Abstract

The present disclosure provides a novel process for the continuous extraction, purification and production of a flavan-3-ol extract from early harvested whole grape clusters. The final product from this process is particularly rich in monomeric and oligomeric flavan-3-ols and with an unusually high conversion of the final product into flavan-3-ol subunits under acid catalysis conditions. The oligomers and polymers in the final product are frequently referred to as proanthocyanidins in the field of polyphenol chemistry. The disclosure provides a novel process for the production of the final product via a continuous extraction process and with a final product having a unique composition.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 31/00 - Medicinal preparations containing organic active ingredients
• C07D 311/00 - Heterocyclic compounds containing six-membered rings having one oxygen atom as the only hetero atom, condensed with other rings

Goods & Services

(1) Wines.

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Distilled Spirits

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(1) Alcoholic beverages, namely, wines, vodka, fortified wines, cider, coolers. (1) Manufacture, sale, distributions, representation and agency services in the field of retailing and wholesaling of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, market analysis in the wine industry, market research in the wine industry, advertising and marketing for others, and business research in connection with the wine industry.

Goods & Services

(1) Alcoholic beverages, namely, wines, vodka, fortified wines, cider, coolers. (1) Manufacture, sale, distributions, representation and agency services in the field of retailing and wholesaling of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, market analysis in the wine industry, market research in the wine industry, advertising and marketing for others, and business research in connection with the wine industry.

Goods & Services

(1) Wines.

Goods & Services

(1) Wine.

Abstract

The present invention relates to a novel grape extract, and processes for making such, that is useful for, inter alia, treating pre-hypertension, Metabolic Syndrome and/or the conditions that comprise Metabolic Syndrome. The processes of the present invention produce a highly concentrated polyphenol product by maximizing extraction of monomeric and oligomeric procyanidins and minimizing extraction of polymeric procyanidins. The grape extract of the present invention comprises between about 5-15% monomers, about 5-20% dinners, about 3- 10% trimers, about 2-10% tetramers, and about 2-10% pentamers by weight. The grape extract of the present invention can be formulated into dietary supplements, including capsules, tablets, powders, solutions, gels, suspensions, creams, gels, and the like. These dietary supplements in, for instance, powder or solution form, may be added to nutraceuticals, foods and/or beverages to form functional nutraceutical, food, and/or beverage products.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 36/87 - Vitaceae or Ampelidaceae (Vine or Grape family), e.g. wine grapes, muscadine or peppervine
• A23L 2/00 - Non-alcoholic beveragesDry compositions or concentrates thereforPreparation or treatment thereof

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Education services, namely, providing classes, seminars and workshops in the field(s) of the performing arts; Entertainment in the nature of theater productions; Entertainment, namely, production of theatrical performing arts; Presentation of live show performances

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Education services, namely, providing classes, seminars and workshops in the field(s) of the performing arts; Entertainment in the nature of theater productions; Entertainment, namely, production of theatrical performing arts; Presentation of live show performances

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mineral and aerated waters; fruit drinks; fruit juices; fruit flavored drinking water; syrups and other preparations for making same wine and distilled spirits

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SPARKLING WINES

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WINES

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Grape Wine with Carbonated Waters and Natural Fruit Flavors

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RHINE-TYPE WINES