Seasoning and method for enhancing and potentiating food flavor utilizing microencapsulation while reducing dietary sodium intake
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1. An encapsulated seasoning particle, comprising:
- a core, the core comprising at least one seasoning particle having a particle size less than 25 microns and a non-aqueous composition; and
a first shell for at least partially encapsulating the core.
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Abstract
An encapsulated seasoning and method for seasoning for preserving, seasoning, enhancing, and potentiating flavor in a variety of foods and beverages is disclosed. The encapsulated seasoning may include shell and a core, the core comprising at least one seasoning particle having a particle size less than 25 microns and a non-aqueous composition. The encapsulated seasoning particle may include sodium chloride, as a seasoning, and a hydrophobic shell. Encapsulated small sodium chloride may be more effective in delivering taste impact than larger sized sodium chloride. Therefore, less sodium chloride may be required for the same taste effect resulting in less dietary sodium intake.
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12 Claims
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1. An encapsulated seasoning particle, comprising:
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a core, the core comprising at least one seasoning particle having a particle size less than 25 microns and a non-aqueous composition; and a first shell for at least partially encapsulating the core. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A food seasoning, comprising:
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at least one first encapsulated seasoning particle having a core comprising a non-aqueous composition and at least one seasoning particle having a particle size less than 25 microns, and at least one second encapsulated seasoning particle having a core comprising a non-aqueous composition and at least one seasoning particle having a particle size less than 250 microns and more than 5 microns. - View Dependent Claims (8)
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9. A method for seasoning a food product, comprising:
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selecting a food product; selecting at least one encapsulated seasoning particle, having a core including a non-aqueous composition and at least one seasoning particle having a particle size less than 25 microns; and dispersing the encapsulated seasoning particle on the food product. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12)
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