Method of encapsulating flavors and fragrances by controlled water transport into microcapsules
US6045835A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 9, 1997 |
| Grant date | Apr 4, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 9, 2017 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/2985
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method of encapsulating an amphiphilic flavor or fragrance compound into a microcapsule having a hydrogel shell and an oil core. The flavor or fragrance compound is transported into and solubilized in the core by partition coefficient equilibrium using water in the capsule wall to transport the compound into the core. Microcapsules made by the method of the invention may have a wall thickness and contain a high concentration of the flavor or fragrance compound that has not previously been feasible.
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