Abstract: Stable vitamin A powders The present invention relates to BHT-free powderous formulations comprising a fat-soluble-vitamin or a carotenoid, a hydrocolloid, a starch hydrolysate, tocopherol and sodium ascorbate and its use for staple food fortification.

Abstract: A preparation in the form of a powder containing: (a) at least one carotenoid, (b) at least one modified starch, and (c) sucrose; wherein the at least one carotenoid is present in the powder in an amount of 1 to 25% by weight, based on the weight of the powder; and wherein the at least one carotenoid and the sucrose are present in the powder in a ratio by weight of 1:2 to 1:80.

Abstract: A process for producing a preparation in powder form containing at least one carotenoid. The process contains the following steps: i) suspending one or more carotenoids a) in an aqueous molecular dispersed or colloidal solution of at least one modified starch b) and sucrose c), ii) comminuting the suspended particles, and iii) subsequently converting the suspension optionally in the presence of a coating material into a dry powder; where the suspension contains in process step ii), based on the dry matter of the aqueous suspension, from 1 to 25% by weight of at least one carotenoid, and the ratio of carotenoid a) to sucrose c) is from 1:2 to 1:80 by weight.

Abstract: The invention relates to a microcapsule comprising at least one active substance selected from lutein and lutein esters embedded in a matrix comprising fish gelatine and optionally one or more other matrix components, wherein the content of said at least one active substance calculated as free lutein is from 0.5 to 25% of total weight of the microcapsule, and which microcapsule does not comprise any added emulsifier. The invention further relates to a process of preparing the microcapsule as well as uses and products comprising the microcapsule.

Abstract: The invention relates to a microcapsule comprising at least one active substance selected from lutein and lutein esters embedded in a matrix comprising fish gelatine and optionally one or more other matrix components, wherein the content of said at least one active substance calculated as free lutein is from 0.5 to 25% of total weight of the microcapsule, and which microcapsule does not comprise any added emulsifier. The invention further relates to a process of preparing the microcapsule as well as uses and products comprising the microcapsule.

Abstract: The invention relates to microcapsules comprising at least one active substance selected from lutein and lutein esters embedded in a matrix comprising gum acacia and optionally one or more other matrix components, wherein the content of said at least one active substance calculated as free lutein is from 0.5 to 25% of total weight of the microcapsule, and which microcapsule does not comprise any added emulsifier. The invention further relates to a process of preparing the microcapsule as well as uses and products comprising the microcapsule.

Abstract: The invention relates to microcapsule comprising at least one fat-soluble active substance selected from provitamins, vitamins and esters thereof, monounsaturated fatty acids, polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA's), carotenoids and benzoquinones embedded in a matrix comprising a hydrocolloid and optionally one or more other matrix components, wherein the content of active substance(s) is from 30 to 60% of total weight of the microcapsule, and wherein the ratio between said fat-soluble active substance(s) and said hydrocolloid is at least 4:1, as well as a process for preparing such microcapsules. The microcapsules of the invention may be used for the preparation of tablets, food products and other products including an active substance.

Abstract: A process for producing a preparation in powder form containing at least one carotenoid. The process contains the following steps: i) suspending one or more carotenoids a) in an aqueous molecular dispersed or colloidal solution of at least one modified starch b) and sucrose c), ii) comminuting the suspended particles, and iii) subsequently converting the suspension optionally in the presence of a coating material into a dry powder; where the suspension contains in process step ii), based on the dry matter of the aqueous suspension, from 1 to 25% by weight of at least one carotenoid, and the ratio of carotenoid a) to sucrose c) is from 1:2 to 1:80 by weight.

Abstract: The invention relates to microcapsule comprising at least one fat-soluble active substance selected from provitamins, vitamins and esters thereof, monounsaturated fatty acids, polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA's), carotenoids and benzoquinones embedded in a matrix comprising a hydrocolloid and optionally one or more other matrix components, wherein the content of active substance(s) is from 30 to 60% of total weight of the microcapsule, and wherein the ratio between said fat-soluble active substance(s) and said hydrocolloid is at least 4:1, as well as a process for preparing such microcapsules. The microcapsules of the invention may be used for the preparation of tablets, food products and other products including an active substance.

