Microencapsulation is a process by which we apply a protective coating called a matrix around a small particle called the core or active. The matrix keeps an active ingredient locked in and stabilized until the release of the material is desired.

In spray drying for encapsulation, we change a liquid into a powdered form. The spray drying process creates a dispersion or emulsion of an ingredient within another ingredient and then dries this emulsion very quickly. We utilize various carriers in the spray drying process to suit the properties of your finished product, taking into consideration desired characteristics such as solubility, particle size, and special label claims.

Chelation (key-lay-shun) refers to the process during which minerals, such as calcium or selenium, are bound to an amino acid or peptide. The word chelated comes from the root word khele, which is Greek for “claw.” The mineral is bound to another substance, making it more readily absorbed by the body.

Trituration is the process by which a micronutrient is standardized on a carrier for better distribution in the final blend, ease of scaling, and homogeneity. Glanbia utilizes a specialized plating technique to homogeneously distribute a potent micronutrient onto a carrier.

The process of reducing the average diameter of a solid material's particles to improve its ability to dissolve in a formulation. Milling is a typical technique that involves spinning spheres in a drum that collide with the particles, making them smaller in diameter. 

Maybe some of you have seen pictures and posts about “Edible Glitter” on the internet. If you haven’t, a quick Google search reveals regular craft glitter being used on food products, and in beverages and ice cubes. People are selling craft glitter and implying it can be used on food because the label says it is 'non-toxic'. But it’s just not the same!

Cross Flow Microfiltration is considered the gold standard approach to producing whey protein.