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US-12622443-B2 - Cold brew beverage

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Abstract

Described herein is a beverage preparation ingredient for cold-brewing, the beverage preparation ingredient comprising a blend of a water-insoluble drink powder and a water-soluble drink powder.

Inventors

  • Joshua Gomes
  • Anthony LODER

Assignees

  • LUIGI LAVAZZA S.P.A.

Dates

Publication Date
20260512
Application Date
20210219

Claims (19)

  1. 1 . A beverage preparation ingredient for cold-brewing at a temperature ranging from about 1° C. to about 25° C., the beverage preparation ingredient comprising a blend of: a water-insoluble drink powder; a water-soluble drink powder; and a processing aid comprising a blend of guar gum and xanthan gum; wherein the guar gum and the xanthan gum are present in a weight ratio ranging from about 2.5:1 to about 4.0:1; wherein the water-insoluble drink powder and the water-soluble drink powder are present in a weight ratio ranging from about 1.05:1 to about 1.21:1; and wherein the processing aid is present in an amount ranging from about 0.2 wt. % to about 0.8 wt. % based on the total weight of the beverage preparation ingredient.
  2. 2 . The beverage preparation ingredient according to claim 1 , wherein the processing aid comprises a blend of guar gum and xanthan gum, wherein the guar gum and the xanthan gum are present in a weight ratio ranging from about 3.3:1 to about 4.0:1.
  3. 3 . The beverage preparation ingredient according to claim 1 , wherein the processing aid is present in an amount ranging from about 0.4 wt. % to about 0.6 wt. % based on the total weight of the beverage preparation ingredient.
  4. 4 . The beverage preparation ingredient according to claim 1 , wherein the water-insoluble drink powder comprises a ground plant.
  5. 5 . The beverage preparation ingredient according to claim 1 , wherein the water-insoluble drink powder has a particle distribution size that includes a d(0.1) value of about 218.8 μm; a d(0.5) value of about 497.6 μm; and a d(0.9) value of about 908.8 μm.
  6. 6 . The beverage preparation ingredient according to claim 1 , wherein the water-soluble drink powder comprises dehydrated drink brew.
  7. 7 . The beverage preparation ingredient according to claim 1 , wherein the water-soluble drink powder has a particle size distribution that includes a d(0.1) value of about 59.1 μm; a d(0.5) value of about 301.4 μm; and a d(0.9) value of about 584.6 μm.
  8. 8 . The beverage preparation ingredient according to claim 1 , wherein the weight ratio of the water-insoluble drink powder to the water soluble drink powder is about 1.14:1.
  9. 9 . The beverage preparation ingredient according to claim 2 , wherein the weight ratio of the guar gum to the xanthan gum is about 3.3:1.
  10. 10 . The beverage preparation ingredient according to claim 1 , wherein the processing aid is present in an amount ranging from about 0.3 wt. % to about 0.7, based on the total weight of the beverage preparation ingredient.
  11. 11 . The beverage preparation ingredient according to claim 4 , wherein the ground plant is ground coffee bean.
  12. 12 . The beverage preparation ingredient according to claim 6 , wherein the dehydrated drink brew is dehydrated coffee brew.
  13. 13 . A beverage preparation capsule for cold-brewing, the beverage preparation capsule comprising a capsule body having the beverage preparation ingredient according to claim 1 .
  14. 14 . The beverage preparation capsule according claim 13 , wherein the capsule further comprises a layer of nonwoven textile filtration material at least partially encapsulating the beverage preparation ingredient.
  15. 15 . The beverage preparation capsule according claim 13 , wherein the water-insoluble drink powder and the water-soluble drink powder are present in a weight ratio ranging from about 1.05:1 to about 1.21:1.
  16. 16 . The beverage preparation capsule according claim 13 , wherein the beverage preparation ingredient further comprises a processing aid comprising a blend of guar gum and xanthan gum, wherein the guar gum and the xanthan gum are present in a weight ratio ranging from about 2.5:1 to about 4.0:1.
  17. 17 . The beverage preparation capsule according claim 13 , wherein the water-insoluble drink powder has a particle distribution size that includes a d(0.1) value of about 218.8 μm; a d(0.5) value of about 497.6 μm; and a d(0.9) value of about 908.8 μm.
  18. 18 . The beverage preparation capsule according claim 13 , wherein the water-soluble drink powder comprises dehydrated coffee brew.
