Microencapsulation in Food & Feed: 5 Concrete Examples of Performance Gains

Microencapsulation is a technological process that involves trapping an active ingredient (such as vitamins, probiotics, enzymes, etc.) within a protective matrix. This technique allows the ingredient to be shielded, its release to be controlled, or its taste to be masked. Innov’ia masters several microencapsulation technologies, tailored to the food, animal nutrition, dietary supplement, and pharmaceutical sectors.

There are numerous applications:

• Protect active compounds from oxidation or heat.
  
• Mask unpleasant taste or odor.
  
• Control the release of the active in the digestive tract.
  
• Improve product shelf life.
  
• Facilitate integration into complex matrices.
  

And most importantly: achieve measurable improvements in product performance.

Context: A fortified beverage manufacturer was facing rapid degradation of vitamins C and B in its formulations.

Innov’ia Solution: Low-temperature drying microencapsulation to isolate the actives.

👉 Result:

• Vitamin shelf life doubled
• Nutritional promise maintained until the use-by date

Context: In the animal nutrition sector, a supplement formulation aimed to maximize iron absorption in piglets.

Innov’ia Solution: Targeted enteric coating for delayed release in the small intestine.

👉 Result:

• 30% increase in iron bioavailability
• Improved animal growth indicators

Context: A producer of nutritional powders wanted to stabilize a multivitamin complex with minerals.

Problem: Certain vitamins were degrading upon contact with magnesium.

Innov’ia Solution: Individual coating of the critical ingredients.

👉 Result:

• Formula remained stable for 12 months
  
• Nutritional efficacy preserved throughout the product’s shelf life

Context: A functional nutrition client was looking to reduce transport costs for powdered products.

Innov’ia Solution: Spray drying to create denser, more compressible forms.

👉 Result:

• 20% reduction in transported volume
• Significant decrease in logistics costs

Context: A dietary supplement brand was struggling to mask the bitterness of a plant-based active.

Innov’ia Solution: Encapsulation using a lipid-based matrix with targeted release.

👉 Result:

• Completely neutral taste in the mouth
  
• Higher product acceptance rate during consumer testing

• Multisector Expertise: Human food, animal nutrition, health, cosmetics, and more.
  
• Advanced Technological Platforms: Spray drying, lipid coating, coacervation-based encapsulation, etc.
  
• CSR Commitment: Sustainable processes, rigorous quality control, compliance with environmental standards.
  
• Guaranteed Confidentiality: Full respect for contracts and intellectual property.
  
• Tailor-Made Co-Development: From idea to industrial-scale pilot.
  

Have a project in mind? Contact our teams to discuss your specific needs and receive personalized support.

Microencapsulation is no longer a niche technology — it has become a strategic performance driver for the food and nutrition sectors. With proven expertise and a collaborative approach, Innov’ia turns your technical constraints into competitive advantages.

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