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Hassanisaadi M, Vatankhah M, Kennedy JF, Rabiei A, Saberi Riseh R. Advancements in xanthan gum: A macromolecule for encapsulating plant probiotic bacteria with enhanced properties. Carbohydr Polym 2025; 348:122801. [PMID: 39562076 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.122801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2024] [Revised: 09/19/2024] [Accepted: 09/23/2024] [Indexed: 11/21/2024]
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Plant probiotic bacteria (PPBs) have been shown to improve plant growth and health in sustainable agriculture. However, environmental restrictions and competition from native microflora necessitate the using an effective formulation. Encapsulating PPBs has emerged as an approach to enhance their viability and delivery to plants. Xanthan gum (XG), generated by Xanthomonas campestris, is an exo-polysaccharide known for its high viscosity. It can enhance the controlled release of microcapsules for the delivery of PPBs. Although XG has been used to encapsulate food probiotic bacteria, extending it to the agriculture field is an innovative idea. XG may be used in many soils due to its high water solubility and wide pH range. Enclosing probiotic bacteria into XG provides advantages, such as increased survival rate, controlled release, and improved plant efficacy. Additionally, utilizing XG in a co-carrier system alongside other biopolymers improves encapsulation effectiveness and optimizes their release properties. This review article focuses on the characteristics and uses of XG in agriculture. The document focuses on revealing the use of XG combined with other biopolymers in a co-carrier system. It also highlights XG's function in enhancing microcapsule stability and discusses the benefits of using XG as a component in a controlled release system.
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- Mohadeseh Hassanisaadi
- Departement of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Vali-e-Asr University of Rafsanjan, Rafsanjan 7718897111, Iran
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- Departement of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Vali-e-Asr University of Rafsanjan, Rafsanjan 7718897111, Iran
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- Chembiotech Laboratory Ltd, WR15 8FF Tenbury Wall, United Kingdom.
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- Departement of Civil Engineering, Vali-e-Asr University of Rafsanjan, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Departement of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Vali-e-Asr University of Rafsanjan, Rafsanjan 7718897111, Iran.
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Camelo-Silva C, Ballon A, Ranasinghe MK, Verruck S, Ambrosi A, Di Luccio M, Güell C, Ferrando M. Lesser mealworm (Alphitobius diaperinus) protein concentrate conjugated with tannic acid improves the oxidative stability of W 1/O/W 2 emulsions loaded with beet by-product extract and linseed oil. Food Chem 2025; 463:141542. [PMID: 39388880 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.141542] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2024] [Revised: 09/19/2024] [Accepted: 10/03/2024] [Indexed: 10/12/2024]
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For improving the oxidative stability of a polyunsaturated oil, we co-encapsulated polyphenols from a concentrated beet by-product extract (CEB) with linseed oil using W1/O/W2 emulsions produced through emulsification with dynamic membranes of tunable pore size (DMTS), a low-energy high-throughput emulsification technology. Emulsions were stabilized with lesser mealworm protein concentrate (LMPC) and with an LMPC-derived antioxidant emulsifier (LMPC conjugated to tannic acid (LMPC-TA)). Regarding productivity, values of transmembrane flux were high (above 100 m3 m-2 h-1), and of industrial interest. Regardless of the protein used, emulsions showed an encapsulation efficiency higher than 67.5 %, while droplet size (D4,3) was below 8.28 μm. All emulsions were physically stable for 16 days at 4 °C, while at 25 °C, those stabilized with LMPC-TA had a less pronounced increase in D4,3. In all cases, emulsions containing CEB and LMPC-TA inhibited oil oxidation, increasing the shelf life of the emulsions.
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- Callebe Camelo-Silva
- Laboratório de Processos com Membranas, Departamento de Engenharia Química e Engenharia de Alimentos, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Rua do Biotério Central, S/N, 88040-970 Florianópolis, Brazil; Departament d'Enginyeria Química, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Avda. Països Catalans 26, 43007 Tarragona, Spain.
