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    Bella
    Looking for encapsulation capabilities and expertise
    Topic posted October 19, 2009 by BellaInnovation Ambassadors, last edited February 9, 2012
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    Looking for encapsulation capabilities and expertise
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    Anyone out there know of individuals or companies that have encapsulation capabilites and expertise?

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    • Tate & Lyle-Food Ingredients
      posted October 19, 2009 by Tate & Lyle-Food Ingredients

      Hi Bella, 

      We have a new technology that we are just starting to provide to our customers, co-process engineered particulates. This include agglommeration, spray drying and coatings.  What specifically are you looking for?  Can you expand on the project you are working on?  I will see if our new technology would be something that could be used here. 

      Thanks! 

      Karen Moritz (Tate & Lyle)

    • Keith Blakely
      posted October 19, 2009 by Keith Blakely

      Hi Bella - you will likely get a lot of posts like this one.  I know of a number of companies and people who have expertise in the encapsulation area so it would be helpful if you could expand on what you need.  What are the materials you would like encapsulated and do you want the encapsulation to be temporary, permanent, porous, soluble, etc.?  What size solids are you looking to coat and what thickness of coating?  Any restrictions on chemistry that you can disclose?  Please feel free to contact me privately at kablakely@gmail.com if you would like to discuss the various options and approaches that might make sense.  My phone is 716-818-5500.  Thanks.  Keith Blakely, The InVentures Group, Inc.  Buffalo, NY

    • Dr. Marc A. Meyers
      posted October 19, 2009 by Dr. Marc A. Meyers

      Hello Bella:

      I consult and focus on encapsulation technology.  I co-organized a successful microencapsulation short course in Minneapolis back in Sept on encapsulation of flavors and bioactives.  I have worked on encapsulation technology with numerous patents in encapsulated sweeteners and flavors in chewing gum for Wm Wrigley Jr, worked for Balchem Corp developing custom encapsulations and leading encapsulation development in North America for Firmenich.  You can learn more about my consulting services at www.Meyers-Consulting.com

      Marc

      marc.meyers@meyers-consulting.com

    • Stacy VanDenHeuvel
      posted October 20, 2009 by Stacy VanDenHeuvelBrainy Brainstormers

      Bella,

      We at TIC Gums would be happy to assist you. We have worked extensively in the encapsulation technologies. I am in the marketing department would be happy to get more information from you to move forward. Please email me at svandenheuvel@ticgums.com or visit our website at www.ticgums.com.

      Stacy

    • PuriMem
      posted October 20, 2009 by PuriMem

      Southwest labs is one of the best places to do the microencapsulation development work. They have the skills and equipment.

      If I can be any asistance, let me know.

      Pushpinder Puri

      purimem@gmail.com

       

    • Bella
      posted October 22, 2009 by BellaInnovation Ambassadors

      Thanks for all the responses.  Keep them coming!  I am slowly responding back to everyone so I'll be in touch!

      Bella

    • MAlberro
      posted October 22, 2009 by MAlberroInspriational Ideators

      HI, I'd recommend you getting in contact with Cognis. I have good references working with them. Good Luck!

    • Marc
      posted October 23, 2009 by Marc

      I'd be happy to get you more information. Let me know what you're looking to do specifically.

      Best,

      Marc

      madeschweinitz@dow.com

       

       

    • Luc Blondeau
      posted October 23, 2009 by Luc Blondeau

      Bella:

      You should also check with fragrance suppliers.

      Luc

    • Tycho Speaker
      posted November 5, 2009 by Tycho Speaker

      Hi Bella,

      While a reputable encapsulation provider should focus on your product goals, it would be good to have these well-defined when confronting what can be an intimidating array of technologies.  Encapsulation can provide a variety of benefits, including protection of sensitive materials from degradation, controlled or prolonged release of materials, triggered release (like scratch-and-sniff), among others, and it will help your provider to have a clear understanding of your specific product goals.

      There are also a variety of technologies sold as "encapsulation", ranging from highly stabilized emulsions to thick-shelled walled microcapsules to porous materials that can absorb an active material.  Crudely, the more "capsule" material it takes to carry a volume of the "payload" material, the higher the materials cost associated with that technology.  The markups can be very high, so it is important to try to match the technology to your goals from the beginning.

      My firm, Capsulent, provides a unique charged-film walled microcapsule that has exceptionally high payloads (> 99%) and shows strong affinity for fabric, skin, and hair, promoting transfer of benefit agents for more cost-effective utilization.  Additional information is available at www.capsulent.com, and I would be very happy to contribute to your selecting the most appropriate technology for your project.  I can be reached direct at 831-212-8714.

      Best,

      Tycho

    • Michael Petrin
      posted May 5, 2010 by Michael PetrinInnovation Ambassadors

      Sol-Gel has developed silica glass based nano-encapsulates for topical (sunscreen) applications.  Likely adaptable to other solid or semi-solid actives.  Some mention of water dispersibility.  Not sure if applicable to foods.

      Sol-Gel Encapsulation.doc (164KB)
    • Linda Brown
      posted September 30, 2010 by Linda Brown

      I may be able to help you if the others cannot.  We have experience with encapsulation in polyurethane foam.

       

      Linda Brown

      Crest Foam

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      Linda Brown
      posted December 17, 2010 by Linda Brown

      One of our partners, Inos Technologies, works with encapsulation and is very knowledgeable in this area.  In fact he is currently working on a new project with this technology.  Contact:  John Nanos, Inos Technologies, cell:  734-274-0020.  email:  jnanos@inostech.com. 

       

      Linda Brown

     

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