US-20260123649-A1 - COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR NUTRACEUTICAL GUMMY

Abstract

A nutraceutical gummy includes a dual-layer configuration that has an inner core and, distinct from the inner core, a casing shell fully encasing the inner core. The inner core has a core composition including, by weight percentage, 55-85% of a syrup, 10-20% of water, 1-7% of stevia leaf extract, and 1-5% of pectin. The casing shell has a shell composition including, by weight percentage, 55-85% of a syrup, 10-20% of water, 1-7% of stevia leaf extract, and 1-5% of pectin.

Inventors

• Julie Sok Lin Hwang
• Jane Kate Wong
• Christine Tse-Mun Wong

Assignees

• NOON WORLD INC.

Dates

Publication Date

20260507

Application Date

20251031

Claims (20)

1. 1 . A nutraceutical gummy comprising: a dual-layer configuration including an inner core and, distinct from the inner core, a casing shell fully encasing the inner core, the inner core having a core composition including, by weight percentage, 55-85% of a syrup, 10-20% of water, 1-7% of stevia leaf extract, 1-5% of pectin, the casing shell having a shell composition including, by weight percentage, 55-85% of a syrup, 10-20% of water, 1-7% of stevia leaf extract, and 1-5% of pectin.
2. 2 . The nutraceutical gummy as recited in claim 1 , wherein the core composition further includes 0.01-1% of L-malic acid, 0.01-1% of sodium citrate, 0.01-1% of natural flavors, 0.01-1% of natural colors, and 0.01-1% of carnauba wax, and the shell composition further includes 0.01-1% of L-malic acid, 0.01-1% of sodium citrate, 0.01-1% of carnauba wax, 0.01-1% of natural flavors, and 0-1% of natural colors.
3. 3 . The nutraceutical gummy as recited in claim 1 , wherein the core composition further includes 0.1-1% of L-theanine.
4. 4 . The nutraceutical gummy as recited in claim 1 , wherein the core composition further includes gamma-aminobutyric acid.
5. 5 . The nutraceutical gummy as recited in claim 1 , wherein the core composition further includes gamma-aminobutyric acid and L-theanine, and a ratio, by weight, of the L-theanine to the gamma-aminobutyric acid is from 5:1 to 1:5 for relaxation or sleep.
6. 6 . The nutraceutical gummy as recited in claim 1 , wherein the core composition further includes 0.1-3% of a constituent selected from the group consisting of Camellia sinensis, Hericium erinaceus, Cordyceps sinensis, Rhodiola rosea, Lycium barbarum , vitamin B6, vitamin B9, vitamin B12, vitamin D3 , Ganodema lucidum extract, and combinations thereof.
7. 7 . The nutraceutical gummy as recited in claim 1 , wherein the core composition further includes 0.1-1% of a constituent selected from the group consisting of Withania somnifera, Inonotus obliquus, Grifola frondosa, Coriolis versicolor, Lentinula edodes, Passiflora incarnata, Valeriana officinalis, Tremella fuciformis, Wolfporia extensa, Matricaria chamomilla , magnesium glycinate, caffeine, creatine, Alpinia galanga extract, Panax ginseng extract, Schisandra chinensis extract, theobromine, Crocus sativus (saffron) extract, magnesium L-theonate, Conenzyme Q10, N-acetylcysteine, berberine, Resveratrol, Pterostilbene, and combinations thereof.
8. 8 . The nutraceutical gummy as recited in claim 1 , wherein the core composition further includes 0.1-1% Crocus sativus (Saffron) 0.1-1% Panax Ginseng, 0.1-1% Alpinia Galanga , and 0.1-1% Schisandra chinensis for energy.
9. 9 . The nutraceutical gummy as recited in claim 1 , wherein the core composition further includes 0.5-1% of Camellia sinensis extract and 0.1-1% of L-theanine for focus and energy.
10. 10 . The nutraceutical gummy as recited in claim 1 , wherein the core composition further includes 0.1-3% of Camellia sinensis and 0.1-1% of Cordyceps sinensis for energy and endurance.
11. 11 . The nutraceutical gummy as recited in claim 1 , wherein the core composition further includes 0.1-1% of Cordyceps sinensis and 0.1-1% Rhodiola rosea for stamina.
