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Xu B, Lin X, Zhao Y, Yin C, Cheng Y, Li X, Li Y. The effect of citral loading and fatty acid distribution on the oleogels: Physicochemical properties and in vitro digestion. Food Chem 2024; 459:140337. [PMID: 38996640 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.140337] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2024] [Revised: 06/21/2024] [Accepted: 07/02/2024] [Indexed: 07/14/2024]
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Oleogels containing bioactive substances such as citral (CT) are used as functional food ingredients. However, little information is available on the influence of different oleogel network structure caused by CT addition and fatty acid distribution on its digestion behavior. Coconut oil, palm oil, high oleic peanut oil, safflower seed oil, and perilla seed oil were used in this study. The results showed that perilla seed oil-CT-based oleogels had the highest oil-holding capacity (99.03 ± 0.3), whereas CT addition higher than 10 wt% could lead to the morphology collapse of oleogels. Physical and thermodynamic analyses revealed that CT could reduce oleogel hardness and higher unsaturated fatty acid content is more likely to form oleogel with stable and tight crystalline network. Moreover, the dense structure of oleogels hinders the contact between oleogels and lipase, thus weakening triglyceride digestion. These findings provide valuable insights into the design of oleogels loading with CT.
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- Bolin Xu
- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China..
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China..
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Lüdtke FL, Fernandes JM, Gonçalves RFS, Martins JT, Berni P, Ribeiro APB, Vicente AA, Pinheiro AC. Performance of β-carotene-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers under dynamic in vitro digestion system: Influence of the emulsifier type. J Food Sci 2024; 89:3290-3305. [PMID: 38767864 DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.17113] [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: 01/27/2024] [Revised: 04/03/2024] [Accepted: 04/25/2024] [Indexed: 05/22/2024]
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A better understanding of how emulsifier type could differently influence the behavior of nanostructured lipid carriers (NLC) under the gastrointestinal digestion process, as well as at the cellular level, is of utmost importance for the NLC-based formulations' optimization and risk assessment in the food field. In this study, NLC composed by fully hydrogenated soybean and high-oleic sunflower oils were prepared using soy lecithin (NLC Lβ) or Tween 80 (NLC Tβ) as an emulsifier. β-Carotene was entrapped within NLC developed as a promising strategy to overcome β-carotene's low bioavailability and stability. The effect of emulsifier type on the digestibility of β-carotene-loaded NLC was evaluated using an in vitro dynamic digestion model mimicking peristalsis motion. The influence of β-carotene-loaded NLC on cell viability was assessed using Caco-2 cells in vitro. NLC Tβ remained stable in the gastric compartment, presenting particle size (PS) similar to the initial NLC (PS: 245.68 and 218.18 nm, respectively), while NLC Lβ showed lower stability (PS > 1000 nm) in stomach and duodenum phases. NLC Tβ also provided high β-carotene protection and delivery capacity (i.e., β-carotene bioaccessibility increased 10-fold). Based on the results of digestion studies, NLC Tβ has shown better physical stability during the passage through the in vitro dynamic gastrointestinal system than NLC Lβ. Moreover, the developed NLC did not compromise cell viability up to 25 µg/mL of β-carotene. Thus, the NLC developed proved to be a biocompatible structure and able to incorporate and protect β-carotene for further food applications. PRACTICAL APPLICATION: The findings of this study hold significant implications for industrial applications in terms of developing nanostructured lipid carriers from natural raw materials widely available and used to produce other lipid-based products in the food industry, as an alternative to synthetic ones. In this respect, the β-carotene-loaded NLC developed in this study would find a great industrial application in the food industry, which is in constant search to develop functional foods capable of increasing the bioavailability of bioactive compounds.
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- Fernanda L Lüdtke
- Department of Food Engineering and Technology, Faculty of Food Engineering, University of Campinas, Campinas, Brazil
- CEB - Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal
- LABBELS - Associate Laboratory, Braga, Portugal
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- CEB - Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal
- LABBELS - Associate Laboratory, Braga, Portugal
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Faculty of Food Engineering, University of Campinas, Campinas, Brazil
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- Department of Food Engineering and Technology, Faculty of Food Engineering, University of Campinas, Campinas, Brazil
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- CEB - Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal
- LABBELS - Associate Laboratory, Braga, Portugal
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- CEB - Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal
- LABBELS - Associate Laboratory, Braga, Portugal
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Alencar-Luciano W, Magnani M, Martín-Belloso O, Salvia-Trujillo L. Effect of digestible versus non-digestible citral nanoemulsions on human gut microorganisms: An in vitro digestion study. Food Res Int 2023; 173:113313. [PMID: 37803624 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2023.113313] [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: 11/14/2022] [Revised: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 07/21/2023] [Indexed: 10/08/2023]
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Essential oil (EO) nanoemulsions have been recently studied due to their antimicrobial properties. Nevertheless, little is known about their possible negative effect against human gut microorganisms during their passage though the gastrointestinal tract. This work studied the effect of digestible (corn oil) or non-digestible (paraffin oil) citral nanoemulsions against specific microorganisms of human microflora under in vitro digestion conditions. The use of a citral lipid carrier (paraffin oil or corn oil) decreased the nanoemulsion particle size and increased its stability after gastric conditions with regards to the pure citral nanoemulsions. Digestible nanoemulsions formulated with corn oil and citral presented a lower bactericidal activity against Lactobacillus acidophilus and Escherichia coli after being subjected to in vitro digestion conditions in comparison to the initial nanoemulsion. However, a non-digestible nanoemulsion formulated with paraffin oil and citral presented a similar antimicrobial activity against L. acidophilus and E. coli to the one of the initial nanoemulsion. This evidences that non-digestible nanoemulsions may entrap the citral in the lipid core and thus retaining its antimicrobial potential during their passage though the gastrointestinal tract. Hence, this work evidences the impact of the lipid carrier digestibility when formulating antimicrobial nanoemulsions on certain intestinal probiotic bacteria.
