Powdered supported MCT composition and its use

Abstract

The present invention relates in particular to a particulate or powdered supported composition containing medium-chain fatty acid triglycerides (MCTs), its use, and a method for producing the same.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of medium-chain fatty acid triglycerides (also known as MCTs), and more particularly to the provision of such triglycerides in specific compositions.

[0002] The present invention relates in particular to compositions comprising medium-chain fatty acid triglycerides (MCTs), preferably in powder form, and especially to granular form, and more particularly to compositions for use in food, cosmetics or pharmaceuticals, comprising or consisting of a plurality of individual particles, wherein the particles comprise at least one polysaccharide carrier (i.e., an auxiliary) based on gum arabic.

[0003] Furthermore, the present invention also relates to related foods, cosmetics, or pharmaceuticals containing the composition according to the present invention.

[0004] Furthermore, the present invention also relates to the use of the composition according to the present invention in food, cosmetics, or pharmaceuticals, or to its use in the manufacture of food, cosmetics, or pharmaceuticals.

[0005] The present invention also relates to a method for producing the composition according to the present invention.

[0006] Furthermore, the present invention relates to a method for controlling or modifying the loading of at least one medium-chain fatty acid triglyceride (MCT) onto a polysaccharide-based carrier material containing or formed from gum arabic, and in particular to a method for producing particulate or powdered compositions containing medium-chain fatty acid triglycerides (MCT) as defined according to the present invention.

[0007] Finally, the present invention also relates to using the glycoprotein content of a polysaccharide-based carrier (i.e., auxiliary) material containing or formed from gum arabic to control or modulate the loading of at least one medium-chain fatty acid triglyceride (MCT) onto the polysaccharide-based carrier material. [Background technology]

[0008] In conventional technology, oils and fat phases or fats (e.g., triglycerides) are often used to impart specific properties to products or articles, particularly in the food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical sectors. This is usually based on the physical or physicochemical properties of the substance used, as well as its nutritional or metabolic relevance, especially in the case of food. However, there is a frequent problem that pure oils or fat phases cannot always be incorporated satisfactorily into the corresponding products.

[0009] In this context, effectively incorporating an oil or fat phase into the corresponding product to obtain a high-content and stable or homogeneous emulsion often presents difficulties. Homogeneous and stable emulsification of the oil or fat phase is generally impossible. In particular, this often results in separation of components or systems, leading to insufficient (storage) stability and ultimately a decline in product quality. In this respect, it is impossible to define or permanently maintain the corresponding product characteristics to a sufficient degree. Furthermore, the bioavailability of the underlying components is generally low.

[0010] Against this backdrop, there is a strong demand in the latest technologies for related products or products in the form of an emulsion, particularly a homogeneous and stable dispersion, in which the oil phase is stably, homogeneously, and permanently incorporated, thereby enabling high oil content or high concentration.

[0011] Against this backdrop, in order to improve handling and integration, the latest technologies are pursuing methods for coating, fixing, or encapsulating the oil phase used in the corresponding product or article onto a carrier or carrier material. Such supported or encapsulated systems are generally characterized by superior handling and processability of the resulting dispersion or emulsion compared to free, especially unsupported or unencapsulated, oil phases.

[0012] With regard to supported or encapsulated oil or fatty phase systems, a number of oil or fatty phases and substances are commonly used to form the carrier system or capsule.

[0013] In conventional technology, polysaccharide-based carrier materials have been used as carrier materials in addition to many other materials, and in this context, the use of modified starch and maltodextrin is often the focus. However, in such carrier systems, the immobilization or adhesion of the corresponding oil phase is often only to a limited extent. Such carrier systems are often particulate. Compositions obtained based on these supported carrier systems do not necessarily have an optimal amount of oil phase supported. Furthermore, the applicability and processability of such compositions based on carrier materials formed from modified starch or maltodextrin are not necessarily optimal. In addition, stability is not always good, and fluidity or pourability is often poor. Moreover, such compositions, especially when the amount of oil phase supported is high, tend to aggregate or form macroaggregates because the underlying particulate structure may have some degree of stickiness.

[0014] Generally, the storage stability of conventional carrier systems is often insufficient. Furthermore, due to the aforementioned drawbacks, conventional supported or encapsulated systems often fail to form stable and homogeneous dispersions, particularly stable and homogeneous emulsions, making optimal incorporation or processing into products or articles such as food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals impossible. As a result, the product characteristics of the resulting products or articles, particularly stability, oil content, bioavailability of components, and application characteristics, are impaired.

[0015] Furthermore, especially in the fields of food and related products and goods, it is important to note that carrier materials based on modified starch and maltodextrin are not nutritionally neutral and may therefore have an impact on calories. This can be problematic or lead to undesirable results, for example, in diet foods. Also, when dissolved in liquids, especially water, their solubility is often suboptimal, negatively affecting the formation of a stable and homogeneous emulsion overall.

[0016] Furthermore, gum arabic can also be used as a polysaccharide-based carrier or carrier material. In particular, gum arabic has advantages in terms of emulsification. However, gum arabic used in the prior art generally has insufficient carrying capacity in this respect, making it generally impossible to achieve the desired high carrying amount with respect to the oil or fat phase. This means that products based on such compositions, or products incorporating such compositions, will not have the desired high oil, fat content or amount. For this purpose, attempts have been made to combine gum arabic with other materials for carrier systems, or to use other carrier systems containing other carrier materials, such as modified starch or maltodextrin, but these also suffer from the aforementioned drawbacks.

[0017] The scientific paper by Savihta Krishnan et al., "Microencapsulation of Cardamom Oleoresin: Evaluation of Mixtures of Gum Arabic, Maltodextrin, and Modified Starch as Wall Materials" (Carbohydrate Polymers, Vol. 61, No. 1, July 4, 2005, pp. 95-102), concerns the microencapsulation of cardamom oleoresin and its relationship to mixtures of gum arabic, maltodextrin, and modified starch. Microencapsulation is formed based particularly on two- and three-component mixtures of the aforementioned components. Therefore, the focus is on the mixing system in the formation of encapsulation. The use of two- or three-component mixtures is accompanied by specific drawbacks, as described above for each substance.

[0018] As described above, in the prior art, various materials have been used as carrier materials for the oil or fat phase.

[0019] In this context, US 10 463 626 B2 relates to a dry composition comprising three-dimensional porous microparticles. The microparticles contain an active ingredient, polymer nanoparticles, fat droplets, nanoparticle stabilizers, and cryoprotectants, and the active ingredient is carried by the nanoparticles or fat droplets. The nanoparticles functioning as carrier materials are based on PLGA polymer (lactic acid-glycolide copolymer).

[0020] Furthermore, the scientific paper "High Oil-Load Encapsulation of Medium-Chain Triglycerides and d-Limonene Mixtures into Modified Starch by Spray Drying" (Journal of Food Science, Vol. 77, Volume 2, pages E38 to E44) by Vita Paramita et al. relates to encapsulating a medium-chain triglyceride and d-limonene mixture into modified starch. In this regard, the modified starch is used as a carrier material. As mentioned above, the use of modified starch has certain drawbacks.

[0021] In summary, for prior art carrier materials used for the absorption or fixation of the oil phase or fat phase, and compositions based on such carrier systems, it is not always possible to achieve a high loading amount of the oil phase or fat phase, and such systems or compositions are not necessarily optimal for application and use. The compositions do not necessarily have optimal application and processing characteristics, especially with respect to the provision of corresponding products or articles such as foods, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, etc., and with respect to the formation of stable or homogeneous emulsions, etc. Furthermore, the systems or compositions in question do not necessarily have optimal dosing characteristics.

[0022] Medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) play a crucial role in the food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries due to their unique properties. In the manufacture of cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, MCTs are frequently used as carriers, solubilizers, release agents, and lubricants for other components. Furthermore, due to their metabolic characteristics and unique properties, MCTs are frequently used in the food industry, including in diet foods. Consequently, there is a growing demand for MCTs to provide homogeneous or stable dispersions, particularly in the form of emulsions, or for products requiring uniform distribution, high content, high bioavailability, and high storage stability. However, conventional carrier systems and compositions containing such carrier systems do not always yield satisfactory results due to the aforementioned drawbacks. [Overview of the Initiative]

[0023] Against this background, one object of the present invention is to provide a carrier system for receiving or immobilizing oil or fatty phase, particularly medium-chain triglyceride (MCT), or a composition comprising such a carrier system, thereby avoiding or at least mitigating at least most of the aforementioned drawbacks of the prior art.

[0024] In particular, with respect to medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), suitable carrier systems or compositions will be provided that enable efficient absorption or immobilization of the oil phase, thereby allowing for high overall loading of MCTs into the carrier system or composition. Furthermore, suitable carrier systems or compositions will offer improved handling, usability, or processability, especially with regard to their use and application to further products or articles, which should be in the form of stable and homogeneous dispersions, particularly emulsions, or solids or powders.

[0025] The applicant has discovered, in a completely unexpected way with respect to the present invention, that compositions can be provided or filled with high content of medium-chain fatty acid triglycerides (MCTs) by using particles based on a special carrier material for binding or immobilizing MCTs, i.e., particles in the form of polysaccharide-based carrier materials containing or formed from gum arabic in a special manner. This gum arabic has a high glycoprotein content, as detailed below.

[0026] By precisely and intentionally using a special gum arabic-based carrier material, the finishing or coating of medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) onto the carrier material is improved in an entirely unexpected way, allowing for the absorption of large amounts of MCTs into the composition or their immobilization onto particles. According to the present invention, a special composition with a high MCT content is provided, thereby improving the overall product and coating properties of the composition, as described below. Furthermore, for these reasons, the compositions of the present invention are suitable for use in numerous products in the food or foodstuff sector, as well as in the cosmetics or pharmaceutical sector.

[0027] To solve the above objectives, the present invention, according to a first aspect of the present invention, proposes the composition described in claim 1, in particular a particulate composition, preferably a powdered composition, preferably a powdered composition comprising medium-chain fatty acid triglycerides (MCTs). Furthermore, particularly special and / or advantageous embodiments of the composition according to the present invention are the subject of dependent claims relating to the composition.

[0028] Furthermore, according to a second aspect of the present invention, the present invention relates to a food, cosmetic, or pharmaceutical product comprising a composition according to the present invention as described in an independent claim relating to a product according to the present invention, and furthermore, particularly special and / or advantageous embodiments of this aspect of the present invention become the subject of dependent claims relating to a product according to the present invention.

[0029] Similarly, according to a third aspect of the present invention, the present invention relates to the use of the composition of the present invention in food, cosmetics or pharmaceuticals, or to the manufacture of food, cosmetics or pharmaceuticals, in accordance with an independent claim relating to the use of the composition of the present invention, and furthermore, particularly special and / or advantageous embodiments of this aspect of the present invention are subject to dependent claims relating to the use of the present invention.

[0030] Furthermore, according to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the present invention relates to a method according to the present invention for producing a composition according to the present invention, in particular a particulate composition, preferably a composition in powder form, preferably a composition in powder form comprising medium-chain fatty acid triglycerides (MCTs), in accordance with an independent claim relating to a method according to the present invention. Furthermore, particularly special and / or advantageous embodiments of this aspect of the present invention are the subject of the dependent claims relating thereto.

[0031] Furthermore, according to a fifth aspect of the present invention, the present invention relates to a method for supporting, in particular for controlling or adjusting the amount of a polysaccharide-based carrier material comprising gum arabic or at least one medium-chain fatty acid triglyceride (MCT) formed therefrom, in accordance with the independent claims relating thereto. Furthermore, particularly specific and / or advantageous embodiments of this aspect of the present invention are subject to the dependent claims relating thereto.

[0032] Furthermore, according to a sixth aspect of the present invention, the present invention relates to the use of a glycoprotein content of a polysaccharide-based carrier material comprising or formed from gum arabic, in order to support a polysaccharide-based carrier material with at least one medium-chain fatty acid triglyceride (MCT), particularly to control and / or set the amount of support, in accordance with the independent claim relating to the use according to the present invention. Furthermore, particularly special and / or advantageous embodiments of the use according to the present invention in this aspect are subject to the dependent claims relating thereto.

[0033] In the following description, for the purpose of avoiding repetition with respect to only one aspect of the present invention, the embodiments, examples, advantages, etc. described below also apply to other aspects of the present invention and do not need to be mentioned separately.

[0034] Furthermore, it goes without saying that individual aspects and embodiments of the present invention are also disclosed in any combination with other aspects and embodiments of the present invention, and in particular, any combination of features and embodiments arising from backreferences of all claims are also considered to be broadly disclosed, i.e., with respect to all possible resulting combinations.

[0035] In particular, with respect to the features that characterize the present invention, any combination of these features is also disclosed, in which case embodiments having the same priority among the various features will be preferred in those combinations (e.g., the amount or range of amounts of related components having the same priority). Similarly, all other combinations (i.e., combinations based on different priorities or different priority levels) are also disclosed.

[0036] It should also be noted that all relative weight or percentage weight disclosures described below, particularly in the case of relative quantity or weight disclosures, are selected by those skilled in the art within the scope of the invention so that the total always equals 100%, or 100 wt.%, when all components or materials are included, as defined below, which is obvious to those skilled in the art.

[0037] Furthermore, those skilled in the art may, depending on the application or individual case, deviate from the following values ​​or ranges of the amount or content of the components or constituents as necessary, without departing from the scope of the present invention.

[0038] Furthermore, all values ​​or parameters described below can, in principle, be determined using standardized or explicitly specified measurement methods, or using measurement methods known to those skilled in the art.

[0039] With this caveat, the present invention will be described in detail below. According to a first aspect of the present invention, the subject matter of the present invention is a composition according to the present invention, preferably a powdered composition, preferably a powdered composition comprising medium-chain fatty acid triglycerides (MCTs), particularly for use in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals or food products, wherein the composition comprises or consists of a plurality of individual particles, each of which comprises at least one polysaccharide-based carrier (i.e., support) material, the polysaccharide-based carrier material comprising at least one medium-chain fatty acid triglycerides (MCTs), particularly at least one linear saturated C6, C8, C6. 10 or C 12 Each particle is supplied and / or filled with at least one carboxylic acid triglyceride, and / or each particle comprises at least one polysaccharide-based carrier material and at least one medium-chain fatty acid triglyceride bound to and / or immobilized on the polysaccharide-based carrier material, and / or each particle comprises at least one polysaccharide-based carrier material and at least one medium-chain fatty acid triglyceride (MCT), in particular, bound to and / or immobilized on the polysaccharide-based carrier material at least one linear saturated C6, C8, C6 10 or C 12 A composition comprising at least one triglyceride of a carboxylic acid, wherein the polysaccharide-based carrier material comprises or is formed from gum arabic, the gum arabic comprising at least 4% by weight, preferably 4% to 25% by weight of glycoproteins based on gum arabic, wherein the composition or particles comprising at least 50% by weight, preferably 50% to 90% by weight of triglycerides based on the composition or particles.

[0040] Surprisingly, the applicant has discovered an efficient and effective method for providing a composition containing a high content of medium-chain fatty acid triglycerides, namely by providing a targeted and intentionally granular or powdered composition using a special polysaccharide-based carrier material containing or formed from a special gum arabic. Thus, in the context of the present invention, gum arabic has a high glycoprotein content.

