Microencapsulated probiotic substance and process of manufacture

摘要

Dried powder solid particles are disclosed containing a probiotic microorganism and a carrier phase wherein the probiotic microorganism is encapsulated, and wherein the carrier phase further comprises at least a nutritious source. The dried powder solid particles have a particle size distribution between n and (n+400) μm, wherein n is comprised between 100 and 10,000 μm, preferably between 300 and 5000 μm, more preferably between 400 and 1000 μm.

主权项

1. A dried powder composition comprising solid particles containing:
a) a probiotic microorganism, b) a carrier phase wherein said probiotic microorganism is encapsulated, said carrier phase further comprising at least a nutritious source as well as an enteric composition, wherein said dried powder composition presents a particle size distribution between n and (n+400) μm, wherein n is comprised between 100 and 10,000 μm, and said solid particles are spherical particles comprising 50 to 80 wt. % of said probiotic microorganism, and wherein said carrier phase comprises a mixture of alginate and pullulan.