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- Departament d'Enginyeria Química, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Avda. Països Catalans 26, 43007 Tarragona, Spain
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- Departament d'Enginyeria Química, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Avda. Països Catalans 26, 43007 Tarragona, Spain; Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Animal Science and Export Agriculture, Uva Wellassa University, Badulla 90000, Sri Lanka
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- Departamento de Ciência e Tecnologia de Alimentos, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Rod. Admar Gonzaga, 1346, 88034-001 Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Processos com Membranas, Departamento de Engenharia Química e Engenharia de Alimentos, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Rua do Biotério Central, S/N, 88040-970 Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Processos com Membranas, Departamento de Engenharia Química e Engenharia de Alimentos, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Rua do Biotério Central, S/N, 88040-970 Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Departament d'Enginyeria Química, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Avda. Països Catalans 26, 43007 Tarragona, Spain
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- Departament d'Enginyeria Química, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Avda. Països Catalans 26, 43007 Tarragona, Spain.
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Chen C, Su Y, Li S, Man C, Jiang Y, Qu B, Yang X, Guo L. Advances in oligosaccharides and polysaccharides with different structures as wall materials for probiotics delivery: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 277:134468. [PMID: 39217037 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.134468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2024] [Revised: 06/29/2024] [Accepted: 08/02/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
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Probiotics are active microorganisms that are beneficial to the health of the host. However, probiotics are highly sensitive to the external environment, and are susceptible to a variety of factors that reduce their activity during production, storage, and use. Microencapsulation is an effective method that enhances probiotic activity. Macromolecules like polysaccharides, who classified as biologically active prebiotics, have attracted significant attention for their utility in probiotic microencapsulation. This article summarized the types of commonly used microencapsulation materials and their structural characteristics from the perspective of polysaccharides prebiotics. It also discussed recent advancements, probiotic-prebiotic microcapsule-based modulation of the immune system, as well as the associated limitations. Furthermore, the advantages and disadvantages of eight prebiotics as microencapsulation wall materials. The honeycomb structure of β-glucan enhances the bioavailability of probiotics, while, fructooligosaccharide and galactooligosaccharides improve microbead structure to tightly encapsulate probiotics. The terminal reducing groups of isomaltooligosaccharides and the free hydroxyl groups in xylooligosaccharides also positively affect the structure of microcapsules. Prebiotics not only enhance the survival rate and biological activity of probiotics as embedding materials during storage, but also exert their own probiotic effects. Collectively, prebiotics holds great promise as microencapsulation materials for probiotics delivery.
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- Chen Chen
- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education, Department of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education, Department of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education, Department of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education, Department of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education, Department of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education, Department of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education, Department of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education, Department of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China.
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La Cava E, Di Clemente NA, Gerbino E, Sgroppo S, Gomez-Zavaglia A. Encapsulation of lactic acid bacteria in W 1/O/W 2 emulsions stabilized by mucilage:pectin complexes. Food Res Int 2024; 180:114076. [PMID: 38395576 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2024.114076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2023] [Revised: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024]
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Opuntia silvestri mucilage obtained from dried stems was explored as an emulsifier to prepare double emulsions aiming to encapsulate Lactiplantibacillus plantarum CIDCA 83114. W1/O/W2 emulsions were prepared using a two-step emulsification method. The aqueous phase (W1) consisted of L. plantarum CIDCA 83114, and the oil phase (O) of sunflower oil. The second emulsion was prepared by mixing the internal W1/O emulsion with the W2 phase, consisting of 4 % polysaccharides, formulated with different mucilage:(citric)pectin ratios. Their stability was assessed after preparation (day 0) and during storage at 4 °C (28 days). Determinations included creaming index, color, particle size, viscosity, turbidity, and bacterial viability, along with exposure to simulated gastrointestinal conditions. Significant differences were evaluated by analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Duncan's test (P < 0.05). After 28 days storage, bacterial viability in the W1/O/W2 emulsions was above 6 log CFU/mL for all the pectin:mucilage ratios. Emulsions containing mucilage and pectins showed lower creaming indices after 15 days, remaining stable until the end of the storage period. Formulations including 1:1 pectin:mucilage ratio exhibited the highest bacterial viability under simulated gastrointestinal conditions and were more homogeneous in terms of droplet size distributions at day 0, hinting at a synergistic effect between mucilage components (e.g., proteins, Ca2+) and pectin in stabilizing the emulsions. These results showed that Opuntia silvestri mucilage enhanced the stability of emulsions during refrigerated storage, highlighting its potential for encapsulating lactic acid bacteria. This presents an economical and natural alternative to traditional encapsulating materials.
