Patent ID: 8153037
Filing Date: 2012-04-10
Classification: A23L,A61J,A61K,B01J,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of encapsulating a material, the method comprising the steps of: (a) continuously adding the material to a tubing containing an aqueous gelling solution comprising a gel-forming polymer, wherein the addition occurs within the tubing causing the material to contact the aqueous gelling solution, the tubing having an input end and an output end wherein the tubing is a fiat coil or standing spiral; and (b) vibrating the tubing to a sufficient degree such that the material passes through the tubing from the input end to the output end in a controlled, agitated manner and with controlled residence time; in which the material is an emulsion comprising oil, water, an emulsifier, and a gelling agent in which the oil is present in an amount of at least 50% by weight of said emulsion.