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- Winnie Alencar-Luciano
- Departament of Food Engineering, Technology Center, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil
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- Departament of Food Engineering, Technology Center, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil
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- Departament of Food Technology, Engineering and Science, University of Lleida, Av. Alcalde Rovira Roure, 191, 25198 Lleida, Spain; Agrotecnio - CERCA Center, Av. Rovira Roure, 191, 25198 Lleida, Spain
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- Departament of Food Technology, Engineering and Science, University of Lleida, Av. Alcalde Rovira Roure, 191, 25198 Lleida, Spain; Agrotecnio - CERCA Center, Av. Rovira Roure, 191, 25198 Lleida, Spain.
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Santos PDDF, Batista PS, Torres LCR, Thomazini M, de Alencar SM, Favaro-Trindade CS. Application of spray drying, spray chilling and the combination of both methods to produce tucumã oil microparticles: characterization, stability, and β-carotene bioaccessibility. Food Res Int 2023; 172:113174. [PMID: 37689927 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2023.113174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2023] [Revised: 06/16/2023] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 09/11/2023]
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The aim of this work was to produce tucumã oil (PO) microparticles using different encapsulation methods, and to evaluate their properties, storage stability and bioaccessibility of the encapsulated β-carotene. Gum Arabic was used as carrier for spray drying (SD), while vegetable fat was the wall material for spray chilling (SC) and the combination of the methods (SDC). Powders were yellow (hue angle around 80°) and presented particles with small mean diameters (1.57-2.30 µm). PO and the microparticles possess high β-carotene contents (∼0.35-22 mg/g). However, some carotenoid loss was observed in the particles after encapsulation by SD and SDC (around 20%). After 90 days of storage, SDC particles presented the lowest degradation of total carotenoids (∼5%), while SD samples showed the highest loss (∼21%). Yet, the latter had the lowest contents of conjugated dienes (4.1-5.3 µmol/g) among treatments. At the end of simulated digestion, PO and the microparticles provided low β-carotene bioaccessibility (<10%), and only SC increased this parameter compared to the pure oil. In conclusion, carotenoid-rich microparticles with attractive color were obtained through microencapsulation of PO by SD, SC and SDC, revealing their potential as natural additives for the development of food products with improved nutritional properties. The SC method stood out for providing microparticles with high carotenoid content and retention, high oxidative stability, and improved β-carotene bioaccessibility.
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- Priscila Dayane de Freitas Santos
- Departament of Food Engineering, College of Animal Science and Food Engineering, University of São Paulo, Pirassununga 13635-900, SP, Brazil.
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- Departament of Agri-Food Industry, Food and Nutrition, Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture, University of São Paulo, Piracicaba 13418-900, SP, Brazil.
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- Center for Nuclear Energy in Agriculture, Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture, University of São Paulo, Piracicaba 13416-000, SP, Brazil.
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- Departament of Food Engineering, College of Animal Science and Food Engineering, University of São Paulo, Pirassununga 13635-900, SP, Brazil.
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- Departament of Agri-Food Industry, Food and Nutrition, Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture, University of São Paulo, Piracicaba 13418-900, SP, Brazil.
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- Departament of Food Engineering, College of Animal Science and Food Engineering, University of São Paulo, Pirassununga 13635-900, SP, Brazil.
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Lee S, Jo K, Jeong SKC, Choi YS, Jung S. Strategies for modulating the lipid digestion of emulsions in the gastrointestinal tract. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2023:1-16. [PMID: 37267158 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2023.2215873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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The structural changes in emulsion products can be used to control the bioavailability of fatty acids and lipophilic compounds. After ingestion, lipid droplets undergo breakdown and structural changes as they pass through the gastrointestinal tract. The oil-water interface plays a critical role in modulating the digestive behavior of lipid droplets because changes in the interfacial layer control the adsorption of lipase and bile salts and determine the overall rate and extent of lipid digestion. Therefore, lipid digestibility can be tuned by selecting the appropriate types and levels of stabilizers. The stabilizer can change the lipase accessibility and exposure of lipid substrates, resulting in variable digestion rates. However, emulsified lipids are not only added to food matrixes but are also co-ingested from other dietary components. Therefore, overall consumption behaviors can affect the digestion rate and digestibility of emulsified lipids. Although designing an emulsion structure is challenging, controlling lipid digestion can improve the health benefits of products. Therefore, a thorough understanding of the process of emulsified lipid digestion is required to develop food products that enable specific physiological responses. The targeted or delayed release of lipophilic molecules and fatty acids through emulsion systems has significant applications in healthcare and pharmaceuticals.