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- Enzo La Cava
- Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales y Agrimensura, Universidad Nacional del Nordeste (UNNE) and Instituto de Química Básica y Aplicada del Nordeste Argentino (IQUIBA-NEA) UNNE-CONICET, Avenida Libertad 5470, 3400 Corrientes, Argentina
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- Center for Research and Development in Food Cryotechnology (CIDCA, CCT-CONICET La Plata) RA1900, La Plata, Argentina
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- Center for Research and Development in Food Cryotechnology (CIDCA, CCT-CONICET La Plata) RA1900, La Plata, Argentina
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- Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales y Agrimensura, Universidad Nacional del Nordeste (UNNE) and Instituto de Química Básica y Aplicada del Nordeste Argentino (IQUIBA-NEA) UNNE-CONICET, Avenida Libertad 5470, 3400 Corrientes, Argentina
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- Center for Research and Development in Food Cryotechnology (CIDCA, CCT-CONICET La Plata) RA1900, La Plata, Argentina.
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Camelo-Silva C, Mota E Souza B, Vicente R, Arend GD, Sanches MAR, Barreto PLM, Ambrosi A, Verruck S, Di Luccio M. Polyfunctional sugar-free white chocolate fortified with Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GG co-encapsulated with beet residue extract (Beta vulgaris L.). Food Res Int 2024; 179:114016. [PMID: 38342537 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2024.114016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2023] [Revised: 12/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 02/13/2024]
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Chocolate is a worldwide consumed food. This study investigated the fortification of sugar-free white chocolate with Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GG microcapsule co-encapsulated with beet residue extract. The chocolates were evaluated for moisture, water activity, texture, color properties, melting, physicochemical, and probiotic stability during storage. Furthermore, the survival of L. rhamnosus GG and the bioaccessibility of phenolic compounds were investigated under in vitro simulated gastrointestinal conditions. Regarding the characterization of probiotic microcapsules, the encapsulation efficiency of L. rhamnosus GG was > 89 % while the encapsulation efficiency of phenolic compounds was > 62 %. Chocolates containing probiotic microcapsules were less hard and resistant to breakage. All chocolates had a similar melting behavior (endothermic peaks between 32.80 and 34.40 °C). After 120 days of storage at 4 °C, probiotic populations > 6.77 log CFU/g were detected in chocolate samples. This result demonstrates the potential of this matrix to carry L. rhamnosus GG cells. Regarding the resistance of probiotic strains during gastric simulation, the co-encapsulation of L. rhamnosus GG with beet extract contributed to high counts during gastrointestinal transit, reaching the colon (48 h) with viable cell counts equal to 11.80 log CFU/g. Finally, one of our main findings was that probiotics used phenolic compounds as a substrate source, which may be an observed prebiotic effect.
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- Callebe Camelo-Silva
- Laboratory of Membrane Processes, Department of Chemical and Food Engineering, Federal University of Santa Catarina, 88040-970 Florianópolis, SC, Brazil.
