The beads are discrete particles having dimension of hundred of microns to be used for controlling, protecting or delivering the encapsulated active material.Expertise exists in bead preparation by jet break-up technique using alginate, chitosan and ploylactic-co-glycolic acid.The mild conditions of bead preparation make this process useful for biological material.For more information: Prof. P. Colombo, tel. +39 0521 905086, email