Stabilized creatine delivery via buffered gel systems
Introducing a high-solids gel system designed to stabilize creatine in food applications. This innovative matrix uses hydrocolloids and a citrate buffer to control pH and reduce degradation, offering a scalable, cost-effective solution.
Overview
The stabilized creatine delivery via buffered gel systems offers a groundbreaking approach to incorporating creatine into scalable food applications. By utilizing a high-solids structured gel matrix combined with hydrocolloids such as low-methoxyl pectin or gellan, the system effectively reduces water activity and controls pH levels using a citrate-based buffer. This innovative method minimizes creatine degradation during processing and storage, providing a stable, sensory-neutral, and cost-effective solution for manufacturers.
Technical specifications
Key features:
- Utilizes hydrocolloids to create a semi-solid gel matrix that lowers water activity to 0.80–0.90, stabilizing creatine.
- Employs a citrate-based buffering system to maintain pH control and minimize degradation.
- Compatible with standard gel manufacturing processes, avoiding expensive post-processing or chemical modifications.
- Designed for scalability with existing gel manufacturing technologies used in confectionery and functional nutrition products.
Technology readiness level
The technology is currently at TRL 4, indicating it has been validated at the bench scale. It is undergoing further process validation and pilot-scale testing to assess manufacturability, stability, and commercial readiness. The development plan includes pilot-scale trials and shelf-life modeling to ensure long-term stability and feasibility for commercialization.
About Tecnológico de Monterrey
Tecnológico de Monterrey is a leading private, multi-campus research university in Mexico, recognized for entrepreneurship and industry collaboration. Its Monterrey headquarters anchors an urban innovation district with open lab space, prototyping, and shared testing facilities that welcome corporate collaborators. An integrated health system supports clinical research and translation, while structured internships and challenge-driven partnerships connect companies with faculty and student talent year-round. Research is supported by competitive federal funding through Mexico’s national science and technology council, along with industry contracts and international sponsors. A dedicated technology transfer office manages IP, licensing, and startup formation.
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