US Patent 11344502 Vitamin delivery particle

Disclosed are controlled release particles including: (a) a core including at least one vitamin which is oil-soluble or oil-dispersible; and (b) a wall at least partially surrounding the core, wherein the controlled release particles are produced by reacting (i) a first composition including a hydrophobic oil, the at least one vitamin, an anti-oxidant and a wax with (ii) a second composition including a water soluble emulsifier, a corn protein and a solvent to form an intermediate product, which is mixed with (iii) a third composition including a cellulosic polymer in water, and dehydrated to provide the controlled release particles. A method for preparing the particles and compositions containing the particles are also disclosed.