Encapsulation may slow fat digestion: Unilever R&D Encapsulation may slow fat digestion: Unilever R&D 24-Nov-2010 By Stephen Daniells Encapsulating oils with alginates may slow the digestion of the lipids in the intestines and help formulate foods with controlled fat release and weight management potential, says a new study from Unilever R&D Colworth.