Hetero-Colloid Technology (HCT)

ABAC R&D manufactures products from plant raw materials with the patented manufacturing process of the Hetereo-Colloid Technology (HCT), which optimally supply the body with natural nutrients.

HCT increases the bioavailability of nutrients and bioactive ingredients (AFI)* and maintains their original balance in the plant raw materials.

PROGRESS FOR FOOD PROCESSING

Nutritionally valuable raw materials are not only a source for the supply of macro and micro nutrients (protein, carbohydrates, fat, minerals, vitamins). They are also rich in bioactive ingredients (AFI) such as antioxidants, phytosterols or dietary fibre.

The human body can often hardly benefit from such ingredients because they are «locked up» in the raw materials. And not only is the bioavailability low, but in most cases the consumption of these raw materials is not very enjoyable.

To overcome these disadvantages ABAC R&D has developed a groundbreaking technology, the HCT. A suspension of the raw material in water is mechanically treated until a stable mixture of soluble, emulsified and suspended components is formed (hetero-colloid). Due to the highly efficient comminution of the rigid structures, the availability of the bioactive ingredients is significantly increased compared to whole or dry ground raw materials. The interface for mass transfer in the intestine is massively increased. All other bioactive ingredients contained in the raw material become fully accessible for human health. HCT therefore turns even raw materials with a rigid structure and high oil content into complete foods.

USE OF THE ABAC R&D HCT PRODUCTS

• Food supplements: drinks, liquid snacks, smoothies, bars etc.
• Food supplements for dairy, bakery and confectionery products etc.

POSSIBLE RAW MATERIALS FOR FOOD AND BIOACTIVE INGREDIENTS (AFI)

Fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, mushrooms, by-products of food production, each in powder, paste or suspension