Encapsulates

An encapsulate comprises an outer shell and an inner core, the inner core comprising an ingredient selected from plant sterol compounds such as phytosterols and/or phytostanols and/or their esters, and at least one, preferably at least two, of the following groups: a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k. a) Amino acids; b) catechins; c) rhubarb extract d) quinine e) pharmaceuticals, such as acetyl salicylic acid, salicylates, statins, DMSO, ranitidine f) vitamins and minerals, especially cations such as potassium, calcium, magnesium, copper, iron, zinc, manganese, cobalt, molybdenum, chromium or combinations thereof) g) an oil in water emulsion comprising 15-70 wt % of an oil having a saturated fatty acid content of at least 20 wt % and at least 10 wt % of the oil being solid at 37° C., 0.1-5 wt % protein emulsifier; and 25-85 wt % water. h) A protein or proteinaceous material i) A peptide or a polypeptide j) Lycopene, Astaxanthine, Zeaxanthin and/or lutein k) CLA It can be expected that the presence of phytosterol and/or phytostanols and/or phytosterol and/or phytostanol esters will stabilize the other ingredient in the capsule providing, e.g. enhanced oxidative stability or controlled release by limiting diffusion.