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- Seonmin Lee
- Division of Animal and Dairy Science, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Korea
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- Division of Animal and Dairy Science, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Korea
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- Division of Animal and Dairy Science, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Korea
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- Research Group of Food Processing, Korea Food Research Institute, Wanju, Korea
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- Division of Animal and Dairy Science, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Korea
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Fabrication of starch-based emulsion gel beads by an inverse gelation technique for loading proanthocyanidin and curcumin. Food Hydrocoll 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2022.108336] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/05/2022]
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Zhang Y, Sun G, Li D, Xu J, McClements DJ, Li Y. Advances in emulsion-based delivery systems for nutraceuticals: Utilization of interfacial engineering approaches to control bioavailability. ADVANCES IN FOOD AND NUTRITION RESEARCH 2023; 104:139-178. [DOI: 10.1016/bs.afnr.2022.11.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Jin Y, Shu B, Lou X, Wang K, Zhai Y, Qu Y, Song R, Liu F, Dong X, Xu H. Improvement of stability and in vitro bioaccessibility of nervonic acid by nonionic surfactant in protein-based nanoemulsions. FOOD BIOSCI 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fbio.2022.102299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Pinna N, Ianni F, Blasi F, Stefani A, Codini M, Sabatini S, Schoubben A, Cossignani L. Unconventional Extraction of Total Non-Polar Carotenoids from Pumpkin Pulp and Their Nanoencapsulation. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27238240. [PMID: 36500333 PMCID: PMC9736262 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27238240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2022] [Revised: 11/21/2022] [Accepted: 11/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Pumpkin is considered a functional food with beneficial effects on human health due to the presence of interesting bioactives. In this research, the impact of unconventional ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) and microwave-assisted extraction techniques on the recovery of total non-polar carotenoids from Cucurbita moschata pulp was investigated. A binary (hexane:isopropanol, 60:40 v/v) and a ternary (hexane:acetone:ethanol, 50:25:25 v/v/v) mixture were tested. The extracts were characterized for their antioxidant properties by in vitro assays, while the carotenoid profiling was determined by high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with a diode array detector. UAE with the binary mixture (30 min, 45 °C) was the most successful extracting technique, taking into consideration all analytical data and their correlations. In parallel, solid lipid nanoparticles (SLN) were optimized for the encapsulation of the extract, using β-carotene as a reference compound. SLN, loaded with up to 1% β-carotene, had dimensions (~350 nm) compatible with increased intestinal absorption. Additionally, the ABTS ((2,2'-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) assay showed that the technological process did not change the antioxidant capacity of β-carotene. These SLN will be used to load an even higher percentage of the extract without affecting their dimensions due to its liquid nature and higher miscibility with the lipid with respect to the solid β-carotene.
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- Nicola Pinna
- Section of Food Sciences and Nutrition, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Perugia, 06126 Perugia, Italy
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- Section of Food Sciences and Nutrition, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Perugia, 06126 Perugia, Italy
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- Section of Food Sciences and Nutrition, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Perugia, 06126 Perugia, Italy
- Correspondence: (F.B.); (A.S.); Tel.: +39-075-585-7954 (F.B.); +39-075-585-2057 (A.S.)
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- Section of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Perugia, 06123 Perugia, Italy
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- Section of Food Sciences and Nutrition, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Perugia, 06126 Perugia, Italy
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- Section of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Perugia, 06123 Perugia, Italy
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- Section of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Perugia, 06123 Perugia, Italy
- Correspondence: (F.B.); (A.S.); Tel.: +39-075-585-7954 (F.B.); +39-075-585-2057 (A.S.)
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- Section of Food Sciences and Nutrition, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Perugia, 06126 Perugia, Italy
- Center for Perinatal and Reproductive Medicine, Santa Maria della Misericordia University Hospital, University of Perugia, 06132 Perugia, Italy
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Feng L, Wu J, Cai L, Li M, Dai Z, Li D, Liu C, Zhang M. Effects of different hydrocolloids on the water migration, rheological and 3D printing characteristics of β-carotene loaded yam starch-based hydrogel. Food Chem 2022; 393:133422. [PMID: 35689924 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.133422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2022] [Revised: 04/24/2022] [Accepted: 06/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The effects of guar gum (GG), xanthan gum (XG), carrageenan gum (CG), xanthan-guar gum blend (XG-GG), chitosan (CS), gum arabic (GA) on the water migration, rheological and 3D printing properties of β-carotene loaded yam starch-based hydrogel (BCH) were investigated to expand product form of β-carotene. The results showed that CS addition promoted the migration of weakly bound water to tightly bound water in BCH. Addition of GG, CG, XG-GG, CS and GA enhanced apparent viscosity, G', G'', hardness and gumminess of BCH. CG, XG-GG, CS and GA addition improved printing stability of BCH. The printed objects added with GG and CS displayed smooth lines with fine resolution and higher formability, which showed a more uniform pore distribution and thinner gel skeleton structure. The results of XRD showed that hydrocolloids addition decreased the relative crystallinity of BCH. A combination of physicochemical parameters could be used to discriminate samples through hierarchical cluster analysis.
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- Lei Feng
- Institute of Agro-Product Processing, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, 210014 Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Institute of Agro-Product Processing, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, 210014 Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Institute of Agro-Product Processing, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, 210014 Nanjing, Jiangsu, China; School of Food Science and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Normal University, 210023 Nanjing, Jiangsu, Chinav
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- Institute of Agro-Product Processing, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, 210014 Nanjing, Jiangsu, China; School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, 212013 Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China
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- Institute of Agro-Product Processing, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, 210014 Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Institute of Agro-Product Processing, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, 210014 Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.
