Sweetpearl® P90 Maltitol and KLEPTOSE® Linecaps Pea Maltodextrin Placebo Granules

Formula

Method

1. In a 6 Liters lab-scale high shear granulator, introduce SweetPearl® P90 Maltitol and KLEPTOSE® Linecaps Pea Maltodextrin.
2. Dissolve the coloring agent in the water (0.6% DS).
3. Mix the powders for 3 minutes (impeller 250 rpm and chopper at 1800 rpm).
4. Spray the solution on the powder for 1 minute 20 seconds while mixing
   (spraying conditions: 3 bars pressure, 0.4 mm spraying nozzle diameter, 75 g of solution / min).    
5. After spraying, continue mixing for 8 minutes.
6. Dry the granules in a fluidized bed dryer at 60°C until 1-2% moisture content.
7. Calibrate the powder on a 1000 µm screen.

Addititional comments

• SweetPearl® P90 Maltitol is a filler/binder with fine particle size that can provide a pleasant taste and stability to your formulation thanks to high chemical stability and low hygroscopicity. It is suitable for both chewable and swallowable tablets by wet granulation.
• KLEPTOSE® LINECAPS pea maltodextrin acts as a solubilizer, stabilizer and taste-making agent. It is ideal for pediatrics and may also be used as a binder in formulations processed by wet granulation.

Disclaimer

This formula is a guideline for recommended use of our products; it does not imply consent to their use in violation of existing patent(s). 
These details are for information only and we believe them to be reliable.