Expanded foam for delivery of functional ingredients
OwnerMichael A. Folan, David J. Folaninventors
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Abstract
The present disclosure provides delivery systems for functional ingredients, such as drugs, nutritional supplements, botanicals, and vitamins. The delivery systems comprise an ingestible matrix within which the functional ingredient(s) are substantially uniformly and completely dispersed. The matrix comprises foams derived by physical shear of egg white to achieve amplified available dose and improved release characteristics of functional ingredients at skin and mucosal surfaces for healthcare purposes. The disclosure also provides methods of preparing and using the delivery systems.
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A delivery system for functional ingredients comprising one or more functional ingredient(s) substantially uniformly dispersed in a matrix, wherein said matrix comprises:
- i) an egg white foam comprising between 1-50% protein;
- ii) one or more heat resistant and/or heat sensitive gelling agents;
- iii) a pH regulator;
- iv) one or more plasticizers and/or humectants;
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- v) one or more sources of water.
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