How to Tame Recalcitrant Ingredients with Technological Processes

Plant-based functional ingredients behave differently than manufacturers of nutraceuticals and cosmetic products would like. Innovative processes such as double microencapsulation can help them to overcome bioavailability and solubility challenges.

Among the currently trending functional ingredients, interest in natural sources such as turmeric and its polyphenol, curcumin, has been increasing for years. The spice is not only in demand in the culinary world, but has also found great promise in both consumer and scientific applications.

‘Nutraceutical Business Review’, issue August/2021, HPCi Media Limited

Authors:
Gudrun Ding, Head of Business Development Process Technology, Glatt Ingenieurtechnik GmbH
Francesca Zanoni, Research and Development Manager, Sphera Encapsulation
Isabel Gómez, Global Marketing Manager, Nutraceutical Ingredients Lubrizol Life Science, Health