[0041] In this regard, it is equally unexpected and surprising that, by using gum arabic with a high glycoprotein content, a large amount of medium-chain fatty acid triglycerides can be bound or immobilized on a polysaccharide-based carrier material, and at the same time, a large amount of powdered medium-chain fatty acid triglycerides can be bound or immobilized on a polysaccharide-based carrier material. At the same time, the compositions of the present invention also have excellent dispersibility, particularly emulsification, in liquids, especially water, so that a product or final product (e.g., particularly food, cosmetic, or pharmaceutical) can be obtained in the form of a homogeneous and stable dispersion, particularly an emulsion, and this emulsion also has a high MCT content. The excellent dispersibility, particularly emulsification, of the compositions of the present invention is also surprising in that a high medium-chain fatty acid triglyceride content fundamentally adversely affects this property. The compositions according to the present invention are also designed to have free flowability and fluidity, can be easily incorporated into compositions in powder form, and can be processed into products uniformly, in particular, without using high mixing and / or shear energy.

[0042] In this context, the polysaccharide-based carrier material based on special gum arabic with a high glycoprotein content used according to the present invention is of particular importance. While not intended to be limited to or constrained by this theory, the gum arabic used according to the present invention acts as a unique dispersant, particularly an emulsifier, especially with respect to medium-chain triglycerides, which acts in several respects, namely, on the one hand when filling a composition or carrier material with medium-chain triglycerides, and on the other hand, within the scope of application or use of the composition according to the present invention, when forming a dispersion, particularly an emulsion, by appropriately introducing the composition into a liquid, particularly water, to form the corresponding product. In this regard, and similarly, while not intended to be limited to this theory, optimal interaction between the components of gum arabic, particularly the components based on medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), and the heteropolysaccharide-based carrier material, and the subsequent formation of a dispersion, particularly an emulsion, is important. As a result, overall, when the composition is introduced into a liquid such as water, the binding and packing properties related to the formation of dispersions, particularly emulsions, are improved, and the release properties are also enhanced.

[0043] Furthermore, the particulate or powdered compositions according to the present invention also exhibit excellent fluidity and ease of application. This, coupled with the good handling in the preparation of the compositions according to the present invention, as well as the good handling in the application or processing of the compositions according to the present invention, is particularly important for excellent dosability and avoidance of clump or macroaggregate formation. Based on this, a stable and homogeneous dispersion, in particular an emulsion based on the compositions according to the present invention, can be provided, and a homogeneous (final) product can be provided. In particular, the compositions according to the present invention, surprisingly, exhibit no particle stickiness or adhesion that would be contrary to fluidity or injectability, despite the high concentration or content of medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs). Therefore, the compositions according to the present invention can be easily incorporated into powdered compositions or processed into powdered products, particularly homogeneously and without using large mixing and / or shear energy.

[0044] In particular, the composition of the present invention can be used as a base to provide high-content medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) in corresponding (final) products such as foods, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals, which brings further important advantages due to the excellent properties of medium-chain triglyceride (MCT), such as its properties as a carrier, solubilizer, release agent, lubricant, hydrophobic agent, film-forming agent, protective agent, viscosity modifier, etc. This makes it possible to provide corresponding products with optimized properties.

[0045] Furthermore, because medium-chain triglycerides have excellent nutritional and metabolic properties, they can also improve the related characteristics of the corresponding (food) products.

[0046] Overall, based on the compositions of the present invention, it becomes easier or easier to obtain the corresponding products by incorporating medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) into formulations.

[0047] As a result of providing corresponding products or articles with a high medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) content, it is possible to provide excellent care and application properties (e.g., good application to the skin, such as creams) in the case of cosmetics.

[0048] In this context, medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) possess high bioavailability, particularly because they are uniformly dispersed in ready-to-use products and incorporated into stable dispersions, especially emulsions.

[0049] The compositions according to the present invention also have the advantage of being particularly vegan-friendly. Furthermore, the compositions according to the present invention may be at least substantially tasteless and / or odorless, or at least substantially colorless. In particular, the compositions according to the present invention also have high stability, especially storage stability. In this regard, the compositions according to the present invention can have storage stability of at least 36 months at storage temperatures below 25°C and in a dry atmosphere (i.e., relative humidity below 60%), especially when stored in an airtight and / or moisture-proof and / or opaque container.

[0050] Furthermore, in the context of the present invention, the compositions of the present invention have a high ketone body index (ketogenic index) due to their high medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) content, and based on this, related products or articles having a similarly high ketone body index can also be provided. Against this backdrop, the compositions of the present invention also have similarly high nutritional physiological or dietary relevance when used, for example, in foods or diet foods. This is because keto or ketone bodies are formed when medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) is physiologically metabolized in the human body, which has corresponding nutritional physiological relevance, for example, in relation to diets, special nutrition, etc. In particular, based on this, high energy density can also be provided for related compositions and products or articles.

[0051] The compositions of the present invention can be used, for example, in ointments, creams, pastes, lotions, gels, sprays, or liquids, as described later. Because the compositions of the present invention also possess particularly good miscibility, they can also be used in products based on dry formulations, especially powder formulations. They may be particularly suitable for use in dry or powder cosmetics such as shampoos, shower gels, and skincare products. However, powder formulations, or products based on dry formulations, especially powder formulations, are also applicable to the fields of food and food products, as well as pharmaceuticals. If necessary or desired, the user may add a liquid, especially water. Due to its excellent dispersibility, particularly emulsifying properties, the addition of a liquid, especially water, immediately forms a homogeneous dispersion, especially an emulsion, which is ready for use.

[0052] In this regard, the compositions of the present invention also have the advantage that an emulsion can be obtained immediately after the addition of a liquid, particularly water (or solvent), without the need for heat treatment. Accordingly, in this regard, the compositions of the present invention are also effective conversion compositions or powders that yield a stable and homogeneous emulsion ("powder to emulsion") after the addition of a liquid, particularly water. Based on this, the present invention facilitates the incorporation or formulation of MCT into products containing surfactants ("powder to surfactant"). The compositions of the present invention can also be added in particular to powder formulations such as particulate or powdery and / or essentially water-free skin and hair cleansing products, particularly (dry) shampoos or (dry) shower gels. In particular, the compositions of the present invention can also be added to formulations based on balms, spray-dry emulsions, or mixtures of different oils. In such formulations, the MCT content can be set high, thereby improving the care properties of cosmetics containing powder formulations. In this regard, the disadvantage that it is often impossible to set a high content of the oil or fatty phase, especially in particulate or powdery formulations, or at least products that are essentially anhydrous, is overcome by the present invention. Against this backdrop, the present invention makes a valuable contribution to the development or provision of products or articles, such as skincare products, that do not use water at least essentially during manufacturing and only form an emulsion when water is added by the consumer during application or use. These products or articles, due to their excellent properties, can also form emulsions at room temperature. This also contributes to sustainability. Based on this, it is possible to form emulsions with excellent care properties that can be applied to the skin, for example. In particular, as mentioned above, the MCT content can be increased in this field.

[0053] Therefore, in summary, it should be emphasized that the concept of the present invention, which provides a corresponding polysaccharide-containing carrier material for medium-chain fatty acid triglycerides (MCTs) using a special gum arabic, surprisingly results in high MCT filling, i.e., a triglyceride content of at least 50% by weight in the composition of the present invention. In the composition of the present invention, excellent fluidity and the formation of a stable dispersion or emulsion are obtained simultaneously in the usage of the composition of the present invention. The gum arabic used according to the present invention has a glycoprotein content of at least 4% by weight, preferably in the range of 4% to 25% by weight, based on the gum arabic.

[0054] With respect to polysaccharide-based carrier materials and particles based on at least one medium-chain triglyceride (MCT), these can exist in any form or any physical configuration. In particular, particles can be formed as matrix particles, especially when the carrier material forms a matrix for holding the medium-chain triglycerides (MCT). In this regard, the medium-chain triglycerides (MCT) can be embedded in or incorporated into the matrix or carrier material and / or deposited on the matrix or carrier material. In principle, the matrix can be porous, continuous, or dense. Also, particles based on polysaccharide-based carrier materials and at least one medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) can be formed as capsule particles, in particular core / shell capsules (core / shell structure or core / shell structure). In this regard, it is particularly assumed that the polysaccharide-based carrier material forms a capsule shell surrounding the medium-chain triglycerides (MCT) (wherein additional medium-chain triglycerides may be present on or on the outer surface of the capsule).

[0055] According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the particles of the composition according to the present invention each comprise and / or are formed from a plurality of primary particles (= base particles), the primary particles being bonded and / or aggregated with each other, and / or the primary particles each comprising and / or being formed from at least one medium-chain fatty acid triglyceride and gum arabic, preferably each having a core / shell structure, and / or preferably each being a core / shell primary particle, preferably the core comprising and / or being formed from at least one medium-chain fatty acid triglyceride, and the shell comprising and / or being formed from gum arabic. According to a preferred embodiment, particularly when the MCT filling amount is high, it can be particularly optionally specified that at least one additional medium-chain fatty acid triglyceride is present on the surface of the core / shell structure and / or core / shell primary particles, particularly on the shell (i.e., as a so-called "free" surface oil, its proportion or content can be measured analytically, particularly by solvent extraction using a generally lipophilic solvent such as diethyl ether). In this case, the content of medium-chain fatty acid triglycerides present on the surface of the core / shell structure and / or core / shell primary particles, particularly on the shell, is, based on the particle, particularly 5% to 60% by weight, preferably 10% to 55% by weight, preferably 15% to 50% by weight, and especially preferably 20% to 45% by weight.

[0056] According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the particles of the composition according to the present invention comprise and / or are formed from a plurality of primary particles (= base particles) each bound and / or aggregated with respect to each other, wherein each primary particle comprises and / or is formed from at least one medium-chain fatty acid triglyceride and gum arabic, preferably each having a core / shell structure and / or preferably each being a core / shell primary particle, preferably the core comprising and / or being formed from at least one medium-chain fatty acid triglyceride, and the shell comprising and / or being formed from gum arabic. According to a preferred embodiment, particularly when the MCT filling amount is high, it can be particularly optionally specified that at least one additional medium-chain fatty acid triglyceride is present on the surface of the core / shell structure and / or core / shell primary particles, particularly on the shell (i.e., as a so-called "free" surface oil, the proportion or content thereof can be determined analytically, particularly by solvent extraction using a generally lipophilic solvent such as diethyl ether). In this case, the content of medium-chain fatty acid triglycerides present on the surface of the core / shell structure and / or core / shell primary particles, particularly on the shell, is 5% to 50% by weight, preferably 10% to 40% by weight, and preferably 15% to 30% by weight, based on the particle.

[0057] The gum arabic used in accordance with this invention exhibits improved emulsifying and stabilizing properties compared to medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) used in accordance with this invention. Furthermore, gum arabic is generally well-tolerated because it is non-toxic and non-allergenic. Moreover, because gum arabic is physiologically inactive, it does not undergo at least substantial metabolism when absorbed into the body. Therefore, for example, when used in food, it does not lead to the absorption of additional calories, nor does it inhibit ketone metabolism associated with MCT. This is particularly beneficial with respect to ketone body formation. Additionally, the gum arabic used in this invention is a vegan substance or a naturally derived raw material with a specific composition. Generally, gum arabic (also known synonymously as Arabic gum) refers to gum obtained from the exudate of various acacia trees, particularly those widely distributed in Africa.

[0058] Generally, gum arabic is primarily composed of polysaccharides, especially acidic alkali salts or alkaline earth salts of arabic acid or polyarabic acid. It also contains glycoproteins (particularly arabinogalactan protein, and other glycoproteins).

[0059] Generally, gum arabic is obtained from the exudate or sap of trees, as mentioned above. In particular, it is obtained by making downward cuts in the peeled bark. Hard blisters or insect-like or horn-like fragments form from the gum that exudes over 20-30 days, which can then be removed or harvested. However, the tree may also peel off the gum itself, especially if the bark cracks due to drying. The obtained material can be further dried and subjected to further processing steps such as refining.

[0060] As detailed below, the present invention relating to one embodiment of the present invention particularly concerns the use of a very special gum arabic obtained from or originating from gum arabic (Senegala acacia, or synonymously, Acacia senegal, or Acacia senegalis). In this regard, the applicant has surprisingly found that such a special gum arabic has a correspondingly high glycoprotein content and is therefore particularly suitable as a polysaccharide-based carrier material for compositions according to the present invention.

[0061] Gum arabic is specifically described or characterized by its CAS number (CAS Registry Number) 9000-01-5.

[0062] In the European Union, gum arabic is approved as a food additive with E number E414.

[0063] For more information on gum arabic, see *Rompp Chemie Lexikon*, 10th edition, Vol. 2, Georg Thieme Verlag, Stuttgart / New York, 1997, pp. 1625-1626, keyword "Gummi arabicum," and the bibliography listed therein.

[0064] The glycoproteins described above, derived from or present in gum arabic (especially naturally occurring), are generally (polymeric) molecules in which one or more carbohydrate groups (i.e., sugar groups) are bonded (especially covalently) to a protein or protein residue or protein group. In other words, glycoproteins derived from gum arabic are generally glycosylated proteins, i.e., proteins or protein residues or protein groups bonded to carbohydrate groups or residues (i.e., sugar groups or residues). In principle, carbohydrate groups or residues are diverse, ranging from monosaccharides to disaccharides, and from oligosaccharides to polysaccharides. Therefore, in this invention, oligosaccharides, especially polysaccharide groups, are present as the carbohydrate groups of each glycoprotein.

[0065] In particular, the term "glycoprotein" in this invention refers to the totality of all glycoproteins present. In other words, the term "glycoprotein" in this invention is used as a general or collective term for all glycoproteins present in gum arabic used in accordance with this invention. Therefore, this includes, in particular, arabinogalactan protein as a specific glycoprotein present in gum arabic used in accordance with this invention, but also includes all other glycoproteins present in gum arabic used in accordance with this invention (i.e., glycoproteins other than arabinogalactan protein).

[0066] Therefore, the term "glycoprotein content of gum arabic used according to the present invention" (i.e., glycoprotein content in gum arabic used according to the present invention), when used in the context of the present invention, refers to the total content of all glycoproteins present in gum arabic used according to the present invention.

[0067] The glycoprotein content of the gum arabic used in this invention refers to the total glycoprotein molecule or the molecule itself (i.e., not just the pure content of the protein or protein group).

[0068] The glycoprotein content of the gum arabic used in this invention can be measured by conventional analytical or measurement methods known or familiar to those skilled in the art, particularly chromatography, preferably HPLC chromatography, or the SEC method, especially the SEC-MALLS method (size exclusion chromatography combined with multi-angle laser light scattering). This is well known to those skilled in the art. For further information, see the relevant technical literature and journals, particularly L. Lopez-Torrez et al. "Gums of Acacia senegal and Acacia seyal - Part 1: Composition and Structure of Branched Plant Extracts," Food Hydrocolloids, Vol. 51, October 2015, pp. 41-53 (see also URL or link: https: / / doi.org / 10.1016 / j.foodhyd.2015.04.019), and the literature referenced therein (especially L. Picton et al., "Analysis of Complex Polysaccharides (Gum Arabic) by Multi-Angle Laser Scattering Online Coupled to Size Exclusion Chromatography and Flow-Field Flow Fractionation," Carbohydrate Polymers, Vol. 42, No. 1, May 2000, pp. 23-31. (See also URL or link: https: / / doi.org / 10.1016 / S0144-8617(99)00139-3), the aforementioned reference and its entire disclosure regarding the measurement of glycoprotein content are incorporated herein by reference.

