Patent Publication Number: US-2018037367-A1

Title: Apparatus, System and Method for Providing Enhanced Consumable Food Stuffs

Description:
PRIORITY 
     This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional 62/364,281, filed Jul. 19, 2016, U.S. Provisional 62/399,005, filed Sep. 23, 2016, U.S. Provisional 62/410,679, filed Oct. 20, 2016, U.S. Provisional 62/411,074, filed Oct. 21, 2016, and U.S. Provisional 62/503,669, filed May 9, 2017, each of which are hereby incorporated by reference as if submitted in their entireties. 
    
    
     FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
     The present invention is directed to enhanced food stuffs, and, more specifically, to an apparatus, system and method for providing enhanced food stuffs. 
     BACKGROUND 
     Many liquid beverages available for consumer purchase contain vitamins, nutrients, and/or energy, usually counted as calories. Some of these beverages are made to simply taste good, while others are meant to provide nutrition otherwise lacking in the diet of the user. However, the combination of various elements to provide a beverage useful for those with otherwise complete diets has been absent from the current marketplace. 
     There is a need therefore for a system, method and formula for providing a customer facing consumable suitable to provide additional elements to an established diet. To address this need, the present invention includes a system, method, and formula for providing fortified consumables in a convenient delivery system. 
     BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     The present invention includes an apparatus, system and method of delivering caffeine-based consumables in conjunction with various additional supplements in a container which may keep at least one first portion of the consumable partially segregated from at least one second portion of the consumable. The apparatus, system and method may include a multi-chamber bottle which may allow for the consumption of at least one of the portions of the consumable by a user. 
     More specifically, the present invention provides for a consumable which may have both nutritional value and a drug, such as caffeine. Thus, the present invention provides a fast, simple, inexpensive, and a most preferred fortified consumable in a container. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       This disclosure is illustrated by way of example and not by way of limitation in the accompanying figure(s). The figure(s) may, alone or in combination, illustrate one or more embodiments of the disclosure. Elements illustrated in the figure(s) are not necessarily drawn to scale. Reference labels may be repeated among the figures to indicate corresponding or analogous elements. 
       The detailed description makes reference to the accompanying figures in which: 
         FIG. 1  illustrates an embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 2A  illustrates an embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 2B  illustrates an exemplary workflow diagram of at least one embodiment of the present invention; and 
         FIG. 3  illustrates an embodiment of the present invention. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     The figures and descriptions provided herein may have been simplified to illustrate aspects that are relevant for a clear understanding of the herein described apparatuses, systems, and methods, while eliminating, for the purpose of clarity, other aspects that may be found in typical similar devices, systems, and methods. Those of ordinary skill may thus recognize that other elements and/or operations may be desirable and/or necessary to implement the devices, systems, and methods described herein. But because such elements and operations are known in the art, and because they do not facilitate a better understanding of the present disclosure, for the sake of brevity a discussion of such elements and operations may not be provided herein. However, the present disclosure is deemed to nevertheless include all such elements, variations, and modifications to the described aspects that would be known to those of ordinary skill in the art. 
     Embodiments are provided throughout so that this disclosure is sufficiently thorough and fully conveys the scope of the disclosed embodiments to those who are skilled in the art. Numerous specific details are set forth, such as examples of specific components, devices, and methods, to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the present disclosure. Nevertheless, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that certain specific disclosed details need not be employed, and that exemplary embodiments may be embodied in different forms. As such, the exemplary embodiments should not be construed to limit the scope of the disclosure. As referenced above, in some exemplary embodiments, well-known processes, well-known device structures, and well-known technologies may not be described in detail. 
     The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular exemplary embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting. For example, as used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” may be intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. The terms “comprises,” “comprising,” “including,” and “having” are inclusive and therefore specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof. The steps, processes, and operations described herein are not to be construed as necessarily requiring their respective performance in the particular order discussed or illustrated, unless specifically identified as a preferred or required order of performance. It is also to be understood that additional or alternative steps may be employed, in place of or in conjunction with the disclosed aspects. 
     When an element or layer is referred to as being “on,” “engaged to,” “connected to,” or “coupled to” another element or layer, it may be directly on, engaged, connected or coupled to the other element or layer, or intervening elements or layers may be present, unless clearly indicated otherwise. In contrast, when an element is referred to as being “directly on,” “directly engaged to,” “directly connected to,” or “directly coupled to” another element or layer, there may be no intervening elements or layers present. Other words used to describe the relationship between elements should be interpreted in a like fashion (e.g., “between” versus “directly between,” “adjacent” versus “directly adjacent,” etc.). Further, as used herein the term “and/or” includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items. 
     Yet further, although the terms first, second, third, etc. may be used herein to describe various elements, components, regions, layers and/or sections, these elements, components, regions, layers and/or sections should not be limited by these terms. These terms may be only used to distinguish one element, component, region, layer or section from another element, component, region, layer or section. Terms such as “first,” “second,” and other numerical terms when used herein do not imply a sequence or order unless clearly indicated by the context. Thus, a first element, component, region, layer or section discussed below could be termed a second element, component, region, layer, or section without departing from the teachings of the exemplary embodiments. 
