Why Micro-Encapsulation?
In recent years a wide range of bio-actives eg; probiotics, antioxidants have been have been identified and developed to improve Health & Wellness and help prevent chronic diseases such as obesity and diabetes. These bio-actives are typically very fragile and face numerous challenges in the supply chain
Some challenges that bio-actives face include:
They can oxidise or be damaged by heat or moisture during processing and storage.
They can be destroyed by stomach acids.
Bio-actives may also not be compatible with other ingredients in the formulation
They may bestow an unpleasant taste.
As a result of these challenges, their ability to deliver the consumer health benefit is compromised; either because people wont consume them regularly or they are damaged or destroyed before they reach the target site in the body.
For these bio-actives to work, effective delivery systems are required and this is where micro-encapsulation plays a vital role.
What is Micro-encapsulation?
Micro-encapsulation involves protecting tiny particles of the bio-active within a coating to create a microscopic capsule. This capsule protects the bio-active from a wide range of environmental conditions and ensures it is released at an appropriate time and site within the body.
Benefits of micro-encapsulation include:
Flavour masking
Increased stability of the bio-active
Enhanced dispersibility
Targeted release
Enhanced bio-availability
This allows the creation of:
Why Micro-Encapsulation?
In recent years a wide range of bio-actives eg; probiotics, antioxidants have been have been identified and developed to improve Health & Wellness and help prevent chronic diseases such as obesity and diabetes. These bio-actives are typically very fragile and face numerous challenges in the supply chain
Some challenges that bio-actives face include:
They can oxidise or be damaged by heat or moisture during processing and storage.
They can be destroyed by stomach acids.
Bio-actives may also not be compatible with other ingredients in the formulation
They may bestow an unpleasant taste.
As a result of these challenges, their ability to deliver the consumer health benefit is compromised; either because people wont consume them regularly or they are damaged or destroyed before they reach the target site in the body.
For these bio-actives to work, effective delivery systems are required and this is where micro-encapsulation plays a vital role.
What is Micro-encapsulation?
Micro-encapsulation involves protecting tiny particles of the bio-active within a coating to create a microscopic capsule. This capsule protects the bio-active from a wide range of environmental conditions and ensures it is released at an appropriate time and site within the body.
Benefits of micro-encapsulation include:
Flavour masking
Increased stability of the bio-active
Enhanced dispersibility
Targeted release
Enhanced bio-availability
This allows the creation of:
What is AnaBio’s USP?
Our Unique Selling Point
At AnaBio Technologies we develop microencapsulation solutions to address our customer’s most difficult delivery and dosing challenges across three target markets:
- Human Health and Functional Food
- Animal Health and Nutrition
- Therapeutic Drugs and Medicinal Substances
Two factors that make us unique
WHAT WE OFFER:
Our patented microencapsulation technology which delivers superior performance and functionality, using only natural consumer friendly encapsulation materials at a competitive cost per dose
HOW WE OFFER IT:
We don’t just offer Technology: we deliver real Solutions that work in the real world for you regardless of the size or stage of your project or business. To do this we offer a wide range of options how to interact with us. You can:
- Commission a research project with us
- Scale up enabling us to supply you with commercial quantities of the developed ingredient
- Make the product yourself via a license agreement
- Purchase off the shelf ingredients from us