IP Library Granted Patent US 6,838,431
Granted Patent B2
US 6,838,431 · App. 10/085,355 · Granted Jan 4, 2005

Nutritional intervention composition containing a source of proteinase inhibitor extending post meal satiety

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Patent No.
US 6,838,431
App. No.
10/085,355
Granted
Jan 4, 2005
Kind
B2
Abstract

The invention relates to a nutritional intervention composition in powder form that is taken before a meal and that extends post meal satiety. The compositions of the invention are comprised of at least one protein, C 12-18 fatty acids, preferably oleic acid, all of which stimulate CCK release in the body, and a source of proteinase inhibitor which acts to prevent the deactivation of CCK. The subject compositions preferably additionally contain a source of calcium and are advantageous in that they utilize a source of proteinase inhibitor as opposed to the more costly extracts. The source of proteinase inhibitor is advantageously an extract of potato, soy, or beans containing about 10 weight percent of proteinase inhibitor. The powder compositions are mixed with a suitable liquid, preferably water, prior to ingestion.

Claims (12)

1. A nutritional intervention composition in powder form to be taken before a meal to extend post meal satiety comprising:

(a) from about 63 to 74 weight percent of one or more proteins that stimulate cholecystokinin (CCK) release, said proteins being selected from the group consisting of casein, whey protein and soy protein;

(b) from about 18 to 25 weight percent of C 12-18 fatty acids that stimulate CCK release, said fatty acids comprising at least 50 weight percent oleic acid with the remainder being other C 12-18 fatty acids that stimulate CCK release; and

(c) an amount of an extract of potato, soy, or beans containing a proteinase inhibitor to provide from about 0.16 to about 0.63 weight percent of the proteinase inhibitor.

2. The nutritional intervention composition in accordance with claim 1 further including from about 3.7 to 4.5 weight percent of a source of calcium that stimulates CCK release, said source of calcium being selected from the group consisting of calcium lactate, calcium carbonate, calcium citrate, calcium maleate and calcium citrate maleate.

3. The nutritional intervention composition in accordance with claim 1 , wherein said extract of potato, soy or beans contains about 10 weight percent of said proteinase inhibitor.

4. The nutritional intervention composition in accordance with claim 1 , wherein said composition is mixed with a liquid to form a liquid drink prior to ingestion.

5. The nutritional intervention composition in accordance with claim 4 , wherein said liquid is water.

6. The nutritional intervention composition in accordance with claim 1 , further including a flavor component for imparting a characteristic taste thereto comprising water-soluble, natural or artificial extracts selected from the group consisting of apple, banana, cherry, cinnamon, cranberry, grape, honeydew, honey, kiwi, lemon, lime, orange, peach, peppermint, pineapple, raspberry, tangerine, watermelon and wild cherry.

7. The nutritional intervention composition in accordance with claim 1 , further including a colorant component for imparting a characteristic color thereto comprising water soluble, natural or artificial dyes selected from the group consisting of blue, green, orange, red, violet, and yellow dyes; iron oxide dyes; and ultramarine pigments of blue, pink, red, and violet.

8. The nutritional intervention composition in accordance with claim 1 further characterized in that the calorie content thereof is from about 50 to 150 calories.

9. The nutritional intervention composition in accordance with claim 8 , wherein the calorie content thereof is about 80 calories.

Assignments (7)
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jul 6, 2026
From: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS COLLATERAL AGENT
To: KEMIN FOODS, L.C.; KEMIN HOLDINGS, L.C.; KEMIN INDUSTRIES, INC.
Reel/Frame 075184/0555 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jun 18, 2021
From: PACIFICHEALTH LABORATORIES INC
To: ANAYA PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS LLC
Reel/Frame 056583/0324 →
IP SUPPLEMENT (PATENTS) Recorded Sep 4, 2012
From: KEMIN FOODS, L.C.; KEMIN INDUSTRIES, INC.; KEMIN HOLDINGS, L.C.
To: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 028896/0885 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Sep 7, 2007
From: KEMIN CONSUMER CARE, L.C.
To: KEMIN FOODS, L.C.
Reel/Frame 019795/0042 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Aug 26, 2005
From: PACIFICHEALTH LABORATORIES, INC.
To: HORMEL HEALTH LABS, LLC
Reel/Frame 016662/0942 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Mar 10, 2003
From: KEMIN FOODS, L.C.
To: KEMIN CONSUMER CARE, L.C.
Reel/Frame 013830/0893 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Feb 28, 2002
From: PORTMAN, ROBERT
To: PACIFICHEALTH LABORATORIES, INC.; KEMIN FOODS, L.C.
Reel/Frame 012650/0322 →
Continuity (4)
Continuation In Part 0962492200 · Jul 25, 2000
Continuation In Part 0962620700 · Jul 26, 2000
Provisional Application 6014589200 · Jul 27, 1999
Related Publication 20020119915A1 · Aug 29, 2002