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- Institute of Agro-Product Processing, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, 210014 Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, 214122 Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
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Gordillo-Galeano A, Ponce A, Mora-Huertas CE. In vitro release behavior of SLN, NLC, and NE: An explanation based on the particle structure and carried molecule location. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2022.103768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Ge R, Zhu H, Zhong J, Wang H, Tao N. Storage stability and in vitro digestion of apigenin encapsulated in Pickering emulsions stabilized by whey protein isolate–chitosan complexes. Front Nutr 2022; 9:997706. [PMID: 36245522 PMCID: PMC9556715 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.997706] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2022] [Accepted: 08/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Few studies have investigated the encapsulation of apigenin in solid particle-stabilized emulsions. In this work, Pickering emulsions containing apigenin and stabilized by whey protein isolate-chitosan (WPI-CS) complexes were created to enhance the bioavailability of apigenin. Different lipids including medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), ethyl oleate (EO), and corn oil (CO) were selected to fabricate lipid-based delivery systems. The microstructure of the Pickering emulsions, as revealed by optical and cryo-scanning electron microscopies, showed that the oil droplets were dispersed evenly and trapped by a three-dimensional network formed by the WPI-CS complexes, which was further confirmed by rheology properties. After 30 days of storage, Pickering emulsions with MCTs achieved the highest apigenin retention rate, exhibiting 95.05 ± 1.45% retention when stored under 4°C. In vitro gastrointestinal tract experiments indicated that the lipid types of the emulsions also affected the lipid digestion and release rate of apigenin. Pickering emulsions with MCTs achieved a higher bioaccessibility compared to that of the other two emulsions (p < 0.01). These results indicate that the delivery system of Pickering emulsions with MCTs stabilized by WPI-CS complexes offers good storage stability and improved bioaccessibility of apigenin.
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- Ruihong Ge
- College of Food Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
- School of Public Health, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Henan Commerce Science Institute Co., Ltd., Zhengzhou, China
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- Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Institute for Pediatric Research, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- School of Public Health, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
- *Correspondence: Ningping Tao
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Molteni C, La Motta C, Valoppi F. Improving the Bioaccessibility and Bioavailability of Carotenoids by Means of Nanostructured Delivery Systems: A Comprehensive Review. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:antiox11101931. [PMID: 36290651 PMCID: PMC9598319 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11101931] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2022] [Revised: 09/20/2022] [Accepted: 09/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Carotenoids are bioactive compounds provided by the diet playing a key role in maintaining human health. Therefore, they should be ingested daily in an adequate amount. However, even a varied and well-balanced diet does not guarantee an adequate intake, as both the bioaccessibility and bioavailability of the compounds significantly affect their absorption. This review summarizes the main results achieved in improving the bioaccessibility and bioavailability of carotenoids by means of nanostructured delivery systems, discussing in detail the available lipid-based and biopolymeric nanocarriers at present, with a focus on their formulation and functional efficiency. Although the toxicity profile of these innovative delivery systems is not fully understood, especially for long-term intake, these systems are an effective and valuable approach to increase the availability of compounds of nutritional interest.
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- Camilla Molteni
- Department of Pharmacy, University of Pisa, Via Bonanno 6, 56126 Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Pisa, Via Bonanno 6, 56126 Pisa, Italy
- Interdepartmental Research Center Nutrafood “Nutraceuticals and Food for Health”, University of Pisa, Via del Borghetto 80, 56124 Pisa, Italy
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-050-2219593
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, University of Helsinki, PL 66, Agnes Sjöbergin katu 2, 00014 Helsinki, Finland
- Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, Helsinki Institute of Sustainability Science, University of Helsinki, 00014 Helsinki, Finland
- Department of Physics, University of Helsinki, PL 64, Gustaf Hällströmin katu 2, 00014 Helsinki, Finland
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Chen X, Chen Y, Liu Y, Zou L, McClements DJ, Liu W. A review of recent progress in improving the bioavailability of nutraceutical-loaded emulsions after oral intake. Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf 2022; 21:3963-4001. [PMID: 35912644 DOI: 10.1111/1541-4337.13017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2021] [Revised: 05/27/2022] [Accepted: 07/08/2022] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Increasing awareness of the health benefits of specific constituents in fruits, vegetables, cereals, and other whole foods has sparked a broader interest in the potential health benefits of nutraceuticals. Many nutraceuticals are hydrophobic substances, which means they must be encapsulated in colloidal delivery systems. Oil-in-water emulsions are one of the most widely used delivery systems for improving the bioavailability and bioactivity of these nutraceuticals. The composition and structure of emulsions can be designed to improve the water dispersibility, physicochemical stability, and bioavailability of the encapsulated nutraceuticals. The nature of the emulsion used influences the interfacial area and properties of the nutraceutical-loaded oil droplets in the gastrointestinal tract, which influences their digestion, as well as the bioaccessibility, metabolism, and absorption of the nutraceuticals. In this article, we review recent in vitro and in vivo studies on the utilization of emulsions to improve the bioavailability of nutraceuticals. The findings from this review should facilitate the design of more efficacious nutraceutical-loaded emulsions with increased bioactivity.
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- Xing Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China.,School of Life Sciences, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Biopolymers & Colloids Research Laboratory, Department of Food Science, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts, USA
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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In Vitro Digestion and Storage Stability of β-Carotene-Loaded Nanoemulsion Stabilized by Soy Protein Isolate (SPI)-Citrus Pectin (CP) Complex/Conjugate Prepared with Ultrasound. Foods 2022; 11:foods11162410. [PMID: 36010417 PMCID: PMC9407190 DOI: 10.3390/foods11162410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2022] [Revised: 07/26/2022] [Accepted: 08/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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In this study, we employed the ultrasound-prepared electrostatic complex and covalent conjugate of soy protein isolate (SPI) and citrus pectin (CP) to prepare β-carotene-loaded nanoemulsions. The in vitro digestion and storage stability of nanoemulsions stabilized by different types of emulsifiers were investigated and compared. Nanoemulsions stabilized by ultrasound-treated complex/conjugate showed the highest encapsulation efficiency; during gastric digestion, these nanoemulsions also demonstrated the smallest droplet sizes and the highest absolute values of zeta potential, indicating that both electrostatic complexation/covalent conjugation and ultrasound treatment could significantly improve the stability of the resulting nanoemulsions. In comparison, complexes were more beneficial for the controlled release of β-carotene; however, the conjugate-stabilized nanoemulsion showed an overall higher bioaccessibility. The results were also confirmed by optical micrographs. Furthermore, nanoemulsions stabilized by ultrasound-prepared complexes/conjugates exhibited the highest stability during 14-day storage at 25 °C. The results suggested that ultrasound-prepared SPI–CP complexes and conjugates had great application potential for the delivery of hydrophobic nutrients.