     The present invention may include a consumable which may include a general class of protein, fats, carbohydrates, for example. Proteins may come in many known forms and may include, for example, protein isolates and protein concentrates. Fats, which may be collected from either animal or plant sources, may include monounsaturated fats, polyunsaturated fats, saturated fats, or any combination thereof. Similarly, carbohydrate, which may also be derived from plant or animal sources, may include soluble fibers, complex carbohydrate bulking agents, sugars and combinations thereof. 
     In an embodiment of the present invention, base liquids may be used as at least a portion of the consumable and may include, for example, milk products. Such milk products may include those derived from both plant and/or animal sources and may include, for example, animal milk, coconut milk, almond milk, cashew milk, soy milk, and the like. Animal milk may include any animal derived milk and may, for example, include cow&#39;s milk. Any milk used may be included in various concentrations, have various fat content levels, be dried, be a liquid, and be included in combinations thereof. In an embodiment of the present invention, liquid milk may be treated to be self-stable and may, for example, be pasteurized. 
     In an embodiment of the present invention, natural flavors may be used such as, for example, vanilla, mocha, hazelnut, and the like. Similarly, any flavoring is contemplated, such as, for example, bacon, pancake, and/or popular unhealthy breakfasts. 
     In an embodiment of the present invention, natural emulsifying agents may be used, such as, Mono and diglycerides (Vegetable or animal source) and modified food starches. 
     In an embodiment of the present invention, PH buffering agents may be used, such as, sodium citrate and dipotassium phosphate. 
     In an embodiment of the present invention, zero or near-zero calorie sweeteners may be used, such as Stevia, Monk Fruit Extract, or Sugar Alcohols. 
     In an embodiment of the present invention, natural flow agents may be used, such as, for example, sodium aluminosilicate and other silica/silicate products. 
     In an embodiment of the present invention, added “health-benefit” ingredients, such as, for example, “Health” Oils, Coconut Oil, Flax Oil, Olive Oil, Almond and other nut oils, EPA/DHA Marine Oil, Sunflower Oil, and the like, may be used. 
     In an embodiment of the present invention, electrolytes may be added or may be a component of the consumable. 
     In an embodiment of the present invention, probiotics may be added or may be a component of the consumable. 
     In an embodiment of the present invention, whole food Antioxidant Blends may be added or may be a component of the consumable, such as, for example, Blueberry Extract, Acai Berry Extract, Grapeseed Extract, Coffee Bean Extract, Green Tea Leaf Extract, Broccoli Powder, and the like. 
     In an embodiment of the present invention, optional mineral additions may be added or may be a component of the consumable, such as, for example, iron, iodine, and the like. 
     In an embodiment of the present invention, natural energy boosting may be added or may be a component of the consumable, such as, for example, B Vitamin Complex and the like. 
     In an embodiment of the present invention, the consumable may be used as a meal replacement and may be used with, for example, 8 oz. of a beverage. 
     In an embodiment of the present invention, the consumable may be used as a special dietary use. 
     In an embodiment of the present invention, the consumable may be shelf stable. 
     In an embodiment of the present invention, the consumable may be highly soluble in HOT or COLD beverage applications. 
     In an embodiment of the present invention, the consumable may be all natural. 
     In an embodiment of the present invention, the consumable may be a liquid and/or a powder and may be encapsulated. 
     In an embodiment of the present invention, the consumable may be housed in a bottle having a single or a plurality of chambers and may be in a packet form. 
     In an embodiment of the present invention, and as shown in  FIG. 1 , a two-chambered bottle  100  with two sealed openings ( 102 ,  104 ) to house 1) the creamer agents and 2) the vitamin and health fortifying agents (potentially solely the multivitamin ingredients) may be used. Similarly, the product may be partially dispensed from a larger bottle or tetrapak housing, for example. 
     The present invention may be made specifically for the nutritional demands of each user, making this a “Coffee Creamer Nutritional System for World Health”—This would cause slight changes in protein content, total calories, RDA amounts for vitamin fortification, the addition of caffeine for added energy, the addition of Vitamin K1/K2 for Bone Density for 50+ ages, etc. The present invention may be used, but is not limited to, with men, women, seniors, adolescents, athletes, military usage/soldiers in the field, diabetics, post-gastric bypass patients, energy boosting for students, prenatal care, for delivering medication to users, and for breakfast lovers. 
     In an embodiment of the present invention, the consumable may include caffeine boosting elements and may include electrolyte replacement additives. 
     In an embodiment of the present invention, the consumable may include unique flavors, such as, for example, savory flavors: Cocoa Chipotle, home-cooked bacon, or Belgian waffles. 
     In an embodiment of the present invention, seven main categories may be exploited: 
     1. Protein: Fava, Lentil, Pea Agglomerated—more for men, athletes, military 
     2. Fiber: Liquid Fiber from Cargill or Vitafiber/Orafti GR 
     3. Health-Boosting Oil: MCT Oil, EPA/DHA Oil, CLA Omega 3 Oil, Coconut Oil (here on in Creaming Agents), Flax Oil, (EVOO?) 
     4. Multivitamin: specified for target population: Men, Women, Adolescents 
     5. Antioxidant Whole Food Blend Boost/Electrolytes 
     6. Exotics—for target market: Could be—Energy (Caffeine/B-Complex), Bone Density (Calcium/D3), appetite suppressant for weight loss, appetite enhancing for elderly 
     7. Rx Meds/Over the Counter (Tylenol could be added in a chamber) 
     
       
         
           
               
               
               
               
               
             
               
                   
               
               
                   
                   
                   
                 Percentage  
                   
               
               
                   
                   
                 Amount 
                 of Total 
                 Target 
               
               
                 Marketable Categories 
                 Ingredient Used 
                 Used 
                 Formula 
                 Market 
               
               
                   
               
             
            
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
               
               
            
               
                 Protein 
                 Pisane ® C9 Pea Protein 
                 13  
                 grams 
                 35  
                 all 
               
