FIELD OF INVENTION:
The present invention relates to the field of production of natural energy drink based on sugar cane juice with increased shelf life by sterilization.
PRIOR ART:
Sugarcane contains 18-20% soluble solids and is reported to impart health
benefits to the consumers. The juice, obtained on crushing the canes, with its delicate aroma is a popular beverage with the consumers.
India has been known as the original home of sugarcane and the second largest producer next to Brazil. Presently, India produces about 280 million tones of sugarcane in an area of 4 million hectares. Of this, about 46% goes for the manufacture of white crystal sugar and around 42% for gur/ khandsari production. The remaining quantity is available for the manufacture of sugarcane juice. It is a common practice in India to dispense the juice fresh either as such or with the addition of limejuice and/or fresh ginger extract in glasses by the vendors to the consumers. The major problem encountered in this operation is the lack of hygiene resulting in contamination of the juice with the heavy load of microorganisms which arises due to improper cleaning of the sugarcanes and handling of the finished product. Raw sugarcane juice is a carbohydrate rich, low acid food and is therefore susceptible to the growth of yeasts, of spoilage bacteria and also of pathogenic bacteria. Such freshly crushed juice cannot be preserved even for a few hours since it is known to ferment very quickly.
US patent 5,270,071 describes the method of preparation of reduced calorie fruit spread by mixing fruit or fruit flavoring with sucralose, methoxy pectin or carrageenan, carboxy methyl cellulose, guar gum and locus bean gum. While US patent 6805895 describes a process for preparing a sugarcane juice spread which incorporates ginger and cumin flavors.
Energy drinks are soft drinks advertised as providing energy to improve physical activity of the drinker, as compared to a typical drink. Rather than providing food energy (as measured m calories), these drinks are designed to increase a user's mental alertness and physical performance by the addition of caffeine, vitamins, and herbal supplements which may interact to provide a stimulant effect over and above that obtained from caffeine alone!

Generally energy drinks include methylxanthines (including caffeine), vitamin B and herbs. Other common ingredients are guarana, which has high caffeine content, and taurine, plus various forms of ginseng, maltodextrin, carbonated water, inositol, carnitine, creatine, and glucuronolactone and ginkgo biloba. Some contain high levels of sugar, and many brands also offer artificially-sweetened 'diet' versions. The central ingredient in most energy drinks is caffeine, the same stimulant found in coffee or tea, often in the form of guarana'or yerba mate. The average 237 milliliter (8 fluid ounce) energy drink has about 80 mg of caffeine, with 480 mL (16 fl. oz.) drinks containing around 150 mg.
Although not marketed as such, the Scottish drink Irn-Bru may be considered the first energy drinks produced as "Iron Brew" in 1901. In Japan, the energy drink dates at least as far back as the early 1960s, with the release of the Lipovitan. Most such products in Japan bear little resemblance to soft drinks, and are sold instead in small brown glass medicine bottles or cans styled to resemble such containers. These "genki drinks", which are also produced in South Korea, marketed primarily to the salaryman set. In UK, Lucozade Energy was originally introduced in 1929 as a hospital drink for "aiding the recovery;" in the early 1980s, it was promoted as an energy drink for "replenishing lost energy." The first drink marketed as being designed to improve the performance of athletes and sports stars arrived in the sixties. It was invented for the football team at the University of Florida, known as the Gators — hence its name, Gatorade. Designed to aid hydration and lengthen performance levels, it claimed that its ingredients were formulated for just such things.
In 1985, Jolt Cola was introduced in the United States. Its marketing strategy centered on the drink's caffeine content, billing it as a means to promote wakefulness. The initial slogan was, "All the sugar and twice the caffeine." In 1995, PepsiCo launched Josta, the first energy drink introduced by a major US beverage company (one that had interests outside just energy drinks). In Europe, energy drinks were pioneered by the S. Spitz Company and a product named Power Horse, before the business savvy of Dietrich Mateschitz, an Austrian entrepreneur ensured his Red Bull product became far better known, and a worldwide best seller. Mateschitz developed Red Bull based on the Thai drink Krating Daeng, itself based on Lipovitan. Red Bull is the dominant brand in the US after its introduction in 1997, with a market share of approximately 47%.