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Zhang S, Xu X, Yang J, Ren J. Impact of Emulsifier Structure and Concentration on Lipolysis Dynamics and Curcumin Bioaccessibility in the Nanoemulsions Stabilized by Polyglycerol Fatty Acid Esters. FOOD BIOPHYS 2022; 17:575-585. [PMID: 35645654 PMCID: PMC9128773 DOI: 10.1007/s11483-021-09681-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2021] [Accepted: 06/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Tan Y, Zhou H, McClements DJ. Application of static in vitro digestion models for assessing the bioaccessibility of hydrophobic bioactives: A review. Trends Food Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tifs.2022.02.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Abuhassira-Cohen Y, Livney YD. Enhancing bioavailability of encapsulated hydrophobic nutraceuticals: Insights from in-vitro, in-vivo and clinical studies. Curr Opin Food Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cofs.2022.100832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Nanocarriers for Sustainable Active Packaging: An Overview during and Post COVID-19. COATINGS 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/coatings12010102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Lockdown has been installed due to the fast spread of COVID-19, and several challenges have occurred. Active packaging was considered a sustainable option for mitigating risks to food systems during COVID-19. Biopolymeric-based active packaging incorporating the release of active compounds with antimicrobial and antioxidant activity represents an innovative solution for increasing shelf life and maintaining food quality during transportation from producers to consumers. However, food packaging requires certain physical, chemical, and mechanical performances, which biopolymers such as proteins, polysaccharides, and lipids have not satisfied. In addition, active compounds have low stability and can easily burst when added directly into biopolymeric materials. Due to these drawbacks, encapsulation into lipid-based, polymeric-based, and nanoclay-based nanocarriers has currently captured increased interest. Nanocarriers can protect and control the release of active compounds and can enhance the performance of biopolymeric matrices. The aim of this manuscript is to provide an overview regarding the benefits of released active compound-loaded nanocarriers in developing sustainable biopolymeric-based active packaging with antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. Nanocarriers improve physical, chemical, and mechanical properties of the biopolymeric matrix and increase the bioactivity of released active compounds. Furthermore, challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic and a brief post-COVID-19 scenario were also mentioned.
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Wang Y, Cao M, Liu R, Chang M, Wei W, Jin Q, Wang X. The enzymatic synthesis of EPA-rich medium- and long-chain triacylglycerol improves the digestion behavior of MCFA and EPA: evidence on in vitro digestion. Food Funct 2022; 13:131-142. [PMID: 34870663 DOI: 10.1039/d1fo02795f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) have been widely applied in nutritional supplementation. However, when administered individually or mixed, they were unable to maximize their nutritional value. Hence, EPA-rich medium- and long-chain triacylglycerol (MLCT) was synthesized from MCT and EPA-rich fish oil (FO) by enzymatic transesterification. The fatty acids in triglyceride (TAG) were rearranged which resulted in significant changes in TAG profiles compared to the physical mixture of MCT and FO (PM). EPA-containing MML (MML, MLM and LMM) and LLM (LLM, LML and MLL) type TAGs account for 70.21%. The fate of different oils (MCT, FO, PM, and MLCT) across the gastrointestinal tract was subsequently simulated using an in vitro digestion model. The results showed that the physical and structural characteristics of different oils during digestion depended upon the oil type and the microenvironment they were in. After 120 min of small intestine digestion, the degree of hydrolysis for MLCT was higher than that for the other three oils. The final FFA release level was in the following order: MLCT (102.79%) > MCT (95.20%) > PM (85.81%) > FO (74.18%). This can be attributed to the composition and positional distribution of fatty acids in TAGs. What's more, LCFAs (EPA) in MLCT mainly existed in the form of sn-2 MAG, which was conducive to their subsequent absorption and transport. These results may aid in the future rational design of structural lipids, thereby regulating lipid digestion and maximizing the nutritional value of oils.
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- Yandan Wang
- State Key Lab of Food Science and Technology, Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China.
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- State Key Lab of Food Science and Technology, Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China.
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- State Key Lab of Food Science and Technology, Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China.
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- State Key Lab of Food Science and Technology, Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China.
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- State Key Lab of Food Science and Technology, Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China.
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- State Key Lab of Food Science and Technology, Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China.
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- State Key Lab of Food Science and Technology, Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China.
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Micro and Nanoencapsulation of Natural Colors: a Holistic View. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 2021; 193:3787-3811. [PMID: 34312787 DOI: 10.1007/s12010-021-03631-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2021] [Accepted: 07/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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The applications of natural plant pigments are growing rapidly with the increasing awareness of the negative health impacts of synthetic colorants. Additionally, natural pigments possess various biological properties and therapeutic activities. But their functions are hindered by their poor bioavailability, bioaccessibility, low absorption rate, and susceptibility to destructive environmental changes during processing and delivery. Encapsulation is a method of entrapment of bioactive ingredients within suitable carriers to provide protection and for the appropriate delivery into the targeted site by the formation of particles or capsules in micrometer or nanometer scales. Encapsulation imparts several benefits including improved thermal and chemical stability, preserves or masks flavor, taste, or aroma, controlled and targeted release, and enhanced bioavailability of pigments. Micro and nanoencapsulation of pigments will provide extensive and intensive platforms for the development of a new stage in the production of novel and healthy foods. This review mainly focuses on the advanced developments in the fields of micro and nanoencapsulation of pigments.
