Production of oil encapsulated minerals and vitamins in a glassy matrix

摘要: A mineral or vitamin fortification ingredient which does not deleteriously affect palatability and appearance of foods is obtained by encapsulation the in a grindable, glassy matrix composition. At least one edible oil included encapsulating composition to prevent substantial adverse interaction between encapsulant glass-forming material, achieve controlled release from matrix. The also reduces eliminates use added water as plasticizer thereby avoiding need for evaporation drying non-rubbery, grindable encapsulated ingredient. assists plasticizing material extrudability prevention undesirable browning discoloration provide smooth mouthfeel eliminate rough, scratchy, gritty, dry, hard, chalky associated with particulate crystalline sources. may be produced melting more components such mono- di-saccharides presence optionally water. resulting melt then combined an oil-slurried and/or cooled obtain formable, pliable molten mass. mass extruded cut into pieces pellets encapsulates vitamin. minerals vitamins ground fine powder direct incorporation topical application onto ready-to-eat cereals, yogurt fruit snacks.