12. 12 . The nutraceutical gummy as recited in claim 1 , wherein the core composition further includes 0.1-1% of caffeine and 0.1-1% of L-theanine for focus and energy.
13. 13 . The nutraceutical gummy as recited in claim 1 , wherein the core composition further includes 0.1-1% of caffeine and 0.1-1% theobromine for focus and energy.
14. 14 . The nutraceutical gummy as recited in claim 1 , wherein the core composition further includes 0.1-1% of caffeine and 0.1-1% creatine for focus and energy.
15. 15 . The nutraceutical gummy as recited in claim 1 , wherein the core composition further includes 0.1-1% of caffeine and 0.1-1% Alpinia galanga for energy.
16. 16 . The nutraceutical gummy as recited in claim 1 , wherein the core composition further include 0.1-1% gamma-aminobutyric acid and 0.1-1% of Passiflora incarnata for relaxation and sleep, or 0.1-1% of Valeriana officinalis and 0.1-1% L-theanine for sleep.
17. 17 . The nutraceutical gummy as recited in claim 1 , wherein the core composition further includes 0.1-1% of magnesium and 0.1-1% of L-theanine for relaxation or focus.
18. 18 . The nutraceutical gummy as recited in claim 1 , wherein the core composition further includes at least one of: 0.5-1% of Camellia sinensis and 0.1-1% of L-theanine, 0.1-3% of Camellia sinensis and 0.1-1% of Cordyceps sinensis, 0.1-1% of Cordyceps sinensis and 0.1-1% of Rhodiola rosea 0.1-1% of caffeine and 0.1-1% of L-theanine, 0.1-1% of caffeine and 0.1-1% of theobromine, 0.1-1% of caffeine and 0.1-1% of creatine, 0.1-1% of caffeine and 0.1-1% of Alpinia galanga, 0.1-1% of gamma-aminobutyric acid and 0.1-1% of L-theanine, 0.1-1% of gamma-aminobutyric acid and 0.1-1% of Passiflora incarnata, 0.1-1% of Valeriana officinalis and 0.1-1% of Passiflora incarnata, 0.1-1% of Valeriana officinalis and 0.1-1% of L-theanine, or 0.1-1% of magnesium and 0.1-1% of L-theanine.
19. 19 . A method of administration of a nutraceutical gummy, the method comprising: providing a serving of the nutraceutical gummy for oral ingestion, the nutraceutical gummy having a dual-layer configuration including an inner core and, distinct from the inner core, a casing shell fully encasing the inner core, the inner core having a core composition including, by weight percentage, 55-85% of a syrup, 10-20% of water, 1-7% of stevia leaf extract, 1-5% of pectin, the casing shell having a shell composition including, by weight percentage, 55-85% of a syrup, 10-20% of water, 1-7% of stevia leaf extract, and 1-5% of pectin.
20. 20 . The method as recited in claim 19 , wherein the oral ingestion includes mastication by chewing, at least a portion of the core composition absorbed through buccal and sublingual mucosa.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present disclosure pertains to nutraceutical gummy formulations and their structure and, more specifically, to a dual-layer pectin-based gummy that includes nutraceutical agents for enhanced functional benefits. BACKGROUND Despite increasing consumer demand for functional supplements aimed at managing stress and enhancing cognition, existing formulations often lack optimal bioavailability, stability, or consumer compliance. Traditional oral supplements, including capsules and powders, may have low absorption rates and require multiple doses to achieve efficacy. Additionally, the taste, texture, and overall consumption experience may deter consistent use. SUMMARY A nutraceutical gummy according to an example of the present disclosure includes a dual-layer configuration that has an inner core and, distinct from the inner core, a casing shell fully encasing the inner core. The inner core has a core composition including, by weight percentage, 55-85% of a syrup, 10-20% of water, 1-7% of stevia leaf extract, and 1-5% of pectin. The casing shell has a shell composition