Abstract: The embodiments disclosed herein are directed to clear liquid formulations comprising: a) at least one carotenoid, and b) at least one modified food starch, and c) at least one saccharide, and d) water The present invention is further directed to a process for the manufacture of such liquid formulations, as well as to beverages containing the same. These beverages are also clear and color stable.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing spray-dried powders. During the process, a solvent is used. The process is done in multiple steps such that the emulsification mass ratio is low when removal of the solvent is started. Preferred solvents are isopropyl acetate and ethyl acetate. The invention also relates to a set-up to run the inventive process at industrial scale.

Abstract: Methods and industrial scale set-ups for manufacturing spray-dried powders are provided. During the process, a solvent is used. The process is done batchwise such that the emulsification mass ratio is low when removal of the solvent is started. Preferred solvents are isopropyl acetate and ethyl acetate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing spray-dried powders. During the process, a solvent is used. The process is done batchwise such that the emulsification mass ratio is low when removal of the solvent is started. Preferred solvents are isopropyl acetate and ethyl acetate. The invention also relates to a set-up to run the inventive process at industrial scale.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing spray-dried powders. During the process, a solvent is used. The process is done in multiple steps such that the emulsification mass ratio is low when removal of the solvent is started. Preferred solvents are isopropyl acetate and ethyl acetate. The invention also relates to a set-up to run the inventive process at industrial scale.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing spray-dried powders. During the process, a solvent is used. The process is done in a continuous manner and such that the emulsification mass ratio is low when removal of the solvent is started. Preferred solvents are isopropyl acetate and ethyl acetate. The invention also relates to a set-up to run the inventive process at industrial scale.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an acid-stable bixin form, wherein the bixin is microencapsulated in a matrix of a hydrocolloid, preferably in a matrix of modified food starch. This bixin form can be in the form of an emulsion, a suspension or in form of a powder. The present invention is further directed to a process for the manufacture of such forms, as well as to beverages containing them. These yellow-orange to red-orange beverages are physically stable and color stable.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a clear liquid formulation comprising: a) rhodoxanthin, and b) at least one modified food starch, and c) at least one saccharide, and d) water, especially to a clear liquid formulation comprising a) 0.1 to 15 weight-% (preferably 0.5 to 10.0 weight-%, more preferably 0.5 to 5.0 weight-%, most preferably 1.0 to 3.0 weight-%) of rhodoxanthin, and b) 20 to 60 weight-% (preferably 30 to 50 weight-%) of at least one modified food starch, and c) 0.5 to 60 weight-% (preferably 0.5 to 30 weight-%, more preferably 0.5 to 20 weight-%, most preferably 1.0 to 10 weight-%) of at least one saccharide, and d) 35 to 75 weight-% (preferably 45 to 65 weight-%) of water, all amounts based on the total weight of the liquid formulation, whereby all amounts add up to 100 weight-%. The present invention is further directed to a process for the manufacture of such liquid formulations, as well as to beverages containing them. These beverages are also clear and color stable.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a clear liquid formulation comprising: a) at least one carotenoid, and b) at least one modified food starch, and c) at least one saccharide, and d) water, especially to a clear liquid formulation comprising a) 0.1 to 10 weight-% (preferably 0.5 to 5.0 weight-%, more preferably 0.5 to 3.0 weight-%, most preferably 1.0 to 3.0 weight-%) of at least one carotenoid, and b) 20 to 60 weight-% (preferably 30 to 50 weight-%) of at least one modified food starch, and c) 0.5 to 60 weight-% (preferably 0.5 to 30 weight-%, more preferably 0.5 to 20 weight-%, most preferably 1.0 to 10 weight-%) of at least one saccharide, and d) 35 to 75 weight-% (preferably 45 to 65 weight-%) of water, all amounts based on the total weight of the liquid formulation, whereby all amounts add up to 100 weight-%. The present invention is further directed to a process for the manufacture of such liquid formulations, as well as to beverages containing them. These beverages are also clear and color stable.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the manufacture of an emulsion or dispersion containing one or more carotenoids, in a preferred embodiment it relates to the manufacture of a powder containing one or more carotenoids, furthermore to the powder obtainable by said process and a food composition, especially a beverage, containing said powder.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions containing fat-soluble active ingredients and/or colorants in a matrix based on improved modified polysaccharides, i.e. modified polysaccharides where parts were separated, and to a process for preparing these compositions as well as to these improved modified polysaccharides themselves and a process for the manufacture thereof. The present invention further relates to the use of the compositions of this invention for the to enrichment, fortification and/or for the coloration of food, beverages, animal feed, cosmetics and pharmaceutical compositions and to such food, beverages, animal feed, cosmetics and pharmaceutical compositions themselves.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process of a dispersion of an active substance or composition in a aqueous phase which comprises dispersing in an aqueous phase a solution of such substance or composition in dimethylether or in a C4-hydrocarbon or mixtures thereof in super- or nearcritical state, decompressing the mixture and separating the dispersion from the gaseous solvent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for the enrichment, fortification and/or coloration of food, beverages, animal feed, cosmetics or pharmaceutical compositions comprising at least one modified starch, ?-carotene and optionally at least an adjuvant and/or an excipient, wherein a mixture of the composition with water has a color hue in the range of 48 to 60.

