| abstract |
Procedure for obtaining powdered phytosterol formulations containing at least one phytosterol with an average particle size of 0.05 to 1 mum, characterized in that at least one phytosterol is presented in a partially amorphous form, characterized in that d) one or several phytosterols in a water-miscible organic solvent, or a mixture of water and a water-miscible organic solvent, at temperatures in the range of 50 ° C to 240 ° C, e) mixing the solution obtained with an aqueous solution in molecular or colloidal dispersion of a protective colloid, selected from the group consisting of pectin, casein, sodium caseinate, gum arabic, modified starch and fish jelly, adjusting a mixing temperature of approximately 35 ° C to 80 ° C, and f) releasing the dispersion formed of solvent and water for obtaining a dry powder, and drying, if necessary in the presence of a coating material. |