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Agricultural Sciences Center, Federal University of Santa Catarina, 88034-001 Florianópolis, SC, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Membrane Processes, Department of Chemical and Food Engineering, Federal University of Santa Catarina, 88040-970 Florianópolis, SC, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Membrane Processes, Department of Chemical and Food Engineering, Federal University of Santa Catarina, 88040-970 Florianópolis, SC, Brazil
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- Department of Food Engineering and Technology, State University of São Paulo, 15054-000 São José do Rio Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Agricultural Sciences Center, Federal University of Santa Catarina, 88034-001 Florianópolis, SC, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Membrane Processes, Department of Chemical and Food Engineering, Federal University of Santa Catarina, 88040-970 Florianópolis, SC, Brazil.
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Agricultural Sciences Center, Federal University of Santa Catarina, 88034-001 Florianópolis, SC, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Membrane Processes, Department of Chemical and Food Engineering, Federal University of Santa Catarina, 88040-970 Florianópolis, SC, Brazil.
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Wang A, Zhong Q. Drying of probiotics to enhance the viability during preparation, storage, food application, and digestion: A review. Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf 2024; 23:e13287. [PMID: 38284583 DOI: 10.1111/1541-4337.13287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2023] [Revised: 11/18/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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Functional food products containing viable probiotics have become increasingly popular and demand for probiotic ingredients that maintain viability and stability during processing, storage, and gastrointestinal digestions. This has resulted in heightened research and development of powdered probiotic ingredients. The aim of this review is to overview the development of dried probiotics from upstream identification to downstream applications in food. Free probiotic bacteria are susceptible to various environmental stresses during food processing, storage, and after ingestion, necessitating additional materials and processes to preserve their activity for delivery to the colon. Various classic and emerging thermal and nonthermal drying technologies are discussed for their efficiency in preparing dehydrated probiotics, and strategies for enhancing probiotic survival after dehydration are highlighted. Both the formulation and drying technology can influence the microbiological and physical properties of powdered probiotics that are to be characterized comprehensively with various techniques. Furthermore, quality control during probiotic manufacturing and strategies of incorporating powdered probiotics into liquid and solid food products are discussed. As emerging technologies, structure-design principles to encapsulate probiotics in engineered structures and protective materials with improved survivability are highlighted. Overall, this review provides insights into formulations and drying technologies required to supplement viable and stable probiotics into functional foods, ensuring the retention of their health benefits upon consumption.
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- Anyi Wang
- Department of Food Science, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
- International Flavors and Fragrances, Palo Alto, California, USA
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- Department of Food Science, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
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Lin Q, Si Y, Zhou F, Hao W, Zhang P, Jiang P, Cha R. Advances in polysaccharides for probiotic delivery: Properties, methods, and applications. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 323:121414. [PMID: 37940247 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.121414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2023] [Revised: 09/06/2023] [Accepted: 09/16/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023]
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Probiotics are essential to improve the health of the host, whereas maintaining the viability of probiotics in harsh environments remains a challenge. Polysaccharides have non-toxicity, excellent biocompatibility, and outstanding biodegradability, which can protect probiotics by forming a physical barrier and show a promising prospect for probiotic delivery. In this review, we summarize polysaccharides commonly used for probiotic microencapsulation and introduce the microencapsulation technologies, including extrusion, emulsion, spray drying, freeze drying, and electrohydrodynamics. We discuss strategies for better protection of probiotics and introduce the applications of polysaccharides-encapsulated probiotics in functional food, oral formulation, and animal feed. Finally, we propose the challenges of polysaccharides-based delivery systems in industrial production and application. This review will help provide insight into the advances and challenges of polysaccharides in probiotic delivery.
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- Qianqian Lin
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Materials Utilization of Nonmetallic Minerals and Solid Wastes, National Laboratory of Mineral Materials, School of Materials Science and Technology, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), No. 29 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100083, PR China; Laboratory of Theoretical and Computational Nanoscience, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, No. 11 Zhongguancun Beiyitiao, Haidian District, Beijing 100190, PR China.
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Materials Utilization of Nonmetallic Minerals and Solid Wastes, National Laboratory of Mineral Materials, School of Materials Science and Technology, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), No. 29 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100083, PR China.
