National Starch Launches Economic Fat Encapsulation

Unlike sodium caseinate, Capsul FP is a protein-free, dairy-free option suitable for specific ethnic groups, enabling manufacturers to differentiate their products and appeal to a broader range of consumers.

24 Sep 2009 --- National Starch Food Innovation has unveiled a new fat encapsulation system to deliver cost savings to a wide range of food manufacturers. Capsul FP modified starch is a cost-effective, high performance alternative to emulsifiers such as sodium caseinate. Combining the functionality of traditional emulsifiers with stability of cost and supply, this latest innovation will help manufacturers increase cost-competitiveness in applications as diverse as instant desserts, soups, sauces and coffee creamers.

Capsul FP encapsulates and converts high volumes of fat to powder form via spray drying while maintaining optimum colour, creaminess and mouthfeel in finished products. For maximum versatility, the product offers a non-allergenic solution from a 100 per cent vegan source. Unlike sodium caseinate, Capsul FP is a protein-free, dairy-free option suitable for specific ethnic groups, enabling manufacturers to differentiate their products and appeal to a broader range of consumers.

Sodium caseinate provides high load emulsification in many formulations. However it is subject to availability shortages, seasonality and wide price fluctuations, which create extra costs and risks for manufacturers and consumers. Capsul FP offers improved cost-in-use in most cases, and a secure supply chain with no compromise on performance, enabling cost reductions and eliminating the risk of wide cost fluctuations in low margin products.

Commenting on the launch, Claudia Fiannaca, business development manager, beverages and flavours, National Starch Food Innovation, commented: “We are delighted with this latest addition to our comprehensive range of emulsification solutions. Our goal was to offer manufactures a cost-effective, high performance alternative to sodium caseinate. With Capsul FP, we have achieved just that. We look forward to helping customers increase their profitability. And, as always, our applications knowledge and expertise will help us achieve the best possible results for manufacturers across the world.”