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RAPS Microencapsulation: Even Coating for Raw Material

RAPS microencapsulation enables the customised coating of raw materials. Unlike conventional coating processes this innovative technology can be used to evenly coat products with grains measuring 100 μm to 12 mm, even if they are irregularly shaped. This protects them against temperature fluctuations, moisture and oxygen. At the same time it makes products more stable in their flavour and colour.
This RAPS technology enlarges the areas many times over in which microencapsulation processes can be used in the food industry. Raw materials given special properties by this coating process can provide a foundation for developing unusual and pioneering products.

Air flow bed process replaces fluidised bed process

RAPS has revolutionised the conventional fluidised bed process using an innovative air flow bed process. The range of raw materials that could be processed and refined was limited using the fluidised bed process, but the application of the air flow bed process extends this range massively. The new technology enables fragile, irregularly shaped carrier materials with grain sizes of between 100 μm and 12 mm to be evenly coated.

Advantages of the air flow bed process

Coats different materials in one working step
Mixes particles of different sizes and weights
Controlled release
No demixing before packaging
Improved stability in flavour and colour
Spreads components evenly over the carrier material
Enables free-flowing, more accurate dosage
Protects ingredients against moisture and oxidation
Optimises production processes
Improves heat stability
Storage stability
Multiple areas of use (baked goods and confectionery, dairy, convenience and frozen products, meat and sausage goods)

Areas in which microencapsulation can be used

Products evenly coated using microencapsulation are more versatile for use in the food industry. From baked goods and confectionery, to food supplements, convenience and frozen products, all the way to meat and sausage goods, this process can be used in almost every field. It is therefore a growth-driver and an area that showcases RAPS’ technological expertise.

Salt

Salts can be given outstanding product properties and an appealing look using microencapsulation. Granulated salt is highly versatile and, depending on its grain size, from extra-fine to coarse, there are many ways of processing it.

Product benefits

No hydration (in the freezing and thawing cycle)
No texture problems
Seasoned meat does not sweat
No crystal formation (freezer burn)

Advantages of microencapsulation

Improved surface adhesion
Improved freezing and thawing stability
Use as decoration with special colourings and/or flavours
Stabilises the process of freezing ready-made meals

Sugar

Sugar – whether sugar crystals, granulated sugar, castor sugar or icing sugar – fulfils many different roles in the modern food industry. Size, colour, shape, aroma and adhesion play different roles. RAPS microencapsulation can be used to adapt and optimise these different factors as needed.

Product benefits

No breaking-down or loss of aroma (in coloured and flavoured products)
No hydration (in the freezing and thawing cycle)
No crystal formation (in frozen products)

Advantages of microencapsulation

Long-lasting effect
Improved surface adhesion
Improved freezing and thawing stability
Use as decoration with special colourings and flavours

Acids

Coated acids can be used for different purposes which, activated at the right moment, can create an unusual taste experience. Acids are versatile, especially in confectionery and baked goods, and they can be used to influence shelf life, texture and structure.

Product benefits

No uncontrolled reactions with other influence-factors (yeasts, baking agents)
No inverse reactions. Sugar reacts with acid and moisture.

Advantages of microencapsulation

Improved surface adhesion
Reduces pH (improved shelf life)
Protects against hydration
Use as decoration with special colourings and flavours

Effervescent powder

RAPS effervescent products can be used to create sour sweets with exciting tastes such as gummi bears, filled sweets and lollies. The special RAPS microencapsulation technology unites flavour, colour and sourness with the effervescent powder and gives it a final protective coating. This allows RAPS fizz products to be used as coatings and fillings in confectionery.

Advantages of microencapsulation

Combines different flavour and sensory impressions
Evenly distributes flavour, colour and fizz
High stability
Can be used as decoration and inclusion
Unusual sensory effects

Specialised products

RAPS microencapsulation can be used to coat customised products. It is especially suitable for adapting the colouring, flavouring and refining of fragile, irregularly shaped and coarse products.

Advantages of microencapsulation

Long-lasting effect
Improved surface adhesion
Improved freezing and thawing stability
Retains texture
Prevents colour-intensive ingredients from bleeding
Even distribution on the final product

Progress with RAPS

RAPS has been an expert, reliable partner in the seasoning segment for 95 years, and for much of that time it has made a name for itself as a supplier of technological solutions. With an eye for special, successful products, we have always looked for the next taste revolution – for progress in the pleasure of eating.

Summary

RAPS microencapsulation enables you to speak to all the senses of your customers. Our innovative technology allows you to protect acids, salts, sugars and specialised products against outside influences like temperature, moisture and oxygen. That helps you to preserve an attractive look and feel as well as an authentic taste.

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