               
                 “Healthy” Fats 
                 Coconut Cream (Trader 
                 20  
                 grams 
                 47 
                 populations 
               
               
                   
                 Joe&#39;s ®) 
                   
                   
                   
                   
               
               
                 Dietary Fiber 
                 Orafti ® GR Chicory 
                 6  
                 grams 
                 14 
                   
               
               
                 Multivitamin 
                 CVS ® Men&#39;s Multi. 
                 1  
                 tablet 
                   
                   
               
               
                 Antioxidants 
                 N/A 
                   
                   
                   
                   
               
               
                 Probiotics 
                 N/A 
                   
                   
                   
                   
               
               
                 Electrolytes 
                 N/A 
                   
                   
                   
                   
               
               
                 Niche Ingredient for  
                 N/A 
                   
                   
                   
                   
               
               
                 Target Health Market 
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
               
               
                 “Exotic Ingredient” 
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
               
               
                 Natural Flavors 
                 Flavor Dynamics ®  
                 2  
                 grams 
                 5 
                   
               
               
                   
                 Vanilla 
                   
                   
                   
                   
               
               
                 Natural Sweeteners 
                 Purefruit ® Stevia/ 
                 0.1  
                 grams 
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 Monkfruit ®  
                   
                   
                   
                   
               
               
                 Emulisfiers 
                 Vegetable Glycerine 
                 1.0  
                 grams 
                   
                   
               
               
                 PH Regulators 
                 N/A 
                   
                   
                   
                   
               
               
                 Thickening Agents 
                 N/A: Xanthan gum added  
                   
                   
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 to Coconut Cream 
                   
                   
                   
                   
               
               
                 Formula 
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
               
               
                 Performance Ratings 
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
               
               
                 Category 
                 Score: 1-5 (1 = Poor &amp; 
                   
                   
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 5 = Excellent) 
                   
                   
                   
                   
               
               
                 Solubility 
                 4 
                   
                   
                   
                   
               
               
                 Taste 
                 3 
                   
                   
                   
                   
               
               
                 Color/Appearance 
                 4 
                   
                   
                   
                   
               
               
                 Viscosity/Mouth Fat  
                 4 
                   
                   
                   
                   
               
               
                 Feel on Tongue 
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
               
               
                 Smell Before Oral 
                 3 
                   
                   
                   
                   
               
               
                 Consumption 
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
               
               
                 Clean Label Confidence 
                 4 
                   
                   
                   
                   
               
               
                 Aftertaste 
                 3 
                   
                   
                   
                   
               
               
                 Hunger Saiety upon 
                 4 
                   
                   
                   
                   
               
               
                 completion 
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
               
               
                 Vegan Formulation (Y/N) 
                 Y 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     In an embodiment of the present invention, glycerine is used to help with emulsification and fat-feel. Purefruit® may be used and may be used in conjunction with Erythritol. Similarly, pea protein isolate may be used for a vegan blend, for example. 
     In an embodiment of the present invention, the consumable may contain one or more of the following: Protein, Fiber, Omega 3 fats and MCT Oil Fats, Sunflower Fat, electrolytes, whole food antioxidants, probiotics, increased energy through b-vitamin balance, and a daily multivitamin component. 
     In an embodiment of the present invention, the consumable may be combined with an eight ounce cup of coffee: a “Meal” according to the FDA&#39;s new rules and regulations (there is still a lot of grey area). 
     In an embodiment of the present invention, the consumable may contain 5 grams of protein per bottle (as much as a medium egg), 5 grams of prebiotic dietary fiber, only 5 net carbs per bottle, be made with all natural ingredients and flavorings, be vegan, gluten free, soy free, a daily multivitamin, natural hydrating aid from electrolytes, antioxidant boosts from Goji Berries and Green Tea Extract, heart healthy and satisfying fats from MCT Oil and Sunflower Oil, and may be 100 calories or less (can customize but should be capped at 100). 
     In an embodiment of the present invention, the consumable may have a solute to solvent ratio: 39.11:90:5=43.2% and a total weight: 129.61. 
     In an embodiment of the present invention, the consumable may have a solute to solvent ratio of: 43-45%. 
     The following are illustrative examples of embodiments of the present invention: 
     French Vanilla Trial 1: 
     TIC: 0.03 
     Masking: 0.08 
     Sensory: 4 grams (0.5 grams)
 
Pea: 4.5 grams (4.1 grams of protein)
 
French Vanilla: 1.75 grams
 
Coffee Flavor: 0.5 grams
 
Vanilla Extract: 2 grams
 
Coconut Sugar: 4 grams (1 teaspoon)
 
Fiber: 5 grams
 
MCT Oil: 3 grams
 
Electrolyte Tablets: 1 serving
 
Goji Berry Powder: 05 grams
 
Green Tea Powder: 0.06 grams
 
Probiotic (1 billion colony): 0.07 grams
 
Multivitamin: 1 daily dosage (CVS Private Label Brand)
 
Coconut Milk: 40 grams
 
Very paint like
 
Great smell
 
Great consistency
 
With 8 oz cup of coffee: very vanilla-like and sweet . . . good! Less chalky
 
     Mocha Trial 1: 
     TIC: 0.03 
     Masking: 0.08 
     Sensory: 4 grams (0.5 grams)
 
Pea: 4.5 grams (4.1 grams of protein)
 
Mocha Flavoring: 3 grams
 
Cocoa Powder: 2 grams
 
Coffee Flavor: 0.5 grams
 
Coconut Sugar: 4 grams
 
Fiber: 5 grams
 
MCT Oil: 3 grams
 
Electrolyte Tablets: 1 serving
 
Goji Berry Powder: 05 grams
 
Green Tea Powder: 0.06 grams
 
Probiotic (1 billion colony): 0.7 grams
 
Multivitamin: 1 daily dosage (CVS Private Label Brand)
 