[0069] For the sole purpose of understanding and clarity, the following points are also pointed out in this context: The characteristic parameter of the glycoprotein content used according to the present invention is distinguished from the parameter of the protein content (the protein content is measured, particularly in the food field, by measuring the total nitrogen content and subsequent conversion by a nitrogen conversion factor (typically 6.25 or 6.38), but this protein content is generally significantly lower than the glycoprotein content parameter used according to the present invention. This is because only one glycoprotein molecule, and in some cases, only a relatively small proportion, is formed from the protein group, while the rest of the molecule and in many cases, the majority is formed from carbohydrates, or sugar residues or groups). The measurement of the protein content is also based on its own measurement method. For details of the measurement of the protein content, please refer to DIN EN ISO 8968-2 (June 2002 edition) and the official collection of sampling and test methods for food, consumer goods, cosmetics, tobacco products, and animal feed (ASU). BVL L 01.00-10 / 2:2016-03, Analysis of foods - Determination of nitrogen content in milk - Part 2: Block decomposition method (macro method) (adopting the German standard DIN EN ISO 8968-2 of the same name, June 2002 edition). Also, refer to the "IDF Fact Sheet on Protein Measurement" (German Dairy Industry Federation - VDM), May 2013 edition.

[0070] The glycoproteins contained in gum arabic used in the present invention generally have a weight-average molecular weight Mw in the range of 10 4 / mol to 10 7 g / mol, particularly in the range of 1×10 5 g / mol to 9×10 6 / mol, preferably in the range of 1.5×10 5 g / mol to 6×10 6 g / mol. This enables the achievement of particularly good properties, particularly application properties, of the composition of the present invention and high filling of MCT.

[0071] Generally, according to the present invention, the glycoprotein content of gum arabic is provided and / or formed at least partially, and especially largely, by arabinogalactan protein (also synonymously referred to as "AGP"). This achieves particularly good properties, especially applicability, and high MCT filling of the compositions of the present invention.

[0072] According to the present invention, it is particularly preferable that at least 50%, especially at least 60%, and preferably at least 65% of the glycoprotein content of gum arabic is provided and / or formed by arabinogalactan protein, based on the glycoprotein content.

[0073] Furthermore, according to the present invention, it is particularly preferable that the glycoprotein content of gum arabic is provided and / or formed by arabinogalactan protein (also known synonymously as "AGP"), based on the glycoprotein content, with 50% to 99%, particularly 60% to 98%, and preferably 65% ​​to 95% being provided and / or formed by arabinogalactan protein (also known synonymously as "AGP").

[0074] Medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) are triglycerides that generally contain medium-chain fatty acids. Medium-chain fatty acids include saturated fatty acids such as caproic acid, caprylic acid, capric acid, and lauric acid. These acids are straight-chain or unbranched C6, C8, and C6 fatty acids. 10 , or C 12 It is a carboxylic acid. Medium-chain fatty acid triglycerides can be produced on an industrial scale, for example, by hydrolysis of vegetable fats such as coconut oil and palm kernel oil, fractionation of medium-chain fatty acids, and subsequent esterification with glycerol. The medium-chain fatty acid triglycerides (MCTs) used in this invention are generally, and in particular, at least substantially colorless, odorless, and tasteless.

[0075] For more information on medium-chain triglycerides (MKTs or MCTs), see Rompp Chemie Lexikon, 10th edition, Vol. 4, Georg Thiem, Stuttgart / New York, 1998, p. 1560, keyword "MCT (MKT)", and also the references cited in each case.

[0076] The compositions of the present invention will be described in more detail below with reference to further embodiments and aspects of the present invention. As mentioned above, the present invention uses a special gum arabic with a high glycoprotein content. As described above, this makes it possible to fill the underlying polysaccharide-based carrier material with medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) at a particularly high concentration.

[0077] In the present invention, the glycoprotein content is particularly as follows: - The gum arabic may have a glycoprotein content of at least 4.5% by weight, particularly at least 5% by weight, preferably at least 5.5% by weight, and more preferably at least 6% by weight, based on gum arabic. Furthermore, the gum arabic may have a glycoprotein content of up to 25% by weight, based on the gum arabic standard. Furthermore, the gum arabic may have a glycoprotein content of up to 22% by weight, particularly up to 20% by weight, preferably up to 18% by weight, and preferably up to 16% by weight, based on gum arabic. -According to the present invention, in particular, the gum arabic is provided to have a glycoprotein content in the range of 4.5% to 22% by weight, particularly in the range of 5% to 20% by weight, preferably in the range of 5.5% to 18% by weight, and preferably in the range of 6% to 16% by weight, based on the gum arabic.

[0078] As described above, according to the present invention, a particularly high carrying capacity of a composition or particles containing a basic polysaccharide-based carrier material can be obtained, as a result of a particularly high glycoprotein content.

[0079] The triglyceride content according to the present invention is, as described for the composition according to the present invention, in this case the content of at least one medium-chain triglyceride, in particular at least one linear saturated C6, C8, C6. 10 , or C 12 This refers to the content of at least one triglyceride in the carboxylic acid.

[0080] In this regard, the present invention may be particularly as follows. - That is, the composition or particles may have a triglyceride content of at least 55% by weight, particularly at least 57.5% by weight, preferably at least 60% by weight, and preferably at least 65% by weight, based on the composition or particles. - In particular, the composition or particles may have a triglyceride content of up to 90% by weight, based on the composition or particles. Furthermore, the compositions or particles according to the present invention may have a triglyceride content of up to 87.5% by weight, particularly up to 85% by weight, preferably up to 82.5% by weight, and preferably up to 80% by weight, based on the composition or particles. -In particular, according to the present invention, the composition or particles may have a triglyceride content in the range of 55% to 87.5% by weight, particularly in the range of 57.5% to 85% by weight, preferably in the range of 60% to 82.5% by weight, and preferably in the range of 65% to 80% by weight, based on the composition or particles.

[0081] Furthermore, the composition or particles of the composition of the present invention may have the following gum arabic content. -According to the present invention, the composition or particles have a gum arabic content of up to 50% by weight, preferably in the range of 10% to 50% by weight, based on the composition or particles. Furthermore, in the context of the present invention, the composition or particles may also be defined as having a gum arabic content of up to 45% by weight, particularly up to 42.5% by weight, preferably up to 40% by weight, and preferably up to 35% by weight, based on the composition or particles. -In particular, according to the present invention, the composition or particles may have a gum arabic content in the range of 12.5% ​​to 45% by weight, particularly in the range of 15% to 42.5% by weight, preferably in the range of 17.5% to 40% by weight, and preferably in the range of 20% to 35% by weight, based on the composition or particles.

[0082] Furthermore, the following combinations of the content or amount of each component in the composition of the present invention are also very important. In particular, the composition of the present invention may have the following content or amount of medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) as the glycoprotein content of gum arabic increases.

[0083] Therefore, according to the present invention, - Gum arabic has a glycoprotein content of at least 4.5% by weight based on gum arabic, and the composition or particles have, or contain, at least 55% by weight of triglycerides based on the composition or particles. - Gum arabic has a glycoprotein content of at least 5% by weight based on gum arabic, and the composition or particles have, or contain, at least 57.5% by weight of triglycerides based on the composition or particles. - Gum arabic has a glycoprotein content of at least 5.5% by weight based on gum arabic, and the composition or particles have, or contain, at least 60% by weight of triglycerides based on the composition or particles. - The gum arabic has a glycoprotein content of at least 6% by weight based on the gum arabic, and the composition or particles have a triglyceride content of at least 65% by weight based on the composition or particles.

[0084] Furthermore, according to the present invention, - The glycoprotein content of gum arabic is a maximum of 25% by weight based on gum arabic, and the composition or particles have a triglyceride content of a maximum of 90% by weight based on the composition or particles. - The glycoprotein content of gum arabic is a maximum of 22% by weight based on gum arabic, and the composition or particles have a triglyceride content of a maximum of 87.5% by weight based on the composition or particles. - The glycoprotein content of gum arabic is a maximum of 20% by weight based on gum arabic, and the composition or particles have a triglyceride content of a maximum of 85% by weight based on the composition or particles. - The glycoprotein content of gum arabic is a maximum of 18% by weight based on gum arabic, and the composition or particles have a triglyceride content of a maximum of 82.5% by weight based on the composition or particles. - The glycoprotein content of gum arabic is a maximum of 16% by weight based on gum arabic, and the composition or particles have a triglyceride content of a maximum of 80% by weight based on the composition or particles.

[0085] Furthermore, within the scope of the present invention, the following may also be provided: - The glycoprotein content of gum arabic is in the range of 4% to 25% by weight based on gum arabic, and the composition or particles have a triglyceride content in the range of 50% to 90% by weight based on the composition or particles. - The glycoprotein content of gum arabic is in the range of 4.5% to 22% by weight based on gum arabic, and the composition or particles have a triglyceride content in the range of 55% to 87.5% by weight based on the composition or particles. - Gum arabic has a glycoprotein content ranging from 5% to 20% by weight based on gum arabic, and the composition or particles have a triglyceride content ranging from 57.5% to 85% by weight based on the composition or particles. - Gum arabic has a glycoprotein content ranging from 5.5% to 18% by weight based on gum arabic, and the composition or particles have a triglyceride content ranging from 60% to 82.5% by weight based on the composition or particles. - The glycoprotein content of gum arabic is in the range of 6% to 16% by weight based on gum arabic standards, and the triglyceride content of the composition or particles is in the range of 65% to 80% by weight based on the composition or particles.

[0086] With regard to gum arabic used in a preferred manner according to the present invention, the following points should also be mentioned.

[0087] In particular, gum arabic may be of natural origin and / or of natural origin, especially plant origin.

[0088] Furthermore, gum arabic can be based on or obtained from plant exudates, particularly from or obtained from the plant exudates of acacia trees, especially gum arabic trees (Senegala senegal, or synonymously Acacia senegal or Senegal acacia).

[0089] According to the present invention, in particular, gum arabic can be obtained from or derived from the acacia tree, especially the gum arabic tree (Senegaria senegal, or synonymously, Acacia senegal or Senegal acacia). Furthermore, according to the present invention, gum arabic can be obtained from the exudate of the acacia tree, especially the gum arabic tree (Senegaria senegal, or synonymously, Acacia senegal or Senegal acacia), or it can be based on the acacia tree.

[0090] In connection with this, the applicant has also discovered, surprisingly, that a special gum arabic based on the aforementioned gum arabic tree (Senegala senegal, or synonymously Acacia senegal, or Senegal acacia), in particular, is especially suitable as a polysaccharide-based carrier material, given the fact that this special gum arabic has a high glycoprotein content.

[0091] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the glycoprotein content of gum arabic can be controlled and / or set, preferably based on the leachate, and optionally with additional concentration, particularly by fractionation, depending on the selection of gum arabic, in particular the selection of (plant) material or (plant) species used to obtain the gum arabic. In this context, the (plant) material or (plant) species can be selected from the group of acacia trees, in particular the gum arabic tree (Senegala senegal, or synonymously Acacia senegal, or Senegal acacia).

[0092] According to further embodiments of the present invention, it may also be provided that the glycoprotein content of gum arabic commonly used in accordance with the present invention is controlled and / or set, in particular by concentration using fractionation.

[0093] Adjustments to the glycoprotein content can be made, as mentioned above, in addition to or cumulatively, to a specific selection of gum arabic.

[0094] The gum arabic used in the present invention is characterized in that, as its main component, it contains at least one polysaccharide, preferably at least one polysaccharide (preferably including an alkali metal salt and / or alkaline earth metal salt of acidic (poly)arabic acid), and especially preferably at least one branched polysaccharide of L-arabinose, D-galactose, L-rhamnose, and D-glucuronic acid, in a molar ratio particularly in the range of 2.5 to 4.5:0.5 to 5:0.1 to 2:0.5 to 2.5, preferably in the range of 2.7 to 4:1 to 4:0.5 to 1.5:0.7 to 2, and preferably in the range of 2.9 to 3.7:1.5 to 3.5:0.8 to 1.2:1 to 1.7. Particularly preferably about 3.5:about 2.9:about 1.1:about 1.6, more preferably 3.5:2.9:1.1:1.6, or even more preferably 3:3:1:1.

[0095] Therefore, according to the present invention, gum arabic having a specified polysaccharide content is used, particularly with respect to its specific form or composition. This further improves the properties with respect to the immobilization or application of medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) compared to MCTs. In particular, polysaccharides are also relevant to the specified behavior when particles based on the composition according to the present invention or on a polysaccharide-based carrier material are dispersed, or when the composition is introduced into a liquid, especially water, to form an emulsion.

[0096] Furthermore, the polysaccharide content is also important. For example, according to the present invention, gum arabic can have a polysaccharide content of 75% to 96% by weight based on gum arabic. In particular, gum arabic may have a polysaccharide content of at least 75% by weight based on gum arabic. Also, gum arabic may have a polysaccharide content of up to 96% by weight based on gum arabic.

[0097] In particular, the present invention may also provide the following: -That is, gum arabic may have a polysaccharide content in the range of 78% to 95.5% by weight, particularly in the range of 80% to 95% by weight, preferably in the range of 82% to 94.5% by weight, and preferably in the range of 84% to 94% by weight, based on gum arabic. Furthermore, gum arabic may have a polysaccharide content of at least 78% by weight, particularly at least 80% by weight, preferably at least 82% by weight, and preferably at least 84% by weight, based on gum arabic. Furthermore, gum arabic may have a polysaccharide content of up to 95.5% by weight, particularly up to 95% by weight, preferably up to 94.5% by weight, and preferably up to 94% by weight, based on gum arabic.

[0098] With regard to the medium-chain fatty acid triglycerides (MCTs) used in the present invention, the following are particularly provided according to the present invention.

[0099] In particular, the medium-chain fatty acid triglyceride (MCT) may be a C8 carboxylic acid, especially a linear saturated C8 carboxylic acid triglyceride. In this context, the medium-chain fatty acid triglyceride (MCT) is preferably tricaprylin.

[0100] Furthermore, medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) are C8 and C 10 Mixed triglycerides of carboxylic acids, especially linear saturated C8 and C8 triglycerides. 10 It may also be a mixture of carboxylic acid triglycerides. In this respect, medium-chain fatty acid triglycerides (MCTs) are C8:C 10 The ratio may be in the range of 30%~90%:70%~10%, particularly in the range of 50%~80%:50%~20%, preferably in the range of 55%~75%:45%~25%.

[0101] The medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) mentioned above offer particularly excellent applicability and handling in products and articles in the cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and food sectors.

[0102] In this invention, a composition having a high keto body index can be provided by filling it with a high amount of MCT. The keto body index can also be used as an indicator of the amount or content of medium-chain fatty acid triglycerides (MCT) in the composition of this invention.

[0103] The values ​​shown below are particularly relevant to the condition or circumstances under which a total of 6 keto molecules (calculated in this case as 3-hydroxybutyrate (3-BHB)) are formed per molecule of medium-chain triglyceride during physiological metabolism in the human body.

[0104] In this context, physiologically, medium-chain triglycerides are oxidized, particularly in the liver, releasing keto bodies (ketone bodies), but this does not necessarily refer to or limit to this. The keto body index is also based on the excellent nutritional properties of the composition of the present invention. Furthermore, a high keto body index is also associated with the excellent handling and applicability of cosmetics or pharmaceuticals using the composition of the present invention.

