Spray Drying of Gelatin
Srpay Drying of Gelatin with the Mini Spray Dryer B-290
Gelatin is a protein derived from collagen that is widely used in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries due to its unique gelling and binding properties. Spray drying is a common method used to convert liquid gelatin into a powder form, which has many advantages such as easy handling, transportation, and long-term storage stability.
Spray drying of gelatin requires careful optimization of several parameters, such as the type of gelatin, the concentration of the solution, and the drying conditions. The final powder properties such as solubility, viscosity, and thermal stability depend on these parameters.
The applications of spray-dried gelatin powder are diverse and include the production of confectionery products, meat products, dairy products, and pharmaceutical capsules. Gelatin can also be used as a carrier for other active compounds such as drugs, vitamins, or probiotics.
Overall, spray drying of gelatin is an important process in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries, providing a versatile and stable powder form with a range of functional properties that can be applied in various product formulations.
Please see the application note for starting paramters, formulations and some results.
