3782 results about "Carrageenan" patented technology

Gelatin-free capsule for use in oral administration of medicines, cosmetic or bath applications, or dietary supplements can be prepared from compositions comprisinga) 8-50% by weight of water-dispersible or water-soluble plasticizer,b) 0.5 to 12% by weight kappa-carrageenan,c) 0 to 60% dextrins, andd) 1% to 95% by weight water,with the kappa-carrageenan comprising at least 50% by weight of all gums forming or contributing to formation of thermoreversible gels in the composition. A capsule for oral administration or cosmetic application may comprise a fill material to be administered to a patient or subject and a capsule, the capsule comprising an aqueous based film comprisinga) water-dispersible or water-soluble plasticizer, andb) carrageenan,with the carrageenan comprising at least 50% or 75% by weight of kappa-carrageenan, and the carrageenan comprising at least 50% or 75% by weight of all gums which form or contribute to the formation of thermoreversible gels. A process for forming the capsules may comprise heating the composition, casting or extruding the composition into a film, gelling the composition by cooling, associating a fill material with the gelled composition (usually as a film) and sealing the film about the fill material.

The present invention provides one kind of water gel containing natural high molecular material and its preparation process. The water gel has cross-linking degree of 70-95 % and water absorption of 500-80000 %, and contains natural high molecular material or its derivative selected from chitin, chitin derivative, chitosan, chitosan derivative, carrageenin, etc. The water gel may have synthetic high molecular material, inorganic filler, cross-linking sensitizer, medicine and other assistant added. It is prepared through radiation cross-linking, with the radiation dosage being 10-40 kGy. The water gel of the present invention has high water absorption, high flexibility, good medicine slow releasing performance, and may be used in wound dressing, etc.

The invention relates to an optionally foamed sealing composition for preformed seals which can swell when treated with water. The invention also relates to a method for the production thereof out of natural rubber and / or elastomers with a matrix comprised of natural rubber / elastomer components and particle-shaped water absorbing material stored therein. The water absorbing material is a combination of (A) polysaccharide(s) selected from cellulose, starch, starch derivatives removed from grafted starch, amylose, amylopectin, dextran, pectin, inulin, chitin, xanthan, alginic acid, alginates, carrageenan, pustulan, callose, laminarin, guluronic acid, pullulan, lichenin or mixtures of the same with (B) a highly water absorbent synthetic polymer selected from polymers based on (meth)acrylate, poly(meth)acrylic acid and the salts thereof, polyacrylamide, polyalcohols or copolymers of said synthetic polymers. The invention also relates to additional cross-linking and processing auxiliary agents and to property improving agents. It is possible to securely seal superstructures, substructures, tunnels and canals with the assistance of the inventive sealing compositions.

A well treating composition containing a polysaccharide-based water-superabsorbent material has particularly applicability as a thermal insulating, fracturing or acid stimulation fluid. The water-superabsorbent material is capable of absorbing, at a minimum, its own weight. Particularly effective are biodegradable materials containing guar gum and carrageenan. The composition may further contain a crosslinking agent, brine and / or a viscosifying polymer or a gelling agent. As an oil-based fluid, the crosslinking agent is absorbed onto the water-superabsorbent material and serves to effectively delay crosslinking.

The invention is a hard capsule comprising pullulan in an amount of 85% to 90% by weight, potassium chloride in an amount of 1.0% to 1.5% by weight, carrageenan in an amount of 0.1% to 0.4% by weight, one or more surfactants in an amount of 0.1% to 0.2% by weight and water in an amount of 10% to 15% by weight. Additionally the invention is related to new uses of pullulan containing containers.

The present invention provides a gelatin product that is shelf stable at room temperatures, completely vegetable-based, nutritionally beneficial to the consumer, able to meet restrictive religious dietary requirements, convenient and enjoyable to eat. The gelatin consists water held in a molecular network of carrageenan polysaccharide chains, cross-linked by ions in solution with the water. An iota form of carrageenan is particularly suitable for the gel formulation. Calcium ions are also particularly suitable for the gel formulation.

Disclosed are oral care compositions, particularly thickened dentifrices in liquid, paste or gel form comprising a binding / thickening system that also function effectively as humectant agent thereby replacing a significant portion or all of traditional humectant components such as glycerin, sorbitol and other polyols. The binding / thickening system comprise select carrageenans that provide a water viscosity of at least about 20 mPa·s in a 1.5% solution at 25° C. and effective water-binding capacity to prevent significant water loss from the composition when exposed to air to cause unacceptable drying out. For example, the water-binding capacity of the carrageenan must be effective such that there is no more than about 0.75% water loss from a dentifrice composition when exposed to air for 30 minutes at room temperature conditions and 50% relative humidity. The present dentifrice compositions exhibit increased dispersibility in saliva during use, which provides for increased contact time of the composition with the user's teeth and oral cavity tissues such that the active dental agents contained therein are more rapidly available to effect their beneficial activity.