[0105] Given this background, the following points apply in particular to the keto body index. -According to the present invention, the composition of the present invention may have a keto body index (ketogenic index) of at least 0.5 mmol / g, calculated as the theoretical number of millimoles (mmols) of 3-hydroxybutyric acid (3-BHB) per gram of the composition. In particular, the composition may have a keto body index (ketogenic index) calculated as the theoretical millimoles (mmols) of 3-hydroxybutyric acid (3-BHB) per gram of composition of at least 1 mmol / g, particularly at least 2 mmol / g, preferably at least 3 mmol / g, and more preferably at least 4 mmol / g. -According to the present invention, the composition according to the present invention may have a keto body index (ketogenic index) calculated as the theoretical number of millimoles (mmols) of 3-hydroxybutyric acid (3-BHB) per gram of composition, which may be in the range of 0.5 mmol / g to 50 mmol / g. In particular, the composition may have a keto body index (ketogenic index) calculated as the theoretical millimoles (mmols) of 3-hydroxybutyric acid (3-BHB) per gram of composition, in the range of 1 mmol / g to 45 mmol / g, particularly in the range of 2 mmol / g to 40 mmol / g, preferably in the range of 3 mmol / g to 30 mmol / g, and more preferably in the range of 4 mmol / g to 25 mmol / g.

[0106] According to the present invention, the keto body index of the composition according to the present invention can achieve a high value overall. In particular, the composition according to the present invention has a high density or high filler content with respect to medium-chain triglyceride (MCT). Therefore, the corresponding product or product containing the composition according to the present invention can also have a high keto body index. This is advantageous in both the cosmetic and pharmaceutical fields, particularly with respect to the handling and application properties of the composition according to the present invention, and in the food field, particularly with respect to the nutritional properties of the composition according to the present invention.

[0107] With regard to the compositions according to the present invention, in particular, the following combinations of values ​​can be set or predetermined for the keto body index, the glycoprotein content of gum arabic, and the triglyceride content.

[0108] Therefore, according to the present invention, - The composition has a keto body index (ketogenic index) of at least 0.5 mmol / g, calculated as the theoretical millimoles (mmols) of 3-hydroxybutyric acid (3-BHB) per gram of composition; the gum arabic has a glycoprotein content of at least 4% by weight based on the gum arabic; and the composition or particles contain a triglyceride content of at least 50% by weight based on the composition or particles. - The composition has a keto body index (ketogenic index) of at least 1 mmol / g, calculated as the theoretical millimoles (mmols) of 3-hydroxybutyric acid (3-BHB) per gram of composition; the gum arabic contains at least 4.5% by weight of glycoproteins based on the gum arabic; and the composition or particles contain at least 55% by weight of triglycerides based on the composition or particles. - The composition has a keto body index (ketogenic index) of at least 2 mmol / g, calculated as the theoretical millimoles (mmols) of 3-hydroxybutyric acid (3-BHB) per gram of composition; the gum arabic has a glycoprotein content of at least 5% by weight based on the gum arabic; and the composition or particles contain at least 57.5% by weight of triglycerides based on the composition or particles. - The composition has a keto body index (ketogenic index) of at least 3 mmol / g, calculated as the theoretical millimoles (mmols) of 3-hydroxybutyric acid (3-BHB) per gram of composition; the gum arabic has a glycoprotein content of at least 5.5% by weight based on the gum arabic; and the composition or particles have a triglyceride content of at least 60% by weight based on the composition or particles. - The composition has a keto body index (ketogenic index) of at least 4 mmol / g, calculated as the theoretical number of millimoles (mmols) of 3-hydroxybutyric acid (3-BHB) per gram of composition; the gum arabic has a glycoprotein content of at least 6% by weight on a gum arabic basis; and the composition or particles have a triglyceride content of at least 65% by weight on a composition or particle basis.

[0109] Furthermore, the present invention may also provide the following: - The composition has a keto body index (ketogenic index) calculated as the theoretical millimoles (mmols) of 3-hydroxybutyric acid (3-BHB) per gram of composition, ranging from 0.5 mmol / g to 50 mmol / g; the gum arabic has a glycoprotein content ranging from 4% to 25% by weight based on gum arabic; and the composition or particles contain a triglyceride content ranging from 50% to 90% by weight based on the composition or particles. - The composition has a keto body index (ketogenic index) calculated as the theoretical millimoles (mmols) of 3-hydroxybutyric acid (3-BHB) per gram of composition, ranging from 1 mmol / g to 45 mmol / g; the gum arabic has a glycoprotein content ranging from 4.5% to 22% by weight based on gum arabic; and the composition or particles contain a triglyceride content ranging from 55% to 87.5% by weight based on the composition or particles. - The composition has a keto body index (ketogenic index) calculated as the theoretical millimoles (mmols) of 3-hydroxybutyric acid (3-BHB) per gram of composition in the range of 2 mmol / g to 40 mmol / g, the gum arabic has a glycoprotein content in the range of 5% to 20% by weight based on the gum arabic, and the composition or particles have a triglyceride content in the range of 57.5% to 85% by weight based on the composition or particles. - The composition has a keto body index (ketogenic index) calculated as the theoretical millimoles (mmols) of 3-hydroxybutyric acid (3-BHB) per gram of composition, in the range of 3 mmol / g to 30 mmol / g; the gum arabic contains glycoproteins in the range of 5.5% to 18% by weight based on gum arabic; and the composition or particles contain triglycerides in the range of 60% to 82.5% by weight based on the composition or particles. - The composition has a keto body index (ketogenic index) calculated as the theoretical millimoles (mmols) of 3-hydroxybutyric acid (3-BHB) per gram of composition in the range of 4 mmol / g to 25 mmol / g, the gum arabic has a glycoprotein content in the range of 6% to 16% by weight based on the gum arabic, and the composition or particles have a triglyceride content in the range of 65% to 80% by weight based on the composition or particles.

[0110] Furthermore, according to the present invention, the composition according to the present invention may contain at least one emulsifier.

[0111] The use of emulsifiers offers several advantages, particularly on the one hand, that it further improves the fixation or collision between the composition particles and the medium-chain triglycerides. On the other hand, the dispersion or emulsification behavior of the composition according to the present invention is also further improved, especially when introduced into a liquid such as water. This makes it possible to obtain a particularly homogeneous emulsion in which the medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) are stably integrated.

[0112] In this regard, the composition may be specified to contain an emulsifier in an amount of at least 0.0001% by weight, particularly at least 0.001% by weight, preferably at least 0.01% by weight, based on the composition. Furthermore, according to the present invention, the composition may be specified to contain an emulsifier in an amount of up to 5% by weight, particularly up to 2.5% by weight, preferably up to 1% by weight, based on the composition. Moreover, according to the present invention, the composition may be specified to contain an emulsifier in an amount in the range of 0.0001% to 5% by weight, particularly in the range of 0.001% to 2.5% by weight, preferably in the range of 0.01% to 1% by weight, based on the composition.

[0113] The above amounts relating to optional emulsifiers naturally apply only to the compositions of the present invention themselves. However, it goes without saying that products based on the compositions of the present invention, i.e., further products containing the compositions of the present invention (e.g., foods, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, etc.), may further contain additional emulsifiers or emulsifying components (e.g., surfactants, etc.). Therefore, in these further products containing the compositions of the present invention (e.g., shampoos, shower gels, etc.), the total amount of emulsifiers can be much higher (e.g., 7% to 20% by weight in these further products, and up to 20% by weight in these formulation classes).

[0114] According to the present invention, the emulsifier may be an amphoteric, anionic, cationic, or nonionic emulsifier.

[0115] In the present invention, the emulsifier is, in particular, fatty acid glycerides, especially monoglycerides and diglycerides of fatty acids, and salts thereof; citrate esters of fatty acid glycerides, especially citrate esters of monoglycerides and diglycerides of fatty acids, and salts thereof; tartaric acid esters and monoacetyltartaric acid esters of fatty acid glycerides, especially tartaric acid esters and diacetyltartaric acid esters of monoglycerides and diglycerides of fatty acids, and salts thereof; acetate esters of fatty acid glycerides; especially monoglycerides and diglycerides of fatty acids Acetates of fatty acids, and their salts; lactic acid esters of fatty acid glycerides, especially lactic acid esters of mono and diglycerides of fatty acids, and their salts; mixed acetic and tartaric acid esters of fatty acid glycerides, especially mixed acetic and tartaric acid esters of mono and diglycerides of fatty acids, and their salts; polyglycerol fatty acid esters, especially polyglycerol mono, di and poly fatty acid esters, preferably polyglycerol polyricinoleates; sorbitan esters, especially polyoxyethylene sorbitan esters, preferably polyglycerol poly Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monoesters, especially polyoxyethylene sorbitan monolaurate, polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate, polyoxyethylene sorbitan monopalmitate, polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate and polyoxyethylene sorbitan tristearate; ethoxylated fatty alcohols; ethoxylated fatty acid glycers, especially ethoxylated mono and diglycerides of fatty acids, and their salts; alkyl polyglucosides and sugar glycers, especially cetearyl glucoside; sugar esters of fatty acids, especially lipids Fatty acid sucrose esters; modified starch; modified cellulose; quaternary ammonium compounds (ester quarts); lecithin; phospholipids; alkyl glucose sesquistearates, especially methyl glucose sesquistearate; fatty alcohols; fatty acids and their salts and esters; siloxanes and silicones; dimethicone and modified dimethicone, especially PEG / PPG dimethicone; alkali metal alkyl sarcosinates, especially sodium alkyl sarcosinate, preferably alkali metal lauryl sarcosinate; amino acid acyl esters and their salts;Preferably selected from POE / PPG copolymers, phosphate esters (phosphate esters) and their salts, particularly cetyl phosphate, preferably alkali metal cetyl phosphate, preferably potassium cetyl phosphate, polyacrylates, castor oil and modified castor oil, especially PEG castor oil and PEG castor oil fatty acid esters and di fatty acid esters, ethoxylated alkyl sulfates and alkyl ether sulfates, alkyl ether sulfates, and combinations and mixtures thereof.

[0116] In particular, the present invention provides that the emulsifier is bound to and / or immobilized on the particles of the composition, and / or that the composition contains the emulsifier in a form bound to and / or immobilized on the particles.

[0117] However, the present invention also provides that the emulsifier is particulate and / or in the form of emulsifier particles. In particular, the composition may contain the emulsifier in the form of separated, particularly unbound, and / or free emulsifier particles.

[0118] The composition according to the present invention may be characterized by the following properties.

[0119] For example, the composition can be designed to have free flow or fluidity in a preferred manner. This achieves particularly good processing characteristics. In particular, good mixing or incorporation of the composition into liquids such as water is achieved. In particular, the dosing characteristics are also improved accordingly. This also improves preferably uniform mixing into powdered compositions.

[0120] Furthermore, according to the present invention, it is preferable that the composition of the present invention is at least substantially free of clumps or macroaggregates. This improves the behavior during the formation of the dispersion or emulsion. In particular, this prevents the formation of clumps in the resulting dispersion or emulsion. It also improves the preferably uniform formulation into the powdered composition.

[0121] Furthermore, according to the present invention, it is preferable that the composition of the present invention is at least substantially free of particle aggregation, particularly particle macroaggregates larger than 5 mm, particularly larger than 4.5 mm, preferably larger than 4 mm, and most preferably larger than 3.5 mm. In particular, against this background, the present invention behaves such that the particles of the composition do not aggregate at least substantially to form such clumps or clusters of particles, particularly particle macroaggregates. This improves fluidity and injectability and improves the formation of dispersions or emulsions. Furthermore, this also improves the preferably uniform incorporation into the composition in powder form.

[0122] Furthermore, the compositions of the present invention are characterized by a specified residual moisture content. This specified residual moisture content is particularly related to further improvement in the ease of pouring or fluidity of the compositions. Moreover, the specified or low residual moisture content suppresses the formation of clumps during storage of the compositions of the present invention, and in this respect as well, the compositions of the present invention have high (storage) stability. Furthermore, as a result of the specified residual moisture content, the emulsifying ability of the compositions of the present invention is also improved.

[0123] Therefore, in particular, the composition according to the present invention can have a residual moisture content of up to 5% by weight, especially up to 4% by weight, and preferably up to 3% by weight, based on the composition.

[0124] Furthermore, the composition may have a residual moisture content of at least 0.1% by weight, particularly at least 0.25% by weight, and preferably at least 0.5% by weight, based on the composition.

[0125] Furthermore, the composition may have a residual moisture content in the range of 0.1% to 5% by weight, particularly 0.25% to 4% by weight, and preferably 0.5% to 3% by weight, based on the composition.

[0126] The composition according to the present invention is also characterized by the following predetermined particle properties.

[0127] Accordingly, according to the present invention, the particles of the composition have a D90 particle diameter, particularly in the range of 0.01 mm to 5 mm, especially in the range of 0.05 mm to 2 mm, preferably in the range of 0.1 mm to 1 mm, and especially preferably in the range of 0.2 mm to 0.8 mm, and are measured particularly by optical diffraction, preferably by laser diffraction in accordance with ISO 13320:2020. Since the measurement method in this regard is well known to those skilled in the art, no further explanation is necessary.

[0128] Furthermore, the particles in the composition may have a D50 particle diameter, particularly in the range of 0.01 mm to 3 mm, more preferably in the range of 0.05 mm to 2 mm, more preferably in the range of 0.1 mm to 1 mm, and most preferably in the range of 0.15 mm to 0.75 mm. This is measured particularly by optical diffraction, preferably by laser diffraction in accordance with ISO 13320:2020. Since the measurement method in this regard is well known to those skilled in the art, no further explanation is necessary.

[0129] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the composition according to the present invention is provided to contain, in particular, at least substantially no further and / or additional carrier material for medium-chain fatty acid triglycerides (MCTs).

[0130] In particular, according to the present invention, the composition may contain at least substantially no further and / or additional carrier materials for medium-chain fatty acid triglycerides (MCTs).

[0131] Preferably, the composition may contain at least substantially no further and / or additional polysaccharide-based carrier material. According to the present invention, the composition may contain at least substantially no further and / or additional polysaccharide-based carrier material.

[0132] In particular, according to the present invention, the composition of the present invention may contain at least substantially no further and / or additional polysaccharide-based carrier materials based on maltodextrin and / or starch, especially modified starch.

[0133] In particular, the composition may be at least substantially free of further and / or additional polysaccharide-based carrier materials based on maltodextrin and / or starch, especially modified starch.

[0134] In this regard, it may be specified that the compositions according to the present invention contain maltodextrin and / or modified starch, or at least substantially do not contain further and / or additional polysaccharide-based carrier materials consisting of them, or at least substantially do not contain such carrier materials.

[0135] Furthermore, the composition may be defined as containing at least substantially no carrier material other than gum arabic, in particular at least substantially no polysaccharide-based carrier material other than gum arabic, and preferably at least substantially no gum arabic other than gum arabic.

[0136] In particular, according to the present invention, the composition may be defined as containing at least substantially no carrier material other than gum arabic, in particular containing at least substantially no polysaccharide-based carrier material other than gum arabic, and preferably containing at least substantially no gum arabic other than gum arabic.

[0137] According to the present invention, in particular, the composition according to the present invention may be specified as not containing any further polysaccharide-based carrier material other than gum arabic.

