New specialized plant-based product

The purpose of the study is to develop a specialized plant-based product with directed functional properties in the field of supporting the balance of beneficial intestinal microflora and the body's defenses. A new form of encapsulated biologically active additive (BAA) of plant origin has been developed. The characteristic of the ingredient composition of a specialized product, including black cumin oil, magnesium caprylate, fragrant clove CO2-extract, essential oils of garlic, cinnamon and tea tree, was given, which served as the basis for the qualitative and quantitative determination of the dietary supplement formulation, mg/1 capsule: mountain cumin oil - 253 (linoleic acid - Omega 6 - at least 125); magnesium caprylate - 50; cinnamon, essential oil - 5; cloves CO2-extract - 4; tea tree, essential oil - 1.5; garlic, essential oil - 1. The production technology consists of the following stages: obtaining a mixture of components for its encapsulation; preparation of soluble gelatin; own process of encapsulation and final drying; examination of the appearance of capsules; preparation and application of an acid-resistant film coating. The quality and safety indicators of the developed product were studied after 27 months of storage at 15 °C and air humidity of not more than 60 %. Regulated indicators of the criterion of nutritional value for the content of linoleic acid have been established - 125 mg/capsule. Taking into account the absence of negative sanitary and toxicological changes in safety, the shelf life of dietary supplements was determined - 2 years with the above parameters. The use of the recommended amount of the product - 1 capsule 4 times a day guarantees the intake of 50 mg of linoleic acid, or 50 % of the recommended daily intake. Based on expert opinion of Rospotrebnadzor and certificate of state registration BAA is recommended for improving the functioning of the digestive tract, prevention and complex treatment of skin or fungal diseases. It is produced at the enterprises of the ArtLife company (Tomsk).