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Materials Utilization of Nonmetallic Minerals and Solid Wastes, National Laboratory of Mineral Materials, School of Materials Science and Technology, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), No. 29 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100083, PR China.
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Materials Utilization of Nonmetallic Minerals and Solid Wastes, National Laboratory of Mineral Materials, School of Materials Science and Technology, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), No. 29 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100083, PR China.
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Materials Utilization of Nonmetallic Minerals and Solid Wastes, National Laboratory of Mineral Materials, School of Materials Science and Technology, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), No. 29 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100083, PR China.
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- Laboratory of Theoretical and Computational Nanoscience, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, No. 11 Zhongguancun Beiyitiao, Haidian District, Beijing 100190, PR China; College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, PR China.
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- Laboratory of Theoretical and Computational Nanoscience, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, No. 11 Zhongguancun Beiyitiao, Haidian District, Beijing 100190, PR China.
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Sionek B, Szydłowska A, Zielińska D, Neffe-Skocińska K, Kołożyn-Krajewska D. Beneficial Bacteria Isolated from Food in Relation to the Next Generation of Probiotics. Microorganisms 2023; 11:1714. [PMID: 37512887 PMCID: PMC10385805 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms11071714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Revised: 06/22/2023] [Accepted: 06/29/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Recently, probiotics are increasingly being used for human health. So far, only lactic acid bacteria isolated from the human gastrointestinal tract were recommended for human use as probiotics. However, more authors suggest that probiotics can be also isolated from unconventional sources, such as fermented food products of animal and plant origin. Traditional fermented products are a rich source of microorganisms, some of which may have probiotic properties. A novel category of recently isolated microorganisms with great potential of health benefits are next-generation probiotics (NGPs). In this review, general information of some "beneficial microbes", including NGPs and acetic acid bacteria, were presented as well as essential mechanisms and microbe host interactions. Many reports showed that NGP selected strains and probiotics from unconventional sources exhibit positive properties when it comes to human health (i.e., they have a positive effect on metabolic, human gastrointestinal, neurological, cardiovascular, and immune system diseases). Here we also briefly present the current regulatory framework and requirements that should be followed to introduce new microorganisms for human use. The term "probiotic" as used herein is not limited to conventional probiotics. Innovation will undoubtedly result in the isolation of potential probiotics from new sources with fascinating new health advantages and hitherto unforeseen functionalities.
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- Barbara Sionek
- Department of Food Gastronomy and Food Hygiene, Institute of Human Nutrition Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences (WULS), Nowoursynowska St. 159C, 02-776 Warszawa, Poland
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- Department of Food Gastronomy and Food Hygiene, Institute of Human Nutrition Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences (WULS), Nowoursynowska St. 159C, 02-776 Warszawa, Poland
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- Department of Food Gastronomy and Food Hygiene, Institute of Human Nutrition Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences (WULS), Nowoursynowska St. 159C, 02-776 Warszawa, Poland
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- Department of Food Gastronomy and Food Hygiene, Institute of Human Nutrition Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences (WULS), Nowoursynowska St. 159C, 02-776 Warszawa, Poland
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- Department of Food Gastronomy and Food Hygiene, Institute of Human Nutrition Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences (WULS), Nowoursynowska St. 159C, 02-776 Warszawa, Poland
- Department of Dietetics and Food Studies, Faculty of Science and Technology, Jan Dlugosz University in Czestochowa, Al. Armii Krajowej 13/15, 42-200 Częstochowa, Poland
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Řepka D, Kurillová A, Murtaja Y, Lapčík L. Application of Physical-Chemical Approaches for Encapsulation of Active Substances in Pharmaceutical and Food Industries. Foods 2023; 12:foods12112189. [PMID: 37297434 DOI: 10.3390/foods12112189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2023] [Revised: 05/24/2023] [Accepted: 05/29/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Encapsulation is a valuable method used to protect active substances and enhance their physico-chemical properties. It can also be used as protection from unpleasant scents and flavors or adverse environmental conditions. METHODS In this comprehensive review, we highlight the methods commonly utilized in the food and pharmaceutical industries, along with recent applications of these methods. RESULTS Through an analysis of numerous articles published in the last decade, we summarize the key methods and physico-chemical properties that are frequently considered with encapsulation techniques. CONCLUSION Encapsulation has demonstrated effectiveness and versatility in multiple industries, such as food, nutraceutical, and pharmaceuticals. Moreover, the selection of appropriate encapsulation methods is critical for the effective encapsulation of specific active compounds. Therefore, constant efforts are being made to develop novel encapsulation methods and coating materials for better encapsulation efficiency and to improve properties for specific use.