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Liu M, Wang F, Pu C, Tang W, Sun Q. Nanoencapsulation of lutein within lipid-based delivery systems: Characterization and comparison of zein peptide stabilized nano-emulsion, solid lipid nanoparticle, and nano-structured lipid carrier. Food Chem 2021; 358:129840. [PMID: 33933956 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.129840] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2021] [Revised: 04/01/2021] [Accepted: 04/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Three lipid-based carriers encapsulating lutein, nano-emulsion (NE), solid lipid nanoparticle (SLN), and nano-structured lipid carrier (NLC), were developed from zein peptides hydrolyzed by trypsin (TZP) and flavourzyme (FZP) as stabilizers. The physiochemical properties of FZP and TZP were evaluated. The particle size, potential, microstructure, environmental stability, rheological properties, in vitro digestion stability, and bioavailability of the lutein-loaded NE, SLN, and NLC were compared. The results showed that the surface hydrophobicity of TZP was higher than that of FZP. Except for the SLN, most samples were stable against droplet aggregation during storage, and carriers stabilized by TZP exhibited more favorable storage stabilities than those prepared from FZP. All the samples presented characteristics of fluid with good fluidity. The bioavailability of lutein was between 42.61% and 62.81%. In summary, these results provide valuable insights into the design of lipid-based delivery systems for fat-soluble biologically active compounds using zein peptides as stabilizers.
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- Mengyao Liu
- School of Food Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao 266109, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao 266109, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao 266109, China.
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao 266109, China.
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao 266109, China
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Tan C, McClements DJ. Application of Advanced Emulsion Technology in the Food Industry: A Review and Critical Evaluation. Foods 2021; 10:foods10040812. [PMID: 33918596 PMCID: PMC8068840 DOI: 10.3390/foods10040812] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2021] [Revised: 04/06/2021] [Accepted: 04/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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The food industry is one of the major users of emulsion technology, as many food products exist in an emulsified form, including many dressings, sauces, spreads, dips, creams, and beverages. Recently, there has been an interest in improving the healthiness, sustainability, and safety of foods in an attempt to address some of the negative effects associated with the modern food supply, such as rising chronic diseases, environmental damage, and food safety concerns. Advanced emulsion technologies can be used to address many of these concerns. In this review article, recent studies on the development and utilization of these advanced technologies are critically assessed, including nanoemulsions, high internal phase emulsions (HIPEs), Pickering emulsions, multilayer emulsions, solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs), multiple emulsions, and emulgels. A brief description of each type of emulsion is given, then their formation and properties are described, and finally their potential applications in the food industry are presented. Special emphasis is given to the utilization of these advanced technologies for the delivery of bioactive compounds.
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- Chen Tan
- China-Canada Joint Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Health (Beijing), Beijing Technology & Business University (BTBU), Beijing 100048, China;
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- Department of Food Science, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003, USA
- Department of Food Science & Bioengineering, Zhejiang Gongshang University, 18 Xuezheng Street, Hangzhou 310018, China
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +1-413-545-2275
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Pereira AG, Otero P, Echave J, Carreira-Casais A, Chamorro F, Collazo N, Jaboui A, Lourenço-Lopes C, Simal-Gandara J, Prieto MA. Xanthophylls from the Sea: Algae as Source of Bioactive Carotenoids. Mar Drugs 2021; 19:md19040188. [PMID: 33801636 PMCID: PMC8067268 DOI: 10.3390/md19040188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2021] [Revised: 03/18/2021] [Accepted: 03/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Algae are considered pigment-producing organisms. The function of these compounds in algae is to carry out photosynthesis. They have a great variety of pigments, which can be classified into three large groups: chlorophylls, carotenoids, and phycobilins. Within the carotenoids are xanthophylls. Xanthophylls (fucoxanthin, astaxanthin, lutein, zeaxanthin, and β-cryptoxanthin) are a type of carotenoids with anti-tumor and anti-inflammatory activities, due to their chemical structure rich in double bonds that provides them with antioxidant properties. In this context, xanthophylls can protect other molecules from oxidative stress by turning off singlet oxygen damage through various mechanisms. Based on clinical studies, this review shows the available information concerning the bioactivity and biological effects of the main xanthophylls present in algae. In addition, the algae with the highest production rate of the different compounds of interest were studied. It was observed that fucoxanthin is obtained mainly from the brown seaweeds Laminaria japonica, Undaria pinnatifida, Hizikia fusiformis, Sargassum spp., and Fucus spp. The main sources of astaxanthin are the microalgae Haematococcus pluvialis, Chlorella zofingiensis, and Chlorococcum sp. Lutein and zeaxanthin are mainly found in algal species such as Scenedesmus spp., Chlorella spp., Rhodophyta spp., or Spirulina spp. However, the extraction and purification processes of xanthophylls from algae need to be standardized to facilitate their commercialization. Finally, we assessed factors that determine the bioavailability and bioaccesibility of these molecules. We also suggested techniques that increase xanthophyll’s bioavailability.
