Abstract: A probiotic tablet comprising a probiotic micro-organism and other nutritionally active ingredients in two zones, a first zone comprising said probiotic micro-organism and precisely selenium, and a second zone comprising at least one said other active ingredient such as iron, other minerals and vitamin B6 kept separated from the probiotic micro-organism of said first zone, the water activity in said probiotic micro-organism containing first zone being no greater than 0.2 and the water content of said tablet being as much as 3% by weight. Good viability of the micro-organisms is obtained despite the relatively high overall moisture content.

Abstract: A probiotic tablet comprising a probiotic micro-organism and other nutritionally active ingredients in two zones, a first zone comprising said probiotic micro-organism and prcicrably selenium, and a second zone comprising at least one said other active ingredient such as iron, other minerals and vitamin B6 kept separated from the probiotic micro-organism of said first zone, the water activity in said probiotic micro-organism containing first zone being no greater than 0.2 and the water content of said tablet being as much as 3% by weight. Good viability of the micro-organisms is obtained despite the relatively high overall moisture content.

Abstract: A probiotic tablet comprising a probiotic micro-organism and other nutritionally active ingredients in two zones, a first zone comprising said probiotic micro-organism and prcicrably selenium, and a second zone comprising at least one said other active ingredient such as iron, other minerals and vitamin B6 kept separated from the probiotic micro-organism of said first zone, the water activity in said probiotic micro-organism containing first zone being no greater than 0.2 and the water content of said tablet being as much as 3% by weight. Good viability of the micro-organisms is obtained despite the relatively high overall moisture content.

Abstract: Ready-to-use water dispersible pigment compositions containing water-insoluble, hydrophilic pigments are provided. The compositions comprise a stable dispersion of the pigment such as a porphyrin pigment, carmine, curcumin and a caratenoid in the form of bodies of an average size which is at the most 10 ?m is provided. The pigment bodies are dispersed without he use of a surface active substance in an aqueous phase comprising a hydrocolloid. The natural pigment compositions which are useful for coloring of food products and pharmaceuticals do not migrate in the products and they are acid stable. The compositions are useful in coating compositions for tables and dragees.

Abstract: Ready-to-use water dispersible pigment compositions containing water-insoluble, hydrophilic pigments are provided. The compositions comprise a stable dispersion of the pigment such as a porphyrin pigment, carnine, curcumin and a caratenoid in the form of bodies of an average size which is at the most 10 ?m is provided. The pigment bodies are dispersed without he use of a surface active substance in an aqueous phase comprising a hydrocolloid. The natural pigment compositions which are useful for coloring of food products and pharmaceuticals do not migrate in the products and they are acid stable. The compositions are useful in coating compositions for tables and dragees.

Abstract: Ready-to-use water dispersible pigment compositions containing waer-insoluble, hydrophilic pigments are provided. The compositions comprise a stable dispersion of the pigment such as a porphyrin pigment, carmine, curcumin and a carotenoid in the form of bodies of an average size which is at the most 10 &mgr;m is provided. The pigment bodies are dispersed without the use of a surface active substance in an aqueous phase comprising a hydrocolloid. The natural pigment compositions which are useful for coloring of food products and pharmaceuticals do not migrate in the products and they are acid stable. The compositions are useful in coating compositions for tablets and dragees.

Abstract: Ready-to-use water dispersible pigment compositions containing waer-insoluble, hydrophilic pigments are provided. The compositions comprise a stable dispersion of the pigment such as a porphyrin pigment, carmine, curcumin and a carotenoid in the form of bodies of an average size which is at the most 10 &mgr;m is provided. The pigment bodies are dispersed without the use of a surface active substance in an aqueous phase comprising a hydrocolloid. The natural pigment compositions which are useful for coloring of food products and maceuticals do not migrate in the products and they are acid stable. The compositions are useful in coating compositions for tablets and dragees.

Abstract: Ready-to-use water dispersible pigment compositions containing water-insoluble, hydrophilic pigments are provided. The compositions comprise a stable dispersion of the pigment such as a porphyrin pigment, carmine, curcumin and a carotenoid in the form of bodies of an average size which is at the most 10 &mgr;m is provided. The pigment bodies are dispersed without the use of a surface active substance in an aqueous phase comprising a hydrocolloid. The natural pigment compositions which are useful for coloring of food products and pharmaceuticals do not migrate in the products and they are acid stable. The compositions are useful in coating compositions for tablets and dragees.

Abstract: A ready-to-use water dispersible pigment composition containing at least 5% by weight of water is provided. The composition comprises a stable dispersion of a water-insoluble and/or hydrophobic natural pigment such as a carotenoid, curcumin, a porphyrin pigment or vegetables carbon black in the form of bodies of an average size which is at the most 10 &mgr;m is provided. The pigment bodies are dispersed without the use of a surface active substance in an aqueous phase comprising a hydrocolloid. The natural pigment in compositions which are useful for coloring of food products and pharmaceuticals do not migrate in the products. The compositions are useful in coating compositions for tablets and dragees.

Abstract: A process for producing hydrophobic or aerophobic solids having a particle size not exceeding 10 .mu.m, which solids can be dispersed in water in the form of discrete microparticles. In the process the solids are milled in an aqueous medium in the presence of a hydrocolloid to obtain a suspension containing suspended particles having an average particle size not exceeding 10 .mu.m. The suspension is then finely divided and dried to form a powder.