Neutral-tasting microcapsules, method for their manufacturing and their use

摘要

The invention relates to neutral tasting microcapsules, the method for their manufacturing and their use as human or animal food additives and as carrier systems for medicaments. In accordance with the invention, said capsules consist of oligo and/or polysaccharides, for instance, alginates, which are normally indigestible in the digestive tract combined with digestible components. Preferred are substances which have an unpleasant taste on their own, for example, cod liver oil and/or linseed oil, including also their combination with other substances, e. g. mineral substances, trace elements or substances having an immunological or pharmacological effect. Said microcapsules can be used as valuable human or animal food additives and as vaccines or medicaments since the components are released in the digestive tract.