Company > What is Microencapsulation ?

Microencapsulation refers to a process by which minute
particles of liquid or solid material are coated with a
uniform and continuous film. A range of materials are
suited for use as the capsule material: lipids, wax,
crystal starch, modified starch, cellulose, phospholipids
and other polymers.

Microencapsulation has a variety of purposes, such as
the controlled release of active ingredients, coating
liquid substances, masking or protecting core material
as well as reducing volatility.

Unprotected      particle     liquid / solid	Encapsulation process	Protected     particle

Range of applications :-

 Stabilising of starter cultures and enzymes

 Controlling/delaying release (pesticides and      pharmaceuticals)

 Masking taste, smell and colour (fish oil, plant extracts)

 Protecting against UV, heat, oxidation, acids, bases     (colorants and vitamins)

 Stabilising of volatile constituents to improve shelf life     (flavours and fragrances)

 Reducing interactions between reactive ingredients in     premixes or the final products

 Converting liquids to solids