2. Encapsulation processes

2.1 Definition and purpose of encapsulation

Microencapsulation [J 2 210] is a process by which substances are enclosed in microcapsules or microspheres in order to release their contents in a controlled manner (figure 1 ).

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Bibliography

(1) - SCHUCK (P.) - Séchage par atomisation des émulsions. - Dans Microencapsulation : des sciences aux technologies (2007).
(2) - PONCELET (D.), DREFFIER (C.) - Les méthodes de microencapsulation de A à Z (ou presque). - Dans Microencapsulation :...

Regulations

Guidelines for the Evaluation of Probiotics in Food London (2002) FAO/WHO, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations/World Health Organization.

Patents

DURAND (H.) and PANES (J.). – Particles coated with a homogeneous, hydrophobic protective layer for use in pharmaceuticals, dietetic or feed compositions, comprise agglomerates of microorganisms. WO 200168808 (2001).

BURGAIN (J.), GAIANI (C.), JEANDEL (C.), GHOUL (M.) and SCHER (J.). – A process for encapsulating bioactive molecules in dairy matrices and the product resulting from this process. FR/31.05.13/FRA...