Abstract: A preparation in the form of a powder containing: (a) at least one carotenoid, (b) at least one modified starch, and (c) sucrose; wherein the at least one carotenoid is present in the powder in an amount of 1 to 25% by weight, based on the weight of the powder; and wherein the at least one carotenoid and the sucrose are present in the powder in a ratio by weight of 1:2 to 1:80:

Abstract: Aqueous suspensions comprising: (a) at least one carotenoid, (b) at least one modified starch, and (c) sucrose; wherein the at least one carotenoid is present in the suspension in an amount of 1 to 25% by weight, based on the dry matter of the aqueous suspension; and wherein the at least one carotenoid and the sucrose are present in the suspension in a ratio by weight of 1:2 to 1:80; powders comprising: (a) at least one carotenoid, (b) at least one modified starch, and (c) sucrose; wherein the at least one carotenoid is present in the powder in an amount of 1 to 25% by weight, based on the weight of the powder; and wherein the at least one carotenoid and the sucrose are present in the powder in a ratio by weight of 1:2 to 1:80; and processes of producing such suspensions and powders along with uses thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to microcapsule comprising at least one fat-soluble active substance selected from provitamins, vitamins and esters thereof, monounsaturated fatty acids, polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA's), carotenoids and benzoquinones embedded in a matrix comprising a hydrocolloid and optionally one or more other matrix components, wherein the content of active substance(s) is from 30 to 60% of total weight of the microcapsule, and wherein the ratio between said fat-soluble active substance(s) and said hydrocolloid is at least 4:1, as well as a process for preparing such microcapsules. The microcapsules of the invention may be used for the preparation of tablets, food products and other products including an active substance.

Abstract: Aqueous suspensions comprising: (a) at least one carotenoid, (b) at least one modified starch, and (c) sucrose; wherein the at least one carotenoid is present in the suspension in an amount of 1 to 25% by weight, based on the dry matter of the aqueous suspension; and wherein the at least one carotenoid and the sucrose are present in the suspension in a ratio by weight of 1:2 to 1:80; powders comprising: (a) at least one carotenoid, (b) at least one modified starch, and (c) sucrose; wherein the at least one carotenoid is present in the powder in an amount of 1 to 25% by weight, based on the weight of the powder; and wherein the at least one carotenoid and the sucrose are present in the powder in a ratio by weight of 1:2 to 1:80; and processes of producing such suspensions and powders along with uses therefore.

Abstract: Processes for preparing dry, carotenoid-containing powders which are suitable for use as additives in foods, pharmaceuticals and animal feeds are described, which processes include: (a) providing a dispersion comprising one or more carotenoids in an aqueous molecular or colloidal solution comprising isomalt and at least one protective colloid; and (b) drying the dispersion to form a dry powder comprising the one or more carotenoids.

Abstract: Microcapsules comprising an active substance embedded in a matrix material obtainable by treating a pectic substance with one or more enzymes selected from the group consisting of esterases (E.C.3.1.), glucosidases (E.C.3.2.), peptidases (E.C.3.4.), proteases (E.C.3.4.), and lyases (E.C.4.), a process of preparing microcapsules and products containing such microcapsules.

Abstract: Particulate composition comprising one or more physiologically active substances and a fish gelatinous protective colloid containing at least 50% by weight of fish gelatin, wherein the fish gelatin is at least partly composed of fish gelatin having a bloom strength of above 100, and wherein the composition is obtainable by a particle forming spraying or double emulsifying method.

Abstract: The invention relates to solid preparations of at least two active compounds suitable for the food sector and animal feed sector or for pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications having a multicore structure in which at least two cores of a multicore structure have a different chemical composition, a process for their production and the use of these solid preparations to produce food supplements, and as additive to foods, animal feeds, pharmaceutical and cosmetic preparations.

Abstract: The invention relates to stable, pulverulent lycopene formulations, comprising lycopene having a degree of crystallinity of greater than 20%, processes for their preparation and their use as an additive to foodstuffs, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and animal feedstuffs.

Abstract: A powdered water-dispersible carotenoid preparation in the form of discrete carotenoid microparticles is prepared by milling a carotenoid in an aqueous medium in the presence of a hydrocolloid so as to form a suspension, heating the suspension thus formed to a sufficiently high temperature to cause a total or partial melting of the carotenoid and cooling, finely dividing and drying the suspension to form a powder.