Encapsulated Spices" are dry Spice Mixes. The Salt is coated in a type of Vegetable Fat, hence the term "Encapsulated".They are traditionally used as a Meat coating but also work well with Fish & Vegetables.These Spices are not like your everyday Glaze. This Product uses its Salt content to extract moisture from the product which creates a Liquid coating. This means Encapsulated Spice stays dryer on the Meat for a much longer Period.When cooking with these Spices, they help to prevent rapid dripping of the Meat juices, therefore retaining more of the natural flavours.