Coconut Milk: 40 grams
 
     Original Unflavored Trial 1: 
     TIC: 0.03 
     Masking: 0.08 
     Sensory: 4 grams
 
Pea: 4.5 grams
 
Coffee Flavor: 3 grams
 
Coconut Sugar: 2 grams
 
Fiber: 5 grams
 
MCT: 3 grams
 
Electrolyte Tablets: 1 serving
 
Goji Berry Powder: 05 grams
 
Green Tea Powder: 0.06 grams
 
Probiotic (1 billion colony): 0.07 grams
 
Multivitamin: 1 daily dosage (CVS Private Label Brand)
 
Coconut Milk: 35 grams
         Very paint like   Neutral Smell   Great Consistency
 
An embodiment of the present invention may be as follows:
       

     
       
         
           
               
               
               
               
             
               
                   
               
               
                   
                   
                 Amount 
                   
               
               
                 Marketable Categories 
                 Ingredient Used 
                 Used 
               
               
                   
               
             
            
               
                 TOTAL VOLUME: 
                   
                   
                   
               
               
                 Protein 
                 N/A 
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 BCAA (K CUP) 
                  0.8  
                 as much as 1 egg 
               
               
                   
                   
                   
                 white 
               
               
                 Creaming Agent 
                   
                   
                   
               
               
                 “Healthy” Fats 
                 RICHMIX or CBF 
                  3.5 
                   
               
               
                   
                 * this is a powdered healthier 
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 creaming/fat agent 
                   
                   
               
               
                 Prebiotic Dietary Fiber 
                   
                   
                   
               
               
                 Multivitamin 
                 1 CVS ® Tablet Grinded (K CUP ®) 
                  1.54 
                   
               
               
                 Antioxidants 
                 Goji ® Berry Powder (K CUP ®) 
                  0.05 
                   
               
               
                   
                 Green Tea Extract (K CUP ®) 
                  0.06 
                   
               
               
                 Probiotics 
                 Gandenen ® Probiotic Powder (500 mil) 
                  0.03 
                   
               
               
                   
                 (K CUP ®) 
                   
                   
               
               
                 Electrolytes 
                 Medique ® Tablet (K CUP ®) 
                  0.25 
                   
               
               
                 Natural Flavors 
                 French Vanilla (K CUP ®) 
                  0.5 
                   
               
               
                   
                 Vanilla Flavor (K CUP ®) 
                  0.5 
                   
               
               
                 Natural Sweeteners 
                 Coconut Sugar (K CUP ®) 
                  4 
                   
               
               
                 Emulisfiers 
                 Mocha (if needed for Mocha) 
                 *1 
                   
               
               
                 PH Regulators 
                   
                   
                   
               
               
                 Thickening Agents 
                   
                   
                   
               
               
                 COFFEE IN K CUP ® 
                 Instant Espresso 
                  3 
                   
               
               
                 Formula Performance 
                 Score: 1-5 (1 = Poor &amp; 5 = Excellent) 
                 10.9.16 
                   
               
               
                 Ratings 
                   
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 Vanilla: 
                 Mocha: 
                   
               
               
                 Category 
                   
                   
                   
               
               
                 Solubility 
                 4.5 
                  4.5 
                   
               
               
                 Taste 
                 5 
                  4 
                   
               
               
                 Color 
                 5 
                  5 
                   
               
               
                 Visual Appeal/Appearance 
                 5 
                  5 
                   
               
               
                 Viscosity/Mouth Fat Feel on Tongue 
                 5 
                  5 
                   
               
               
                 Smell Before Oral Consumption 
                 5 
                  4 
                   
               
               
                 Clean Label Confidence 
                 5 
                  5 
                   
               
               
                 Aftertaste 
                 5 
                  5 
                   
               
               
                 Hunger Satiety upon completion 
                 5 
                  5 
                   
               
               
                 Vegan Formulation (Y/N) 
                 N 
                 N 
                   
               
               
                 NOTES 
                 TOTAL (40): 44.5 
                 43.5 
                   
               
               
                 vanilla: 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
       
         
           
               
               
               
               
             
               
                   
               
               
                   
                   
                   
                 % Total 
               
               
                 Marketable Categories 
                 Ingredient Used 
                 Amount Used 
                 Formula 
               
               
                   
               
             
            
               
                 TOTAL VOLUME: 
                   
                   
                   
               
               
                 Protein 
                 Pisane ® P9: 90% 
                 0.7 
                   
               
               
                   
                 BCAA 
                 2.6  
                   
               
               
                   
                   
                 grams (1 scoop) 
                   
               
               
                 Creaming Agent 
                 Sensory Sunflower HP-CL IP 
                 3 
                   
               
               
                   
                 50 
                   
                   
               
               
                 “Healthy” Fats 
                 MCT Oil powder 
                 1 
                   
               
               
                 Prebiotic Dietary Fiber 
                 Orafti ® GR 
                 2 
                   
               
               
                 Multivitamin 
                 1 powdered tablet 
                   
                   
               
               
                 Antioxidants 
                 Goji ® Berry Powder 
                 0.05 
                   
               
               
                   
                 Green Tea Extract 
                 0.06 
                   
               
               
                 Probiotics 
                 Gandener ® Probiotic Powder 
                 0.03 
                   
               
               
                   
                 (500 mil) 
                   
                   
               