A composition comprising purified water using ozonation, ionization, or distillation or any combination thereof wherein alcohol may be substituted for, or combined with water at least one emollient including but not limited to chitosan, and aloe vera gel, individually or in any combination; an oil component with spf boosting agents including but not limited to; ethyl macadamiate, non-toxic silicone oil and essential oils, butter milk, waxes impregnated with inorganic sun-block or sunscreen agent and organic / inorganic micronized particles, wood powder and bentonite clay, keratin, either individually or in any combination; at least one inorganic sun-block or sunscreen agent including any metal oxide, glass microsphere, silica and silica compound, and optionally metal oxide pigments with particles that are micronized, submicronized, nanoparticle sized, or otherwise individually or in any combination that can be homogenized in either a water phase, a water-aloe phase, an oil phase or any phase of said composition; at least one emulsifier wherein said emulsifier includes but is not limited to a phospholipid and / or liposome or an aloe vera gel or an ester of coconut oil individually or in any combination, for emulsifying the water, water-aloe, or oil phase in combination with an homogenizer; where any of components are preferably mixed with an homogenizer and where an appropriate thickening agent including but not limited to xanthan gum, carageenan, either individually or in any combination is added as required.

Edible films incorporating carrageenan in conjunction with Konjac and / or Gellan gums have been prepared as substitutes for edible collagen film currently used in meat processing. Compositions according to the present invention overcome the inherent thermoreversibility of carrageenan gel and do not disintegrate from exposure to hot or boiling water. The film can readily be processed to form casing, bags or other packaging useful in the food industry.

The invention discloses a tea jelly sweet which is prepared from raw material in the formula in parts by weight: 4-10 parts of functional composition, 30-60 parts of maltitol, 30-40 parts of starch syrup, 3.5-7 parts of plural gel, 0.1-10 parts of lecithin, 0.1-3 parts of hydrogenated vegetable oil, 1-3 parts of peppermint oil and 20-40 parts of water, wherein the functional composition comprises one or several of ultra-micropowder or extractions or original materials of pu-erh tea, black tea, green tea, Oolong tea, white tea, yellow tea and dark tea and other functional factors; and the plural gel comprises modified starch, gelatine, agar and carrageenan. The invention has the characteristics of defined functions, attractive appearance, natural aroma, good taste and the like, has no artificially-synthesized pigment and essence and sweetner causing decayed tooth and is suitable for groups to eat for a long term so as to improve the sub-health state.

The invention discloses a micro capsule of lactic acid bacteria and its preparation, wherein the micro capsule includes a core material of lactic acid bacterium particles, the bolus making auxiliary material being one or more selected from cane sugar, maltose dextrin, crystalline cellulose, maize starch, glucose or protein sugar, and the wall material comprises sodium acetylide and CaCl2, carrageenan, soybean separated albumen powder, and water-insoluble plant oil.

A non-gelatin encapsulation system for liquid filled soft capsules, by nature of the carrier, the cationic-ionic balance of the carrier and the active ingredients, or the concentration of the active ingredients and excipients, are difficult or impossible to commercially encapsulate in gelatin capsules. In particular, the system is adapted for the encapsulation of highly basic, or alkaline, fills. The system provides for a predominantly starch and gelling carrageenan based shell, which displays high resistance to both concentrated fills and to alkaline fills, in particular, to those fills which contain the salt or salts of weak acids and strong bases.

An edible and / or chewable article of manufacture containing at least one food grade substance having adsorption affinity towards at least one dental plaque (biofilm) constituent and capable of reducing and / or removing the oral biofilm while present in the mouth. Particular articles of manufacture are chewing gums, sweets, candies, candy, and other nutritional bars, ice creams, chocolates, confectionery and bakery / pastry products, honey, dairy products and beverages, and oral hygiene products such as tooth pastes, oral gels and mouthwashes. A chewing gum having a conventional gum base and at least one food grade active substance having adsorption affinity towards at least one dental plaque (biofilm) constituent (bacteria and proteins and bacterial cell-free enzymes) and capable of reducing and / or removing the oral biofilm while present in the mouth. Active substances include polysaccharides and non-toxic salts thereof, such as alginates, chitosan, carboxymethylcellulose, agar and carrageenan, inorganic substances such as silica, hydroxyapatite and calcium carbonate and proteins, particularly gelatin and lectin. The article of manufacture removes and / or for prevents or reduces dental plaque (biofilm), and controlling oral, dental and periodontal diseases.