By the year 2001, the US energy drink market had grown to nearly 8 million per year in retail sales. Over the next 5 years, it grew an average of over 50% per year, totaling over $3 billion in 2005.Diet energy drinks are growing at nearly twice that rate within the category, as are 16-ounce sized energy drinks. The energy drink market became a $5.4 billion dollar market in 2007, and both Goldman Sachs and Mintel predict that it will hit $10 billion by 2010. Major companies' such as Pepsi, Coca-Cola, Molson, and Labatt have tried to match smaller companies' innovative and different approach, with marginal success. There is a comparison data found in the prior art which shows the usage of energy drinks in different age group peoples. Energy drinks are typically attractive to young people. Approximately 65% percent of its drinkers are between the ages of 13 and 35 years old, with males being approximately 65% of the market. A 2008 statewide Patient Poll conducted by the Pennsylvania Medical Society's Institute for Good Medicine found that: 20 percent of respondents ages 21-30 had used energy drinks in high school or college to stay awake longer to study or write a paper; 70 percent of respondents knew someone who had used an energy drink to stay awake longer to study or work. Energy drinks are alsp popular as drink mixers.
US patent 6,723,367 discloses preparation method of ready-to-drink shelf stable sugarcane juice beverage comprising crushing the canes using a mechanical device to obtain the juice, diluting the juice, and adding an organic. US patent 6,783,785 describes the ready-to-dilute sugarcane juice beverage powder containing "80 to 95% by wt. dry sugarcane juice, 5 to 15% by wt. acacia pulvis, 0.01 to 0.10% by wt. of a heteropolysaccharide, 1-2% by wt. of one more anti-caking agents and 0.1 to 0.5% by wt. of food preservatives and optionally 0.05 to 0.5% by wt. sodium alginate.
US 6,068,869 discloses a method of producing a stabilized cane juice product by providing cleaned sugar cane sticks; extracting sugar cane juice from said sugar cane sticks; adding to the extracted sugar cane juice, a solution comprising ascorbic acid for preventing the discoloration of the cane juice, and a' member selected from the group consisting of citric acid, malic acid, tartaric acid, phosphoric acid, and a mixture thereof, for lowering the pH of the cane juice, and a member selected from the group consisting of a sodium citrate solution, a potassium citrate solution, a sodium phosphate di-basic solution, and a mixture

thereof, for stabilising the sugar cane juice; coagulating and flocculating the
sugar cane juice to remove unwanted foulants and aromas; filtering the sugar cane
juice; and storing the filtered sugar cane juice.
US patent application 20060083835 provides a process for preservation of
flavored sugarcane juice. WO2008106755 (Al) describes the sugarcane juice
extraction and preservation process without adding preservatives and chemical
additives.
CN1065089 (A) discloses the process of sugarcane juice extraction which is
pressed and filtered with centrifugal machine or filtering machine to filter out
sugarcane bagasse. Then, it is made into sweet wine by adding red yeast, or into
tasty aerated water by adding carbon dioxide, etc., or into cocoa, chocolate and
other drink with high calorific value by adding cocoa powder and/or cocoa butter,
or into the tasty and nutritious drink by adding natural fruit juice or vegetable
juice.
WO0058525 (Al) relates to obtaining a fresh juice of cane sugar with improved
properties, particularly a good stability of conservation, and adapted with the
preparation of beverages for human consumption, characterized in that it
comprises at least a step of tangential filtration of a raw extract of cane resulting
from a dry pressure.
Thus there is a need to improve the process of preparation of the product which is very economical, affordable and easy to be implemented even at large scale. Also there is a need for providing a process which is eco-friendly and safe for human consumption without the use of harmful preservatives, which are expensive as well as harmful for environment and interfere with normal human metabolic activity which can prove to be dangerous in the longer run.
Present invention provides a natural energy drink based on sugarcane juice and its preparation method which is very economical, affordable and easy to be implemented even at large scale. The techniques used can be easily steeped up for higher level production, without significant change in the overall quality of the product. The techniques implemented in this process are very eco-friendly and safe for human consumption. If stringent conditions could be applies, the shelf life of sugarcane juice can be increased for one year, without the use of harmful preservatives, which are expensive as well as harmful for environment and