               
                 Electrolytes 
                 Medique ® Tablet 
                 2 tabs: .5 grams 
                   
               
               
                 Natural Flavors 
                 French Vanilla 
                 .5 grams 
                   
               
               
                   
                 Vanilla Flavor 
                 .5 grams 
                   
               
               
                 Natural Sweeteners 
                 Sucrose 
                  5 grams 
                   
               
               
                   
                 Masking Agent 29.400 powder 
                 0.08 
                   
               
               
                 Emulisfiers 
                   
                   
                   
               
               
                 PH Regulators 
                 N/A: Present in Sensory 
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 Effects 
                   
                   
               
               
                 Thickening Agents 
                   
                   
                   
               
               
                 Formula Performance Ratings 
                 Score: 1-5 (1 = Poor &amp; 
                 Sep. 29, 2016 
                   
               
               
                   
                 5 = Excellent) 
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 Vanilla: 
                   
                   
               
               
                 Category 
                   
                   
                   
               
               
                 Solubility 
                 4.5 
                   
                   
               
               
                 Taste 
                 3 
                   
                   
               
               
                 Color 
                 2 
                   
                   
               
               
                 Visual Appeal/Appearance 
                 2 
                   
                   
               
               
                 Viscosity/Mouth Fat Feel on Tongue 
                 3 
                   
                   
               
               
                 Smelt Before Oral Consumption 
                 3 
                   
                   
               
               
                 Clean Label Confidence 
                 5 
                   
                   
               
               
                 Aftertaste 
                 3 
                   
                   
               
               
                 Hunger Saiety upon completion 
                   
                   
                   
               
               
                 Vegan Formulation (Y/N) 
                 Y 
                   
                   
               
               
                 NOTES 
                 TOTAL (40): 35 
                   
                   
               
               
                 vanilla: 
                   
                   
                   
               
               
                 Needs either CVS ® multi grounded up OR 1/3 
                   
                   
                   
               
               
                 of the tablet from 
                   
                   
                   
               
               
                 Vitamin Shoppe. Either way, 1/3 multi might be 
                   
                   
                   
               
               
                 a good idea 
                   
                   
                   
               
               
                 barely room for espresso roast, need more room 
                   
                   
                   
               
               
                 PROTEIN at even .7 pea: CLUMPS 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
       
         
           
               
               
               
             
               
                   
               
               
                 Marketable Categories 
                 Ingredient Used 
                 Amount Used 
               
               
                   
               
             
            
               
                 TOTAL VOLUME: 
                   
                   
               
               
                 Protein 
                   
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 BCAA 
                 2.94  
                 grams  
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 (1 scoop) 
               
               
                 Creaming Agent 
                 Sensory Sunflower HP-CL IP 50 
                 3 
               
               
                 “Healthy” Fats 
                 MCT Oil powder 
                 0.5 
               
               
                 Prebiotic Dietary Fiber 
                 Orafti ® GR 
                 2 
               
               
                 Multivitamin 
                 1/3 powdered tabelet 
                   
               
               
                 Antioxidants 
                 Goji ® Berry Powder 
                 0.05 
               
               
                   
                 Green Tea Extract 
                 0.06 
               
               
                 Probiotics 
                 Gandenen ® Probiotic Powder (500 mil) 
                 0.03 
               
               
                 Electrolytes 
                 Medique Tablet 
                 2 tabs: .5 grams 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                 Natural Flavors 
                 French Vanilla 
                 .5  
                 grams 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Vanilla Flavor 
                 1 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                 Natural Sweeteners 
                 Sucrose 
                 5  
                 grams 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Masking Agent 29.400 powder 
                 0.08 
               
               
                 Emulisfiers 
                   
                   
               
               
                 PH Regulators 
                 N/A: Present in Sensory Effects 
                   
               
               
                 Thickening Agents 
                   
                   
               
               
                 Formula Performance Ratings 
                 Score 1-5 (1 = Poor &amp; 5 = Excellent) 
                 Sep. 29, 2016 
               
               
                   
                 Vanilla: 
                   
               
               
                 Category 
                   
                   
               
               
                 Solubility 
                 4.5 
                   
               
               
                 Taste 
                 3 
                   
               
               
                 Color 
                 2 
                   
               
               
                 Visual Appeal/Appearance 
                 2 
                   
               
               
                 Viscosity/Mouth Fat Feel on Tongue 
                 3 
                   
               
               
                 Smell Before Oral Consumption 
                 3 
                   
               
               
                 Clean Label Confidence 
                 5 
                   
               
               
                 Aftertaste 
                 3 
                   
               
               
                 Hunger Satiety upon completion 
                   
                   
               
               
                 Vegan Formulation (Y/N) 
                 Y 
                   
               
               
                 NOTES 
                 TOTAL (40): 35 
                   
               
               
                 vanilla: 
                   
                   
               
               
                 clumped less but still a culprit 
                   
                   
               
               
                 needs CVS ® multi at 1/3 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 Steven Musacchio: MS, CSCS, USAW 
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
       
         
           
               
               
               
             
               
                   
               
               
                   
                 Ingredient 
                 Amount 
               
               
                 Marketable Categories 
                 Used 
                 Used 
               
               
                   
               
             
            
               
                 TOTAL VOLUME: 
                   
                   
               
               
                 Protein 
                 PISANE ® 
                 4.5 
               
               
                   
                 PEA 
                   
               
               
                   
                 BCAA (K 
                 1.53 
               
               
                   
                 CUP ®) 
                   
               
               
                 Creaming Agent 
                 MCT Oil (K 
                 1 
               
               
                   
                 CUP) 
                   
               
               
