Microencapsulation Applications
Advanced Encapsulation Technologies for Food, Beverages and Nutraceuticals
PHS Life Sciences develops specialised ingredient technologies for food, beverage, nutraceutical and related applications. Our portfolio brings together encapsulation technologies and ingredient solutions designed to address specific formulation requirements, from protecting sensitive vitamins and active ingredients to improving flavour performance and managing the release of functional ingredients.
Our five technology platforms—UniQ-Coat®, Vita-Q®, FlavoPearl®, CleanXtend™ and FusiMelt™—serve different ingredient and application needs. Each platform offers solutions for manufacturers, formulation scientists and product development teams working to improve product quality, consistency and processing performance.
Explore Our Technology Platforms
UniQ-Coat® – Encapsulated Minerals, Actives and Functional Food Ingredients
UniQ-Coat® offers encapsulated minerals, nutritional actives and functional ingredients for applications across food processing and nutrition. Encapsulation can help manage ingredient interactions, release behaviour and stability, depending on the ingredient and application.
The UniQ-Coat® portfolio includes encapsulated minerals and actives, as well as specialised ingredients for confectionery, meat products, pizza, tortillas and bakery applications.
Key product categories
- Minerals and actives: Ferrous fumarate, copper sulphate, ascorbic acid, folic acid, caffeine, choline bitartrate, L-arginine, L-carnitine, methionine, N-acetyl L-cysteine, alpha-lipoic acid, L-lysine and glutathione.
- Confectionery ingredients: Encapsulated citric acid, malic acid and tartaric acid.
- Meat ingredients: Encapsulated citric acid, lactic acid, salt and glucono delta-lactone.
- Pizza ingredients: Encapsulated sodium bicarbonate and sodium aluminium phosphate.
- Tortilla ingredients: Encapsulated citric acid, malic acid and fumaric acid.
- Bakery ingredients: Encapsulated sorbic acid, fumaric acid, citric acid and calcium propionate.
Key benefits highlighted in the product portfolio
- Enhanced stability and reduced reactivity in formulations.
- Controlled and targeted ingredient release.
- Improved flowability and handling.
- Reduced premature reactions in selected food applications.
- Support for product texture, flavour balance and processing performance.
- Application-specific shelf stability and freshness benefits.
Vita-Q® – Encapsulated Vitamins and Nutraceutical Actives
Vita-Q® focuses on encapsulated fat-soluble vitamins and selected nutritional actives. Its portfolio includes vitamin beadlets, oils and microencapsulated ingredients designed for nutritional and nutraceutical formulations.
The technology is particularly relevant when manufacturers need to address vitamin stability, ingredient compatibility, handling and delivery requirements within a finished product.
Key product categories
- Vitamin K2 beadlets and oils, in natural and synthetic forms.
- Vitamin D2 beadlets.
- Vitamin D3 beadlets and oil in specified vegetarian and non-vegetarian formats.
- Vitamin A acetate beadlets.
- DHA beadlets.
- Astaxanthin, MCT oil, Coenzyme Q10, lutein, biotin and resveratrol beadlets.
Vita-Q® Vitamin K2
The portfolio includes microencapsulated Vitamin K2/MK-7 in powder or beadlet formats, with natural and synthetic options and specified concentrations. Vitamin K2 oil is also available in natural and synthetic forms, with customisable concentrations.
The brochure describes a protective matrix designed to help protect Vitamin K2 from interactions with minerals, light, heat and oxidation.
Vita-Q®-DUO: Vitamin D3 + K2
Key benefits highlighted in the portfolio
- Enhanced stability and protection against oxidation and degradation.
- Improved bioavailability, as described in the product literature.
- Reduced interaction with other ingredients.
- Low hygroscopicity and good flowability for the specified Vitamin K2 products.
- Improved shelf life and handling characteristics.
Applications: Dietary supplements, nutraceutical formulations, fortified foods and selected functional food and beverage applications.
