Texturose, the new generation of Gel
Theriopharm introduces Texturose, an advanced gel technology made from carefully selected polysaccharides and proteins.
Theriopharm introduces Texturose, an advanced gel technology made from carefully selected polysaccharides and proteins, designed to transform how actives and ingredients are delivered in food, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical products. Texturose offers a customizable platform with the unique capability to incorporate a wide range of active ingredients—including antimicrobials, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and even hormones—making it a versatile solution for enhancing product functionality, stability, and consumer appeal.
What is Texturose?
Texturose is a proprietary gel matrix developed by Theriopharm, leveraging the structural benefits of polysaccharides and proteins to create a stable, highly adaptable gel system. The gel can encapsulate, stabilize, and deliver various active ingredients while maintaining the desired texture and consistency for a wide range of applications. With Texturose, formulators can develop products that achieve specific textural qualities, nutrient delivery, and prolonged stability, even in challenging environments.
Key Features of Texturose Technology
Versatile Encapsulation Capabilities:
Texturose can incorporate a variety of active ingredients, including antimicrobials, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and hormones. This flexibility enables the creation of multifunctional products that address multiple consumer needs in a single formulation.
For example, Texturose can be loaded with NATURASOL, Theriopharm’s natural antimicrobial, which combats antibiotic-resistant pathogens and extends product shelf-life without the need for synthetic preservatives.
Stable Gel Matrix:
The selected polysaccharides and proteins in Texturose provide a stable gel structure that preserves the bioactivity of sensitive ingredients. This structure protects the encapsulated actives from environmental stressors, such as heat and oxidation, ensuring they remain potent and effective until consumed.
The gel matrix is also resistant to phase separation and degradation, making it suitable for a variety of product forms, from gels and spreads to suspensions and beverages.
Customizable Texture and Mouthfeel:
Texturose’s polysaccharide-protein combination allows precise control over texture, offering a range of consistencies from soft gels to firmer, more solid matrices. This adaptability makes Texturose ideal for products that require specific textural qualities, such as creamy, smooth, or firm.
The technology also improves mouthfeel, creating a satisfying sensory experience that enhances consumer enjoyment, especially in food and nutraceutical applications.
Extended Shelf-Life:
Texturose is engineered to help extend the shelf-life of products by reducing microbial growth and protecting sensitive actives from degradation. When combined with NATURASOL, the gel exhibits potent antimicrobial properties, providing natural protection against spoilage and contamination.
This extended stability reduces the need for additional preservatives, which is particularly valuable for clean-label products where consumers demand minimal artificial additives.
Enhanced Nutritional Profile:
With the capability to incorporate vitamins, minerals, and other essential nutrients, Texturose serves as an ideal platform for functional foods and fortified products. By providing a stable and bioavailable form of nutrients, Texturose can help bridge nutrient gaps in consumers’ diets, supporting overall health and wellness.
Applications of Texturose in Food and Pharmaceutical Products
Theriopharm’s Texturose technology is suitable for a wide range of applications in both the food and pharmaceutical industries, where stability, bioavailability, and sensory appeal are essential.
1. Functional Food and Beverage Products
Antioxidant-Rich Gels: Texturose can incorporate natural antioxidants like vitamin C and polyphenols, providing functional gels that combat oxidative stress while delivering a smooth texture.
Nutrient-Fortified Beverages and Spreads: By enabling the addition of vitamins, minerals, and even fiber, Texturose helps enhance the nutritional value of beverages, yogurts, and spreads. Its stable gel matrix ensures that these nutrients are retained throughout the product’s shelf-life.
2. Antimicrobial Applications in Food Preservation
Texturose can serve as a carrier for NATURASOL antimicrobial compounds, allowing for targeted preservation in food products vulnerable to contamination. This is particularly useful in dairy, meat, and plant-based products, where spoilage bacteria can compromise safety and quality.
With NATURASOL’s natural antimicrobial properties integrated within the gel, food products can achieve prolonged freshness without relying on artificial preservatives, appealing to the growing demand for clean-label, natural solutions.
3. Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical Applications
Controlled Release of Actives: Texturose’s gel matrix enables controlled release of active ingredients, making it ideal for pharmaceuticals where precise dosing and release profiles are required. This includes hormones, nutraceuticals, and even anti-inflammatory agents.
Enhanced Bioavailability: Texturose encapsulates sensitive compounds in a way that improves their stability and absorption, increasing bioavailability and efficacy in the body. This is particularly valuable for nutrients and bioactives that are sensitive to stomach acid or require gradual release in the intestine.
4. Cosmetic and Personal Care
Texturose can also be adapted for topical applications, carrying bioactive compounds like antioxidants, vitamins, and even moisturizers in a gel form that applies smoothly and absorbs effectively. This opens new possibilities in skincare and personal care products where the texture, stability, and delivery of active ingredients are essential for performance.
The Science Behind Texturose’s Gel Structure
This combination of polysaccharide and protein-based encapsulation offers superior protection to the encapsulated actives, preserving their bioactivity even under harsh conditions. As a result, Texturose is highly effective in ensuring that the active ingredients maintain their efficacy throughout the product’s lifecycle, providing reliable performance and extended shelf-life.
The Future of Functional Gel Technology with Texturose
Texturose exemplifies Theriopharm’s commitment to innovation and quality in functional food and pharmaceutical ingredients. As consumer demand grows for multifunctional, clean-label products that support health and wellness, Texturose offers a flexible, effective solution that combines stability, texture, and bioavailability.
Theriopharm continues to push the boundaries of gel technology, developing solutions that bring added value to manufacturers and consumers alike. By providing a versatile platform for incorporating actives into a wide range of applications, Texturose is shaping the future of functional ingredients—delivering superior sensory qualities, enhanced nutrition, and consistent product performance across diverse industries.