interfere with normal human metabolic activity which can prove to be dangerous in the longer run.
The present invention provides a natural energy drink based on sugarcane that is high in energy but less in calories. The drink is also a source of riboflavin, calcium and magnesium. It also extends the shelf life of the drink by sterilizing it in a proper way using effective techniques.
OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION:
The principal object of the present invention is to provide a natural drink and a
method of production.
Another object of the invention is to provide a natural drink made of sugar cane
juice.
Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a natural drink that is low
on calories.
Still another object of the present invention is to provide a natural drink rich in
riboflavin, calcium, magnesium.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a method of production of
natural drink that increases the shelf life of the product.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Accordingly the present invention relates to a natural energy drink based on
sugarcane that is high in energy but less in calories. The drink is also a source of riboflavin, calcium and magnesium. The method of preparation of the drink is simple, easy and inexpensive. It also extends the shelf life of the drink by sterilizing it in a proper way using effective techniques.
In an embodiment of the present invention a natural drink is provided comprising sugar cane juice, Citric acid or lemon juice, ginger extract, mint extract, tulsi (osimum), black salt, pepper and soda.
In another embodiment of the present invention, a natural energy drink comprising of sugar cane juice ranging from 100-200 ml by volume, citric acid ranging from 4-5ml by volume, or lemon juice, ginger extract ranging from 0.1to0.2g by weight, mint extract ranging from 0.12-0.15g by weight, Osmium leaf ranging from 0.2-0.3g by weight, 0.01-0.12g by weight pepper and 4.0-6.0g by weight soda and black salt added as taste
In another embodiment of the invention the process of preparation of the drink comprises the steps of collecting fresh juice from well washed propeller machine

in sterilized closed glass or autoclavable vessel followed by centrifuging the fresh
juice at 15,000 rpm for 15 minutes at 0°C and transferring the whole supernatant
into sterilized bottle. The next step of the process includes heating juice for longer
duration in closed sterilized vessel at 110°C for 20-30 minutes and adding citric
acid, or lemon juice, ginger extract, mint extract, Osmium leaf, pepper, soda and
black salt after whatman filtration followed by immediate cooling at 0°C to -20°C
for 20 minutes. The prepared drink is then stored in sterilized bottle (for six
months) inside the laminar hood.
In another embodiment of the present invention, relates to the field of
production of natural energy drink which is sugar cane juice based. More
specifically the present invention relates to a method of increasing shelf life of
sugar cane fruit juice with the help of sudden heating/ and long cooling of
sugarcane juice after proper filtration by whatman no. 1 filter paper or sterilized
cotton cloths, which was never earlier tried by any one and which contains
dangerous pathogens without sterilization
In yet another embodiment of the present invention provides an energy drink
based sugarcane juice in combination with the properties of ginger and tulsi and
flavior of mint.
In another embodiment of the present invention provides a unique sterilization
procedure for sugarcane juice base energy drink.
In yet another embodiment of the present invention provides a process for
preparing a natural energy drink which is better than all existing artificial energy
drink since it is using no preservatives and chemicals for sterilization.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION;
The present invention relates to a natural energy drink based on sugarcane that is high in energy but less in calories. The present invention provides a method of increasing shelf life of sugar cane fruit juice with the help of sudden neating/ and long cooling of sugarcane juice after proper filtration by whatman no. 1 filter paper or sterilized cotton cloths.
The natural energy drink based on sugar cane juice comprises sugarcane juice, citric acid, or lemon juice, ginger extract, mint extract, Osmium leaf, pepper, soda and black salt.

