Powderous Composition Fat-Soluble Vitamin Stability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Solid powder compositions of fat-soluble vitamins face challenges in stability and flowability, requiring innovative formulations that enhance both production ease and handling characteristics.
Innovation Solution
A powderous composition comprising up to 70% fat-soluble vitamin, 5-30% each of D-glycose oligomers with different DE values, and 5-70% modified polysaccharides, along with at least 1% water-soluble dietary fiber, such as inulin, which improves flowability and stability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional carriers are used for fat-soluble vitamins, then the composition can be produced, but the flowability is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses a composite carrier system comprising multiple components: maltodextrin (DE 3-20), modified starch, and water-soluble dietary fiber. This composite material combines the benefits of each component - maltodextrin provides basic carrier functionality, modified starch enhances flowability through surface modification, and water-soluble dietary fiber further improves flow properties while adding health benefits. The synergistic effect of these composite materials resolves the flowability issue without compromising manufacturability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent specifies precise parameter ranges for the carrier components, particularly the dextrose equivalent (DE) value of maltodextrin (3-20) and the proportions of each carrier component. By optimizing these parameters, the formulation achieves improved flowability while maintaining ease of production. The specific DE range ensures the right balance between solubility and flow properties.
2Ease of operation
If single type of maltodextrin is used, then the formulation is simple, but the flowability is not optimized
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the carrier system into multiple functional components with distinct roles. Instead of using a single maltodextrin type, it divides the carrier function across maltodextrin (for base carrier properties), modified starch (for flow enhancement), and water-soluble dietary fiber (for additional flow improvement and health benefits). This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function, achieving superior overall flowability.
Solution Approach 2:
The carrier system is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously: maltodextrin serves as the primary carrier and provides structural base, modified starch contributes to flowability and stability, and water-soluble dietary fiber enhances flow properties while adding nutritional value. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional separate ingredients, maintaining formulation efficiency while improving performance.
3Ease of operation
If water-soluble dietary fiber is added to improve flowability, then flowability improves, but the formulation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The water-soluble dietary fiber serves multiple purposes in the formulation: it improves flowability of the powder composition, adds nutritional health benefits, and contributes to the stability of the vitamin encapsulation. By selecting an ingredient that performs multiple functions, the patent avoids increasing formulation complexity while achieving improved flowability. The dietary fiber integrates seamlessly with the existing carrier system.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent specifies a controlled proportion range for water-soluble dietary fiber within the total carrier system. By optimizing this parameter, the formulation achieves improved flowability without excessive complexity. The specific proportion ensures that the dietary fiber contributes effectively to flow properties while maintaining compatibility with other carrier components and preserving ease of manufacture.
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AI summary
The present invention relates a powderous composition comprising at least one fat-soluble vitamin, which can be produced easily and which can be used in many fields of application.