News > How to Choose the Ideal Encapsulating Agent? A Technical Comparison for R&D Applications
The choice of encapsulating agent directly impacts the protection, stability, solubility, and release of active ingredients in spray drying processes.
With so many options available, understanding the characteristics of each one is essential for formulators, researchers, and R&D professionals.
MAIN ENCAPSULANTS AND THEIR RECOMMENDED USES
HOW TO CHOOSE?
🔍 Nature of the active: Water-soluble or lipophilic?
🔍 Final application: Food, supplement, cosmetic, or pharmaceutical?
🔍 Sensitivity: Does it need protection from light, heat, or oxidation?
🔍 Desired release: Fast or slow? At a specific pH?
PRACTICAL TIPS
• Test combinations of encapsulants for optimized results
• Evaluate the viscosity of the solution before atomization
• Conduct pilot trials to assess yield and performance
Choosing the right encapsulant is a key step to ensure the efficiency, stability, and performance of your formulation.
At Labmaq, we provide benchtop and pilot spray dryers ideal for testing different encapsulants, along with technical support for defining process parameters.
Talk to us and optimize your encapsulation!