The invention relates to a peach gum jelly and a preparation method thereof. The preparation method of the peach gum jelly comprises the following steps: (1) preparing peach gum hydrolysate; (2) boiling 100-300 parts of water, 0.1-1.0 part of carrageenan, 0.2-1.2 parts of konjac glucomannan, 5-25 parts of peach gum hydrolysate, 5-15 parts of peach blossom aqueous extract, 3-12 parts of saccharose, 0.002-0.01 part of stevioside, 0.004-0.03 part of sucralose and 0.1-0.5 part of potassium chloride at high temperature; and (3) cooling, adding auxiliary materials, sterilizing and packaging. The jelly prepared by the preparation method has favorable mouthfeel and diversified flavors due to the addition of the peach gum and the peach blossom aqueous extract while the health function of the jelly is increased and is used for reinforcing the physical health of a human body. Compared with a traditional peach gum food, the peach gum jelly prepared by the preparation method can be stored for a long time at normal temperature, has the characteristics of transparent appearance, favorable elasticity, smooth and mellow mouthfeel, sweet and sour taste, diversified flavors and the like and is capable of meeting of different crowds.

The invention relates to a method for preparing seaweed biological long-acting fertilizer. Seaweed dregs from which seaweed gum, carrageenan and agar are extracted are taken as an active carrier so as to turn waste into treasure, and a plurality of seaweed bio-active substances contained in seaweed extract and chelated-type nutritive elements or nutrients easily absorbed by plants are all wrapped up to form a slow-release system so as to ensure slow long-term release of fertilizer efficiency and provide plants with demand for nutrition throughout a growing season. The method extracts nutrient components in seaweed adopting a low-temperature extraction process, thereby ensuring that active components of the seaweed are not destroyed and increase the content of the effective nutrient components of products. The method adopts a special biochemical process, adds a multifunctional fermentation strain which has synergy and is formed mainly by compounding fungi, yeast, actinomycetes and bacterial beneficial microorganisms which are not mutually antagonistic and cooperate during fermentation, and effectively extracts biological nutrient components of the seaweed through a large amount of powerful biochemical reaction during reproduction. The seaweed biological long-acting fertilizer belongs to non-toxic pollution-free purely-natural seaweed bio-organic fertilizer.

An improved method for the manufacture of gelling carrageenens from seaweed, wherein mono-component seaweed is subjected to a heterogeneous reaction step, one or more washing step (s), and further workup provides for substantial savings in alkali costs as non-expensive alkalis, such as NaOH, Na2CO3,Na-phosphates, K2CO3, K-phosphates, ammonia may be used in the heterogeneous reaction step.

The invention discloses fresh Chinese yam fine dried noodles tonifying qi. The fine dried noodle is prepared from the following raw materials by weight: 120 to 150 parts of bread flour, 10 to 15 parts of bucketwheat flour, 2 to 4 parts of kudzuvine root powder, 2 to 4 parts of haw powder, 2 to 5 parts of soybean powder, 2 to 4 parts of balsam pear freeze-dried powder, 1 to 2 parts of lily powder,0.1 to 0.3 parts of iodized salt, 32 to 45 parts of soft water, 10 to 15 parts of Chinese yam, fruit and vegetable mud, 1 to 2 parts of xanthan gum, 1 to 2 parts of carrageenan, 4 to 8 parts of composite Chinese medicine liquid and 0.05 to 0.2 parts of edible sodium carbonate. The fine dried noodles have advantages of good mouthfeel, delicious taste, abundant nutrition and also healthcare effect of dietotherapy.

A well treating composition containing a polysaccharide-based water-superabsorbent material has particularly applicability as a thermal insulating, fracturing or acid stimulation fluid. The water-superabsorbent material is capable of absorbing, at a minimum, its own weight. Particularly effective are biodegradable materials containing guar gum and carrageenan. The composition may further contain a crosslinking agent, brine and / or a viscosifying polymer or a gelling agent. As an oil-based fluid, the crosslinking agent is absorbed onto the water-superabsorbent material and serves to effectively delay crosslinking.

A method is provided for treating a female individual who suffers from or is prone to dyspareunia. The method involves vaginal and / or vulvar administration of a formulation comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a carrageenan and a pharmaceutically acceptable aqueous carrier. In addition, a carrageenan-based formulation is provided as a new composition of matter. Packaged kits for an individual to use in the administration of a carrageenan-based formulation as provided as well.

