The present invention relates to means for protecting bioactive materials in mammalian food or feed formulations used to enhance the health status of mammals.

The present invention relates to means for protecting bioactive materials in mammalian food or feed formulations used to enhance the health status of mammals.

A composition containing one or more water-insoluble cooling agents, each having a water solubility of 2 mg/g or less, and being encapsulated in a water-soluble matrix including at least one water-soluble carbohydrate; and at least one emulsifier, and a method for producing the same are described.

The present invention relates to a the field of food technology and delivery of hydrophobic biologically active compounds, particularly nutrients, via food products and beverages. In particular the present invention provides isolated casein micelles useful for the encapsulation of hydrophobic nutrients, therapeutic and cosmetic compounds, compositions thereof and methods of preparing the micelles.

The present invention relates to a the field of food technology and delivery of hydrophobic biologically active compounds, particularly nutrients, via food products and beverages. In particular the present invention provides isolated casein micelles useful for the encapsulation of hydrophobic nutrients, therapeutic and cosmetic compounds, compositions thereof and methods of preparing the micelles.

The present invention relates to microparticles, methods of producing microparticles and microparticle precursor compositions. In particular, it relates to microparticles comprising a protective matrix and a protective matrix precursor composition comprising a blend of a denatured protein, a polyol plasticizer, trehalose and a carrier.

The present invention relates to microparticles, methods of producing microparticles and microparticle precursor compositions. In particular, it relates to microparticles comprising a protective matrix and a protective matrix precursor composition comprising a blend of a denatured protein, a polyol plasticizer, trehalose and a carrier.

A cold-gelated mono-nuclear microencapsulate comprises a unitary liquid core encapsulated within a gastro-resistant, ileal-sensitive, polymerized denatured protein membrane shell, wherein the liquid core comprises a GLP-1 release stimulating agent in a substantially solubilised form. The GLP-1 release stimulating agent is a native protein selected from native dairy protein, native vegetable protein or native egg protein.

A cold-gelated mono-nuclear microencapsulate comprises a unitary liquid core encapsulated within a gastro-resistant, ileal-sensitive, polymerized denatured protein membrane shell, wherein the liquid core comprises a GLP-1 release stimulating agent in a substantially solubilised form. The GLP-1 release stimulating agent is a native protein selected from native dairy protein, native vegetable protein or native egg protein.

Long-lasting sweetener formulations which comprise at least one encapsulated sweetener compound and are suitable for use in confectionery products are disclosed. In certain, non-limiting embodiments of the disclosed formulations, the sweetener compound is stevioside, rebaudioside A, rebaudioside B, rebaudioside C, rebaudioside D, rebaudioside E, rebaudioside F, rebaudioside M, steviobioside, rubusoside and dulcoside A. In certain embodiments, the disclosed formulations provide enhanced sweetness duration for chewing gum.