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Akpo E, Colin C, Perrin A, Cambedouzou J, Cornu D. Encapsulation of Active Substances in Natural Polymer Coatings. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 17:2774. [PMID: 38894037 PMCID: PMC11173946 DOI: 10.3390/ma17112774] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2024] [Revised: 05/30/2024] [Accepted: 06/04/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
Abstract
Already used in the food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and agrochemical industries, encapsulation is a strategy used to protect active ingredients from external degradation factors and to control their release kinetics. Various encapsulation techniques have been studied, both to optimise the level of protection with respect to the nature of the aggressor and to favour a release mechanism between diffusion of the active compounds and degradation of the barrier material. Biopolymers are of particular interest as wall materials because of their biocompatibility, biodegradability, and non-toxicity. By forming a stable hydrogel around the drug, they provide a 'smart' barrier whose behaviour can change in response to environmental conditions. After a comprehensive description of the concept of encapsulation and the main technologies used to achieve encapsulation, including micro- and nano-gels, the mechanisms of controlled release of active compounds are presented. A panorama of natural polymers as wall materials is then presented, highlighting the main results associated with each polymer and attempting to identify the most cost-effective and suitable methods in terms of the encapsulated drug.
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- IEM, Université de Montpellier, CNRS, ENSCM, F-34095 Montpellier, France
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- IEM, Université de Montpellier, CNRS, ENSCM, F-34095 Montpellier, France
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Wen C, Lin X, Tang J, Fan M, Liu G, Zhang J, Xu X. New perspective on protein-based microcapsules as delivery vehicles for sensitive substances: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 270:132449. [PMID: 38777020 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.132449] [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: 04/06/2024] [Revised: 05/12/2024] [Accepted: 05/15/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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Sensitive substances have attracted wide attention due to their rich functional activities, such as antibiosis activities, antioxidant activities and prevent disease, etc. However, the low stability of sensitive substances limits their bioavailability and functional activities. Protein-based microcapsules can encapsulate sensitive substances to improve their adverse properties due to their good stability, strong emulsifying ability and wide source. Therefore, it is necessary to fully elaborate and summarize protein-based microcapsules to maximize their potential benefits in nutritional interventions. The focus of this review is to highlight the classification of protein-based microcapsules. In addition, the principles, advantages and disadvantages of preparation methods for protein-based microcapsules are summarized. Some novel preparation methods for protein-based microcapsules are also emphasized. Moreover, the mechanism of protein-based microcapsules that release sensitive substances in vitro is elucidated and summarized. Furthermore, the applications of protein-based microcapsules are outlined. Protein-based microcapsules can effectively encapsulate sensitive substances, which improve their bioavailability, and provide protective effects during storage and gastrointestinal digestion. In addition, microcapsules can improve the sensory quality of food and enhance its stability. The performance of protein-based microcapsules for delivering sensitive substances is influenced by factors such as protein type, the ratio between protein ratio and the other wall material, the preparation process, etc. Future research should focus on the new composite protein-based microcapsule delivery system, which can be applied to in vivo research and have synergistic effects and precise nutritional functions. In summary, protein-based microcapsules have broader research prospects in the functional foods and nutrition field.
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- Chaoting Wen
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yang Zhou 225127, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yang Zhou 225127, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yang Zhou 225127, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yang Zhou 225127, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yang Zhou 225127, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yang Zhou 225127, China.
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yang Zhou 225127, China.
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Ma D, Yang B, Zhao J, Yuan D, Li Q. Advances in protein-based microcapsules and their applications: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 263:129742. [PMID: 38278389 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.129742] [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: 10/20/2023] [Revised: 01/07/2024] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 01/28/2024]
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Due to their excellent emulsification, biocompatibility, and biological activity, proteins are widely used as microcapsule wall materials for encapsulating drugs, natural bioactive substances, essential oils, probiotics, etc. In this review, we summarize the protein-based microcapsules, discussing the types of proteins utilized in microcapsule wall materials, the preparation process, and the main factors that influence their properties. Additionally, we conclude with examples of the vital role of protein-based microcapsules in advancing the food industry from primary processing to deep processing and their potential applications in the biomedical, chemical, and textile industries. However, the low stability and controllability of protein wall materials lead to degraded performance and quality of microcapsules. Protein complexes with polysaccharides or modifications to proteins are often used to improve the thermal instability, pH sensitivity, encapsulation efficiency and antioxidant capacity of microcapsules. In addition, factors such as wall material composition, wall material ratio, the ratio of core to wall material, pH, and preparation method all play critical roles in the preparation and performance of microcapsules. The application area and scope of protein-based microcapsules can be further expanded by optimizing the preparation process and studying the microcapsule release mechanism and control strategy.
