WATER SOLUBLE POWDERS AND TABLETS

摘要

The invention relates to water soluble or water dispersible powders or tablets based on a carbohydrate matrix with improved dissolution properties in water. The powders or tablets or a precursor therefor are subjected to treatment with a gas so that gas is entrapped in the powder of tablet, which comprises providing the powder or tablet with sufficient closed porosity so that gas entrapped therein promotes dissolution or dispersion on contact with water. The powders or tablets may be pharmaceuticals or foods.