Patent ID: 8142831
Filing Date: 2012-03-27
Classification: A21D,A23D,A23K,A23L,A23P,C11B

Abstract:
1. A method for encapsulating a readily oxidizable component comprising: a) forming an oil-in-water emulsion comprising a readily oxidizable component and a film-forming component comprising a protein, b) admixing said oil-in-water emulsion with at least one matrix material, a liquid plasticizer for plasticizing said matrix material, and an acidic antioxidant for preventing oxidation of said readily oxidizable component, said admixing being such so as to obtain a formable mixture wherein said at least one matrix material contains said acidic antioxidant and encapsulates oil droplets of said oil-in water emulsion, wherein said film forming component surrounds said oil droplets, and said matrix material and said acid antioxidant surround the film-coated oil droplets c) forming said formable mixture into pieces, and d) drying said pieces to obtain dried pieces, said plasticizer providing mobility