Sugarcane juice is a high-energy drink that is natural, sweet and is a healthy alternative to refined sugar added drinks. It quickly replaces lost energy in the most arduous circumstances. It is a flavorful drink on its own and also popular with a twist of lemon and can be mixed with any other juice to produce cocktails high in carbohydrate and vitamins.
It is one of the best sources of energy. The sugar in cane juice provides the glucose, which is stored, as glycogen to be 'burnt' by muscles when required. The body can store only a limited amounts of glycogen therefore the body needs a regular supply of carbohydrates.
Sugarcane juice delivers a boost of carbohydrate energy to the working muscles. This helps to maximize sporting performance and endurance. Glucose is quickly absorbed and rapidly becomes available to the working mustles as a source of energy. Carbohydrate is the most efficient source of energy for any kind of physical activity. It is the body's primary fuel for exercise and requires less oxygen to be burnt than either protein or fat. However it is the most scarce energy source in the body with stores being limited. Supplies are depleted by exercise leading to fatigue and a loss of competitive intensity if the amount of carbohydrate ingested is less than that burnt each day the "fuel tank" will be running on empty.
Sugarcane juice is naturally formulated with carbohydrate, which provides rapid energy for the working muscles. Carbohydrate provides 4 kcal (17 kJ) of energy per gram.
Carbohydrates have historically been the predominant source of energy in the diet. A balanced diet will provide a mixture of starch and sugar. In recent years attention has been paid to the composition of the diet and its association with diseases. Dietary recommendations, which aim to reduce the incidence of disease, have been made, particularly in USA and UK. The recommendations aim to reduce the amount of fats consumed and increase the proportion of energy intake from carbohydrate sources to at least 50%.
Citric Acid- Chemical formula: C6H807
Organic acid- It is a precursor for the citric acid cycle (Krebs's Cycle), which is a major pathway in the cell's production of chemical energy. Also helps in preventing oxidation of juice as a result which becomes black because of presence of Iron.

Tulsi
Tulsi's extracts are used in ayurvedic remedies for common colds, headaches, stomach disorders, inflammation, heart disease, various forms of poisoning, and malaria. Traditionally, tulsi is taken in many forms: as herbal tea, dried powder, fresh leaf, or mixed with ghee.
Essential oil extracted from Karpoora Tulsi is mostly used for medicinal purposes and in herbal cosmetics, and is widely used in skin preparations due to its anti-bacterial activity. For centuries, the dried leaves of Tulsi have been mixed with stored grains to repel insects. Recent studies suggest that Tulsi may be a COX-2 inhibitor, like many modern painkillers, due to its high concentration ofeugenol (l-hydroxy-2-methoxy-4-allylbenzene).One study showed Tulsi to be an effective treatment for diabetes by reducing blood glucose levels. The same study showed significant reduction in total cholesterol levels with Tulsi.
Another study showed that Tulsi's beneficial effect on blood glucose levels is due to its antioxidant properties. Tulsi also shows some promise for protection from radiation poisoning and cataracts.
Ginger
Ginger contains moisture 80.9 percent, protein 2.3 percent, fat 0.9 percent, minerals 1.2 percent, fiber 2.4 percent and carbohydrates 12.3 percent per 100 grams. Its mineral and vitamin contents are calcium, iron, phosphorous, carotene, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin and vitamin C. The medical form of ginger was historically called Jamaica ginger; it was classified as a stimulant and carminative, and used frequently for dyspepsia and colic. It was also frequently employed to disguise the taste of medicines. Ginger is on the FDA's "generally recognized as safe" list, though it does interact with some medications, including warfarin. Ginger is contraindicated in people suffering from gallstones as it promotes the production of bile. Ginger may also decrease pain from arthritis, though studies have been inconsistent, and may have blood thinning and cholesterol lowering properties that may make it useful for treating heart disease.
Mint
Mint produces peppermint oil. Peppermint and its relatives are mostly known as a medicine and popular herbs for infusions. Menthol vapors are famous for relieving nasal, sinus and chest congestion.

