Use of plant extracts as prebiotics, compositions and foods containing such extract
OwnerMarcos PEÑALVER MELLADO, José A. LÓPEZ MAS +2inventors
InventorsMarcos PEÑALVER MELLADO, José A. LÓPEZ MAS, Sergio A. STREITENBERGER, Pedro MARTINEZ ORTIZ
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Abstract
The present invention claims the use of pomegranate (Punica granaturn) plant extracts and various combinations of said extracts, some additionally including a probiotic, which allow a synergistic effect between the bioactive components thereof, for the purpose of preparing dietary supplements, functional foods/beverages, food additives and drugs for use in caring for human health.
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A composition containing a pomegranate extract with a content in polyphenols with antimicrobial properties, of at least 5% (w w) (measured as total phenols and expressed as gallic acid equivalent), said composition comprising
- a) punicalagins content of at least 2%;
- b) ellagic acid;
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- c) a citric acid content of at least 0.5% (w/w),
- in which the punicalagins/free ellagic acid (% w w) ratio, is in the range of 10/1 to 35/1, and the solubility in water is at least 3% (w/w), which composition can be used as a prebiotic.
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