18. March 2016

In this study, novel flavored taste masking film coating formulations were developed specifically for felines. Polymethacrylate copolymer (Eudragit® E) was used as an aqueous taste masking film former in different combinations with meat precursors and flavors selected on the basis of the feline carnivorous nature. Special attention was paid to the effects of flavors on the pH and colloidal characteristics of the aqueous film coating dispersions, and to the thermal behavior, mechanical strength...