The invention relates to probiotic microcapsules as well as a preparation method and application thereof. The probiotic microcapsules comprise a core material and a wall material, wherein the core material is probiotics; the outer layer of the wall material is coated with chitosan; the wall material is prepared from an aqueous solution containing a natural polymer material and a freeze-drying protection agent; the freeze-drying protection agent comprises one or more of glucose, fructose, sucrose, lactose, trehalose, soluble starch, glycerin, mannitol, Arabic gum, dextran 40 and skim milk; the natural polymer material comprises one or more of gellan gum, xanthan gum, k-carrageenan, sodium alginate, cellulose acetate phthalate or gelatin; in the aqueous solution, the volume fraction of the freeze-drying protection agent is 4.0%-20.0% and the volume fraction of the polymer material is 0.5%-5.0%. The probiotic microcapsules can keep excellent acid resistance and storage stability before and after being freeze-dried.

An integrated method is developed to utilize to a maximum extent the fresh biomass of seaweeds such as Kappaphycus alvarezii that can be crushed to release sap and where the sap is useful as a potent liquid fertilizer after suitable treatment with additives and dilution while the residue is a superior raw material for extraction of κ-carrageenan, thereby enhancing the value of the seaweed. Other advantages of the invention include a reduced drying time and drying area to obtain the raw material for κ-carrageenan production in dry and storable form, a reduced cost of transporting and storing this raw material because of its lesser bulk, easier handling due to its free flowing granular nature, and its direct use for gel preparation in certain applications.

The invention discloses a two-layer coated water-retaining sustained-release fertilizer and a preparation method thereof. The two-layer coated water-retaining sustained-release fertilizer comprises fertilizer particles and two-layer coatings coating the surfaces of the fertilizer particles; an inner-membrane controlled-release layer is made of carrageenan and soluble potassium salt or soluble ammonium salt; and an outer-membrane water-retaining layer is made of high water absorption resin. The two-layer coated water-retaining sustained-release fertilizer provides various nutrient elements required by plants, and improves the sustained release property of the nutrient elements; meanwhile, through the combination of the fertilizer and the water absorption resin, the two-layer coated water-retaining sustained-release fertilizer has multiple functions of absorbing and retaining water, performing sustained release, conditioning soil and the like.

The invention relates to a curing agent and a construction method of weak soil. The curing agent of the weak soil is characterized by comprising powder and liquid, wherein the powder comprises cementand congealing stones or the following materials in parts by weight: 0-20 parts of cement clinker, 60-95 parts of grain slag or slag, 1-5 parts of lime, 1-5 parts of plaster, 1-5 parts of anhydrous sodium sulphate, 0-10 parts of caustic soda, 0-10 parts of water glass and 0.1-3 parts of sodium fluosilicate; the liquid comprises the following components in parts by weight: 1-15 parts of polyacrylamide, 20-60 parts of pulp waste liquid, 10-40 parts of cement retarder, 0.5-1.5 parts of OP emulsifier, 0.3-1.0 part of carrageenan, 0.3-1.0 part of xanthan gum and 0.5-1.5 parts of alpha-olefin sulfonate. The curing agent is previously prepared into seriflux before being used, and the weak soil and the curing agent seriflux are uniformly stirred by mechanical stirring equipment and then are spreador compacted. The addition quantity of the powder is greatly reduced because a small quantity of the liquid is added; in addition, materials can be easily obtained, and the performance of consolidated soil is superior, thus the curing agent of the weak soil, i.e. sludge and the like, has high efficiency and environmental protection.

The invention provides a modified membrane fabric and a preparation method and application of the modified membrane fabric. The surface of the modified membrane fabric is coated with a polymer or polymer dispersion, and the polymer in the polymer or polymer dispersion may be polysaccharide, polypeptide and protein, may be an artificial polymerized polymer or may be a modified natural high polymer material or a mixture thereof, including but not limited to one or more selected from the group consisting of gelatins (such as gelatin and gelatin hydrolysate), cellulose ethers (e.g., carboxymethyl cellulose and hydroxyethyl methyl cellulose), modified starches (e.g., pullulan and hydroxypropyl starch), PVP, PVA, hyaluronic acids, albumin, chitosan, dextran, Arabic gum, xanthan gum, carrageenan, pectin, konjac gum, agar, Carbomer, carrageenin, polyvinylpyrrolidone, polyacrylamide, polyacrylate and polyacrylic acid and its derivatives. When the modified membrane fabric comes across water in use, the polymer on the surface of the modified membrane fabric can bond with water molecules to form a water retention system which has better retention performance compared with pure water and enables an evaporation speed to be slower and retention performance on the skin to be better.

