abstract |
"WATER SOLUBLE POWDER AND TABLETS". The present invention relates to water-soluble or water-dispersible powders or tablets based on a carbohydrate matrix having increased water-dissolving properties. The powders or tablets or a precursor thereof are treated with a gas such that the gas is trapped in the powder or the tablet comprising providing the powder or tablet with a sufficiently closed porosity in such a manner. so that the gas trapped in it promotes dissolution or dispersion on contact with water. The powders or tablets may be pharmaceuticals or foodstuffs. |