Continuous multi-microencapsulation process for improving the stability and storage life of biologically active ingredients
First Claim
1. Microcapsules, characterized in that:
- (a) each of the microcapsules having a wall containing an inner content of the microcapsules,(b) the wall of each of the microcapsules is formed by at least two polymerized hydrocolloids,(c) the inner content of the microcapsules consists in a first emulsion of water in oil and first inner microcapsules suspended in the first emulsion,(d) the average particle size of each of the microcapsules is 1-10 μ
m,(e) at least one biologically active ingredient is present in at least a discontinuous oil phase and/or in a discontinuous water phase in the microcapsules,(f) the first inner microcapsules each having a wall formed by the at least two polymerized hydrocolloids, and(g) the inner content of the first inner microcapsules each comprising a second emulsion of water in oil.
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Abstract
The invention relates to microcapsules, and a continuous micro-encapsulation water-in-oil-in-water microencapsulation process through in situ and interfacial polymerization of the emulsion. The formulation comprises a continuous water phase having a dispersion of microcapsules which contain oil drops and wherein the inside of each oil phase drop—containing optionally oil-soluble materials—there is a dispersion of water, or aqueous extract or water dispersible material or water soluble material. The oil drops are encapsulated with a polymerisable material of natural origin. Such microcapsules are appropriated for spray-dry processes, to be used as dry powder, lyophilised, self-emulsifiable powder, gel, cream and any liquid form. The active compounds included in the microcapsules are beneficial to the health and other biological purposes. Such formulations are appropriate to be incorporated in any class of food, especially for the production of nutraceuticals, as well as cosmetic products (such as rejuvenescence creams, anti-wrinkle creams, gels, bath and shower consumable products and sprays). The preparations are adequate to stabilise compounds added to the food, media for cultivating microbes and nutraceuticals, especially those which are easily degradable or oxidizable.
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1. Microcapsules, characterized in that:
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(a) each of the microcapsules having a wall containing an inner content of the microcapsules, (b) the wall of each of the microcapsules is formed by at least two polymerized hydrocolloids, (c) the inner content of the microcapsules consists in a first emulsion of water in oil and first inner microcapsules suspended in the first emulsion, (d) the average particle size of each of the microcapsules is 1-10 μ
m,(e) at least one biologically active ingredient is present in at least a discontinuous oil phase and/or in a discontinuous water phase in the microcapsules, (f) the first inner microcapsules each having a wall formed by the at least two polymerized hydrocolloids, and (g) the inner content of the first inner microcapsules each comprising a second emulsion of water in oil. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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