Flavor shakers with encapsulation

Abstract

The present invention is a flavoring and an encapsulant surrounding the flavoring. A shaker, similar to a salt shaker, is provided and the encapsulant is inside the shaker. A plurality of shakers can be provided in a single package for sale. The encapsulant can be selected so that it dissolves in saliva. Alternatively, the encapsulant can be selected so that it dissolves when heated. Additionally, the shaker can also include a number of different flavorings, all of which are encapsulated. Salad dressings, syrups, flavorings, seasonings, spices in encapsulated form can be provided in the shaker. Additionally, other means for dispersing the flavoring, such as a spray bottle, can be provided.

1 . A system for flavor enhancing, comprising: 
 a first flavoring;    a plurality of encapsulants enclosing the first flavoring; and    a shaker, the plurality of encapsulants being inside the shaker, the shaker having a top with an opening through which the plurality of encapsulants can fit.    
   
   
       2 . The system as claimed in  claim 1 , further comprising a seal for the top of the shaker.  
   
   
       3 . The system as claimed in  claim 1 , comprising a plurality of shakers in a package, each of the plurality of shakers containing a second plurality of encapsulants that enclose a second flavoring.  
   
   
       4 . The system as claimed in  claim 3 , wherein the first flavoring is the same as the second flavoring.  
   
   
       5 . The system as claimed in  claim 3 , wherein the first flavoring is different than the second flavoring.  
   
   
       6 . The system as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the encapsulant dissolves in saliva.  
   
   
       7 . The system as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the encapsulant is water soluble.  
   
   
       8 . The system as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the encapsulant dissolves when heated.  
   
   
       9 . The system as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the encapsulant is broken done by chewing.  
   
   
       10 . The system as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the encapsulant is broken down by stomach acid.  
   
   
       11 . The system as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the first flavoring is selected from the group consisting of allspice, anise, basil, bay leaves, cardamom, cayenne pepper, cilantro, celery seed, chives, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, cumin, curry, dill, fennel, fenugreek, garlic Salt/Powder, ginger, lemon grass, lemon pepper, lemon zest, mace, marjoram, mint, mustard seeds, nutmeg, oregano, paprika, parsley, rosemary, tarragon, thyme, Italian seasonings, and cinnamon.  
   
   
       12 . The system as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the second flavoring is selected from the group consisting of chili seasonings, chili powders, dip seasonings, cheese seasonings sauces, barbecue sauce, hot sauces, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, seasoned salts, Tabasco sauce, curry powders, oils, olive oils, pimento, cardamom, cassia, garlic, black pepper, fennel, clove, dillweed, sage, clove leaves, lemon oil, nutmeg, cinnamon, winter green, peppermint, bay, synthetic flavors, vanilla, lemon oil, orange oil, grapefruit, lime, apple, pear, peach, strawberry, and cherry.  
   
   
       13 . The system as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the first flavoring is a salad dressing.  
   
   
       14 . The system as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the first flavoring is syrup.  
   
   
       15 . The system as claimed in  claim 1 , comprising a second flavoring and a second plurality of encapsulates that enclose a second flavoring.  
   
   
       16 . The system as claimed in  claim 13 , wherein the first flavor is different than the second flavoring.  
   
   
       17 . The system as claimed in  claim 1   1 , wherein the encapsulant dissolves in saliva.  
   
   
       18 . A package of flavor enhancers, comprising: 
 a plurality of shakers; and    each of the plurality of shakers containing an encapsulated flavoring.    
   
   
       19 . The package of flavor enhancers as claimed in  claim 18 , wherein each of the plurality of shakers has a top with an opening through which the encapsulated flavoring can fit and a seal for covering the opening in the top.  
   
   
       20 . The package of flavor enhancers as claimed in  claim 19 , comprising an enclosure around the plurality of shakers.  
   
   
       21 . The package of flavor enhancers as claimed in  claim 20 , comprising a base holding the plurality of shakers.  
   
   
       22 . The package of flavor enhancers as claimed in  claim 19 , wherein each of the plurality of shakers contains a different flavoring.  
   
   
       23 . A salad dressing, comprising: 
 an encapsulated oil; and    an encapsulated vinegar.    
   
   
       24 . The salad dressing as claimed in  claim 23 , comprising a bottle containing the encapsulated oil and the encapsulated vinegar.  
   
   
       25 . The salad dressing as claimed in  claim 23 , comprising an encapsulated seasoning.  
   
   
       26 . The salad dressing as claimed in  claim 25 , comprising a shaker containing the encapsulated oil, the encapsulated vinegar and the encapsulated seasoning.  
   
   
       27 . The salad dressing as claimed in  claim 23 , wherein the salad dressing is applied to a salad in dry form.