Food Science & Nutrition
Food & Nutraceutical
Encapsulation, texturization, and micro-pelletizing of bioactives, flavors, and functional ingredients at lab scale with food-contact-grade equipment.
01 / 05 — OVERVIEW
Food and nutraceutical formulators use extrusion to encapsulate sensitive bioactives, texturize plant proteins, and produce uniform micro-pellets for capsule filling or sachet packaging. The Three-Tec platform processes heat-sensitive ingredients at controlled low temperatures with residence times short enough to preserve bioactivity. The ZE5 and ZE9 handle formulations from single grams for proof-of-concept to kilogram batches for sensory panels. All wetted parts are 316L stainless steel (Ra 0.8 µm), and the system is available in cGMP configuration for nutraceutical production under quality agreements.
02 / 05 — CHALLENGES
03 / 05 — WORKFLOW
How it comes together.
Define target product form: micro-pellet, extrudate, film, or texturized strand
Feed active and carrier via ZD-series feeder with food-grade contact parts
Extrude on ZE5 or ZE9 with low-temperature thermal profile to preserve bioactivity
Shape via strand pelletizer (0.5–10 mm) or micro film line for edible films
Characterize release profile, texture, and sensory attributes
04 / 05 — TEST LAB
Run it in our lab first.
Our Piscataway, NJ facility is equipped to run feasibility studies for this application. Ship your material and we’ll process it on validated equipment — onsite observation or video-call available.
Explore the Lab05 / 05 — RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT
