| abstract |
The invention provides a substantially encapsulated food additive particle comprising: a) an inorganic, porous core in which one or more water-soluble functional ingredients are impregnated, and b) a hydrophobic, water-insoluble outer coating having a melting point of greater than 100oC and comprising one or more multivalent metal salts of fatty acids of chain length not less than 8.The particles exhibit good resistance to degradation in food articles, upon storage and during cooking but breakdown after consumption to make the functional ingredients bio-available to the body. A method of making the particles and food articles comprising the same are also provided. |