Microencapsulation

Microencapsulated Mineral Salts

Food and food ingredients are very sensitive products. They have to be protected against several physical influences like heat, moisture or light as well as against undesired interactions of ingredients. Microencapsulation can help to avoid negative effects by protecting the core material from the surrounding environment.

Our microencapsulated Mineral Salts are separated from their environment at particle level by a capsule made of vegetable fat. The technique of microencapsulation is used to mask the unpleasant original taste of a Mineral Salt used in food and nutritional supplements. In addition, it minimizes possible interactions between the Mineral Salt and the product.

The fat shell of the core-shell particle is gastric juice-resistant. The microencapsulated products are therefore particularly well tolerated. The encapsulation is broken down enzymatically in the further process of digestion, the Minerals are released and can be absorbed by the body.