The present invention concerns the use of starch derivatives, wherein the starch derivative is partially acetylated and partially acylated with at least one fatty acid, as additive in coating compositions, and starch derivatives which are partially acetylated and partially acylated with at least one fatty acid at least one fatty acid, wherein the MW of the starch derivatives is from 3.000 to 50.000 g/mol.

The present invention concerns the use of starch derivatives, wherein the starch derivative is partially acetylated and partially acylated with at least one fatty acid, as additive in coating compositions, and starch derivatives which are partially acetylated and partially acylated with at least one fatty acid at least one fatty acid, wherein the MW of the starch derivatives is from 3.000 to 50.000 g/mol.

A biodegradable cellulose fiber-based substrate, at least one side of which is coated with a release coating including: a) at least one water-soluble polymer (WSP) containing hydroxyl groups, and b) at least one lactone substituted with at least one linear or branched and/or cyclic C.sub.8-C.sub.30 hydrocarbon chain which may contain heteroatoms. The biodegradable substrate is certified biodegradable in accordance with EN 13432. A method of production thereof is also disclosed.

A biodegradable cellulose fiber-based substrate, at least one side of which is coated with a release coating including: a) at least one water-soluble polymer (WSP) containing hydroxyl groups, and b) at least one lactone substituted with at least one linear or branched and/or cyclic C.sub.8-C.sub.30 hydrocarbon chain which may contain heteroatoms. The biodegradable substrate is certified biodegradable in accordance with EN 13432. A method of production thereof is also disclosed.

Provided herein are starch compositions, which comprise a first starch having a first weight average molecular weight between about 300,000 and about 4,000,000 Daltons, a second starch having a second weight average molecular weight between about 1,000 and about 290,000 Daltons, and a water-soluble polymer. Also provide herein are articles of manufacture and films comprising the starch composition, and methods of making the starch composition.

Provided herein are starch compositions, which comprise a first starch having a first weight average molecular weight between about 300,000 and about 4,000,000 Daltons, a second starch having a second weight average molecular weight between about 1,000 and about 290,000 Daltons, and a water-soluble polymer. Also provide herein are articles of manufacture and films comprising the starch composition, and methods of making the starch composition.

Disclosed herein are compositions containing a modified starch, the starch modified to contain ester linkages to multiple short-chain fatty acids of different lengths; in particular, containing linkages to acetate, propionate, and butyrate. Methods for making and using such starch esters are described, as are compositions including the starch ester for nutritional effects and health benefits.

The present invention relates to polymer compositions comprising at least one basic additive, and processes comprising at least one process step to obtain the polymer composition or articles comprising the polymer composition. The polymer composition generally displays an enhanced biodegradability.

The present invention relates to polymer compositions comprising at least one basic additive, and processes comprising at least one process step to obtain the polymer composition or articles comprising the polymer composition. The polymer composition generally displays an enhanced biodegradability.

Compounds encapsulated with octenylsuccinic anhydride modified starch and methods of forming the encapsulated compounds are provided. Poorly water-soluble compounds, especially pharmaceuticals, are solubilized within an oil phase, which is then formed into an emulsion with an aqueous phase comprising the OSA modified starch. The resulting emulsion can be dried, such as through spray drying, for form a powder comprising the encapsulated compound.