A composition comprising; water purified using ozonation, ionization, or distillation or any combination thereof wherein alcohol may be substituted for, or combined with water; at least one emollient including but not limited to chitosan, and aloe vera gel, individually or in any combination; an oil component with spf boosting agents including but not limited to; silicone oil and essential oils, butter milk, waxes impregnated with inorganic sun-block or sunscreen agent and organic / inorganic micronized particles, wood powder and bentonite clay, keratin, either individually or in any combination; at least one inorganic sun-block or sunscreen agent including any metal oxide, glass microsphere, silica and silica compound, and optionally metal oxide pigments with particles that are micronized, submicronized, nanoparticle sized, or otherwise individually or in any combination that can be homogenized in either a water phase, a water-aloe phase, or an oil phase or any phase of the composition; at least one emulsifier such that the emulsifier includes but is not limited to a phospholipid and / or liposome or an aloe vera gel or an ester of coconut oil individually or in any combination, for emulsification of the water, water-aloe, and / or the oil phases. Any of components are preferably mixed using an homogenizer and an appropriate thickening agent including but not limited to xanthan gum, and / or carageenan, either individually or in any combination that is added as required.

The invention relates to a bologna sausage. The bologna sausage comprises pork, chicken, emulsified skin, ice water, salt, sugar, monosodium glutamate, composite phosphate, modified starch, protein isolate, carrageenan, scallion powder, garlic powder, sodium erythorbate, potassium sorbate, a food additive, white wine, an edible pigment and sodium nitrite; and the raw materials are rolled, rubbed, salted, smoked, cooked and sterilized in turn after being mixed. The produced product has good color, aroma and taste, rich nutrition, low fat content and high protein content, and is convenient to eat and suitable for old people and children; and the preparation process is suitable for quick industrial production.

The invention relates to a piece of degradable food packaging paper and a preparation method of the degradable food packaging paper; the preparation method of the degradable food packaging paper comprises the following steps of preparing konjak sol, preparing slurry, padding, degassing membrane-making and drying, waxing and airing. The preparation method provided in the invention takes konjac glucomannan as main raw material; soy isolate protein and carrageenan are added as accessories; glycerol is used as a plasticizer; without being bleached, the added slurry does not contain carcinogens, such as dioxin, organohalogen compounds and the like; the fiber slurry is porous and has a thick wall, so as to improve air permeability and strength of products effectively; the degradable food packaging paper prepared by the processes, such as sol dissolving, mixing, swelling and smearing edible paraffin wax and the like has the characteristics of safety, no toxicity, environment-friendliness, etc., simultaneously, the mechanical strength is distinctly improved; various added raw materials are in food grade, so that osmosis phenomenon which may happen cannot pollute food; and the degradable food packaging paper can be used as internal package paper for food, such as ice cream, cake, fry, etc.

A non-gelatin encapsulation system for liquid filled soft capsules, by nature of the carrier, the cationic-ionic balance of the carrier and the active ingredients, or the concentration of the active ingredients and excipients, are difficult or impossible to commercially encapsulate in gelatin capsules. In particular, the system is adapted for the encapsulation of highly basic, or alkaline, fills. The system provides for a predominantly starch and gelling carrageenan based shell, which displays high resistance to both concentrated fills and to alkaline fills, in particular, to those fills which contain the salt or salts of weak acids and strong bases.

The present invention relates to substantially pure hydrocolloids and derivatives thereof, a novel method of making said hydrocolloids, compositions comprising said hydrocolloids, and using said hydrocolloids as a gelling and thickening agent for aqueous systems, for instance, in the area of food, fodder, cosmetic and pharmaceutical compositions. Typical hydrocolloids are selected from tamarid, fenugreek, cassia, locust bean, tara, and algal hydrocolloids such as carrageenan and alginates. The hydrocolloids obtainable by the method of the invention are colorless, odorless and tasteless and they exhibit improved performance properties such as viscosity properties as well as gel strength and break strength.

The present invention is directed to a homogeneous, thermoreversible gel comprising carrageenan wherein the carrageenan has a viscosity of less than 10 cP at 75° C. when measured in a 0.10 molar aqueous sodium chloride solution containing 1.5% by weight of the carrageenan based on the weight of all components in the solution, and optionally at least one of a plasticizer, a second film former, a bulking agent, and a pH controlling agent, wherein the gel has a solids content of at least 40%. The present invention is also directed to processes for the preparation thereof, as well as to variety of products containing the gel including edible products, soft capsules, hard capsules and solid forms encapsulating powders, tablets, caplets, etc.