Abstract:
A liquid formulation comprising protein and lambda carrageenan, wherein the lambda carrageenan comprises lambda carrageenan from at least one seaweed of the taxonomic order Halymeniales.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to a homogeneous, thermoreversible gel film comprising a film forming amount of kappa-2 carrageenan, and optionally at least one of a plasticizer, a second film former, a bulking agent, and a pH controlling agent; and processes for the preparation thereof. The present invention is also directed to soft capsules and solid forms containing the gel film, as well as processes for the preparation thereof.
Abstract:
A fluid mixing apparatus for mixing fluids with steam to form gels, gel films, films and/or shaped articles includes a steam inlet for injecting steam into a mixing zone, and multiple fluid inlets for separately delivering incompatible fluids to the mixing zone. As an example, a first fluid may be a solution of one or more starches and water, and the second fluid may be a solution of one or more plasticizers and one or more hydrocolloids. Upon mixing with steam, the resulting flowable molten mass or slurry mixture can be formed into a homogeneous film that is suitable for producing soft capsules, hard capsules and other film products, or formed into a shaped article.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to a process for making homogeneous, thermoreversible gel films comprising the steps of: (i) heating, hydrating, mixing, solubilizing, and, optionally, de-aerating a high solids, low moisture film forming composition in an apparatus providing sufficient shear, temperature and residence time to form a homogeneous molten composition, wherein the temperature is at or above the solubilizing temperature of said composition; (ii) feeding the molten composition into at least one of a mixer, pump or devolatilizer; and (iii) cooling the homogeneous molten composition at or below its gelling temperature to form said gel films. The present invention is also directed to various products made from such films, such as the gel films themselves, soft capsules, solid dosage forms and delivery systems.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to a homogeneous, thermoreversible gel comprising carrageenan wherein the carrageenan has a viscosity of less than 10 cP at 75 O C when measured in a 0.10 molar aqueous sodium chloride solution containing 1.5% by weight of the carrageenan based on the weight of all components in the solution, and optionally at least one of a plasticizer, a second film former, a bulking agent, and a pH controlling agent, wherein the gel has a solids content of at least 40%. The present invention is also directed to processes for the preparation thereof, as well as to variety of products containing the gel including edible products, soft capsules, hard capsules and solid forms encapsulating powders, tablets, caplets, etc.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to a delivery system comprising a homogenous, thermoreversible gel film, wherein the gel film comprises: (i) a film forming amount of water soluble thermoreversible alginate and optionally at least one of a plasticizer, a second film former, a bulking agent, and a pH controlling agent; and (ii) an active substance. The present invention is also directed to a process for the manufacture thereof.
Abstract:
Disclosed are compositions for inhibiting transmission of a sexually transmitted infection that contains one or more carrageenans, including lambda carrageenan. Also disclosed are methods for making and using the compositions.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to a process for making homogeneous, thermoreversible gel films comprising the steps of: (i) heating, hydrating, mixing, solubilizing, and, optionally, de-aerating a high solids, low moisture film forming composition in an apparatus providing sufficient shear, temperature and residence time to form a homogeneous molten composition, wherein the temperature is at or above the solubilizing temperature of said composition; (ii) feeding the molten composition into at least one of a mixer, pump or devolatilizer; and (iii) cooling the homogeneous molten composition at or below its gelling temperature to form said gel films. The present invention is also directed to various products made from such films, such as the gel films themselves, soft capsules, solid dosage forms and delivery systems.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to a homogeneous, thermoreversible gel film comprising a film forming amount of a water soluble, thermoreversible alginate, and optionally at least one of a plasticizer, a second film former, a bulking agent, and a pH controlling agent; and processes for the preparation thereof. The present invention is also directed to soft capsules and solid forms containing the gel film, as well as processes for the preparation thereof.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to a homogeneous, thermoreversible gel film comprising a film forming amount of low viscosity polymannan gum, e.g., low viscosity guar gum, and optionally at least one of a plasticizer, a second film former, a bulking agent, and a pH controlling agent; and processes for the preparation thereof. The present invention is also directed to soft capsules and solid forms containing the gel film, as well as processes for the preparation thereof.