. Figure 3 shows the results of measuring the ALDH enzyme activity of the dried pollack hydrolysate extract. Figure 4 shows the results of measuring the ALDH enzyme activity of a hangover relief beverage composition contai