Microencapsulation of active agents
AssigneeTemple University of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education
InventorsGregory S. Smutzer, Kevin Lee, Dhruti Patel
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Abstract
The present invention relates to compositions and methods for masking the taste of an agent. In certain aspects, the invention comprises a microsphere and at least one sweetener therein. In another aspect, the invention comprises an edible material comprising at least one microsphere comprising an agent and at least one microsphere comprising a sweetener.
Claims15
A microsphere comprising a sweetener and at least one material selected from the group consisting of a fatty acid, glycerol, esters, or a combination thereof, wherein the microsphere further comprises elaidic acid or glyceryl dibehenate.
An edible material comprising at least one microsphere comprising at least one material selected from the group consisting of a fatty acid, glycerol, esters, or a combination thereof, wherein the microsphere further comprises elaidic acid or glyceryl dibehenate.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.