.st0{fill:#026689;} .st1{fill:#FFFFFF;} home markets what we offer technology knowledge about us contact MICRO-ENCAPSULATION Preserve nutritional value, bioavailability, and shelf life, all at the same time SCROLL TO READ MORE Vitablend > Technology > Micro-encapsulation Micro-encapsulation Preserving the nutritional value, bioavailability, taste, and shelf life of ingredients, especially oils, proteins, vitamins, and minerals, is a complex task. Micro-encapsulation helps food companies in the application of these sensitive nutritional ingredients. We are specialized in producing micro-encapsulated ingredients in powder form for the food, baby food, and medical nutrition industry. Alongside encapsulated oil powders, we can also dry pre-biotic powders or pro-biotic powders. High protein level ingredients are also possible. Your choice of ingredients Oil or fat globule The carrier material Proteins, Minerals, Vitamins Your choice of ingredients Emulsifier Depending on your application The micro encapsulation process 1. Wet blending A stabilized oil fat is created via wet blending and prepared as an oil in water emulsion. 2. Spray drying After pasteurization and homogenization, the emulsion is gently spray-dried. 3. Encapsulation The powder is processed with matrix materials and additives to obtain the final product. Perfect results Agglomerated powder 50 – 250 µm. No ‘cracks’, free-flowing Powder particle 5 – 100 µm. Excellent wetting and solubility properties Oil droplet 0,1 – 1 µm. Even encapsulation, low surface oil Vitablend’s unique micro-encapsulation capabilities Our flexible offerings Small batches, specialized in baby food. High oil load powdered ingredients – up to 80% oil load. Encapsulated nutritional oil powders. Fat-soluble vitamin powders. High-mineral protein mix powders Colostrum / Immuno-globuline powders. Leading technology & processes Multifunctional emulsion lines. 25+ emulsion routes. Latest technologies in spray-drying and encapsulation. All our powdered ingredients are packed in a modified atmosphere (nitrogen). Full flexibility Matrix materials: Carbohydrates, Glucose syrup, Lactose, Polyols, other ingredients. Additives: Protein stabilizers, buffering/chelating agents, antioxidants, free-flowing aids, etc. What is your challenge? Contact our Micro-Encapsulation experts Talk to us Europe +31 (0) 561 691 888 USA +1 715 381 5746 Asia +65 6690 0300 Message us Tell us your challenge! CONTACT Discover more What we offer EXPLORE Spray drying EXPLORE Dry Blending EXPLORE .cls-1{fill:none;}.cls-2{clip-path:url(#clip-path);}.cls-3{isolation:isolate;}.cls-4{fill:#006588;}.cls-5{fill:#fff;}.cls-6{fill:#717e85;} Vitablend what we offer technology knowledge for life about us contact Markets human nutrition animal nutrition personal care dietary supplements Address Vitablend Nederland B.V. Frisaxstraat 1 8471 ZW Wolvega The Netherlands Postal Address Vitablend Nederland B.V. P.O. Box 220 8470 AE Wolvega The Netherlands Phone: +31 (0) 561 691 888 Email: info@vitablend.nl Sales: customerservice@vitablend.nl general terms & conditions privacy statement & cookies notification disclaimer We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. Cookie Settings Accept All