Sachets Comprising Plant Sterol

Abstract

The invention relates to a porous sachet comprising plant sterol, emulsifier and a particulate material such as tea leaves.

1 . A porous sachet comprising plant sterol, an emulsifier, and a particulate component. 
     
     
         2 . A sachet according to  claim 1  wherein the plant sterol is a plant sterol fatty acid ester. 
     
     
         3 . A sachet according to  claim 1  wherein the plant sterol is selected from the group comprising β-sitosterol, β-sitostanol, campesterol, campestanol, stigmasterol, brassicasterol, brassicastanol or a mixture thereof. 
     
     
         4 . A sachet according to  claim 1  wherein the emulsifier is selected from monoglycerides, lecithins, diglycerides, polyoxyethylene sorbitan esters, polyglycerol esters, diacetyl tartaric acid esters of monoglyceride, sucrose esters and combinations thereof. 
     
     
         5 . A sachet according to  claim 1  wherein the particulate component is selected from the group comprising tea, coffee, bouillon, fat, herbs or a combination thereof. 
     
     
         6 . A sachet according to  claim 5  wherein the particulate component is tea. 
     
     
         7 . A sachet according to  claim 1  wherein the ratio plant sterol to emulsifier is from 0.01 to 10 (based on the free weight equivalent of the plant sterol to the weight of the emulsifier). 
     
     
         8 . A sachet according to  claim 1  wherein the amount of plant sterol (calculated as free sterol equivalent) is from 5 to 40% on total weight of the particular component. 
     
     
         9 . A kit of parts comprising a sachet according to  claim 1  and a separate packaging comprising an aqueous composition. 
     
     
         10 . Use of a sachet according to  claim 1  for the preparation of a beverage.