                   
                 COCONUT 
                   
               
               
                   
                 OIL (K CUP) 
                   
               
               
                 “Healthy” Fats 
                 SUNFLOWER 
                 4 
               
               
                   
                 PEA 
                   
               
               
                   
                 POWDER 
                   
               
               
                   
                 (PACKET) 
                   
               
               
                 Prebiotic Dietary Fiber 
                 Orafti GR (K 
                 1 
               
               
                   
                 CUP) 
                   
               
               
                 Multivitamin 
                 1 CVS Tablet 
                 1.54 
               
               
                   
                 Grinded (K 
                   
               
               
                   
                 CUP) 
                   
               
               
                 Antioxidants 
                 Goji Berry 
                 0.05 
               
               
                   
                 Powder (K 
                   
               
               
                   
                 CUP) 
                   
               
               
                   
                 Green Tea 
                 0.06 
               
               
                   
                 Extract (K 
                   
               
               
                   
                 CUP) 
                   
               
               
                 Probiotics 
                 Gandenen 
                 0.03 
               
               
                   
                 Probiotic 
                   
               
               
                   
                 Powder 
                   
               
               
                   
                 (500 mil) (K 
                   
               
               
                   
                 CUP) 
                   
               
               
                 Electrolytes 
                 Medique 
                 2 tabs: .59 
               
               
                   
                 Tablet (K 
                 grams 
               
               
                   
                 CUP) 
                   
               
               
                 Natural Flavors 
                 French Vanilla 
                 1 
               
               
                   
                 (PACKET) 
                   
               
               
                   
                 Vanilla Flavor 
                 1 
               
               
                   
                 (PACKET) 
                   
               
               
                 Natural Sweeteners 
                 Coconut Sugar 
                 6 
               
               
                   
                 (PACKET) 
                   
               
               
                   
                 Masking Agent 
                 0.08 
               
               
                   
                 29.400 powder 
                   
               
               
                   
                 (PACKET) 
                   
               
               
                 Emulisfiers 
                   
                   
               
               
                 PH Regulators 
                 N/A: Present in 
                   
               
               
                   
                 Sensory 
                   
               
               
                   
                 Effects 
                   
               
               
                 Thickening Agents 
                   
                   
               
               
                 COFFEE IN K CUP 
                 Instant 
                 6 
               
               
                   
                 Espresso 
                   
               
               
                 Formula Performance Ratings 
                 Score: 1-5 
                 10.4.16 
               
               
                   
                 (1 = Poor &amp; 
                   
               
               
                   
                 5 = Excellent) 
                   
               
               
                   
                 Vanilla: 
                   
               
               
                 Category 
                   
                   
               
               
                 Solubility 
                 3.5 
                   
               
               
                 Taste 
                 3 
                   
               
               
                 Color 
                 4.5 
                   
               
               
                 Visual Appeal/Appearance 
                 4 
                   
               
               
                 Viscosity/Mouth Fat Feel on Tongue 
                 4 
                   
               
               
                 Smell Before Oral Consumption 
                 3 
                   
               
               
                 Clean Label Confidence 
                 5 
                   
               
               
                 Aftertaste 
                 3 
                   
               
               
                 Hunger Saiety upon completion 
                   
                   
               
               
                 Vegan Formulation (Y/N) 
                 Y 
                   
               
               
                 NOTES 
                 TOTAL (40): 
                   
               
               
                   
                 29.5 
                   
               
               
                 vanilla: 
                   
                   
               
               
                 Picking up on a strong smell without the vanilla extract 
                   
                   
               
               
                 Needs Bean Instant protein to blend better 
                   
                   
               
               
                 and smell and taste better due to no extract. 
                   
                   
               
               
                 Also needs a better vegan powder due to pea 
                   
                   
               
               
                 smell. use the BX 80 powder. 
                   
                   
               
               
                 Needs more vanilla . . . 
                   
                   
               
               
                 Needs less Espresso 
                   
                   
               
               
                 Needs a powdered multi and electro if possible 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
       
         
           
               
               
               
               
             
               
                   
               
               
                 Marketable 
                   
                 Amount 
                   
               
               
                 Categories 
                 Ingredient Used 
                 Used 
               
               
                   
               
             
            
               
                 TOTAL VOLUME: 
                   
                   
                   
               
               
                 Protein 
                 N/A 
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 BCAA (K CUP) 
                  0.8 
                 as much 
               
               
                   
                   
                   
                 as 1 egg 
               
               
                   
                   
                   
                 white 
               
               
                 Creaming Agent 
                   
                   
                   
               
               
                 “Healthy” Fats 
                 RICHMIX 
                  3.5 
                   
               
               
                 Prebiotic Dietary Fiber 
                   
                   
                   
               
               
                 Multivitamin 
                 1 CVS Tablet Grinded 
                  1.54 
                   
               
               
                   
                 (K CUP) 
                   
                   
               
               
                 Antioxidants 
                 Goji Berry Powder (K 
                  0.05 
                   
               
               
                   
                 CUP) 
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 Green Tea Extract (K 
                  0.06 
                   
               
               
                   
                 CUP) 
                   
                   
               
               
                 Probiotics 
                 Gandenen Probiotic 
                  0.03 
                   
               
               
                   
                 Powder (500 mil) (K 
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 CUP) 
                   
                   
               
               
                 Electrolytes 
                 Medique Tablet (K 
                  0.25 
                   
               
               
                   
                 CUP) 
                   
                   
               
               
                 Natural Flavors 
                 French Vanilla 
                  0.5 
                   
               
               
                   
                 (PACKET) 
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 Vanilla Flavor 
                  0.5 
                   