[0138] According to the present invention, it is preferable that the composition of the present invention does not contain any further proteins and / or other proteins other than glycoproteins, particularly phosphoproteins, preferably casein.

[0139] Furthermore, according to the present invention, it is preferable that the composition of the present invention does not contain phosphoproteins, preferably casein.

[0140] As a result, the compositions of the present invention can provide particularly uniform properties with respect to the finish or fixation with medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), including a high load capacity, and with respect to the dispersibility or emulsification of the compositions of the present invention. In particular, the drawbacks associated with other carrier materials are overcome, and at the same time, the compositions of the present invention have a high load capacity for medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs). In addition, they have high compatibility and good compatibility.

[0141] According to this aspect, the present invention relates to compositions according to the present invention, particularly particulate compositions, preferably powdered compositions, preferably powdered compositions containing medium-chain fatty acid triglycerides (MCTs), particularly compositions for use in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals or foods, preferably the compositions defined above, which are obtained or obtained by the methods of the present invention as defined below.

[0142] Accordingly, in any of the first aspects of the present invention and the further aspects described below, the present invention is accompanied by several advantages and special features that make the compositions of the present invention unique, special, and especially highly effective.

[0143] For further details relating to this aspect of the present invention, one can also refer to the following description relating to further aspects of the present invention, which also apply to this aspect of the present invention.

[0144] A further object of the present invention, according to a second aspect of the present invention, is a food, cosmetic, or pharmaceutical product comprising the composition of the present invention described above.

[0145] In this context, the composition of the present invention can be used to provide a corresponding product or product in the form of a stable dispersion or emulsified liquid with an equivalently high medium-chain fatty acid triglyceride content. The product of the present invention has excellent handling and application properties. Furthermore, related foods using the composition of the present invention have excellent sensory properties as well as very good nutritional properties.

[0146] According to a third aspect of the present invention, a further object of the present invention is to use the composition of the present invention as defined above in food, cosmetics, or pharmaceuticals, or to use it to manufacture food, cosmetics, or pharmaceuticals.

[0147] With regard to the above-mentioned objectives relating to the second and third aspects of the present invention, the following aspects are particularly conceivable.

[0148] Therefore, the present invention provides the following embodiments. - A food, cosmetic, or pharmaceutical product contains at least 0.5% by weight, particularly at least 1% by weight, preferably at least 3% by weight, preferably at least 5% by weight, of the composition relative to the product. - Food, cosmetics, or pharmaceuticals contain the composition in a product of up to 90% by weight, particularly up to 80% by weight, preferably up to 70% by weight, preferably up to 60% by weight. - Foods, cosmetics, or pharmaceuticals contain the composition in an amount ranging from 0.5% to 90% by weight, particularly 1% to 80% by weight, preferably 3% to 70% by weight, and more preferably 5% to 60% by weight, based on the product.

[0149] Generally, according to the present invention, a food, cosmetic, or pharmaceutical product may also contain the composition together with at least one carrier (excipient), particularly a physiologically compatible carrier (excipient). In this way, the product can be further customized or specially designed while ensuring high compatibility.

[0150] Furthermore, articles according to the second and third aspects of the present invention may also be characterized by the following properties or configurations.

[0151] Therefore, foods, cosmetics, or pharmaceuticals, especially foods, may be functional foods, novel foods, food additives, food supplements, diet foods and / or diet supplements, power snacks, appetite suppressants, or strength and / or endurance sports supplements.

[0152] Furthermore, foods, cosmetics or pharmaceuticals, especially cosmetics, may be personal care and / or body cleansing products, especially skin and / or hair care and / or hair cleansing products, skin and / or hair care and / or hair cleansing products, skin and / or hair cleansing products, skin and / or hair cleansing products, or hair cleansing products. Skin and / or hair cleansing products, preferably shower gels, hair shampoos, bath additives, soaps, skin creams, lotions, gels, creams, sunscreens, insect repellents, face masks, shaving foams or soaps, self-tanning products, hair removal products, baby care products, beard care products, wet wipes, hygiene products for the delicate area, etc.; dental and / or oral care products or dental and / or oral cleansing products, preferably cosmetics. Dental and / or oral care products or mouthwash products, preferably toothpaste, mouthwash, adhesive compositions for tooth replacement products, etc.; hair treatment products, preferably hair color products, hair styling products, hair conditioners, etc.; coating products for optical and / or decorative purposes, preferably color cosmetics, lip care products, e.g., lipstick or lip gloss, eye care products, e.g., mascara or eyeshadow, facial makeup or lipstick, nail polish, etc.; hair treatment products, preferably hair color products, hair styling products, hair conditioners, etc.; coating products for optical and / or decorative purposes, preferably color cosmetics, lip care products, e.g., lipstick or lip gloss, eye care products, e.g., mascara or eyeshadow, facial makeup or body odor affecting products or fragrance products, preferably deodorants, perfumes, eau de toilette, etc.

[0153] According to the present invention, food products, cosmetics, or pharmaceuticals may be liquids, ointments, creams, pastes, lotions, gels, sprays, or solids, powders, tablets, pills, capsules, coated tablets, etc., and / or may be formulated and / or designed as liquids, ointments, creams, pastes, lotions, gels, sprays, solids, powders, tablets, pills, capsules, coated tablets, etc.

[0154] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a food, cosmetic, or pharmaceutical may be in the form of a dry formulation, particularly a powdered dry formulation. According to the present invention, the dry formulation can be introduced and / or stored and / or incorporated into a liquid, particularly water, particularly in the context of application and / or use by the user and / or consumer. In this way, a ready-to-use (final) product is provided, particularly by the user or consumer themselves, thereby also obtaining a stable dispersion, particularly an emulsion.

[0155] For further details of the second or third aspects of the present invention described herein, refer to the descriptions of other aspects of the invention, which also apply to the present aspects of the invention.

[0156] Similarly, according to a fourth aspect of the present invention, an object of the present invention is a method according to the present invention for preparing a composition, in particular a granular composition, preferably a powdered composition, preferably a powdered composition comprising medium-chain triglyceride (MCT), in particular a method for preparing the composition as defined above, the method comprising the following method steps, in particular in the order of the method steps shown below: (i) Preferably, in an aqueous liquid carrier medium, gum arabic is used as a carrier material, particularly polysaccharide-based, on one side, and at least one medium-chain fatty acid triglyceride (MCT), particularly at least one linear saturated C6, C8, C2, C3, C4, C2, C3, C4, C4, C4, C5, C4 10 or C 12The present invention relates to the preparation and / or production of a homogeneous dispersion, preferably aqueous, of at least one triglyceride of a carboxylic acid, preferably an aqueous, homogeneous emulsion, comprising gum arabic having a glycoprotein content of at least 4% by weight on a gum arabic basis, preferably using triglycerides in the range of 4% to 20% by weight, and using triglycerides in an amount of at least 50% by weight, preferably 50% to 90% by weight, based on the dry weight of the dispersion, especially the emulsion. (ii) The dispersion, particularly the emulsion, obtained in step (i) is dried, particularly spray-dried, while at least substantially completely removing the aqueous liquid carrier medium. This yields a particulate composition, preferably a powdered composition, preferably a powdered composition containing medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), particularly the composition described above.

[0157] With respect to the method according to the present invention, step (i) can be carried out while introducing shear energy and / or shear force, in particular, in step (i), homogenization, in particular homogenization of components, can be carried out while introducing shear energy and / or shear force, in particular, the introduction of shear energy and / or shear force is carried out by high-pressure homogenization and / or preferably by a high-pressure homogenizer. In particular, in step (i), high-pressure homogenization, in particular by a high-pressure homogenizer, can be carried out.

[0158] In this context, according to the present invention, high-pressure homogenization can be carried out with a pressure gradient of up to 2,500 bar, particularly up to 2,250 bar, preferably up to 2,000 bar. In particular, high-pressure homogenization can be carried out with a pressure gradient in the range of 50 bar to 2,500 bar, particularly in the range of 75 bar to 2,250 bar, preferably in the range of 100 bar to 2,000 bar.

[0159] For example, a high-pressure homogenizer based on a piston / gap type or piston / nozzle type homogenizer can be used.

[0160] In particular, continuous process control of high processing volumes is possible within the scope of the present invention. Specifically, continuous production of the composition according to the present invention is possible.

[0161] According to one embodiment of the present invention, step (i) may also be defined as a two-step method and / or a multi-step method. In particular, in step (i), first, for the purpose of obtaining a (preliminary) dispersion, in particular a (preliminary) emulsion, the components are mixed, in particular agitated, preferably with the introduction of mixing and / or stirring energy and / or stirring force, and then, in particular as defined above, the components are homogenized, preferably by high-pressure homogenization, preferably with the introduction of shear energy and / or shear force, to obtain an aqueous homogeneous dispersion, in particular preferably an aqueous homogeneous emulsion.

[0162] Based on the process control according to the present invention, step (i) of the method provides a finely dispersed homogeneous dispersion, in particular a finely dispersed homogeneous emulsion. This is also advantageous with respect to subsequent drying, in particular spray drying (see step (ii) of the method). In particular, based on this, compositions according to the present invention having specified particle characteristics or particle size can also be provided.

[0163] Generally, in step (i) of the method, a homogeneous dispersion, especially a homogeneous emulsion, is adjusted to have a viscosity, especially an apparent viscosity, of up to 2,500 mPa·s, especially up to 1,000 mPa·s, preferably up to 400 mPa·s, or in this regard, especially according to DIN EN ISO 2555, especially at room temperature (20°C) and a shear rate of 10s. -1 It can have a viscosity measured by [method]. The viscosity can be measured in particular using a rotational viscometer. The specified viscosity results in particularly good behavior during drying or spray drying to obtain the composition according to the present invention.

[0164] The composition obtained in step (ii) of the method may contain or consist of a plurality of individual particles. According to the present invention, each particle contains gum arabic as a polysaccharide-based carrier material.

[0165] In this regard, in particular, medium-chain fatty acid triglycerides (MCTs), especially at least one linear saturated C6, C8, C1, C2 10 or C 12 The particles are conjugated with carboxylic acid triglycerides, and / or in particular, the particles are conjugated with a gum arabic and / or polysaccharide-based carrier material and medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), particularly at least one linear saturated C6, C8, C2 10 or C 12 It may be specified that the material comprises a triglyceride bound to and / or immobilized on a polysaccharide-based carrier material of a carboxylic acid.

[0166] Based on the method according to the present invention, the particle size can be adjusted in method step (i) and / or method step (ii).

[0167] In the method according to the present invention, the particle size can be adjusted as follows: - The particles of the composition have a D90 particle diameter, particularly in the range of 0.01 mm to 5 mm, especially in the range of 0.05 mm to 2 mm, preferably in the range of 0.1 mm to 1 mm, and especially preferably in the range of 0.2 mm to 0.8 mm (measured particularly by optical diffraction, preferably using laser diffraction in accordance with ISO 13320:2020). and / or - The particles of the composition have a D50 particle diameter, particularly in the range of 0.01 mm to 3 mm, especially in the range of 0.05 mm to 2 mm, preferably in the range of 0.1 mm to 1 mm, and especially preferably in the range of 0.15 mm to 0.75 mm. This is measured particularly by optical diffraction, preferably by laser diffraction in accordance with ISO 13320:2020.

[0168] In particular, the particle size is adjusted in method step (i) particularly on homogenization, particularly on high-pressure homogenization, and / or by homogenization, and / or in method step (ii) on drying, particularly on spray drying, and / or by drying, preferably in method step (ii) on drying, particularly on spray drying, and / or by drying.

[0169] Furthermore, the residual moisture content of the composition can be adjusted in step (ii) of the method according to the present invention.

[0170] In particular, in step (ii) of the method, the composition can be adjusted so that the residual moisture content is a maximum of 5% by weight, particularly a maximum of 4% by weight, and preferably a maximum of 3% by weight, based on the composition.

[0171] Furthermore, in step (ii) of the method, the composition may be adjusted so that the residual moisture content is at least 0.1% by weight, particularly at least 0.25% by weight, and preferably at least 0.5% by weight, based on the composition.

[0172] Furthermore, in step (ii) of the method, the composition can be adjusted so that the residual moisture content is in the range of 0.1% to 5% by weight, particularly in the range of 0.25% to 4% by weight, and preferably in the range of 0.5% to 3% by weight, based on the composition.

[0173] With respect to the method according to the present invention, further drying, particularly spray drying, can be carried out after the drying performed in method step (ii). In particular, further drying can be carried out downstream of the drying performed in method step (ii), particularly spray drying. In this context, further drying and / or subsequent drying can be carried out for the purpose of (further) adjusting the residual moisture content of the composition, particularly as defined above.

[0174] According to the present invention, in step (ii), drying, particularly spray drying, can be performed by atomizing and / or spraying the dispersion, particularly emulsion, obtained in step (i).

[0175] Furthermore, in step (ii), drying, in particular spray drying, can be carried out by passing and / or spraying the dispersion, in particular the emulsion, obtained in step (i) through at least one nozzle, especially under (high pressure).

[0176] In the method according to the present invention, at least one emulsifier may be added or used in step (i) and / or step (ii), particularly in step (i), as defined above.

[0177] According to the present invention, after carrying out step (ii) of the method, it is also possible to proceed by adding at least one emulsifier to the obtained composition (as defined above) by spraying, mixing and / or compounding.

[0178] For further details of the method according to this aspect of the present invention, refer to the description of further aspects of the present invention, which also apply to this aspect of the present invention.

[0179] Furthermore, according to a fifth aspect of the present invention, the present invention includes gum arabic, or at least one medium-chain fatty acid triglyceride (MCT), particularly at least one linear saturated C6, C8, C6. 10 , or C 12 It is also an object of the present invention to provide a method for controlling and / or adjusting the loading, particularly the loading amount, of a polysaccharide-based carrier material formed from gum arabic containing at least one triglyceride of carboxylic acids. In particular, it is also an object of the present invention to provide a method for preparing particulate and / or powdered compositions containing medium-chain fatty acid triglycerides (MCTs), preferably a method for preparing such compositions, wherein the loading, particularly the loading amount, is controlled and / or adjusted according to the glycoprotein content of the polysaccharide-based carrier material.

[0180] In this context, gum arabic may have a glycoprotein content of at least 4% by weight, preferably 4% to 25% by weight, based on gum arabic.

[0181] In addition, the amount of triglycerides supported, and especially the amount of triglycerides supported, can be at least 50% by weight, preferably in the range of 50% to 90% by weight, based on the total amount of the polysaccharide-based carrier material and triglycerides, particularly the entire composition.

[0182] For further details of this aspect of the present invention, one can also refer to the description of further aspects of the present invention, which are equally applicable to this aspect of the present invention.

[0183] Furthermore, according to a sixth aspect of the present invention, a further object of the present invention is to provide a polysaccharide-based carrier material containing or formed from gum arabic with a glycoprotein content of at least one medium-chain fatty acid triglyceride (MCT), particularly at least one linear saturated C6, C8, C1 10 or C 12 The purpose is to support polysaccharide-based carrier materials with at least one triglyceride of carboxylic acids, particularly to control and / or adjust the amount of support, and especially for the purpose of preparing particulate and / or powder compositions containing medium-chain fatty acid triglycerides (MCTs), preferably for the purpose of preparing the compositions of the present invention as described above.

[0184] In this regard, the gum arabic may have a glycoprotein content of at least 4% by weight, preferably in the range of 4% to 25% by weight.

