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WP 27 advanced techniques for encapsulation and coating
New products are the solution
Anko Eissens
This project focuses on the design of
coatings for important, unstable nutrients
such as vitamins and probiotics so that
they will be optimally delivered in the
body. Questions to be answered include:
which new materials are available for
encapsulation; what are their properties;
how can they be measured; how can the
right materials be selected?
‘Friesland Campina, the industrial
partner in this project, requires that the
encapsulated ingredient should be in
such a form that the taste and texture of
the food product are not compromised,’
professor dr. ir. Kees van der Voort
Maarschalk, and Anko Eissens,
Research Analyst, from the department
Pharmaceutical Technology and
Biopharmaceutics at the University of
Groningen explain. ‘It’s a real scientific
and engineering challenge for our team.’
Added value
WP 27 is a project with considerable
potential added value for FrieslandCampina.
Van der Voort Maarschalk: ‘The
development of new products is the
answer to our demands. These products
will have high added value and may open
new markets.’
WP 27 cooperation:
Royal FrieslandCampina,
University of Groningen
Towards a healthier and sustainable society
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