ZINCNOVA™ microcapsules

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ZINCNOVA™ microcapsules is a non-reactive form of zinc oxide that has been microencapsulated in a food grade fat carrier to prevent moisture uptake and to delay undesirable interactions with other components of food formulations, thus preserving its bioavailability. ZINCNOVA™ microcapsules is a stable and tasteless source of Zinc.

Functions: Mineral Source, Mineral Source

Features: Encapsulated, Neutral Taste, Tasteless

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Mineral Type
Food Ingredients Functions
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
Ingredients
Diglycerides, Monoglycerides, Zinc Oxide

Features & Benefits

Food Ingredients Features
A Nutritional View

Zinc is one of the most important trace minerals in human nutrition. It is structural component of more than 100 enzymes and is involved in numerous aspects of cellular metabolism, wound healing as well as in growth maintenance during childhood and adolescence.

Zinc also plays a unique function in boosting immunity and in proper functioning of the smell and taste systems. It has also been shown to be effective in reducing the duration and severity of cold symptoms.

Zinc deficiency can be due to inadequate intake of the mineral or to problems with absorption especially in people with gastrointestinal disorders.


Zinc can be found naturally in various foods including oysters, read meats and poultry as well as in some cereals and vegetables; however the presence of high levels of phytate in cereals can compromise the bioavailability of zinc from these sources. Vegetarians are often at a high risk of zinc deficiency, thus the need to include zinc fortified cerals in their diets.

ZINCNOVA“ comprises a novel encapsulated zinc oxide for an easy fortification of a wide range of food applications with this nutrient.
 

Competitive Advantages
  • Controlled Interactions With Other Components
  • No Grainy Texture
  • Reduced Metallic Taste
  • Effective Release In The Stomach

Applications & Uses

Application

Food supplements, dairy products, cereals, nutritional bars, confectionery and cold lozenges.

Properties

Physical Form

Technical Details & Test Data

MICROCAPSULES STRUCTURE DETERMINATION

The morphology of fortifying agents may affect organoleptic properties of foods. The microcapsule structure of ZINCNOVA” was determined by Scanning Electron Microscopy.

Lipofoods ZINCNOVA microcapsules MICROCAPSULES STRUCTURE DETERMINATION

NO GRAINY TEXTURE

The small size and spherical geometry of ZINCNOVA microcapsules diminish the contact surface, minimizing the grainy texture in the mouth.

Assays

TASTE STABILITY

A panel of volunteers tasted a commercial milk fortified with 0.1 mg/ml ZINCNOVA". The non-enriched milk was used as a control.

ZINCNOVA" DOES NOT ALTER THE TASTE

The taste of the milk with ZINCNOVA" did not show any remarkable difference respect to the non-fortified one.

COLOR STABILITY

An orange juice was fortified with 0.1 mg/ml ZINCNOVA or non-encapsulated zinc oxide. The same commercial juice was used as a control. The samples were homogenized and
pasteurized and the changes in color were controlled by a colorimeter.

NO COLOR CHANGE

The color of the juice containing ZINCNOVA" was similar to that of the commercial juice.

RELEASE PROFILE

In order to study the availability of zinc after the digestion of a food fortified with ZINCNOVA", a released assay was performed following the "Determination of the disintegration time of tablets official method of Health Canada".

A simulated GIT release test was conducted using 0.1 mg/ml with or without pepsin (digestive enzyme). The pH was adjusted to 1.2-1.5 to simulate the stomach conditions.

Lipofoods ZINCNOVA microcapsules AssaysEFFECTIVE RELEASE IN THE STOMACH

Results showed that 75% of ZINCNOVA” was released in the absence of pepsin while almost 100% of the mineral was released after 2 hours in the presence of pepsin.