Research of consumer performance and functional orientation of pantogematogen

Currently, the range of deer antler products is actively expanded and used both in the filed of drug industry and as specialized food products, including dietary supplements. Functional orientation and effectiveness of the active principles of antlers are due to peculiar and unique chemical composition of the blood and antlers of deer and depend on their processing method. In Russia the following types of deer are used for producing products made of antlers: elk, Manchurian deer, dappled deer, and reindeer. Antlers and blood of these deer are considered the best for therapeutic action on the human body. The materials characterizing the consumer performance and functional orientation of “Pantogematogen-S” obtained from the blood of Altai elk are presented. The following consumer performance characteristics are studies: the appearance, smell, taste, dispersion, humidity, authenticity, quantitative content of Pantogematogen, proteins, amino acids, carbohydrates, fats, and energy value. Tests are carried out after the production process, as well as after 2.5 years of their storage in the conditions of home cooler. It is shown that after the specified shelf life expiration, no changes in the content of Pantohematogen are observed. This is a defining criterion of the product quality and its functional orientation. The sanitary-hygienic and sanitary-toxicological wellbeing of the developed product has been distinguished by microbiological parameters, the content of toxic elements, pesticides, antibiotics, and radionuclides. The authenticity of Pantohematogen according to hemoglobin absorption spectrum in the range from 480 to 650 nM has been proved. The research results allow us determining regulated quality indicators characterizing the consumer and functional properties of the test product. The stability of quality characteristics is provided by gentle production process parameters: temperature condition at 36-40 °C and high vacuum (-1 absolute atmosphere). Functional orientation of Pantohematogen is associated with the characteristic of its active principles and is characterized by immunomodulatory, antianemic effect and positive effect on metabolism, digestion, mental and physical performance.