FlavoPearl® – Microencapsulated Flavours for Nutraceuticals and Beverages
Flavour is an important part of product acceptance, particularly in functional beverages, powdered nutrition products and nutraceutical formulations. Processing conditions, pH, moisture and ingredient interactions can influence flavour performance.
FlavoPearl® is PHS Life Sciences’ encapsulated flavour platform, offering natural and nature-identical flavour options for different product formats. The portfolio addresses formulation requirements such as flavour stability, dispersion, solubility, flowability and flavour retention.
FlavoPearl® for nutraceutical applications
Available flavour profiles include orange, lemon, bergamot, lime, chocolate, vanilla and coffee.
The brochure highlights long-lasting flavour, improved dispersion and solubility, better flowability and handling, stability in moisture-sensitive formulations, and suitability for effervescent tablets, powders and sachets.
FlavoPearl® for beverage applications
The beverage portfolio includes natural and nature-identical flavour options such as orange, lemon, lime, bergamot, strawberry, ginger, basil, honey, vanilla, chocolate and mint.
Key benefits highlighted for beverage applications
- Better pH stability.
- Premium sensory impact.
- Uniform dispersion.
- Improved flavour retention in ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages and powders.
- Support for managing bitter notes in suitable formulations.
- Potential dosage optimisation, depending on the formulation.
Applications: Functional beverages, RTD products, powdered drinks, effervescent tablets, sachets and nutraceutical products.
CleanXtend™ – Smart Encapsulation for Clean-Label Preservation
Key product categories
- Encapsulated Rowan Berry Extract: The brochure describes this ingredient as rich in polyphenols, with applications in baked goods and sauces.
- Encapsulated Cultured Flour: Presented for preservation applications, including breads and snacks.
Key benefits highlighted in the brochure
Supports clean-label and “no additives” positioning, subject to the final formulation and applicable regulations.
- Supports clean-label preservation applications.
- Helps improve product freshness.
- Supports controlled release.
- Offers sensory neutrality as a stated product benefit.
- Supports preservation efficacy in suitable applications.
CleanXtend™ suitability should be assessed against the product formulation, target microorganisms, processing conditions, storage requirements and applicable food regulations. Any preservation or label claim should be validated for the specific product.
Applications: Selected bakery products, breads, snacks, sauces and other suitable food preservation applications.
FusiMelt™ – Melt Infusion Technology for Confectionery
FusiMelt™ is PHS Life Sciences’ melt infusion technology platform for confectionery ingredients. The portfolio includes FusiMelt™ malic acid, citric acid and lactic acid.
The technology is designed to support formulation and processing requirements in confectionery products, where the timing of ingredient reactions, flavour delivery, texture and processing stability can influence the finished product.
Key product categories
- FusiMelt™ Malic Acid.
- FusiMelt™ Citric Acid.
- FusiMelt™ Lactic Acid.
Key benefits highlighted in the brochure
- Cleaner, sharper flavour burst.
- Reduced premature reactions.
- Better processing stability.
- Enhanced texture.
- Improved stability.
- Controlled release.
Applications: Confectionery formulations requiring specific acid delivery, flavour and processing characteristics.
How to Select the Right Technology for Your Formulation
When evaluating a technology, consider:
- Ingredient characteristics: Identify the ingredient and any known sensitivity to heat, light, moisture, oxidation or other formulation components.
- Product format: Establish whether the ingredient will be used in a beverage, powder, tablet, confectionery product, bakery item or another food application.
- Processing conditions: Consider temperature, mixing, moisture exposure, pH and other relevant manufacturing conditions.
- Performance objectives: Define the required stability, release behaviour, dispersion, flavour profile, texture or preservation function.
- Validation requirements: Assess the finished formulation through relevant compatibility, processing, stability and shelf-life testing.
The PHS Life Sciences team can help identify relevant technology options based on your ingredient and application requirements.
