Structured lipid-antioxidant-biotic matrix for functional food applications with dual-site oral and gastrointestinal modulation

A functional food product, comprising:

• a matrix that is a delivery system for bioactive compounds, said matrix comprising:
• a lipid phase comprising one or more plant-derived lipids;
• an antioxidant-rich botanical phase comprising one or more botanical materials homogeneously dispersed within said lipid phase;
• and
• a biotic component comprising one or more of prebiotics, probiotics, postbiotics, and low-glycemic sweeteners homogeneously dispersed within said lipid phase in an absence of microencapsulation;
• wherein said matrix is formulated in a solid and/or non-solid form and provides antioxidant activity, microbiome modulation, oral wellness support, and delivery of said bioactive compounds.

A portion-controlled delivery system for bioactive compounds, comprising:

• a sealed package that contains a pre-measured quantity of a matrix composition, said composition comprising:
• a lipid phase comprising one or more plant-derived lipids selected from at least one or more of a group consisting of cocoa butter, mango butter, shea butter, cocoa butter equivalents, medium chain triglycerides oil and coconut oil;
• an antioxidant-rich botanical phase comprising one or more of a group consisting of cacao-derived materials, pomegranate pomace, carob, and mesquite homogeneously dispersed within said lipid phase;
• and
• a biotic component comprising one or more of prebiotics, probiotics, postbiotics, and low-glycemic sweeteners homogeneously dispersed within said lipid phase in an absence of microencapsulation;
• wherein said sealed package is configured for direct dispensing of said composition into an oral cavity or onto food products.

A form-agnostic food matrix composition, comprising:

• a lipid phase comprising one or more plant-derived lipids;
• an antioxidant-rich botanical phase comprising at least one or more of a group consisting of cacao-derived materials, pomegranate pomace, carob, and mesquite homogeneously dispersed within said lipid phase;
• and;
• a biotic component comprising one or more of prebiotics, probiotics, postbiotics, and low-glycemic sweeteners homogeneously dispersed within said lipid phase in an absence of microencapsulation;
• wherein said pomegranate pomace fibers dispersed within said lipid phase act as a physical scaffold that maintains matrix integrity in both solid and/or non-solid states, and wherein said composition maintains antioxidant and biotic viability regardless of physical form.