Natural Water-Insoluble Encapsulation Compositions and Processes for Preparing Same

a technology of encapsulation composition and composition, which is applied in the field of encapsulation composition and technique, can solve the problems of not being used to colour oil-based products, not being protected from harmful physical or chemical factors, and still having a limited shelf li

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-07-03
COLAROME
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[0024]The process of the present invention also has the advantage of limiting the degradation of labile dyes or other encapsulated material (e.g., medicines, food supplements, vitamins etc). In one embodiment, the extruded product thus obtained is dried to a moisture content of between 5% and 10% and ground, yielding a dry particulate composition.
[0046]In one particular aspect, the encapsulated dyes of the present invention comprise a high dye concentration to produce thinner color coats with high color intensities. By allowing a lower application dosage relative to the actual amount of dye while producing brighter color, the encapsulated dyes of the present invention can permit significant manufacturing savings.

Problems solved by technology

In both instances, the natural dyes are adsorbed onto a surface and are therefore not protected from detrimental physical or chemical factors.
They might nevertheless have a limited shelf life due to the high water activity of the solutions and could not be used to colour oil-based products unless they were dried.
Furthermore, because of limitations on the concentration of the protein in the aqueous solutions, it can be expected that a bulking agent such as maltodextrin would have to be added to the dispersed colour solution to carry out spray drying.
As such, applications seem limited to toiletries and cosmetics because polyethylene is not suitable for foods.
This process involves the use of expensive pressurized equipments and can only be carried out batch-wise.
As with other processes described above, solubilisation of the protein requires the use of an alkali that can be detrimental to alkali-sensitive active agents such as natural dyes of the group of anthocyanins.
Furthermore, heating of the protein matrix generates Maillard reactions causing the formation of brown pigments that would alter the colour of an encapsulated dye.
It is likely that natural dyes would be destroyed in such high temperature processes.
Furthermore, the high carbohydrate content and porous nature of the expanded products are expected to convey little protection against moisture.
In addition, although Carmine (i.e., carminic acid extracted from an insect plated into an aluminum salt) is generally used as a natural lake, its animal origin is not deemed suitable for kosher, Hallal and vegetarian diets.

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example 1

Colour Characteristics of an Extruded Soy Protein Isolate

[0084]A soy protein isolate was extruded without an encapsulate under conditions which enable the formation of a melt while minimizing undesirable Maillard reactions (see Table 3). The main impact on the color of the protein matrix was on lightness (L* value). The difference in the lightness of the dry powder prior to (Table 2) and after extrusion, i.e., ΔL*=−10.2, indicates a darkening of the soy protein isolate. Darkening was more apparent when the powder was immersed in a syrup or in oil, i.e., ΔL*=−30.9 and −25, respectively. Nevertheless, as seen in examples 2 through 8, the matrix of extruded soy protein isolate is adequate for the encapsulation of dyes while enabling the expression of colors.

TABLE 2Color characteristics of the soy protein isolate and of therice protein concentrateSamplepreparation priorColorimeterto colorimeterreadingsreadingsL*C*Hsoy proteinnone89.014.187°isolateimmersed in syrup73.822.481°immersed in ...

example 2

Red Cabbage Coloring Encapsulated in a Soy Protein Isolate

[0085]A fine powder of red cabbage color encapsulated in a soy protein isolate matrix was produced (see Table 3). The red cabbage color was diluted in the extruder liquid feed, extruded with soy protein isolate, the resulting extrudate was dried and ground. The dry powder, which possesses a tarnished appearance, takes on an appealing intensely dark, predominantly blue color, once wetted in syrup or oil. Observations of the powder suspended in oil and in syrup were made using an optical microscope. The 10× eye piece had a scale which was calibrated using a calibration slide with a 100 micron marking. The appearance of powder particles suspended in oil and in syrup was identical. Particles were irregular, vitreous (translucent) and uniformly stained. A vast majority of particles measured about 25 microns. The smallest particles measured 5 to 10 microns while very few particles were around 50 microns. The amount of anthocyanin r...

example 3

Hue Alteration of Red Cabbage Coloring Encapsulated in a Soy Protein Isolate by Calcium Chloride

[0086]A similar experiment to that shown in Example 2 (see Table 3) was performed, except that calcium chloride was added to the extruder liquid feed in order to alter the color of the extrudate. The resulting powder once wetted in syrup or oil takes on an appealing intensely dark predominantly purple color. The amount of anthocyanin released from the encapsulation matrix in syrup after 15 minutes immersion at room temperature was 15% of the total amount of encapsulated anthocyanin.

[0087]Thus, calcium chloride contributes to retaining anthocyanins inside the encapsulation matrix and to altering the color to a more purple shade. This composition is suitable for use as a predominantly purple coloring in low moisture and / or non-polar products.

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Abstract

The present invention relates to dry particulate encapsulation compositions comprising a water-insoluble matrix comprising at least 70% by weight of proteins, based on the total weight of the matrix and a moisture content of about 5 to 10% by weight, based on the total weight of the matrix and an encapsulate encapsulated in the matrix, wherein the matrix once wetted in a clear colorless aqueous solution or in mineral oil has a lightness value (L*) greater than about 40, a color vividness or Chroma (C*) lower than about 33 and a hue angle between about 70 and 90. The encapsulation compositions of the present invention are useful in encapsulating dyes, medications and vitamins. Fine particulate encapsulation compositions comprising natural dyes can be used in lieu of artificial lakes in confectionery, cosmetics and caplets color coatings.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a National Entry Application of PCT application no. PCT / CA2005 / 001853 filed on Dec. 6, 2005 and published in English under PCT Article 21(2), which itself claims priority on U.S. provisional application No. 60 / 637,730, filed on Dec. 22, 2004. All documents above are incorporated herein in their entirety by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to encapsulation compositions and techniques in which an encapsulate is encapsulated in a natural water-insoluble matrix. More particularly, the present invention relates to the encapsulation of natural colorings, vitamins, food supplement and medicines. The present invention further relates to extrusion processes for preparing same.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Dyes and lakes are used to provide attractive colors to foods, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. Lakes are insoluble coloring matters. They can be dispersed in a solution to provide color and...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A61K47/42C09D189/00B29B9/06A23L5/40A23L5/41A61Q90/00
CPCA23L1/22016A23L1/0029A23L1/2753A23L1/2756A23V2002/00A61K8/14A61K8/64A61Q1/06B01J13/04C08L89/00A23L1/2751A23V2200/224A23V2200/044A23V2250/5488A23V2250/548A23P10/30A23L27/72A23L5/43A23L5/44A23L5/47A61K9/5052A61K9/5089C09B61/00C09B63/00C09B67/0095C09B67/0097
Inventor HUYNH, KIM UY NCORMIER, FRANCOIS
Owner COLAROME
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