Abstract: In a process for the manufacture of beadlet preparations of fat-soluble substances in a water-soluble or water-dispersible non-gelling matrix, an aqueous emulsion of the fat-soluble substance(s) and the matrix component are fed through a spray nozzle in the upper section of a vertical spray tower. Through separate inlets powderous starch and a stream of hot air are also fed in the upper section of the vertical spray tower. A stream of cold air is fed in the lower section of the spray tower so as to form a fluidised bed of starch-covered beadlets comprising the matrix component as well as the fat-soluble substances. The beadlets are collected from the fluidised bed and are discharged to a dryer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the manufacture of an emulsion or dispersion containing one or more carotenoids, in a preferred embodiment it relates to the manufacture of a powder containing one or more carotenoids, furthermore to the powder obtainable by said process and a food composition, especially a beverage, containing said powder.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions containing fat-soluble active ingredients and/or colorants in a matrix based on improved modified polysaccharides, i.e. modified polysaccharides where parts were separated, and to a process for preparing these compositions as well as to these improved modified polysaccharides themselves and a process for the manufacture thereof. The present invention further relates to the use of the compositions of this invention for the enrichment, fortification and/or for the coloration of food, beverages, animal feed, cosmetics and pharmaceutical compositions and to such food, beverages, animal feed, cosmetics and pharmaceutical compositions themselves.

Abstract: In a process for the manufacture of beadlet preparations of fat-soluble substances in a water-soluble or water-dispersible non-gelling matrix, an aequeous emulsion of the fat-soluble substance(s) and the matrix component are fed through a spray nozzle in the upper section of a vertical spray tower. Through separate inlets powderous starch and a stream of hot air are also fed in the upper section of the vertical spray tower. A stream of cold air is fed in the lower section of the spray tower so as to form a fluidised bed of starch-covered beadlets comprising the matrix component as well as the fat-soluble substances. The beadlets are collected from the fluidised bed and are discharged to a dryer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process of a dispersion of an active substance or composition in a aqueous phase which comprises dispersing in an aqueous phase a solution of such substance or composition in dimethylether or in a C4-hydrocarbon or mixtures thereof in super- or nearcritical state, decompressing the mixture and separating the dispersion from the gaseous solvent.

Abstract: A power supply for producing a single level D.C. output voltage in response to a 110 or 220 A.C. input voltage is disclosed. The power supply automatically selects a full wave diode bridge or voltage doubler configuration and provides series capacitors to filter the D.C. output voltage. The selection is controlled by a switch which responds to the charge on one of the output capacitors. Latching means are also provided to prevent the power supply from switching to the voltage doubler configuration once 220 volts is applied.