Potential for new applications

Capsules inside candies with a new texture to incorporate ingredients and flavors at liberty

When you have this candy in your mouth, you feel a burst of mint flavor, released from tiny capsules inside. Sunsho Pharmaceutical is developing an innovative formulation application, adding tiny seamless capsules in candies. The capsules could contain mint or other fruit flavors or even health ingredients. Other ingredients that can be delivered in seamless capsules include flavorings such as chili oil or functional materials such as vitamins, to be cooked together with other foods to create functional dishes with ease. Why not join us in exploring innovative ideas for new products.

Other application examples

Seamless capsules for cakes
Flavorings can be encased in capsules and sprinkled over a cake. Enjoy a burst of flavors as you bite into a slice.
Olive caviars
Capsules are soaked in olive oil to look like caviar, to be used as topping for salad or pasta dishes.
Seamless capsules for chewing gum
Blueberry or other flavors can be encased in seamless capsules and incorporated into chewing gum for a powerful delivery of flavor and aroma.

Interview with the development team
- The key to capsule development is to formulate capsules that can withstand processing.

While different foods undergo different processing, what is important is to develop capsules that accommodate those processing variations. In the case of capsules to be mixed into candies, we started from learning about the candy-forming process. Candies are applied with heat, moisture and pressure during the formation stage. We therefore had to come up with capsules that would not break or deform even after undergoing the process. In developing food products, taste, texture, appearance and tactile sensation are key evaluation factors. We worked on preserving tactile sensation and smell, as well as formulating the outer skin to have disintegration strength enough to tolerate transportation.
Seamless capsules can be designed in different sizes. “Heat resistant seamless capsule,” adopted this time, have been designed with a focus on formulating the outer skin to endure high temperatures. This capsule remains intact even when being exposed to the temperature of up to 120 degrees Celsius, allowing applications in various product formats and processing.
It can add novelty and value to existing products. Consult us for more information.
Heat-resistant seamless capsule

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