Methods for the nanoencapsulation of β-carotene in the food sector
Carotenoids are organic pigments naturally synthesized by microorganisms and plants. Several techniques are available for the nanoencapsulation of organic compounds: self-assembly, high pressure homogenization, nanoemulsification, supercritical fluids, etc. The objective of this paper is to review s...
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Veröffentlicht in: | Trends in food science & technology 2013-08, Vol.32 (2), p.73-83 |
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Zusammenfassung: | Carotenoids are organic pigments naturally synthesized by microorganisms and plants. Several techniques are available for the nanoencapsulation of organic compounds: self-assembly, high pressure homogenization, nanoemulsification, supercritical fluids, etc. The objective of this paper is to review some nanoencapsulation techniques that are compatible with labile compounds, such as β-carotene. Strategies for testing the safety of nanoencapsulated β-carotene are also discussed.
•Common techniques for the nanoencapsulation of organic compounds are reviewed.•Several methods for the nanoencapsulation of β-carotene are described.•Strategies for testing the safety of nanoencapsulated β-carotene are proposed. |
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ISSN: | 0924-2244 1879-3053 |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.tifs.2013.05.007 |