Application
Applications Across Food, Beverage and Nutrition Industries
PHS Life Sciences’ technology portfolio addresses ingredient requirements across several application areas.
Nutraceuticals and Dietary Supplements
Vita-Q® and FlavoPearl® offer solutions for selected vitamin, nutritional active and flavour requirements in supplements, powders, sachets and effervescent formats.
Functional and Ready-to-Drink Beverages
FlavoPearl® offers encapsulated flavour options for RTD beverages and powdered drinks, with product-specific benefits relating to dispersion, pH stability and flavour retention.
Bakery and Bread Products
UniQ-Coat® and CleanXtend™ portfolios include selected encapsulated ingredients for bakery and preservation applications, including dough processing, freshness and shelf-stability requirements.
Confectionery
UniQ-Coat® and FusiMelt™ offer ingredient options for confectionery applications, including encapsulated acids and ingredients designed for controlled release, flavour delivery and processing performance.
Meat Products
UniQ-Coat® includes encapsulated acids, salt and glucono delta-lactone for meat ingredient applications. The brochure identifies benefits relating to texture, flavour balance, controlled release and microbial control.
Pizza and Tortilla Products
UniQ-Coat® includes encapsulated leavening and acid ingredients for selected pizza, tortilla and related food formulations. These products address application-specific requirements such as delayed reactions, dough handling, texture and product consistency.
Why Explore PHS Life Sciences Technologies?
PHS Life Sciences brings together five technology platforms that address different ingredient and product-development needs.
- A specialised technology portfolio: Solutions spanning encapsulated vitamins, minerals, nutritional actives, flavours, preservation ingredients, and confectionery acids.
- Application-specific product options: Ingredient formats and portfolios designed for different food, beverage, and nutraceutical requirements.
- Multiple ingredient categories: Options for manufacturers working across nutrition, bakery, confectionery, beverage, and other food applications.
- Formulation-focused discussions: An opportunity to identify relevant products based on the ingredient, processing conditions, and desired product characteristics.
To determine the suitability of a product, discuss your requirements with PHS Life Sciences and review the relevant technical specifications.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions.
Encapsulation technologies involve incorporating an ingredient within a protective or delivery system. Depending on the technology and application, this can help address ingredient stability, compatibility, handling or release requirements.
PHS Life Sciences’ brochure presents five technology platforms: UniQ-Coat®, Vita-Q®, FlavoPearl®, CleanXtend™ and FusiMelt™. Each serves different ingredient and application requirements.
UniQ-Coat® includes encapsulated minerals and nutritional actives, along with ingredients for confectionery, meat, pizza, tortilla and bakery applications. The suitable product depends on the formulation and intended function.
The Vita-Q® portfolio includes selected fat-soluble vitamins and nutritional actives in beadlet, powder and oil formats. It also includes Vitamin K2 options and Vita-Q®-DUO, a combined Vitamin D3 and K2 beadlet. Confirm current product specifications with PHS Life Sciences.
FlavoPearl® offers encapsulated flavours for selected nutraceutical and beverage applications, including powders, sachets, effervescent tablets and RTD products. Flavour choice and performance depend on the product formulation.
The Vita-Q® portfolio includes selected fat-soluble vitamins and nutritional actives in beadlet, powder and oil formats. It also includes Vitamin K2 options and Vita-Q®-DUO, a combined Vitamin D3 and K2 beadlet. Confirm current product specifications with PHS Life Sciences.
CleanXtend™ is positioned for clean-label preservation applications. The brochure includes encapsulated rowan berry extract and cultured flour for selected food applications, including baked goods, breads, snacks and sauces.
FusiMelt™ is a melt infusion technology platform for confectionery ingredients. Its portfolio includes malic acid, citric acid and lactic acid, with stated benefits relating to flavour delivery, processing stability, texture and controlled release.
Start with the ingredient, product format, processing conditions and required performance. PHS Life Sciences can discuss relevant options, while application testing helps establish suitability for the final formulation.