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- Antia G. Pereira
- Nutrition and Bromatology Group, Analytical and Food Chemistry Department, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, Ourense Campus, University of Vigo, E-32004 Ourense, Spain; (A.G.P.); (P.O.); (J.E.); (A.C.-C.); (F.C.); (N.C.); (A.J.); (C.L.-L.)
- Centro de Investigação de Montanha (CIMO), Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Campus de Santa Apolonia, 5300-253 Bragança, Portugal
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- Nutrition and Bromatology Group, Analytical and Food Chemistry Department, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, Ourense Campus, University of Vigo, E-32004 Ourense, Spain; (A.G.P.); (P.O.); (J.E.); (A.C.-C.); (F.C.); (N.C.); (A.J.); (C.L.-L.)
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- Nutrition and Bromatology Group, Analytical and Food Chemistry Department, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, Ourense Campus, University of Vigo, E-32004 Ourense, Spain; (A.G.P.); (P.O.); (J.E.); (A.C.-C.); (F.C.); (N.C.); (A.J.); (C.L.-L.)
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- Nutrition and Bromatology Group, Analytical and Food Chemistry Department, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, Ourense Campus, University of Vigo, E-32004 Ourense, Spain; (A.G.P.); (P.O.); (J.E.); (A.C.-C.); (F.C.); (N.C.); (A.J.); (C.L.-L.)
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- Nutrition and Bromatology Group, Analytical and Food Chemistry Department, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, Ourense Campus, University of Vigo, E-32004 Ourense, Spain; (A.G.P.); (P.O.); (J.E.); (A.C.-C.); (F.C.); (N.C.); (A.J.); (C.L.-L.)
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- Nutrition and Bromatology Group, Analytical and Food Chemistry Department, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, Ourense Campus, University of Vigo, E-32004 Ourense, Spain; (A.G.P.); (P.O.); (J.E.); (A.C.-C.); (F.C.); (N.C.); (A.J.); (C.L.-L.)
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- Nutrition and Bromatology Group, Analytical and Food Chemistry Department, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, Ourense Campus, University of Vigo, E-32004 Ourense, Spain; (A.G.P.); (P.O.); (J.E.); (A.C.-C.); (F.C.); (N.C.); (A.J.); (C.L.-L.)
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- Nutrition and Bromatology Group, Analytical and Food Chemistry Department, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, Ourense Campus, University of Vigo, E-32004 Ourense, Spain; (A.G.P.); (P.O.); (J.E.); (A.C.-C.); (F.C.); (N.C.); (A.J.); (C.L.-L.)
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- Nutrition and Bromatology Group, Analytical and Food Chemistry Department, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, Ourense Campus, University of Vigo, E-32004 Ourense, Spain; (A.G.P.); (P.O.); (J.E.); (A.C.-C.); (F.C.); (N.C.); (A.J.); (C.L.-L.)
- Correspondence: (J.S.-G.); (M.A.P.)
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- Nutrition and Bromatology Group, Analytical and Food Chemistry Department, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, Ourense Campus, University of Vigo, E-32004 Ourense, Spain; (A.G.P.); (P.O.); (J.E.); (A.C.-C.); (F.C.); (N.C.); (A.J.); (C.L.-L.)
- Centro de Investigação de Montanha (CIMO), Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Campus de Santa Apolonia, 5300-253 Bragança, Portugal
- Correspondence: (J.S.-G.); (M.A.P.)
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Gonçalves RFS, Martins JT, Abrunhosa L, Baixinho J, Matias AA, Vicente AA, Pinheiro AC. Lipid-based nanostructures as a strategy to enhance curcumin bioaccessibility: Behavior under digestion and cytotoxicity assessment. Food Res Int 2021; 143:110278. [PMID: 33992378 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2021.110278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2020] [Revised: 02/18/2021] [Accepted: 02/26/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the behavior of different lipid-based nanostructures during in vitro digestion, in particular on curcumin's bioaccessibility, and to access their potential toxicity. Solid lipid nanoparticles (SLN), nanostructured lipid carriers (NLC) and nanoemulsions (NE) were submitted to harmonized static in vitro digestion and their cytotoxicity and cellular transport were evaluated using Caco-2 cell line. NE presented the highest curcumin's bioaccessibility followed by NLC and SLN, 71.1%, 63.7% and 53.3%, respectively. Free fatty acids percentage increased in the following order: NLC ≤ NE < SLN. Non-digested nanostructures and excipients presented no cytotoxicity; however, digested NE and NLC presented cytotoxicity due to MCT oil, which presented cytotoxicity after digestion. The apparent permeability coefficient of NLC was higher than SLN and NE. These results showed that lipid-based nanostructures' physical state and composition have a high influence on particles' behavior during digestion, and on their cytotoxicity/intestinal permeability, and highlights the importance of conducting cytotoxicity assessments after in vitro digestion. This work contributes to a better understanding of the behavior of lipid-based nanostructures under digestion/adsorption, and this knowledge will be useful in design of nanostructures that afford both safety and an increased bioactive compounds' bioavailability.
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- Raquel F S Gonçalves
- CEB - Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
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- CEB - Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
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- CEB - Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
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- IBET - Institute of Experimental Biology and Technology, Avenida da República, Quinta-do-Marquês, Estação Agronómica Nacional, Apartado 12, 2781-901 Oeiras, Portugal
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- IBET - Institute of Experimental Biology and Technology, Avenida da República, Quinta-do-Marquês, Estação Agronómica Nacional, Apartado 12, 2781-901 Oeiras, Portugal
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- CEB - Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
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- CEB - Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal.
