FIELD OF INVENTION

The present invention relates to a nutritional supplement/functional food comprising or consisting of tender coconut with Spirulina extract. A garden fresh tender coconut and Spirulina extract, both are pure and natural. The Phycocyanin (Spirulina extract) mixed with tender coconut is a highly nutritional supplement, hygienic and nutritional beverage.

BACKGROUND OF INVENTION

Tender coconut water is widely known for its nutritional and medicinal properties. It is considered nature's finest health beverages. It is now heavily sought after as a health supplement sports persons as well. The demand for natural nutritional is increasing globally. Tender coconut water is the only wholesome beverage that nature has provided to the humanity. It improves antibodies and immunity and is recommended for several diseases in Ayurvedic and Allopathic systems. It is rich in vitamins, minerals and proteins. Natural contents in Tender coconut water include Potassium, Sodium, Calcium, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Copper, Glucose, Fructose, Sucrose etc., in a balanced combination. The Coconut water, the liquid endosperm of green coconuts (Cocos nucifera), is a refreshing beverage, a natural rehydration medium, and is used as a supplement in nutrient media for tissue culture. Because it offers higher amounts of electrolytes such as potassium and magnesium than regular sports drinks, coconut water is known as a "natural isotonic sports drink." Functioning as a prebiotic, coconut water solids support beneficial bacteria in the gut. The endosperm abounds in essential nutrients such as proteins, amino acids, sugars, vitamins, minerals and growth factors, that nourish the growth of the embryo in green coconuts, and therefore potentially support healthy cell growth and metabolism in other living tissues as well. It is important to differentiate between coconut milk and coconut water. The first is a sweet, milky white cooking base taken from the flesh of a fully developed coconut, while the latter is the liquid endosperm of the coconut. The liquid endosperm is sometimes incorrectly called coconut milk, however this terminology comes from the French term lait de coco. The correct term is coconut water, not coconut milk.

It is important to differentiate between coconut milk and coconut water. The first is a sweet, milky white cooking base taken from the flesh of a fully developed coconut, while the latter is the liquid endosperm of the coconut. The liquid endosperm is sometimes incorrectly called coconut milk, however this terminology comes from the French term lait de coco. The correct term is coconut water, not coconut milk. The coconut is unique in that it contains large amounts of liquid endosperm for a year or more of its life. The largest quantity of the liquid endosperm, coconut water is however contained in young green coconuts, and it delivers vital nutrients for sustained development of the solid endosperm (coconut meat) found inside the fruit. At the completion of growth, the solid endosperm and the last of the coconut water provide nourishment for the forming embryo and seedling. Thus, coconut water serves the role as a reservoir of nutrients to support tissue growth. The liquid is rich in proteins, amino acids, sugars, vitamins, minerals and growth factors with pivotal roles in supporting tissue growth. Shikimic acids and quinic acids have been found in extracts of coconut water obtained from fruits at various stages of development, with the greatest amounts being found in young, green coconuts. These alicyclic acids participate in aromatic biosynthesis, and are therefore significant in the growth and development of the budding coconut. These compounds along with identified cytokinins also play an important role in the nourishment and growth of plant and animal cells.

The amount of RNA-phosphorus (RNA-P) in coconut water was discovered to be consistently high in green coconut water. The role of RNA in amino acid transport and respiratory metabolism of living cells is well known. The RNA of coconut water would therefore efficiently support the metabolic mechanism vital to the budding endosperm tissue of the cocpnut, and sustain the growth of other living cells as well, in tissue culture. Coconut water solids can support cell growth; coconut water may be used in products to support the growth of human tissues such as hair follicles. Coconut water can therefore be used in revitalizing preparations for the care of skin, hair and nails. Spirulina extract called as Phycocyanin rich component which is a strong antioxidant as well as protein molecules, which acts by stopping free radical scavenging and lipid peroxidation. It reduces COX-2 activity thereby acting as a strong anti¬inflammatory agent. It also protects the liver from hepatotoxicity caused by various agents. Taking Spirulina supplements prevents viruses from copying cells, helps control inflammation that feeds cancer, cleanses colon, provides with a more active immunity. Phycocyanin reports on animal studies suggest phycocyanin effectively inhibits lipid peroxidation in liver. Both native and reduced phycocyanin significantly inhibit peroxyl radical-induced lipid peroxidation in liver microsomes. Also radical scavenging property of phycocyanin is well established.

OBJECTIVE OF INVENTION

When we mix both tender coconut and Spirulina extract, the premixture may give double rich energy and health benifitable nutritional beverage. Hence we have developed a newly formulated tender coconut based product with Parry's Spirulina extract.

DESCRIPTION OF INVENTION

Coconut water, the liquid endosperm of green coconuts (Cocos nucifera), is a refreshing nutritional beverage, a natural rehydration medium, and is used as a supplement in nutrient media for tissue culture. A proprietary formulation helps to capture the goodness of green coconut water in convenient powder form that retains the biological activity of its healthful constituents. The ingredient is a convenient nutritional additive to nutricosmetic and cosmetic formulations, and providing natural vitamins, minerals, amino acids and growth factors to support healthy cell growth and hydration of keratinous tissues. Cocoblu offers the double benefits like health drink and protein rich (phycoccynain) which is over all health benefits. Product contains higher amounts of electrolytes such as potassium and magnesium than regular sports drinks, coconut water is known as a "natural isotonic sports drink." Functioning as a prebiotic, coconut water solids support beneficial bacteria in the gut. The endosperm abounds in essential nutrients such as proteins, amino acids, sugars, vitamins, minerals and growth factors, that nourish the growth of the embryo in green coconuts, and therefore potentially support healthy cell growth and metabolism in other living tissues as well. The invention has achieved to overcome suffered in prior art and is novel for the reasons:-

1. First product in market which containing both functions health drink as well as antioxitant.

2. World's First natural blue colored formulated tender coconut premix product.

3. Good health product in sport drink segment with pure natural health (color as well as protein) components.

While the foregoing specification teaches the principles of the present invention, with examples provided for the purpose of illustration, it will be understood that the practice of invention encompasses all the usual variations, adaptations and/or modifications as encompassed within the scope of the specification, claims and equivalents.

WE CLAIM:

1. An edible composition containing a combination of spirulina extract with tender coconut powder.

2. The composition as claimed in claim 1 is a functional food.

3. The composition as claimed in claim 1 is a beverage.

4. The composition as claimed in claim 1 is a nutritional supplement.

5. The composition as claimed in claim 1 wherein combination of spirulina extract and tender coconut powder is in the ratio (1 mgm -200 mgms): (1-50 gms)

6. The composition as claimed in claim 1 wherein combination of spirulina extract and tender coconut powder is in the specific ratio (10 mgms -200 mgms): (50 - 2000 gms)

7. The composition as claimed in claim 1, wherein combination of spirulina extract and tender coconut powder is in the ratio (10 mgms - 30 mgms): (10 - 30 gms)

8. The composition as claimed in claim 1 wherein combination of spirulina extract and tender coconut powder is in the ratio (30 mgms - 100 mgms): (50 -250 gms)

9. The composition as claimed in claim 1 wherein the combination further includes color blends.

10. The composition as claimed in claim 1 wherein the combination includes added natural flavours.

11. The composition as claimed in claim 1 wherein the combination additionally comprises of color blend and natural extracts selected from the group comprising of natural beta carotene, beetroot extracts, green tea extract and juice extracts.