Probiotic Tablet Coating
Objective:
The objective of the project was to identify coatings that enable the introduction of probiotic tablets into the gummy format.
Background:
Generally, probiotic tablets are not coated. Introducing an uncoated tablet inside a gummy represents a challenge as the probiotics would not survive the heat and humidity. The coating materials would create a barrier between the gummy part and the tablet part. The major industry technology areas to explore are:
- Pharmaceuticals
- Confectionary and Foods
- Cosmetics.
What we did
Our research analyst focused were able to identify the coatings material with the following properties:
- The coating should be organoleptically acceptable and should not leave any unwanted residues in the mouth after eating the gummy.
- The coating material should be resistant to heat (70 to 90 Degrees C.) for a few minutes.
- What are the supported packaging types, such as bottle, Packs, blister packs, can, and sachet?
- The coating should prevent water to penetrate the tablet.
- The coating should be at least food-grade.
Project Timeline:The study was executed and delivered in 5 weeks.
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