  19. 19 . The beverage preparation ingredient according to claim 1 , wherein the water-soluble drink powder may be present in an amount ranging from about 45 wt. % to about 49 wt. % based on the total weight of the beverage preparation ingredient.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a U.S.C. § 371 National Stage Entry of Patent Cooperation Treaty Patent Application No. PCT/US21/18697 that claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/981,298 filed on Feb. 25, 2020. The disclosure of the above application(s) is (are) incorporated herein by reference. BRIEF SUMMARY According to some embodiments, the present invention is directed to a beverage preparation ingredient for cold-brewing, the beverage preparation ingredient comprising a blend of a water-insoluble drink powder and a water-soluble drink powder. Other embodiments of the present invention include a beverage preparation capsule for cold-brewing, the beverage preparation capsule comprising a capsule body having a beverage preparation ingredient hermetically sealed therein, the beverage preparation ingredient comprising a blend of a water-insoluble drink powder and a water-soluble drink powder. Other embodiments of the present invention include a method of cold-brewing a liquid product comprising: a) providing a beverage capsule comprising a capsule body having a beverage preparation ingredient hermetically sealed therein, the beverage preparation ingredient comprising a blend of a water-insoluble drink powder and a water-soluble drink powder; b) providing a machine for preparing a liquid product having a delivery assembly that comprises a brewing chamber configured for receiving one of said beverage capsules and for delivering the liquid products following upon contact between a supply fluid and the beverage preparation ingredient; c) inserting the beverage capsule into the delivery assembly of the machine; d) injecting the supply fluid into the beverage capsule to perform a brew cycle, whereby the supply fluid and beverage preparation ingredient form the liquid product; and e) ejecting the liquid product from the capsule body. Other embodiments of the present invention include a method of cold-brewing a liquid product comprising: a) providing a beverage preparation ingredient comprising a blend of a water-insoluble drink powder and a water-soluble drink powder; and b) adding water to the beverage preparation ingredient to simultaneously hydrate the water-insoluble drink powder and extract the water-insoluble drink powder to form the liquid product. Further areas of applicability of the present invention will become apparent from the detailed description provided hereinafter. It should be understood that the detailed description and specific examples, while indicating the preferred embodiment of the invention, are intended for purposes of illustration only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION The following description of the preferred embodiment(s) is merely exemplary in nature and is in no way intended to limit the invention, its application, or uses. As used throughout, ranges are used as shorthand for describing each and every value that is within the range. Any value within the range can be selected as the terminus of the range. In addition, all references cited herein are hereby incorporated by referenced in their entireties. In the event of a conflict in a definition in the present disclosure and that of a cited reference, the present disclosure controls. Unless otherwise specified, all percentages and amounts expressed herein and elsewhere in the specification should be understood to refer to percentages by weight. The amounts given are based on the active weight of the material. Terms such as “attached,” “affixed,” “connected,” “coupled,” “interconnected,” and similar refer to a relationship wherein structures are secured or attached to one another either directly or indirectly through intervening structures, as well as both movable or rigid attachments or relationships, unless expressly described otherwise. Moreover, the features and benefits of the invention are illustrated by reference to the exemplified embodiments. Accordingly, the invention expressly should not be limited to such exemplary embodiments illustrating some possible non-limiting combination of features that may exist alone or in other combinations of features; the scope of the invention being defined by the claims appended hereto. Unless otherwise specified, all percentages and amounts expressed herein and elsewhere in the specification should be understood to refer to percentages by weight. The amounts given are based on the active weight of the material. According to the present application, the term “about” means +/−5% of the reference value. According to the present application, the term “substantially free” less than about 0.1 wt. % based on the total of the referenced value. The present invention is directed to a beverage preparation ingredient and a method forming a beverage therefrom by subjecting the beverage preparation ingredient to a cold-brewing process. The beverage preparation ingredient may be in the form of a powder. The