Food Composition for Binding Acetaldehyde in the Mouth and in Digestive Track and Method for Preparation of the Composition
AssigneeBiohit Oy J
InventorsOsmo Suovaniemi, Mikko Salaspuro, Ville Salaspuro, Martti Marvola
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Abstract
The object of the invention comprises food compositions, to which one or more acetaldehyde-binding compounds are added. The purpose of the compositions is to reduce the amount of detrimental acetaldehyde in the area of the mouth, the pharynx, the oesophagus, the stomach, and the small and large intestines, and through this, to reduce the risk of developing cancers in these areas.
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A food composition, characterized in that at least one acetaldehyde-binding compound has been added thereto.
A method for preparing a food composition, characterized in that the acetaldehyde-binding compound is added to a selected foodstuff and the composition is packed or bottled or prepared in some other way to be delivered to the consumers.
A method for reducing or removing the acetaldehyde contained in a foodstuff or from the foodstuff, characterized in that the method comprises the steps of
- measuring the acetaldehyde contained in the foodstuff;
- adding to the foodstuff at least such an amount of acetaldehyde-binding compound that it is capable of binding the acetaldehyde in the foodstuff;
- allowing the acetaldehyde-binding compound to react with the acetaldehyde in the foodstuff in suitable conditions for long enough, so that from the bound acetaldehyde is formed compounds harmless in the organism.
A solid or liquid composition that is aimed for adding to a foodstuff, characterized in that the composition comprises at least one acetaldehyde-binding compound and, optionally, carriers and/or additives suitable for food.
The use of acetaldehyde-binding compounds for preparing a food composition, characterized in that the acetaldehyde-binding compound is added to the foodstuff in an amount that binds the acetaldehyde, which is naturally formed or which goes to the mouth, the pharynx, or the digestive tract in connection with consuming alcohol and/or smoking, or which forms therein.
A method for reducing the risk of a cancer of the mouth, the pharynx, the oesophagus, the stomach, the small intestine and the large intestine, characterized in that food compositions are given to humans or for animal feeding, acetaldehyde-binding compound(s) having been added to the food compositions.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.