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Mec-Ferric (Microencapsulated Iron Powder)

Microencapsulated Iron (Ferric ion/Fe+3) Powder

Iron deficiency is a common nutritional disorder characterized by a lack of sufficient iron in the body to meet its physiological needs. Iron is an essential mineral that plays a crucial role in various physiological processes, particularly in the formation of hemoglobin and myoglobin, which are proteins responsible for transporting oxygen in the blood and muscles 

Microencapsulation is a technology that provides a protective layer to the ferric (Fe+3) ion thereby increasing stability and bio-availability. Microencapsulation also reduces the undesirable organoleptic changes (changes to color, taste, and smell) caused by iron supplementation in food.

Uses of Microencapsulation of Ferric

  • 1. Dietary supplements: Microencapsulated ferric is often used in the production of iron supplements. Also helps improve the stability, bioavailability, and palatability of the iron supplement, making it more convenient for consumers to meet their nutritional needs.
  • 2. Fortified foods: Encapsulated ferric iron is utilized in the fortification of various food products, especially those targeting populations at risk of iron deficiency. Fortified foods include cereals, beverages, and infant formula, among others. The microencapsulation helps prevent interactions with other food components, maintains product quality, and provides a controlled release of iron.
  • 3. Control release formulations: Microencapsulation allows for the development of controlled release formulations in pharmaceuticals. This is beneficial in iron-containing medications, where the controlled release of microencapsulated ferric can improve iron absorption in the digestive system and reduce gastrointestinal side effects.
  • 4. Taste masking: Microencapsulation helps in masking the metallic taste associated with iron supplements.
  • 5. Improved bioavailability: Microencapsulation can enhance the bioavailability of ferric compounds. By protecting the ferric compound from interactions with other substances in the gastrointestinal tract, microencapsulation helps improve the absorption of iron in the body.
  • 6. Innovative delivery systems: Microencapsulation allows for the incorporation of ferric compounds into various delivery systems, potentially enabling innovative formulations suitable for specific Boucher preparations.

Unique features

  • 1. Reduce flavor and odor impact on iron supplemented foods
  • 2. Minimize oxidation of the ferric ion
  • 3. Increase stability of the ferric ion
  • 4. Reduce digestive tract irritation
  • 5. Facilitate customized formulation
  • 6. Standardization: Mec-Ferric contains not less than 10% Fe+3 ion by AAS

Application

Tablet

Capsule

Supplement foods

Disclaimer

These statements have not been evaluated by the food and drug administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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