               
               
                   
                 (PACKET) 
                   
                   
               
               
                 Natural Sweeteners 
                 Coconut Sugar 
                  4 
                   
               
               
                   
                 (PACKET) 
                   
                   
               
               
                 Emulisfiers 
                 Mocha (if needed for 
                 *1 
                   
               
               
                   
                 Mocha) 
                   
                   
               
               
                 PH Regulators 
                   
                   
                   
               
               
                 Thickening Agents 
                   
                   
                   
               
               
                 COFFEE IN K CUP 
                 Instant Espresso 
                  3 
                   
               
               
                 Formula 
                 Score: 1-5 
                 10.9.16 
                   
               
               
                 Performance 
                 (1 = Poor &amp; 
                   
                   
               
               
                 Ratings 
                 5 = Excellent) 
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 Vanilla: 
                 Mocha: 
                   
               
               
                 Category 
                   
                   
                   
               
               
                 Solubility 
                 4.5 
                 4.5 
                   
               
               
                 Taste 
                 5 
                  4 
                   
               
               
                 Color 
                 5 
                  5 
                   
               
               
                 Visual 
                 5 
                  5 
                   
               
               
                 Appeal/Appearance 
                   
                   
                   
               
               
                 Viscosity/Mouth Fat Feel 
                 5 
                  5 
                   
               
               
                 on Tongue 
                   
                   
                   
               
               
                 Smell Before Oral 
                 5 
                  4 
                   
               
               
                 Consumption 
                   
                   
                   
               
               
                 Clean Label Confidence 
                 5 
                  5 
                   
               
               
                 Aftertaste 
                 5 
                  5 
                   
               
               
                 Hunger Satiety upon 
                 5 
                  5 
                   
               
               
                 completion 
                   
                   
                   
               
               
                 Vegan Formulation (Y/N) 
                 n 
                 n 
                   
               
               
                 NOTES 
                 TOTAL (40): 44.5 
                 43.5 
                   
               
               
                 vanilla: 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
       
         
           
               
               
               
             
               
                   
               
               
                   
                   
                 Amount 
               
               
                 Marketable Categories 
                 Ingredient Used 
                 Used 
               
               
                   
               
             
            
               
                 TOTAL VOLUME: 
                   
                   
               
               
                 Protein 
                 BEAN BLEND (PACKET) 
                 6.5 
               
               
                   
                 BCAA (K CUP) 
                 1.53 
               
               
                 Creaming Agent 
                 MCT Oil (K CUP) 
                 1 
               
               
                   
                 COCONUT OIL (K CUP) 
                 1 
               
               
                 “Healthy” Fats 
                 JERZEE CWS 80 BXS 
                 5 
               
               
                   
                 (PACKET) 
                   
               
               
                 Prebiotic Dietary Fiber 
                 Orafti GR (K CUP) 
                 1 
               
               
                 Multivitamin 
                 1 CVS Tablet Grinded (K 
                 1.54 
               
               
                   
                 CUP) 
                   
               
               
                 Antioxidants 
                 Goji Berry Powder (K CUP) 
                 0.05 
               
               
                   
                 Green Tea Extract (K CUP) 
                 0.06 
               
               
                 Probiotics 
                 Gandenen Probiotic Powder 
                 0.03 
               
               
                   
                 (500 mil) (K CUP) 
                   
               
               
                 Electrolytes 
                 Medique Tablet (K CUP) 
                 2 tabs: .59 
               
               
                   
                   
                 grams 
               
               
                 Natural Flavors 
                 French Vanilla (PACKET) 
                 1.5 
               
               
                   
                 Vanilla Flavor (PACKET) 
                 1.5 
               
               
                 Natural Sweeteners 
                 Coconut Sugar (PACKET) 
                 6 
               
               
                   
                 Masking Agent 
                 29.400 
               
               
                   
                 powder (PACKET) 
                 0.08 
               
               
                 Emulisfiers 
                   
                   
               
               
                 PH Regulators 
                 N/A: Present in Sensory 
                   
               
               
                   
                 Effects 
                   
               
               
                 Thickening Agents 
                   
                   
               
               
                 COFFEE IN K CUP 
                 Instant Espresso 
                 4 
               
               
                 Formula 
                 Score: 1-5 (1 = Poor 
                 10.4.16 
               
               
                 Performance 
                 &amp; 5 = Excellent) 
                   
               
               
                 Ratings 
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 Vanilla: 
                   
               
               
                 Category 
                   
                   
               
               
                 Solubility 
                 4.5 
                   
               
               
                 Taste 
                 4 
                   
               
               
                 Color 
                 4.5 
                   
               
               
                 Visual Appeal/Appearance 
                 4 
                   
               
               
                 Viscosity/Mouth Fat Feel on 
                 4 
                   
               
               
                 Tongue 
                   
                   
               
               
                 Smell Before Oral 
                 4 
                   
               
               
                 Consumption 
                   
                   
               
               
                 Clean Label Confidence 
                 5 
                   
               
               
                 Aftertaste 
                 4 
                   
               
               
                 Hunger Saiety upon 
                   
                   
               
               
                 completion 
                   
                   
               
               
                 Vegan Formulation (Y/N) 
                 Y 
                   
               
               
                 NOTES 
                 TOTAL (40): 33.5 
                   
               
               
                 vanilla: 
                   
                   
               
               
                 Smelled Simply Vanilla 
                   
                   
               
               
                 Nice and Sweet 
                   
                   
               
               
                 No pea smell or taste . . . bean is 
                   
                   
               
               
                 better 
                   
                   
               
