Advanced stimulus‑triggered encapsulation platform providing pH‑ or other trigger‑controlled, targeted and time‑released delivery of micronutrients, vitamins, probiotics, nutraceuticals, proteins and flavors with improved bioavailability. Designed for precision nutrition across the food chain — human foods and beverages (infant to elderly), customized diets, agriculture and seeds, pet food and animal feed — and for enhancing or masking flavors/aromas.