[0185] In addition, the amount of triglycerides supported, and especially the amount of triglycerides supported, may be at least 50% by weight, preferably in the range of 50% to 90% by weight, based on the total amount of the polysaccharide-based carrier material and triglycerides, particularly the entire composition.

[0186] For further details of this aspect of the present invention, you can also refer to the description of further aspects of the present invention, which are equally applicable to this aspect of the present invention.

[0187] The present invention, and in particular the method for producing the compositions of the present invention, will be described in more detail below with reference to the drawings (Figure 1). Further advantages, properties, embodiments, and features of the present invention will be shown in connection with the following description of the method according to the present invention, but will not limit the present invention.

[0188] Figure 1 shows a schematic diagram or overview based on a flowchart of a method according to the present invention for preparing a composition (composition P) according to the present invention, particularly a granular composition P, preferably a powdered composition P, preferably a powdered composition P containing medium-chain fatty acid triglycerides (MCT).

[0189] Figure 1 shows a method according to one embodiment of the present invention, which begins with preparing medium-chain fatty acid triglycerides (MCTs) as starting components and a special gum arabic to be used as a carrier material. Figure 1 also shows a subsequent implementation of the method according to the present invention to obtain composition P in this respect, according to a series of method steps (i) and (ii). In method step (i), a particularly preferably aqueous homogeneous dispersion, particularly preferably an aqueous homogeneous emulsion, is prepared or produced, which contains gum arabic. This dispersion contains, on the one hand, gum arabic, particularly as a polysaccharide-based carrier material, and on the other hand, at least one medium-chain fatty acid triglycerides (MCTs), particularly at least one linear saturated C6, C8, C6 10 or C 12 The liquid carrier medium preferably contains at least one triglyceride of a carboxylic acid.

[0190] In the method according to the present invention, gum arabic is used, with a glycoprotein content of at least 4% by weight, preferably in the range of 4% to 20% by weight, based on gum arabic, and triglycerides are used in the range of at least 50% by weight, preferably in the range of 50% to 90% by weight, based on the dry weight of the dispersion, particularly the emulsion.

[0191] In method step (i), the process can be carried out while introducing shear energy or shear force. In particular, in method step (i), the homogenization of the components can be carried out, for example, by high-pressure homogenization.

[0192] Figure 1 also shows the subsequent implementation of method step (ii) in method step (i), in which the dispersion obtained in method step (i), in particular the emulsion, is dried, in particular spray-dried, preferably while removing at least substantially all of the aqueous liquid carrier medium, in particular a particulate composition P, preferably a powder composition P, preferably a powder composition P containing medium-chain fatty acid triglycerides (MCTs), in particular the composition P as defined above.

[0193] In step (ii) of the method, the particle size of the base particles of composition P according to the present invention and the residual moisture content of composition P can also be adjusted.

[0194] Based on the method according to the present invention, the corresponding composition P according to the present invention has improved properties in this respect, as described above.

[0195] Further embodiments, modifications, and changes of the present invention, as well as their advantages, will be readily understood and achievable by those skilled in the art by reading this specification, without departing from the scope of the invention.

[0196] The following examples illustrate the present invention and are not limited thereto.

[0197] Examples: The following examples or studies demonstrate the excellent properties of the composition according to the present invention, particularly its properties regarding the high level of medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs). In this regard, the applicant demonstrates that by using a special gum arabic as a polysaccharide-based carrier material for medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), i.e., by having a specially designed gum arabic with a high glycoprotein content of at least 4% by weight relative to the gum arabic, a high level of MCT filling or high content becomes possible, thereby enabling a triglyceride content of at least 50% by weight in the composition or particles, based on the composition or particles. Details:

[0198] a) Preparation of the MCT composition according to the present invention The composition according to the present invention can be prepared from the components constituting the composition, in particular, as follows.

[0199] Specifically, first, a homogeneous dispersion, preferably aqueous, and more preferably aqueous, homogeneous emulsion is prepared using water, preferably with a special gum arabic-based polysaccharide carrier material and medium-chain triglyceride. For example, so-called "blending" can be performed for this purpose. First, water is added, then gum arabic is added, and these components are mixed (while stirring). Next, medium-chain triglyceride or MCT oil is added and mixed to obtain a premix or "preblend." Next, this preblend is subjected to a high-pressure homogenization process, or introduced into a high-pressure homogenization process, and homogenized. The resulting emulsion is spray-dried. To obtain optimal results, the emulsion to be sprayed is adjusted to a specific viscosity depending on the spray nozzle used for spray drying. During the manufacturing process, particularly during spray drying, the granular or powdery composition obtained based thereon according to the present invention is adjusted to a specified residual moisture content. The residual moisture content should not usually exceed 5% by weight based on the composition.

[0200] b) Preparation and testing of MCT compositions Based on the manufacturing information described in Section a), the compositions of the present invention (Compositions C, D, and E) and the corresponding comparative compositions (Compositions A and B) were prepared and their properties were tested as follows.

[0201] In each composition, the glycoprotein content and the amount of medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) loaded onto the composition or particles are adjusted or modified relative to gum arabic according to the table below. As also shown in the table below, based on an appropriate combination of glycoprotein content and MCT loading, in principle, a powder with storage stability and emulsification can be obtained, and the compositions of the present invention have excellent properties in this respect despite having a high MCT loading, as also described below.

[0202] The compositions of the present invention have been tested or investigated for various parameters, namely (i) emulsification in water at room temperature, (ii) optical quality and quality of the resulting emulsion, and (iii) stability of the resulting emulsion for 10 to 15 minutes. The evaluation is summarized according to the school's evaluation system (1 = very good ~ 6 = fail) based on the above parameters. The results are shown in the table below.

[0203] [Table 1]

[0204] Compositions C, D, and E according to the present invention exhibit generally excellent properties with respect to evaluation criteria, while simultaneously having a very high MCT loading capacity. Therefore, by using the compositions according to the present invention, it is possible to obtain corresponding foods, pharmaceuticals, or cosmetics that have a high MCT loading capacity and a homogeneous emulsion structure, while simultaneously having high storage stability.

[0205] c) Research on the residual moisture content of MCT-containing compositions Based on the table shown in Section b), corresponding compositions with different residual moisture content are prepared. Using each composition as a reference, the best overall properties regarding storage time or (storage) stability and emulsion behavior are determined for each composition when the residual moisture content does not exceed 5% by weight. When the residual moisture content exceeds 5% by weight, the relevant properties are impaired. In particular, the formation of clumps or aggregates is generally observed after a given storage time, but this is significantly lower in compositions C, D, and E of the present invention than in comparative compositions A and B. Thus, the degree of aggregation of the compositions of the present invention does not exceed 2%, while in the comparative compositions it exceeds 7% in all cases. When the residual moisture content is less than 0.1% by weight, the overall properties of the composition deteriorate. In particular, these compositions tend to form some dust, and emulsion formation when mixed with water is also inhibited. However, compositions C to E of the present invention exhibit superior properties in this respect to comparative compositions A or B, even at very low residual moisture content.

[0206] d) Preparation of a skincare cream using the MCT-containing composition according to the present invention A skin protection cream or skincare cream is manufactured based on compositions C to E according to the present invention. Specifically, it is based on three phases combined as follows: Phase 1 contains each of the compositions according to the present invention, particularly oil, fat, or wax components. Phase 2 is based on water, glycerol monoester, and zinc sulfate. Phase 3 contains tocopherol and fragrance or scent components. To manufacture each cosmetic, first, Phase 1 and Phase 2 are heated. Next, Phase 2 is added to Phase 1 while stirring and homogenized. The resulting phases are cooled, Phase 3 is added, and further homogenization is performed. This yields the corresponding skin protection cream or skincare cream as a cosmetic using each of the compositions according to the present invention. These cosmetics have storage stability and a high medium-chain triglyceride content. This results in excellent applicability when applied to the skin. They also possess excellent skincare properties.

[0207] From the above description, it can be seen that the compositions and products or articles based thereon have advantageous properties, particularly with respect to the formation of stable emulsions, high storage stability, high MCT content, and good applicability and handling. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0208] [Figure 1] Figure 1 shows a schematic diagram or overview based on a flowchart of a method according to the present invention for preparing a composition (composition P) according to the present invention, particularly a granular composition P, preferably a powdered composition P, preferably a powdered composition P containing medium-chain fatty acid triglycerides (MCT).

Claims

1. A composition containing medium-chain triglyceride (MCT), particularly a particulate composition, preferably a powdered composition, particularly a composition for use in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals or food products, The composition comprises or consists of a plurality of individual particles. Each of the particles comprises at least one polysaccharide-based carrier (i.e., support) material, the polysaccharide-based carrier (i.e., support) material comprising at least one medium-chain fatty acid triglyceride (MCT), in particular at least one linear saturated C ６ , C ８ , C １０ or C １２ Each particle is supplied and / or loaded with at least one triglyceride of a carboxylic acid, and / or each particle comprises at least one polysaccharide-based carrier (i.e., support) material and at least one medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) bound and / or immobilized to the polysaccharide-based carrier (i.e., support) material, in particular at least one linear saturated C20 ６ , C ８ , C １０ or C １２ A compound comprising at least one triglyceride of a carboxylic acid, The polysaccharide-based carrier (i.e., support) material comprises or is formed from gum arabic, wherein the gum arabic contains at least 4% by weight, preferably 4% to 25% by weight, of glycoproteins based on the gum arabic. The composition or particles comprises a triglyceride content of at least 50% by weight, preferably 50% to 90% by weight, based on the composition or particles.

2. The composition according to claim 1, The gum arabic is a composition comprising a glycoprotein content of at least 4.5% by weight, particularly at least 5% by weight, preferably at least 5.5% by weight, and preferably at least 6% by weight, based on the gum arabic.

3. A composition according to any one of the above claims, The gum arabic is a composition containing a glycoprotein content of up to 25% by weight, based on the gum arabic.

4. A composition according to any one of the above claims, The gum arabic is a composition containing a glycoprotein content of up to 22% by weight, particularly up to 20% by weight, preferably up to 18% by weight, and preferably up to 16% by weight, based on the gum arabic.

5. A composition according to any one of the above claims, The gum arabic is a composition comprising a glycoprotein content in the range of 4.5% to 22% by weight, particularly 5% to 20% by weight, preferably 5.5% to 18% by weight, and preferably 6% to 16% by weight, based on the gum arabic.

6. The composition or particles comprises a triglyceride content of at least 55% by weight, particularly at least 57.5% by weight, preferably at least 60% by weight, and preferably at least 65% by weight, based on the composition or particles.

7. A composition according to any one of the above claims, The composition or particles comprises a triglyceride content of up to 90% by weight, based on the composition or particles.

8. A composition according to any one of the above claims, The composition or particles comprises a triglyceride content of up to 87.5% by weight, particularly up to 85% by weight, preferably up to 82.5% by weight, and preferably up to 80% by weight, based on the composition or particles.

9. A composition according to any one of the above claims, The composition or particles comprises a triglyceride content in the range of 55% to 87.5% by weight, particularly 57.5% to 85% by weight, preferably 60% to 82.5% by weight, and preferably 65% ​​to 80% by weight, based on the composition or particles.

10. A composition according to any one of the above claims, The composition or particles comprises a gum arabic content of up to 50% by weight, preferably in the range of 10% to 50% by weight, based on the composition or particles.

11. A composition according to any one of the above claims, The composition or particles comprises a gum arabic content of up to 45% by weight, particularly up to 42.5% by weight, preferably up to 40% by weight, and preferably up to 35% by weight, based on the composition or particles.

12. A composition according to any one of the above claims, The composition or particles comprises a gum arabic content in the range of 12.5% ​​to 45% by weight, particularly in the range of 15% to 42.5% by weight, preferably in the range of 17.5% to 40% by weight, and preferably in the range of 20% to 35% by weight, based on the composition or particles.

13. A composition according to any one of the above claims, The gum arabic contains at least 4.5% by weight of glycoproteins based on the gum arabic, and the composition or particles contain at least 55% by weight of triglycerides based on the composition or particles, or The gum arabic contains at least 5% by weight of glycoproteins based on the gum arabic, and the composition or particles contain at least 57.5% by weight of triglycerides based on the composition or particles, or The gum arabic contains at least 5.5% by weight of glycoproteins based on the gum arabic, and the composition or particles contain at least 60% by weight of triglycerides based on the composition or particles, or The gum arabic comprises at least 6% by weight of glycoprotein content based on the gum arabic, and the composition or particles comprises at least 65% by weight of triglyceride content based on the composition or particles.

14. A composition according to any one of the above claims, The gum arabic contains a maximum of 25% by weight of glycoproteins based on the gum arabic, and the composition or particles contain a maximum of 90% by weight of triglycerides based on the composition or particles, or The gum arabic contains a maximum of 22% by weight of glycoproteins based on the gum arabic, and the composition or particles contain a maximum of 87.5% by weight of triglycerides based on the composition or particles, or The gum arabic contains a maximum of 20% by weight of glycoproteins based on the gum arabic, and the composition or particles contain a maximum of 85% by weight of triglycerides based on the composition or particles, or The gum arabic contains a maximum of 18% by weight of glycoproteins based on the gum arabic, and the composition or particles contain a maximum of 82.5% by weight of triglycerides based on the composition or particles, or The composition comprises, wherein the gum arabic contains a maximum of 16% by weight of glycoproteins based on the gum arabic, and the composition or particles contain a maximum of 80% by weight of triglycerides based on the composition or particles.

15. A composition according to any one of the above claims, The gum arabic contains a glycoprotein content in the range of 4% to 25% by weight based on the gum arabic, and the composition or particles contain a triglyceride content in the range of 50% to 90% by weight based on the composition or particles, or The gum arabic contains a glycoprotein content in the range of 4.5% to 22% by weight based on the gum arabic, and the composition or particles contain a triglyceride content in the range of 55% to 87.5% by weight based on the composition or particles, or The gum arabic contains a glycoprotein content in the range of 5% to 20% by weight based on the gum arabic, and the composition or particles contain a triglyceride content in the range of 57.5% to 85% by weight based on the composition or particles, or The gum arabic contains a glycoprotein content in the range of 5.5% to 18% by weight based on the gum arabic, and the composition or particles contain a triglyceride content in the range of 60% to 82.5% by weight based on the composition or particles, or The gum arabic comprises a glycoprotein content in the range of 6% to 16% by weight, based on the gum arabic, and the composition or particles comprises a triglyceride content in the range of 65% to 80% by weight, based on the composition or particles.

16. A composition according to any one of the above claims, The gum arabic is a composition of natural origin and / or of natural origin, particularly plant origin. and / or A composition wherein the gum arabic is based on and / or derived from a plant-derived exudate, particularly from and / or derived from the plant acacia tree, in particular the gum arabic tree (Senegaria senegal, or synonymously, Acacia senegal or Senegalese acacia).

17. A composition according to any one of the above claims, The gum arabic is obtained from and / or derived from the acacia tree, in particular from the gum arabic tree (Senegaria senegal, or synonymously, Acacia senegal or Senegalese acacia), and / or A composition wherein the gum arabic is obtained from or derived from the exudate of an acacia tree, particularly the gum arabic tree (Senegaria senegal, or synonymously, Acacia senegal or Acacia senegalis).