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- David Řepka
- Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Palacky University Olomouc, 17. Listopadu 12, 771 46 Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Palacky University Olomouc, 17. Listopadu 12, 771 46 Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Palacky University Olomouc, 17. Listopadu 12, 771 46 Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Palacky University Olomouc, 17. Listopadu 12, 771 46 Olomouc, Czech Republic
- Department of Foodstuff Technology, Faculty of Technology, Tomas Bata University in Zlin, Nam. T.G. Masaryka 275, 762 72 Zlin, Czech Republic
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Camelo-Silva C, Figueredo LL, Cesca K, Verruck S, Ambrosi A, Di Luccio M. Membrane Emulsification as an Emerging Method for Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GG ® Encapsulation. FOOD BIOPROCESS TECH 2023:1-17. [PMID: 37363380 PMCID: PMC10120479 DOI: 10.1007/s11947-023-03099-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2022] [Accepted: 04/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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Techniques capable of producing small-sized probiotic microcapsules with high encapsulation yields are of industrial and scientific interest. In this study, an innovative membrane emulsification system was investigated in the production of microcapsules containing Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GG® (Lr), sodium alginate (ALG), and whey protein (WPI), rice protein (RPC), or pea protein (PPC) as encapsulating agents. The microcapsules were characterized by particle size distribution, optical microscopy, encapsulation yield, morphology, water activity, hygroscopicity, thermal properties, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and probiotic survival during in vitro simulation of gastrointestinal conditions. The innovative encapsulation technique resulted in microcapsules with diameters varying between 18 and 29 μm, and encapsulation yields > 93%. Combining alginate and whey, rice, or pea protein improved encapsulation efficiency and thermal properties. The encapsulation provided resistance to gastrointestinal fluids, resulting in high probiotic viability at the end of the intestinal phase (> 7.18 log CFU g-1). The proposed encapsulation technology represents an attractive alternative to developing probiotic microcapsules for future food applications. Graphical Abstract Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s11947-023-03099-w.
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- Callebe Camelo-Silva
- Laboratory of Membrane Processes, Department of Chemical and Food Engineering, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC 88040-970 Brazil
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- Laboratory of Membrane Processes, Department of Chemical and Food Engineering, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC 88040-970 Brazil
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- Laboratory of Biological Engineering, Department of Chemical and Food Engineering, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC 88040-970 Brazil
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Agricultural Sciences Center, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC 88034-001 Brazil
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- Laboratory of Membrane Processes, Department of Chemical and Food Engineering, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC 88040-970 Brazil
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- Laboratory of Membrane Processes, Department of Chemical and Food Engineering, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC 88040-970 Brazil
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da Silva SÂD, Batista LDSP, Diniz DS, Nascimento SSDC, Morais NS, de Assis CF, Passos TS, de Sousa Júnior FC. Microencapsulation of Probiotics by Oil-in-Water Emulsification Technique Improves Cell Viability under Different Storage Conditions. Foods 2023; 12:foods12020252. [PMID: 36673344 PMCID: PMC9857835 DOI: 10.3390/foods12020252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2022] [Revised: 12/26/2022] [Accepted: 12/29/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
Abstract