including, by weight percentage, 55-85% of a syrup, 10-20% of water, 1-7% of stevia leaf extract, and 1-5% of pectin. In a further embodiment of the preceding embodiment, the core composition further includes 0.01-1% of L-malic acid, 0.01-1% of sodium citrate, 0.01-1% of natural flavors, 0.01-1% of natural colors, and 0.01-1% of carnauba wax, and the shell composition further includes 0.01-1% of L-malic acid, 0.01-1% of sodium citrate, 0.01-1% of carnauba wax, 0.01-1% of natural flavors, and 0-1% of natural colors. In a further embodiment of any of the preceding or succeeding embodiments, the core composition further includes 0.1-1% of L-theanine. In a further embodiment of any of the preceding or succeeding embodiments, the core composition further includes gamma-aminobutyric acid. In a further embodiment of any of the preceding or succeeding embodiments, the core composition further includes gamma-aminobutyric acid and L-theanine, and a ratio, by weight, of the L-theanine to the gamma-aminobutyric acid is from 5:1 to 1:5 for relaxation or sleep. In a further embodiment of any of the preceding or succeeding embodiments, the core composition further includes 0.1-3% of a constituent selected from the group consisting of Camellia sinensis, Hericium erinaceus, Cordyceps sinensis, Rhodiola rosea, Lycium barbarum, vitamin B6, vitamin B9, vitamin B12, vitamin D3, Ganodema lucidum extract, and combinations thereof. In a further embodiment of any of the preceding or succeeding embodiments, the core composition further includes 0.1-1% of a constituent selected from the group consisting of Withania somnifera, Inonotus obliquus, Grifola frondosa, Coriolis versicolor, Lentinula edodes, Passiflora incarnata, Valeriana officinalis, Tremella fuciformis, Wolfporia extensa, Matricaria chamomilla, magnesium glycinate, caffeine, creatine, Alpinia galanga extract, Panax ginseng extract, Schisandra chinensis extract, theobromine, Crocus sativus (saffron) extract, magnesium L-theonate, Conenzyme Q10, N-acetylcysteine, berberine, Resveratrol, Pterostilbene, and combinations thereof. In a further embodiment of any of the preceding or succeeding embodiments, the core composition further includes 0.1-1% Crocus sativus (Saffron) 0.1-1% Panax Ginseng, 0.1-1% Alpinia Galanga, and 0.1-1% Schisandra chinensis for energy. In a further embodiment of any of the preceding or succeeding embodiments, the core composition further includes 0.5-1% of Camellia sinensis extract and 0.1-1% of L-theanine for focus and energy. In a further embodiment of any of the preceding or succeeding embodiments, the core composition further includes 0.1-3% of Camellia sinensis and 0.1-1% of Cordyceps sinensis for energy and endurance. In a further embodiment of any of the preceding or succeeding embodiments, the core composition further includes 0.1-1% of Cordyceps sinensis and 0.1-1% Rhodiola rosea for stamina. In a further embodiment of any of the preceding or succeeding embodiments, the core composition further includes 0.1-1% of caffeine and 0.1-1% of L-theanine for focus and energy. In a further embodiment of any of the preceding or succeeding embodiments, the core composition further includes 0.1-1% of caffeine and 0.1-1% theobromine for focus and energy. In a further embodiment of any of the preceding or succeeding embodiments, the core composition further includes 0.1-1% of caffeine and 0.1-1% creatine for focus and energy. In a further embodiment of any of the preceding or succeeding embodiments, the core composition further includes 0.1-1% of caffeine and 0.1-1% Alpinia galanga for energy. In a further embodiment of any of the preceding or succeeding embodiments, the core composition further includes 0.1-1% gamma-aminobutyric acid and 0.1-1% of Passiflora incarnata for relaxation and sleep, or 0.1-1% of Valeriana officinalis and 0.1-1% L-theanine for sleep. In a further embo