               
                 dissolved much better 
                   
                   
               
               
                 * The K Cup portion needs a 
                   
                   
               
               
                 little less 
                   
                   
               
               
                 “stuff” to help with perfect 
                   
                   
               
               
                 dissolvability 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     As illustrated in  FIG. 2A , apparatus  200 A is shown having two chambers ( 202 A,  204 A). For example, a first chamber  202 A may be filled with a creaming recipe (protein, fiber, creaming, healthy fats, electrolytes, antioxidants, etc.), and the second chamber  204 A may have a sealed flap, for example, and may contain just the little multi and exotic fluids. That way, it&#39;s just a 1-2 ml of fluid that&#39;s dropped into the coffee like a potion and would stir in easily as it&#39;s a minute amount. This would also give people the ability to use one half the creamer, and save the other half for later if they like their coffee with only a touch of cream. 
     Referring to  FIG. 2B , flowchart  200 B illustrates at least one illustrative embodiment of the present invention. In step  202 B, a mixing cup may be partially filled with a liquid (e.g., water, milk) received from chamber  202 A, for example. In step  204 B, the mixing cup may be partially filled with certain ingredients (e.g., vitamins, protein powder, etc.) and received from chamber  204 A, for example, and mixed. In step  206 B, and if desired, the mixture may sit for a certain amount of time, as specified by a recipe, for example. In step  208 B, and if desired, additional liquid may be injected into the mixing cup. 
     In an embodiment of the present invention, a “K-cup” design may be used. The composition of the present invention may include protein powder which may be included in quantities greater than 1 gram. The rate of water, the size of the “K-cup”, and the small exit hole and entrance hole all posed problems with getting a substantial amount of the powdered protein into solution. Protein powders generally require agitation and time to full hydrate. This obstacle was overcome by using the above referenced CORELATTE ingredients and adding about 5 grams of vegan protein powder which may be mixed with just enough water to make it aqueous inside the “K-cup”. The mixing process may be initiated by the user—for example, and may be performed prior to use with a coffee machine and or may be performed by the machine itself. For example, a coffee machine suitable for use with a “K-cup” may first partially fill the “K-cup” with water which may provide mixing of the “K-cup” ingredients through the turbulence of filing the “K-cup”. The injected liquid, usually, but not limited to water, may be allowed to remain in the “K-cup” for a predetermined period of time, such as, for example, 30 seconds. The “K-cup” may also be physically agitated by the machine for a similar period of time after liquid is added. As would be understood by those skilled in the mechanical coffee marker realm, the “K-cup” holder portion may be actuated into a side-to-side motion, for example, to enhance the mixing and “steeping” of the “K-cup” ingredients. Once the liquid as suitably interacted with the “K-cup” ingredients, additional liquid may be introduced to commence traditional brewing features. 
     As used herein, a “K-cup” may also mean a bag or any other apparatus which may be used with an automated beverage machine. In an embodiment of the present invention, various protein shakes formulations may be used which are shelf stable. 
     In an embodiment of the present invention, and as illustrated in  FIG. 3 , a “K-cup” with either the same plastic thickness, or a slightly thicker wall may be used. The top may have a film seal to allow puncture into the sealed contents of the “K-cup”. Alternatively, a reinforced, tamper-proof cap, much like a milk gallon or pepto-bismol top, may be provided. Such a device may protect the film to keep any accidental tearing causing spoilage. In an embodiment of the present invention, a whisk or ball, made of plastic, may be contained in the “K-cup” to aid in mixing of the “K-cup” contents, Such a “Blender ball” may be used to aid in the full emulsifying and/or putting into solution, certain aspects of the “K-cup” contents into a beverage. The blending aid may be a single apparatus or may be a plurality of devices made of any suitable material, such as, for example, plastic. Such a device may allow for greater agitation by the user and/or the machine and may activated by shacking the “K-cup” and/or by the energy providing with the introduction of a liquid. For example, such agitation may take place for some period of time prior to full dispensing and/or brewing of a cup of coffee, for example, and may last for 5 seconds, for example. 
     In an embodiment of the present invention, to provide for increased amounts of proteins and/or nutrients into solution, filters and/or impregnated mediums may be employed within a “K-cup”. For example, a “milli-pore” filter/medium may be used in a “K-cup” and may contain any number of ingredients, or the entire recipe if need be. They would allow the water to saturate the powders a little longer, thus giving the surface area of each particle more ability to hydrate/get in contact with water molecules. The ingredients may be “trapped” between two filter layers and/or provided in a smaller form, such as in a nano size, to allow for greater in solution percentages of the target ingredients. 
     Such a method may be quite beneficial for certain ingredients such as vitamins, fats/emulsions, and any new health-food ingredient that might arise in time that does not do well with the rate of water flow that a coffee machine generates. Similarly, this may be beneficial for manufacturing purposes, as not all companies could be set up to blend certain dry ingredients. These milli-pores could act as “suitcases” for CORELATTE, thus allowing a co-packer to easily blend, seal and ship. These could then be inserted into K-cup for easy labeling and distribution. 
     The present invention may use ingredients such as amino acids, antioxidants, fats, multivitamins, instant espresso/coffee, flavoring, etc., mixed together and in a “K-cup”. For example, using the present invention may allow for more than 90% hydrating and dispensing of certain ingredients in the “K-cup” into a “cup of coffee.” To aid in the full dispensing of “K-cup” ingredients, the dispensing of water from the coffee machine may be provided at a variable rate, such that at least some portion of the water dispensed when making a beverage is provided at a slower rate to allow for the substantial hydration of certain ingredients.