Nano-Encapsulated Bee Pollen for Producing Superfoods
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Summary
A system that encapsulates the compounds in the pollen of native and cultivated Chilean species but at a nanometric scale so that they can be used as a nutritional supplement in any food product. Provides super food properties to foods such as dairy products, beverages, honey.
Potential Use
- Can be added to food as a functional ingredient (polyphenol-rich bee pollen).
- Can be used as raw material for producing food supplements.
- Can be used in anti-age, cellular rejuvenation, anti-inflammatory and irritation relief products
Development Status
TRL-2: Applied Research
Advantages
- More antioxidant and antibacterial activity compared to standard products.
- More stable shelf life compared to non-encapsulated stocks.
- Better intestinal absorption and permeability compared to non-encapsulated stock.
Intellectual Property
Patent request pending
Opportunity
We are looking for partners interested in completing final product development since the experimental stage has already been successfully completed.
Research Team
Raquel Bridi; Gloria Montenegro; José Vicente González A.; M. Javiera Álvarez; Elías Atala; Víctor Ahumada; Gabriel Núñez