Water-resistant pasta with high-density alginate beads
An innovative pasta matrix incorporating high-density alginate beads to enhance water resistance, texture, and firmness. The beads can be loaded with various additives and oils, offering customizable flavor and hydration modification.
Overview
The innovation involves the use of high-density alginate beads integrated into pasta matrices, enhancing water resistance and maintaining the desired texture and firmness over time. This solution allows for the inclusion of various additives, flavors, and oils, providing customizable options for pasta enrichment. The technology is based on core-shell microcapsules that can be further enhanced with hydrophobic properties through the inclusion of oils such as MCT or olive oil.
Technical specifications
- High-density alginate beads: Integrated into pasta dough before the drying process to achieve a water-resistant structure.
- Customizable additives: The beads can be loaded with food additives, flavors, or oils, allowing for tailored taste and nutritional profiles.
- Hydration and firmness modification: The cross-linked structure of the beads modifies the hydration level, texture, and firmness of the pasta.
- Coating strategies: Application of alginate beads as a coating enhances the pasta's water resistance and texture retention.
Technology readiness level
The technology is currently at TRL 6, having demonstrated successful firmness results in pasta matrices incorporated with acidic sauces over an 8-month period. Future validation plans include further optimization of bead inclusion and coating processes, along with stability studies under various conditions.
About Dna catcher S.L
DNA Catcher S.L. is a biotechnology company that specializes in innovative polymeric encapsulation and controlled release technologies. The company uses a proprietary platform to develop High Density Polymeric Beads (HDB) made from natural, food-grade, biodegradable, and biocompatible polymers. This technology is designed to address limitations of traditional encapsulation methods—such as scalability issues and the use of toxic organic solvents—by offering a low-cost, scalable process capable of industrial production. These spherical systems are engineered to improve the bioavailability, stability, and solubility of active ingredients while providing protection against environmental degradation factors like temperature, acid pH, and oxidation.
The company’s solutions support a wide range of sectors, including pharmaceutical, veterinary, cosmetic, textile, and agro-food industries. By providing services that increase product efficacy and reduce toxicity, DNA Catcher helps partners mask unpleasant tastes and odors in food or waste and promotes sustainable agricultural practices. DNA Catcher operates as both a service provider for companies seeking to develop high-quality products and as a developer of its own portfolio, aiming to establish licensing and collaboration agreements to bring competitive products to market. Their approach combines research expertise with a commitment to transparency and product quality.
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