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Jurinjak Tušek A, Šalić A, Valinger D, Jurina T, Benković M, Kljusurić JG, Zelić B. The power of microsystem technology in the food industry – Going small makes it better. INNOV FOOD SCI EMERG 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ifset.2021.102613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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de Abreu Martins HH, Turmo-Ibarz A, Hilsdorf Piccoli R, Martín-Belloso O, Salvia-Trujillo L. Influence of lipid nanoparticle physical state on β-carotene stability kinetics under different environmental conditions. Food Funct 2021; 12:840-851. [PMID: 33404565 DOI: 10.1039/d0fo01980a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Carotenoids are lipophilic compounds that provide important health-related benefits for human body functions. However, they have low water solubility and chemical stability, hence their incorporation in aqueous-based foods requires the use of emulsion-based lipid carriers. This work aimed at elucidating whether their inclusion in emulsion-based Solid Lipid Nanoparticles (SLNs) can provide a protective effect against β-carotene degradation under different environmental conditions in comparison to liquid lipid nanoemulsions. Glyceryl Stearate (GS) was mixed with Medium Chain Trygliceride (MCT) oil to formulate SLNs. SLNs presented a significantly enhanced β-carotene retention and a slower β-carotene degradation kinetics at increasing storage temperature, acidic conditions and light exposure. In fact, SLNs formulated with 5% GS in the lipid phase and stored at 4 °C and pH 7 retained almost 70% of the initially encapsulated β-carotene after 55 days of storage, while it was completely degraded when it was encapsulated in liquid nanoemulsions. Moreover, it was observed that the solid lipid type affects the protective effect that SLNs may confer to the encapsulated lipophilic bioactives. Saturated long chain triglycerides, such as hydrogenated palm oil (HPO) presented slower and lower β-carotene degradation kinetics in comparison to solid lipids composed of MCT, such as Coconut Oil (CNUT) or MCT + 5% of GS in the lipid phase. This work evidences that the incorporation of lipophilic bioactive compounds, such as β-carotene, into SLNs slows down their degradation kinetics which might be attributed to a reduced diffusion of the oxidative species due to the lipid crystalline structure.
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Formation and Stabilization of W 1/O/W 2 Emulsions with Gelled Lipid Phases. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26020312. [PMID: 33435343 PMCID: PMC7827339 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26020312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2020] [Revised: 01/02/2021] [Accepted: 01/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Water-in-oil-in-water (W1/O/W2) emulsions are emulsion-based systems where the dispersed phase is an emulsion itself, offering great potential for the encapsulation of hydrophilic bioactive compounds. However, their formation and stabilization is still a challenge mainly due to water migration, which could be reduced by lipid phase gelation. This study aimed to assess the impact of lipid phase state being liquid or gelled using glyceryl stearate (GS) at 1% (w/w) as well as the hydrophilic emulsifier (T80: Tween 80 or lecithin) and the oil type (MCT:medium chain triglyceride or corn oil (CO) as long chain triglyceride) on the formation and stabilization of chlorophyllin W1/O/W2 emulsions. Their colloidal stability against temperature and light exposure conditions was evaluated. Gelling both lipid phases (MCT and CO) rendered smaller W1 droplets during the first emulsification step, followed by formation of W1/O/W2 emulsions with smaller W1/O droplet size and more stable against clarification. The stability of W1/O/W2 emulsions was sensitive to a temperature increase, which might be related to the lower gelling degree of the lipid phase at higher temperatures. This study provides valuable insight for the formation and stabilization of W1/O/W2 emulsions with gelled lipid phases as delivery systems of hydrophilic bioactive compounds under common food storage conditions.
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Wu Z, Gao R, Zhou G, Huang Y, Zhao X, Ye F, Zhao G. Effect of temperature and pH on the encapsulation and release of β-carotene from octenylsuccinated oat β-glucan micelles. Carbohydr Polym 2020; 255:117368. [PMID: 33436201 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2020.117368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2020] [Revised: 10/27/2020] [Accepted: 10/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Effect and working mechanism of temperature and pH on encapsulation and release of β-carotene from octenylsuccinated-oat-β-glucan-micelles (OSβG-Ms) were investigated. The stability and solubility of β-carotene, and changes in surface hydrophilicity, core hydrophobicity, and size of β-carotene-loaded-OSβG-Ms were determined. When exposed to temperature (25-45 °C) and pH (4.5-8.5), β-carotene solubilization changed in parabolic manners. Size and absolute zeta-potential of β-carotene-loaded-OSβG-Ms decreased with temperature, while they gave parabolic changing patterns with pH. Those results were ascribed to their hydrophilicity, hydrophobicity, and core/shell compactness via regulating molecule mobility, orientation, and interactions by temperature/pH. The higher temperature concluded with higher β-carotene release, while a U-shaped release profile was observed with pH. Besides its diffusion, erosion-induced shrinking and collapsing of OSβG-Ms favored β-carotene release at pH 1.2-4.5, which was replaced by swelling-induced structural-relaxation at pH 6.8-8.5. The results were favourable in controlling the behavior of β-carotene-loaded-OSβG-Ms by selectively applying environmental parameters.
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- Zhen Wu
- College of Food Science, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, PR China; Chongqing Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine & Health Science, Chongqing Academy of Chinese Materia Medica, Chongqing, 400065, PR China
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- College of Food Science, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, PR China; College of Environment and Resources, Chongqing Technology and Business University, Chongqing, 400067, PR China
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- College of Food Science, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, PR China
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- College of Food Science, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, PR China
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- College of Food Science, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, PR China
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- College of Food Science, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, PR China
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- College of Food Science, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, PR China; Chongqing Engineering Research Center of Regional Foods, Chongqing, 400715, PR China.
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