Microencapsulation
LycoRed uses advanced microencapsulation technologies to protect sensitive ingredients and provide functionalities such as heat-stability and slow-release profiles. The active ingredient, such as a vitamin or mineral, is covered with a protective coating. The coating, which is specifically designed to provide the desired effect is applied to the ingredient. Applying a double-coating can provide additional functionality and allow use in a larger variety of food and beverage applications. CapsuDar® ingredients use many different coating materials, which vary in their solubility, heat resistance and regulatory approval.

Benefits of Microencapsulated Ingredients
CapsuDar^® ingredients use coating materials to provide specific functionalities. Each active ingredient has it's own distinct properties which present challenges to manufacturers. The added functionalities make CapsuDar^® microencapsulated ingredients ideal for use in a wide variety of applications, including dietary supplements, breakfast cereals, dairy foods and a variety of other food applications. Microencapsulated ingredients are designed to provide the following:

• Reduction of overages
• Increased matrix stability
• Elimination of ingredient cross-interaction
• Protection of sensitive materials from oxidation
• Odor and taste masking
• Increased heat stability
• Free-flow powders
• Slow-release profiles

CapsuDar^® Vitamin Product Line
CapsuDar^® Mineral Product Line
CapsuDar^® and AsparCote™ Other Ingredients Product Line