Xampla and Quadram Institute secure grant to advance probiotic microencapsulation

Materials innovation company Xampla and the Quadram Institute in the UK have secured grant funding to advance Xampla’s plant-based microencapsulation technology, which allows food and beverage formulators to incorporate stable probiotics into a wider variety of fortified products. 

The system’s micro plant polymer shells encase probiotics until they are digested, which extends their shelf life in refrigerated and ambient formats. The system ensures enteric release in the small intestine, maximizing health benefits.