Probiotics are associated with health benefits to the host. However, their application can be limited due to a decrease in cell viability during processing, storage, and passage through the gastrointestinal tract. Microencapsulation is a simple and efficient alternative to improve the physical protection and stability of probiotics. The present study aimed to produce and characterize alginate or gelatin-based microparticles containing Lactobacillus acidophilus NRRL B-4495 or Lactiplantibacillus plantarum NRRL B-4496 by oil-in-water (O/W) emulsification and to evaluate the stability under storage conditions. The results showed that L. acidophilus and L. plantarum encapsulated in gelatin (LAEG and LPEG) presented diameters of 26.08 ± 1.74 μm and 21.56 ± 4.17 μm and encapsulation efficiencies of 89.6 ± 4.2% and 81.1 ± 9.7%, respectively. However, those encapsulated in alginate (LAEA and LPEA) showed an encapsulation efficiency of <1.0%. Furthermore, LAEG was stable for 120 days of storage at 5 °C and 25 °C. Therefore, encapsulation in gelatin by O/W emulsification is a promising strategy for protecting and stabilizing probiotic bacteria, enabling future application in foods.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal 59012-570, RN, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Nutrition, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal 59078-970, RN, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Nutrition, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal 59078-970, RN, Brazil
- Department of Pharmacy, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal 59012-570, RN, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Nutrition, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal 59078-970, RN, Brazil
- Department of Nutrition, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal 59078-970, RN, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Nutrition, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal 59078-970, RN, Brazil
- Department of Pharmacy, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal 59012-570, RN, Brazil
- Postgraduate Program in Biotechnology-RENORBIO, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal 59078-970, RN, Brazil
- Correspondence:
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Haji F, Cheon J, Baek J, Wang Q, Tam KC. Application of Pickering emulsions in probiotic encapsulation- A review. Curr Res Food Sci 2022; 5:1603-1615. [PMID: 36161224 PMCID: PMC9493384 DOI: 10.1016/j.crfs.2022.09.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2022] [Revised: 09/02/2022] [Accepted: 09/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
Abstract
Probiotics are live microorganisms that confer health benefits to host organisms when consumed in adequate amounts and are often incorporated into foods for human consumption. However, this has negative implications on their viability as large numbers of these beneficial bacteria are deactivated when subjected to harsh conditions during processing, storage, and passage through the gastrointestinal tract. To address these issues, numerous studies on encapsulation techniques to protect probiotics have been conducted. This review focuses on emulsion technology for probiotic encapsulation, with a special focus on Pickering emulsions. Pickering emulsions are stabilized by solid particles, which adsorb strongly onto the liquid-liquid interfaces to prevent aggregation. Pickering emulsions have demonstrated enhanced stability, high encapsulation efficiency, and cost-effectiveness compared to other encapsulation techniques. Additionally, Pickering emulsions are regarded as safe and biocompatible and utilize natural materials, such as cellulose and chitosan derived from plants, shellfish, and fungi, which may also be viewed as more acceptable in food systems than common synthetic and natural molecular surfactants. This article reviews the current status of Pickering emulsion use for probiotic delivery and explores the potential of this technique for application in other fields, such as livestock farming, pet food, and aquaculture. Probiotics play an important role in maintaining the health of humans and animals. Encapsulation improves probiotic viability in harsh environments. Probiotics can be encapsulated by many techniques such as emulsification. Pickering emulsions use particles instead of molecules to stabilize emulsions. Natural particles are more acceptable to some consumers than synthetic emulsifiers.
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- Fatemah Haji
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue, Waterloo, ON, N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue, Waterloo, ON, N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue, Waterloo, ON, N2L 3G1, Canada
- Guelph Research and Development Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, 93 Stone Road W, Guelph, ON, N1G 5C9, Canada
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- Guelph Research and Development Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, 93 Stone Road W, Guelph, ON, N1G 5C9, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue, Waterloo, ON, N2L 3G1, Canada
- Corresponding author.
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