IFF Advances Softgel Technology for Complex Fill Formulations

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IFF has achieved a breakthrough in encapsulation technology, successfully encapsulating liquid curcumin using its patented SeaGel® in vegan softgel formats. This marks the industry’s first successful application of high viscosity liquid ingredients in plant-based supplements. This innovation allows manufacturers to produce high-quality soft-shell capsules that meet the growing consumer demand for plant-based dietary options.

The collaboration with AQUANOVA AG highlights IFF's commitment to address the challenges faced in developing softgel technology for dietary supplements, expanding the efficacy and application scope of natural ingredients.

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• Successful encapsulation of high viscosity liquid curcumin using SeaGel® technology.
• First industry achievement in vegan softgel applications for complex ingredients.
• Collaboration with AQUANOVA AG enhances product offerings in plant-based supplements.

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Leading patented SeaGel^® technology achieves industry's first encapsulation success with liquid curcumin

NEW YORK, March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IFF today announced its encapsulation success with high viscosity liquid and semi-liquid nutritional ingredients in softgel dietary supplement applications. This technical breakthrough‒a first in the industry‒allows manufacturers to develop robust, high-quality, plant-based soft-shell capsules that match the performance of traditional animal-based gelatin for complex ingredients, and meets an increasing consumer need for plant-based supplements.

IFF's latest capability to encapsulate NovaSOL^® Curcumin and NovaSOL^® Curcumin/Boswellia from AQUANOVA AG, a German-based B2B manufacturer of liquid colloidal formulations, demonstrates the company's unwavering commitment in addressing softgel technology challenges for dietary supplements. This is AQUANOVA's first successful encapsulation of their products in a vegan softgel format.

"The importance of SeaGel^® cannot be understated when supporting the delivery of ingredients of such high viscosity such as liquid curcumin," said Benjamin Roscoe, application development and innovation manager at IFF. "We are thrilled with this new breakthrough in one of the most technically challenging aspects in plant-based softgels."

Globally, SeaGel^® has been used in non-gelatin soft capsules containing a wide range of nutrient ingredients for decades. Its outstanding film strength, elasticity and performance match that of animal-derived gelatin, delivering superior encapsulation efficiency and excellent seal strength. Plant-based ingredients, however, can be difficult to deliver, especially in softgel applications due to complex development and formulation challenges.

"More and more consumers are replacing their intake of animal-based products with plant-based alternatives and we have been searching for solutions to meet this demand," said Frank Behnam, CEO of AQUANOVA AG. "Our proprietary NovaSOL^® technology significantly enhances the efficacy and application scope of natural ingredients. The ability to encapsulate NovaSOL^® in a vegan softgel using SeaGel^® is a significant milestone and we are very excited about this achievement."

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FAQ

What is IFF's recent achievement in softgel technology?

IFF has successfully encapsulated high viscosity liquid curcumin in vegan softgel formats using its patented SeaGel® technology.

When was the encapsulation breakthrough announced?

The breakthrough was announced on March 27, 2023.

What partnership did IFF establish for this technology?

IFF partnered with AQUANOVA AG for the successful encapsulation of NovaSOL® Curcumin in vegan softgels.

How does SeaGel® technology benefit plant-based supplements?

SeaGel® technology allows for high-quality encapsulation of complex plant-based ingredients, addressing consumer demand for vegan dietary options.