18. A composition according to any one of the above claims, The glycoprotein content of the gum arabic is optionally controlled and / or set by further concentration, particularly by fractionation, based on the selection of the gum arabic, in particular the selection of the (plant) material or (plant) species used to obtain the gum arabic, preferably the leachate. In particular, the (plant) material or (plant) species is selected from the group of acacia trees, especially gum arabic trees (Senegala senegal, or synonymously Acacia senegal or Senegal acacia).

19. A composition according to any one of the above claims, A composition in which the glycoprotein content of the gum arabic is controlled and / or set by concentration, particularly concentration by fractionation.

20. A composition according to any one of the above claims, The glycoprotein content represents the total amount of all glycoproteins present in the gum arabic, and / or, the glycoprotein content indicates the total amount of all glycoproteins present in the gum arabic, and / or, The glycoprotein content is provided and / or formed by molecules, particularly polymers, that include at least one protein and / or protein residue and / or one or more carbohydrate groups, particularly groups to which covalently bonded carbohydrate groups are attached, and in particular, the carbohydrate groups are selected from monosaccharides, disaccharides, oligosaccharides and / or polysaccharides, preferably oligosaccharides, particularly polysaccharides, and / or The glycoprotein content is provided and / or formed by a glycoprotein having a weight average molecular weight Mw in the range of 10 ４ g / mol to 10 ７ g / mol, particularly 1×10 ５ g / mol to 9×10 ６ g / mol, preferably 1.5×10 ５ g / mol to 6×10 ６ g / mol, and / or The glycoprotein content is provided and / or formed at least partially, and particularly largely, by arabinogalactan protein, and / or Based on the glycoprotein content, at least 50%, particularly at least 60%, preferably at least 65%, of the glycoprotein content is provided and / or formed by arabinogalactan protein, and / or A composition in which 50% to 99%, particularly 60% to 98%, preferably 65% ​​to 95%, of the glycoprotein content is provided and / or formed by arabinogalactan protein.

21. A composition according to any one of the above claims, The gum arabic is a composition that, in particular as a main component, comprises at least one polysaccharide, preferably at least one polysaccharide comprising an acidic alkali metal salt and / or alkaline earth metal salt of (poly)arabic acid, and especially preferably at least one branched polysaccharide comprising L-arabinose, D-galactose, L-rhamnose and D-glucuronic acid.

22. A composition according to any one of the above claims, The gum arabic contains a polysaccharide content ranging from 75% to 96% by weight, based on the gum arabic, and / or The gum arabic contains, based on the gum arabic, at least 75% by weight of polysaccharides, and / or The gum arabic is a composition containing a maximum of 96% by weight of polysaccharides based on the gum arabic.

23. A composition according to any one of the above claims, The gum arabic contains a polysaccharide content in the range of 78% to 95.5% by weight, particularly 80% to 95% by weight, preferably 82% to 94.5% by weight, preferably 84% to 94% by weight, and / or The gum arabic contains a polysaccharide content of at least 78% by weight, particularly at least 80% by weight, preferably at least 82% by weight, preferably at least 84% by weight, based on the gum arabic, and / or The gum arabic is a composition comprising a polysaccharide content of up to 95.5% by weight, particularly up to 95% by weight, preferably up to 94.5% by weight, and preferably up to 94% by weight, based on the gum arabic.

24. A composition according to any one of the above claims, The aforementioned medium-chain fatty acid triglycerides (MCTs) are C ８ Carboxylic acids, especially linear saturated C13 ８ A triglyceride of a carboxylic acid, and / or The composition wherein the medium-chain fatty acid triglyceride (MCT) is tricaprylin.

25. A composition according to any one of the above claims, The aforementioned medium-chain fatty acid triglycerides (MCTs) are C ８ and C １０ Mixed triglycerides of carboxylic acids, especially linear saturated C13 ８ and C １０ It is a mixed triglyceride of carboxylic acids, In particular, the C of the medium-chain fatty acid triglyceride (MCT) ８ : C １０ A composition in which the ratio is in the range of 30% to 90%:70% to 10%, particularly in the range of 50% to 80%:50% to 20%, preferably in the range of 55% to 75%:45% to 25%.

26. A composition according to any one of the above claims, The composition is a composition in which the keto body index (ketogenic index), calculated as the theoretical number of millimoles (millimoles) of 3-hydroxybutyric acid (3-BHB) per gram of the composition, is at least 0.5 mmol / g.

27. A composition according to any one of the above claims, The composition is a composition in which the keto body index (ketogenic index), calculated as the theoretical number of millimoles (millimoles) of 3-hydroxybutyric acid (3-BHB) per gram of the composition, is at least 1 mmol / g, particularly at least 2 mmol / g, preferably at least 3 mmol / g, and preferably at least 4 mmol / g.

28. A composition according to any one of the above claims, The composition is a composition in which the keto body index (ketogenic index), calculated as the theoretical number of millimoles (mmol) of 3-hydroxybutyric acid (3-BHB) per gram of the composition, is in the range of 0.5 mmol / g to 50 mmol / g.

29. A composition according to any one of the above claims, The composition is a composition in which the keto body index (ketogenic index), calculated as the theoretical number of millimoles (mmol) of 3-hydroxybutyric acid (3-BHB) per gram of the composition, is in the range of 1 mmol / g to 45 mmol / g, particularly in the range of 2 mmol / g to 40 mmol / g, preferably in the range of 3 mmol / g to 30 mmol / g, and preferably in the range of 4 mmol / g to 25 mmol / g.

30. A composition according to any one of the above claims, The composition has a keto body index (ketogenic index) of at least 0.5 mmol / g, calculated as the theoretical number of millimoles (moles) of 3-hydroxybutyric acid (3-BHB) per gram of the composition; the gum arabic contains at least 4% by weight of glycoproteins based on the gum arabic; the composition or the gum arabic contains at least 0.5 mmol / g; the composition or the particles contain at least 50% by weight of triglycerides based on the composition or the particles; or The composition has a keto body index (ketogenic index) of at least 1 mmol / g, calculated as the theoretical number of millimoles (millimoles) of 3-hydroxybutyric acid (3-BHB) per gram of the composition, the gum arabic contains at least 4.5% by weight of glycoproteins based on the gum arabic, the composition or particles each contain at least 1 mmol / g, the composition or particles contain at least 55% by weight of triglycerides based on the composition or particles, or The composition has a keto body index (ketogenic index) of at least 2 mmol / g, calculated as the theoretical number of millimoles (millimoles) of 3-hydroxybutyric acid (3-BHB) per gram of the composition, the gum arabic contains at least 5% by weight of glycoproteins based on the gum arabic, the composition or particles each contain at least 5% by weight of glycoproteins based on the gum arabic, the composition or particles contain at least 57.5% by weight of triglycerides based on the composition or particles, or The composition has a keto body index (ketogenic index) of at least 3 mmol / g, calculated as the theoretical number of millimoles (millimoles) of 3-hydroxybutyric acid (3-BHB) per gram of the composition; the gum arabic contains at least 5.5% by weight of glycoproteins based on the gum arabic; and the composition or particles contain at least 60% by weight of triglycerides based on the composition or particles. The composition has a keto body index (ketogenic index) of at least 4 mmol / g, calculated as the theoretical number of millimoles (millimoles) of 3-hydroxybutyric acid (3-BHB) per gram of the composition; the gum arabic contains at least 6% by weight of glycoproteins based on the gum arabic; and the composition or particles contain at least 65% by weight of triglycerides based on the composition or particles.

31. A composition according to any one of the above claims, The composition has a keto body index (ketogenic index) calculated as the theoretical number of millimoles (moles) of 3-hydroxybutyric acid (3-BHB) per gram of the composition in the range of 0.5 mmol / g to 50 mmol / g, the gum arabic contains a glycoprotein content in the range of 4% to 25% by weight based on the gum arabic, and the composition or particles contain a triglyceride content in the range of 50% to 90% by weight based on the composition or particles, or The composition has a keto body index (ketogenic index) calculated as the theoretical number of millimoles (moles) of 3-hydroxybutyric acid (3-BHB) per gram of the composition in the range of 1 mmol / g to 45 mmol / g, the gum arabic contains a glycoprotein content in the range of 4.5% to 22% by weight based on the gum arabic, and the composition or particles contain a triglyceride content in the range of 55% to 87.5% by weight based on the composition or particles, or The composition has a keto body index (ketogenic index) calculated as the theoretical number of millimoles (moles) of 3-hydroxybutyric acid (3-BHB) per gram of the composition in the range of 2 mmol / g to 40 mmol / g, the gum arabic contains a glycoprotein content in the range of 5% to 20% by weight based on the gum arabic, and the composition or particles contain a triglyceride content in the range of 57.5% to 85% by weight based on the composition or particles, or The composition has a keto body index (ketogenic index) calculated as the theoretical number of millimoles (millimoles) of 3-hydroxybutyric acid (3-BHB) per gram of the composition, in the range of 3 mmol / g to 30 mmol / g, the gum arabic contains a glycoprotein content in the range of 5.5% to 18% by weight based on the gum arabic, and the composition or particles contain a triglyceride content in the range of 60% to 82.5% by weight based on the composition or particles, or The composition is a composition having a keto body index (ketogenic index) calculated as the theoretical number of millimoles (millimoles) of 3-hydroxybutyric acid (3-BHB) per gram of the composition in the range of 4 mmol / g to 25 mmol / g, the gum arabic containing a glycoprotein in the range of 6% to 16% by weight based on the gum arabic, and the composition or particles containing a triglyceride in the range of 65% to 80% by weight based on the composition or particles.

32. A composition according to any one of the above claims, The composition comprises at least one emulsifier.

33. The composition according to claim 32, The composition contains the emulsifier in an amount of at least 0.0001% by weight, particularly at least 0.001% by weight, preferably at least 0.01% by weight, based on the composition; and / or The composition contains the emulsifier in an amount of up to 5% by weight, particularly up to 2.5% by weight, preferably up to 1% by weight, based on the composition; and / or The composition is a composition that contains the emulsifier in an amount ranging from 0.0001% to 5% by weight, particularly in the range of 0.001% to 2.5% by weight, and preferably in the range of 0.01% to 1% by weight, based on the composition.

34. The composition according to claim 32 or 33, The emulsifier is an amphoteric, anionic, cationic, or nonionic emulsifier, and / or The emulsifier is selected from the group consisting of: fatty acid glycerides, particularly monoglycerides and diglycerides of fatty acids, and salts thereof; citrate esters of fatty acid glycerides, particularly citrate esters of monoglycerides and diglycerides of fatty acids, and salts thereof; tartrate esters and monoacetyltartrate esters of fatty acid glycerides, particularly tartrate esters and diacetyltartrate esters of monoglycerides and diglycerides of fatty acids, and salts thereof; acetate esters of fatty acid glycerides, particularly acetate esters of monoglycerides and diglycerides of fatty acids, and salts thereof; lactic acid esters of fatty acid glycerides, particularly lactic acid esters of monoglycerides and diglycerides of fatty acids, and salts thereof.Mixed acetic and tartaric acid esters of fatty acid glycerides, especially mixed acetic and tartaric acid esters of mono and diglycerides of fatty acids, and their salts; polyglycerol fatty acid esters, especially polyglycerol mono, di and poly fatty acid esters, preferably polyglycerol polyricinoleate; sorbitan esters, especially polyoxyethylene sorbitan esters, preferably polyoxyethylene sorbitan monoesters of fatty acids, especially polyoxyethylene sorbitan monolaurate, polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate, polyoxyethylene sorbitan monopalmitate, polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate and polyoxyethylene sorbitan tristearate; ethoxylated fatty alcohols; ethoxylated fatty acid glycerides, especially ethoxylated mono and diglycerides of fatty acids, and their salts; alkyl polyglucosides and sugar glycerides, especially cetearyl glucoside; sugar esters of fatty acids, especially sucrose esters of fatty acids; modified starch; modified cellulose; quaternary ammonium compounds (ester quarts); Compositions comprising: lecithin; phospholipids; alkyl glucose sesquistearate, particularly methyl glucose sesquistearate; fatty alcohols; fatty acids and their salts and esters; siloxanes and silicones; dimethicone and modified dimethicone, particularly PEG / PPG dimethicone; alkali metal alkyl sarcosinates, particularly sodium alkyl sarcosinate, preferably alkali metal lauryl sarcosinate; amino acid acyl esters and their salts; POE / PPG copolymers; phosphate esters (phosphate esters) and their salts, particularly cetyl phosphate, preferably alkali metal cetyl phosphate, preferably potassium cetyl phosphate; polyacrylates; castor oil and modified castor oil, particularly PEG castor oil and PEG castor oil fatty acid esters and di-fatty acid esters; ethoxylated alkyl sulfates and alkyl ether sulfates; alkyl ether sulfates; and combinations and mixtures thereof.

35. A composition according to any one of claims 32 to 34, The emulsifier is bound to and / or immobilized on the particles, and / or the composition comprises the emulsifier in a form bound to and / or immobilized on the particles.

36. A composition according to any one of claims 32 to 35, The emulsifier is in particulate form and / or in the form of emulsifier particles, and / or The composition comprises the emulsifier in the form of separated, particularly unbound, and / or free emulsifier particles.

37. A composition according to any one of the above claims, The particles of the composition each comprise and / or are formed from a plurality of primary particles (base particles), and in particular, the primary particles are compounded and / or aggregated with each other, and / or, in particular, each primary particle comprises and / or is formed from at least one medium-chain fatty acid triglyceride and gum arabic, preferably each having a core / shell structure, and / or, preferably each being a core / shell primary particle, preferably the core comprises and / or is formed from at least one medium-chain fatty acid triglyceride, and the shell comprises and / or is formed from gum arabic, and / or The particles of the composition each comprise and / or are formed from a plurality of primary particles (base particles) that are bound and / or aggregated with each other, and in particular, each primary particle comprises and / or is formed from at least one medium-chain fatty acid triglyceride and gum arabic, preferably each having a core / shell structure and / or, preferably each being a core / shell primary particle, preferably the core comprising and / or being formed from at least one medium-chain fatty acid triglyceride and the shell comprising and / or being formed from gum arabic. In particular, a composition wherein at least one medium-chain fatty acid triglyceride is further present on the surface of the core / shell structure and / or the core / shell primary particles, especially on the shell.

38. A composition according to any one of the above claims, The composition is free-flowing and / or fluid, and / or The composition does not aggregate at least substantially, and / or The composition is one which contains at least substantially no clumps or clusters of particles, particularly macroaggregates of particles (particles with a size greater than 5 mm, particularly greater than 4.5 mm, preferably greater than 4 mm, and most preferably greater than 3.5 mm).

39. A composition according to any one of the above claims, The residual moisture content of the composition is a maximum of 5% by weight, particularly a maximum of 4% by weight, preferably a maximum of 3% by weight, and / or The residual moisture content of the composition is at least 0.1% by weight, particularly at least 0.25% by weight, preferably at least 0.5% by weight, and / or A composition in which the residual moisture content of the composition is in the range of 0.1% to 5% by weight, particularly in the range of 0.25% to 4% by weight, and preferably in the range of 0.5% to 3% by weight, based on the composition.

