Preservation of natural ingredients by microencapsulation process

Overview

This solution involves the preservation of natural, sensitive ingredients using a combination of advanced techniques including nanoemulsion, microencapsulation, spray drying, and lyophilization. The approach aims to protect ingredients from environmental factors such as heat, light, oxygen, and pH changes, ensuring their stability and effectiveness in various applications. The process begins with converting hydrophobic ingredients into water-soluble forms through nanoemulsion, followed by microencapsulation to create a stable, powder form.

Technical specifications

Key features:

• Nanoemulsion: Converts oil-soluble ingredients to water-soluble, enhancing their stability and application flexibility.
• Microencapsulation: Utilizes spray drying and lyophilization to encase sensitive ingredients, providing a protective barrier against degradation.
• Spray Drying and Lyophilization: Tailors the encapsulation process to the thermal sensitivity of ingredients, ensuring their preservation.

The process is designed to be simple and cost-effective, allowing for easy industrial application and commercialization. By reducing particle size through homogenization and converting emulsions into powders, this method ensures the integrity and functionality of the ingredients.

Technology readiness level

This technology is at TRL 9, indicating it has been fully validated and is ready for commercial deployment. The development plan includes a structured validation phase over a year, focusing on the extraction, purification, and encapsulation of various ingredients, ensuring their stability and commercial viability.