Patent ID: 8227014
Filing Date: 2012-07-24
Classification: A23G,A23L,A23P,A23V

Abstract:
1. A particulate composition that is in the form of an extruded, glassy bead, comprising a primarily fibrous carrier composition encapsulating an active ingredient, wherein the bead has a cross-section diameter comprised between 3 mm and 15 mm, and the carrier composition comprises from 2 to 50% by weight of a first water-soluble fibrous polysaccharide having an average molecular weight greater than 10,000 Daltons and an average degree of polymerization greater than 60, wherein the first water-soluble fibrous polysaccharide is selected from the group consisting of koniac mannan, xanthan, gum Arabic, guar gum, pectin, locust bean gum, soluble soybean polysaccharide and beta-glucan and mixtures thereof; and from 50 to 98% by weight of a second water-soluble fibrous polysaccharide of a dextrin having an average molecular weight of less than 10,000 Daltons and an average degree of polymerization of less than 60, with the percentages being defined by weight relative to the total weight of the carrier composition, wherein the composition has a glass transition temperature above room temperature, wherein the room temperature is between 18 and 25° C.