The natural energy drink of the present invention is prepared by collecting fresh juice from well washed propeller machine in sterilized closed glass or autoclavable vessel. The fresh sugar cane juice is centrifugted at 15,000 rpm for 15 minutes at 0°C and then the whole supernatant is transferred into sterilized bottles. The juice is then heated for longer duration say for 20-30 minutes in closed sterilized vessel at 110°C. Then other additives such as citric acid, ginger extract, mint extract, Osmium leaf, pepper, soda and black salt are added and filtered by whatman filtration or sterilized cotton cloths. The solution is then immediately cooled at 0°C to -20°C for 20 minutes. The prepared drink is then stored in sterilized bottle (for six months) inside the laminar hood. In place of citric acid lemon juice can also be used.
The fresh sugarcane juice prepared contains about 15% natural sugar, so it's lower in calories than refined sugar or simple syrup and it is a good source of riboflavin.C, Calcium, Magnesium etc.
If stringent conditions could be applies, the shelf life of sugarcane juice can be increased for 1 year, without the use of harmful preservatives, which are expensive as well as harmful for environment and interfere with normal human metabolic activity which can prove to be dangerous in the longer run.
The invention is described in detail with reference to the example given below. The example is provided just to illustrate the invention and therefore, should not be construed to limit the scope of the invention.
Example 1
The ingredients (in %w/v) in the following proportion are used to prepare the energy
drink according to the method as described in detailed description-
Name of component Volume
Sugar cane juice 100 ml
Citric acid 5ml
Zinger 0.16 g
Mint leaf 0.13 g
Osimum leaf 0.28 g
Pepper O.lg
Soda 5.0g
Black salt (for taste)

Example 2
Following is the nutritional information of the sugarcane based energy drink prepared
according to the present invention-
Serving: 1.00 oz-wt approx. (28.35 g)
Amount per Serving
Protein 0.20 mg
Carbohydrates 27.40 g
Insoluble fiber 0.71 g
Sugar-total 25.71 g
Riboflavin - B2 0.16 mg
Calcium 32.57 mg
Magnesium 2.49 mg
Potassium 162.86 mg
Calories 111.43
Calories from Fat 0.03
Calories from Saturated Fat 0.00
Viscosity 200.23843Poise (approx.)
Example 3
Following relates to the comparison of calories of different drink with the
sugarcane based energy drink prepared according to the present invention-
Drinks Calories:
XS Citrus Blast® 8
Red Bull® 110
Sobe Adrenaline Rush® 140
Impulse® 110
Coca Cola® (12 oz) 140
Sugarcane based natural energy drink 80-111.46 approx
Numerous modifications and adaptations of the system of the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and thus it is intended by the appended claims to cover all such modifications and adaptations which fall within the true spirit and scope of this invention.

WE CLAIM:
1. A natural energy drink comprising sugar cane juice, citric acid or lemon juice, ginger extract, mint extract, tulsi, black salt, pepper and soda and a method to prepare thereof.
2. The natural energy drink as claimed in claim 1, wherein the ingredients comprises 100-200 ml by volume sugar cane juice, 4-5ml By volume citric acid, or lemon juice, 0.1 to 0.2g by weight ginger extract, 0.12-0.15g by weight mint extract, 0.2-0.3g by weight tulsi (osmium) leaf, 0.01-0.12g by weight pepper and 4-6g by weight soda and black salt added as taste.
3. The natural energy drink as claimed in claim 1, wherein the method to prepare the drink comprises the steps of (a) collecting of fresh juice from well washed propeller machine in sterilized closed glass or autoclavable vessel; (b) centrifuging the fresh juice and transferring the whole supernatant into sterilized bottle; (c) heating the juice at 100°C-120°C for 20-30min in closed sterilized vessel; (d) adding ginger extract, mint extract, tulsi, black salt, pepper and soda followed by whatman filtration; (e) transferring the juice for cooling at 0°C to -(-20°C) for 20 minutes and (f) storing the drink prepared in sterilized bottle inside the laminar hood.
4. The method of preparation of natural energy drink as claimed in claim 3, wherein the sugarcane juice is centrifuged at 15,000 rpm for 15 minutes at 0°C.
5. The natural energy drink as claimed in claim 1 or 2 or 3, wherein the drink prepared has a shelf life of about one year (at -20 °C)without any chemical preservative use.
6. The natural energy drink as claimed in claim 1 or 2 or 3, wherein the drink is low in calories and is a good source of riboflavin.C, Calcium, Magnesium and Potassium.
7. A natural energy drink and a method of preparation thereof substantially as herein described with reference to the examples accompanying this specification.