40. A composition according to any one of the above claims, The particles of the composition have a D90 particle diameter, particularly in the range of 0.01 mm to 5 mm, more preferably in the range of 0.05 mm to 2 mm, more preferably in the range of 0.1 mm to 1 mm, and more preferably in the range of 0.2 mm to 0.8 mm, and are measured particularly by optical diffraction, preferably by laser diffraction in accordance with ISO 13320:2020, and / or The particles of the composition have a D50 particle diameter, particularly in the range of 0.01 mm to 3 mm, more preferably in the range of 0.05 mm to 2 mm, more preferably in the range of 0.1 mm to 1 mm, and more preferably in the range of 0.15 mm to 0.75 mm, which is determined particularly by optical diffraction, and more preferably by laser diffraction in accordance with ISO 13320:2020.

41. A composition according to any one of the above claims, The composition contains at least substantially no further and / or additional carrier material, in particular at least substantially no further and / or additional carrier material for medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), and / or The composition contains at least substantially no further and / or additional carrier material, in particular at least substantially no further and / or additional carrier material for medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), and / or The composition contains at least substantially no further and / or additional polysaccharide-based carrier material, and / or the composition contains at least substantially no further and / or additional polysaccharide-based carrier material, and / or The composition is at least substantially free of further and / or additional polysaccharide-based carrier materials based on maltodextrin and / or starch, particularly modified starch, and / or the composition is at least substantially free of further and / or additional polysaccharide-based carrier materials based on maltodextrin and / or starch, particularly modified starch; and / or The composition contains at least substantially no carrier material other than gum arabic, in particular at least substantially no polysaccharide-based carrier material other than gum arabic, preferably at least substantially no gum arabic other than gum arabic; and / or the composition contains at least substantially no carrier material other than gum arabic, in particular at least substantially no polysaccharide-based carrier material other than gum arabic, preferably at least substantially no gum arabic other than gum arabic; and / or The composition does not contain proteins other than glycoproteins and / or other proteins, particularly phosphoproteins, preferably casein, and / or The composition is a composition that does not contain phosphoproteins, preferably casein.

42. A composition according to any one of the above claims, A composition containing medium-chain triglyceride (MCT), particularly a particulate composition, preferably a powdered composition, particularly a composition for use in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals or food products, The composition is obtainable and / or acquired by the methods defined in claims 50 to 63.

43. A food, cosmetic, or pharmaceutical product comprising the composition according to any one of claims 1 to 42.

44. Use of the composition according to any one of claims 1 to 42 in food, cosmetics or pharmaceuticals, and / or for the manufacture of food, cosmetics or pharmaceuticals.

45. A food, cosmetic, or pharmaceutical according to claim 43, or a use according to claim 44, The food, cosmetic or pharmaceutical product contains, on a product basis, at least 0.5% by weight, particularly at least 1% by weight, preferably at least 3% by weight, preferably at least 5% by weight of the composition, and / or The aforementioned food, cosmetic, or pharmaceutical product contains, on a product basis, up to 90% by weight, particularly up to 80% by weight, preferably up to 70% by weight, preferably up to 60% by weight, and / or The aforementioned food, cosmetic, or pharmaceutical product contains the aforementioned composition in an amount of 0.5% to 90% by weight, particularly 1% to 80% by weight, preferably 3% to 70% by weight, and preferably 5% to 60% by weight, according to the product standard.

46. The food, cosmetic or pharmaceutical according to claim 43, or the use according to claim 44, or in any case the use according to claim 45, The aforementioned food, cosmetic, or pharmaceutical product contains the composition together with at least one carrier (excipient), in particular a physiologically acceptable carrier (excipient), for use.

47. A food, cosmetic, or pharmaceutical according to claim 43, or a use according to claim 44, or a use according to each of claims 45 or 46, The aforementioned foods, cosmetics, or pharmaceuticals, in particular foods, are functional foods, novel foods, food additives, food supplements, diet foods and / or diet foods, power snacks, appetite suppressants, or muscle and / or endurance sports supplements, for use.

48. A food, cosmetic, or pharmaceutical according to claim 43, or a use according to claim 44, or a use according to any one of claims 45 to 47, The aforementioned foods, cosmetics, or pharmaceuticals, in particular cosmetics, are personal care and / or body cleansing products, in particular skin and / or hair care and / or hair cleansing products, such as skin care and / or hair care and / or hair cleansing products, preferably shower gels, hair shampoos, bath additives, soaps, skin creams, lotions, gels, creams, sunscreens, insect repellents, face masks, shaving foams or soaps, self-tanning agents, depilatory agents, baby care products, beard care products, wet wipes, and hygiene products for the delicate area; dental and / or oral care products, preferably toothpastes, mouthwashes, and adhesive compositions for tooth substitutes; and hair treatment products, preferably hair care products. Products such as hair color products, hair styling products, and hair conditioners; coating products for optical and / or decorative purposes, preferably color cosmetics, lip care products such as lipstick or lip gloss, eye care products such as mascara or eyeshadow, facial makeup or lipstick, and nail polish; hair care products, preferably hair color products, hair styling products, and hair conditioners; coating products for visual and / or decorative purposes, preferably color cosmetics, lip care products (such as lipstick or lip gloss), eye care products (such as mascara or eyeshadow), facial makeup or blush, and nail polish; and products that affect body odor or fragrance products, preferably deodorants, perfumes, and eau de toilettes.

49. A food, cosmetic, or pharmaceutical according to claim 43, or a use according to claim 44, or a use according to any one of claims 45 to 48, The aforementioned food, cosmetic or pharmaceutical product is a liquid, ointment, cream, paste, lotion, gel, spray, or solid, powder, tablet, pill, capsule, coated tablet, etc., and / or is formulated and / or designed as a liquid, ointment, cream, paste, lotion, gel, spray, solid, powder, tablet, pill, capsule, coated tablet, etc., and / or The aforementioned food, cosmetic, or pharmaceutical is designed as a dry formulation, particularly a powdered dry formulation, and in particular the dry formulation is supplied and / or stored and / or incorporated into a liquid, particularly water, when applied and / or used, especially on the user and / or consumer side.

50. A composition, particularly a granular composition, preferably a powdered composition, preferably a powdered composition containing medium-chain triglyceride (MCT), and a method for producing the composition according to any one of claims 1 to 42, The following method includes the steps in the order shown below: (i) A step of preparing and / or producing a preferably aqueous homogeneous dispersion, more preferably an aqueous homogeneous emulsion, the dispersion comprising, on the one hand, gum arabic as a particularly polysaccharide-based carrier material, and on the other hand, at least one medium-chain fatty acid triglyceride (MCT), particularly at least one linear saturated C ６ , C ８ , C １０ or C １２ It contains at least one triglyceride of a carboxylic acid, preferably contained in an aqueous liquid carrier medium. For gum arabic, a triglyceride having a glycoprotein content of at least 4% by weight, preferably 4% to 20% by weight, based on the gum arabic, is used, and the triglyceride is used in an amount of at least 50% by weight, preferably 50% to 90% by weight, based on the dry weight of the dispersion, particularly the emulsion; subsequently (ii) The dispersion, particularly the emulsion, obtained in step (i) is dried, particularly spray-dried, while preferably removing at least substantially all of the aqueous liquid carrier medium; in particular, a particulate composition, preferably a powdered composition, preferably a powdered composition containing medium-chain fatty acid triglycerides (MCTs), particularly the composition according to any one of claims 1 to 42.

51. The method according to claim 50, Method step (i) is carried out by introducing shear energy and / or shear force; and / or, in method step (i), homogenization, in particular homogenization of components, is carried out by introducing shear energy and / or shear force, in particular the introduction of shear energy and / or shear force is carried out by high-pressure homogenization and / or preferably using a high-pressure homogenizer; and / or In the method step (i) described above, the high-pressure homogenization is carried out particularly using a high-pressure homogenizer.

52. A method according to claim 50 or 51, The aforementioned high-pressure homogenization is carried out with a pressure gradient of up to 2,500 bar, particularly up to 2,250 bar, preferably up to 2,000 bar, and / or The high-pressure homogenization is carried out using a pressure gradient in the range of 50 bar to 2,500 bar, particularly in the range of 75 bar to 2,250 bar, preferably in the range of 100 bar to 2,000 bar.

53. A method according to any one of claims 50 to 52, A method wherein, in step (i), a two-step and / or multi-step method is performed, in particular, in step (i), first, mixing of components, in particular stirring, preferably under the introduction of mixing and / or stirring energy and / or stirring force, in particular for the purpose of obtaining a (preliminary) dispersion, in particular a (preliminary) emulsion, and then, preferably under the introduction of shear energy and / or shear force, high-pressure homogenization of the (preliminary) dispersion, in particular a (preliminary) emulsion, in particular for the purpose of obtaining a preferably aqueous homogeneous dispersion of components, in particular a particularly aqueous homogeneous emulsion, in particular, homogenization of components is performed under the introduction of shear energy and / or shear force, preferably high-pressure homogenization of the (preliminary) dispersion, in particular a (preliminary) emulsion.

54. A method according to any one of claims 50 to 53, A method comprising step (i) of which a finely dispersed homogeneous dispersion, in particular a finely dispersed homogeneous emulsion, is produced and / or provided.

55. A method according to any one of claims 50 to 54, In step (i) of the method, the viscosity of the homogeneous dispersion, particularly the homogeneous emulsion, particularly the apparent viscosity, is determined in accordance with DIN EN ISO 2555, especially at room temperature (20°C) and a shear rate of 10 s. －１ The method involves measuring, preferably using a rotational viscometer, the viscosity being adjusted to a maximum of 2,500 mPa·s, particularly a maximum of 1,000 mPa·s, and preferably a maximum of 400 mPa·s.

56. A method according to any one of claims 50 to 55, The composition obtained in step (ii) of the method contains or consists of a plurality of individual particles. Each of the aforementioned particles contains gum arabic as a polysaccharide-based carrier material. In particular, the gum arabic and / or the polysaccharide-based carrier material contains medium-chain fatty acid triglycerides (MCTs), especially at least one linear saturated C2. ６ , C ８ , C １０ , or C １２ Carboxylic acid triglycerides are supplied and / or filled, and / or in particular the particles are gum arabic and / or the polysaccharide-based carrier material, and medium-chain fatty acid triglycerides (MCTs) bound and / or immobilized to the polysaccharide-based carrier material, in particular at least one linear saturated C12C triglyceride bound and / or immobilized to the polysaccharide-based carrier material. ６ , C ８ , C １０ , or C １２ A method comprising a carboxylic acid triglyceride.

57. A method according to any one of claims 50 to 56, A method wherein the particle size is set in method step (i) and / or method step (ii).

58. A method according to any one of claims 50 to 57, The particles of the composition are set in such a way that the D90 particle diameter is in the range of 0.01 mm to 5 mm, more preferably 0.05 mm to 2 mm, more preferably 0.1 mm to 1 mm, and more preferably 0.2 mm to 0.8 mm, and the D90 particle diameter is measured particularly by optical diffraction, preferably by laser diffraction in accordance with ISO 13320:2020, and / or The particles of the composition have a D50 particle diameter, particularly in the range of 0.01 mm to 3 mm, particularly in the range of 0.05 mm to 2 mm, preferably in the range of 0.1 mm to 1 mm, and particularly preferably in the range of 0.15 mm to 0.75 mm, and are measured particularly by optical diffraction, preferably by laser diffraction in accordance with ISO 13320:2020, and in particular the setting of the particle diameter in method step (i) is carried out particularly on the basis of homogenization, particularly high-pressure homogenization, and / or using homogenization, and / or drying in method step (ii) is carried out particularly on the basis of spray drying, and / or using drying, preferably drying in method step (ii), particularly on the basis of spray drying, and / or using drying.

59. A method according to any one of claims 50 to 58, In step (ii) of the method, the residual water content of the composition is set, and / or In method step (ii), the residual moisture content of the composition is set to a maximum of 5% by weight, particularly a maximum of 4% by weight, preferably a maximum of 3% by weight, and / or In step (ii) of the method, the residual moisture content of the composition is set to at least 0.1% by weight, particularly at least 0.25% by weight, preferably at least 0.5% by weight, and / or A method wherein, in step (ii), the residual moisture content of the composition is set to a range of 0.1% to 5% by weight, particularly 0.25% to 4% by weight, and preferably 0.5% to 3% by weight, based on the composition.

60. A method according to any one of claims 50 to 59, After the drying carried out in method step (ii), particularly spray drying, further drying is performed and / or Further drying is performed downstream of the drying carried out in method step (ii), particularly spray drying. In particular, the further drying and / or subsequent drying is carried out and / or performed for the purpose of (further) setting the residual moisture content of the composition, in a method as defined in particular in claim 58.

61. A method according to any one of claims 50 to 60, In method step (ii), the drying, in particular spray drying, is carried out using atomization and / or spraying of the dispersion, in particular emulsion, obtained in method step (i), and / or In step (ii), drying, in particular spray drying, is carried out by passing the dispersion, in particular the emulsion, obtained in step (i) through at least one nozzle and / or by spraying, in particular under (high pressure), the method.

62. A method according to any one of claims 50 to 61, A method comprising step (i) and / or step (ii), particularly step (i), wherein at least one emulsifier is added and / or used as described in any one of claims 33 to 37.

63. A method according to any one of claims 50 to 62, A method comprising carrying out step (ii), wherein, after the method step, at least one emulsifier is added to the obtained composition, particularly by spraying and / or mixing and / or compounding, as described in any one of claims 33 to 37.

64. Contains gum arabic, or at least one medium-chain fatty acid triglyceride (MCT), particularly at least one linear saturated C ６ , C ８ , C １０ or C １２ A method for loading, particularly adjusting and / or controlling the loading amount, of a polysaccharide-based carrier material formed from gum arabic and comprising at least one triglyceride of carboxylic acids, more particularly for producing particulate and / or powdered compositions comprising medium-chain fatty acid triglycerides (MCTs), preferably a method for producing the composition according to any one of claims 1 to 42. A method wherein the loading, particularly the amount of loading, is controlled and / or set according to the glycoprotein content of the polysaccharide-based carrier material.

65. The method according to claim 64, The gum arabic contains at least 4% by weight, preferably 4% to 25% by weight, of glycoproteins based on the gum arabic, and / or A method for supporting triglycerides, particularly the amount of triglycerides, wherein the total amount of the polysaccharide-based carrier material and the triglycerides is at least 50% by weight, preferably 50% to 90% by weight, based on the composition.

66. Using the glycoprotein content of a polysaccharide-based carrier material containing or formed from gum arabic, at least one medium-chain fatty acid triglyceride (MCT), particularly at least one linear saturated C, is added to the polysaccharide-based carrier material. ６ , C ８ , C １０ or C １２ Use for the purpose of supporting at least one triglyceride of a carboxylic acid, particularly controlling and / or setting the amount of support, and especially for the purpose of producing particle and / or powder compositions containing medium-chain fatty acid triglycerides (MCTs), preferably for the purpose of producing the compositions according to any one of claims 1 to 42.

67. The use described in claim 66, The gum arabic contains at least 4% by weight, preferably 4% to 25% by weight, of glycoproteins based on the gum arabic, and / or The formulation of triglycerides, particularly in which the amount of triglycerides is at least 50% by weight, preferably in the range of 50% to 90% by weight, based on the total amount of the polysaccharide-based carrier material and the triglycerides, especially on a composition basis.

68. A food, cosmetic, or pharmaceutical according to claim 43 or any one of claims 45 to 49; a use according to claim 44 or any one of claims 45 to 49; a method according to any one of claims 50 to 63; a method according to claim 64 or 65; and a use according to claim 66 or 67, each having the characteristics described in any one of claims 1 to 42.

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