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- Donghui Ma
- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China; China National Engineering Research Center for Fruit & Vegetable Processing, Beijing 100083, China; CAU-SCCD Advanced Agricultural & Industrial Institute, Chengdu 611400, China
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- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China; China National Engineering Research Center for Fruit & Vegetable Processing, Beijing 100083, China
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- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China; China National Engineering Research Center for Fruit & Vegetable Processing, Beijing 100083, China; CAU-SCCD Advanced Agricultural & Industrial Institute, Chengdu 611400, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health, Beijing Engineering and Technology Research Center of Food Additives, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China
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- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China; China National Engineering Research Center for Fruit & Vegetable Processing, Beijing 100083, China; CAU-SCCD Advanced Agricultural & Industrial Institute, Chengdu 611400, China.
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Zhao Y, Wang D, Xu J, Tu D, Zhuang W, Tian Y. Effect of polysaccharide concentration on heat-induced Tremella fuciformis polysaccharide-soy protein isolation gels: Gel properties and interactions. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 262:129782. [PMID: 38281520 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.129782] [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: 09/25/2023] [Revised: 12/30/2023] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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The formation of a single soybean protein isolate (SPI) gel is limited by the processing conditions, and has the disadvantages of poor gel property, and it is usually necessary to add other biomacromolecules to improve its property. In this study, we investigated the effects of polysaccharide concentration on gel properties and interaction mechanisms of Tremella fuciformis polysaccharide (TFP)-SPI complexes. It was found that (1) the rheological properties, texture properties, water-holding properties, and thermal stability of TFP-SPI composite gels were improved with the addition of TFP (0.25-2.0 %, w/v) in a concentration-dependent manner; (2) hydrogen bond, the electrostatic interaction, hydrophobic interaction, and disulfide bond in the gel system increased with the increase of TFP concentration; (3) the electrostatic and hydrophobic interactions played an important role in the formation of the TFP-SPI composite gel while hydrogen bond formation was the least contributor to the binary composite gel network. Overall, TFP is not only a critical health food but also a promising structural component for improving the gel properties of SPI.
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- Yingting Zhao
- College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China.
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Ribes S, Aubry L, Kristiawan M, Jebalia I, Dupont D, Guillevic M, Germain A, Chesneau G, Sayd T, Talens P, Peyron MA, Santé-Lhoutellier V. Fava bean (Vicia faba L.) protein concentrate added to beef burgers improves the bioaccessibility of some free essential amino acids after in vitro oral and gastrointestinal digestion. Food Res Int 2024; 177:113916. [PMID: 38225150 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2023.113916] [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: 09/21/2023] [Revised: 12/15/2023] [Accepted: 12/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/17/2024]
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The influence of partial replacement of animal protein by plant-based ingredients on the protein digestibility of beef burgers was investigated. Beef burgers were supplemented with fava bean protein concentrate (FB) or a mixture of FB and flaxseed flour (FBFS), both processed by extrusion, at different levels: 0 (control), 10, 15, and 20 % (w/w). A pilot sensory analysis was conducted to select the percentage of flour inclusion for further assays: control, 10 % FB, and 10 % FBFS. Protein digestibility, amino acid profile, and protein secondary structure of these burgers after in vitro oral and gastrointestinal digestion were studied. In vitro boluses were prepared with the AM2 masticator, simulating normal mastication, and static in vitro digestion of boluses was performed according to the INFOGEST method. Inclusion of 10 % FB in beef burgers did not alter their flavour or tenderness compared to the control, whereas tenderness and juiciness scored slightly higher for the 10 % FBFS burgers compared to 15 % and 20 % FBFS ones. Poor lipid oxidative stability during storage was observed with 10 % FBFS burgers. Total protein content was significantly higher (p < 0.05) in 10 % FB burgers than in control burgers after in vitro oral digestion. Additionally, 10 % FB burgers presented higher amounts of free essential amino acids like isoleucine, leucine, phenylalanine, and valine at the end of digestion, as well as methionine, tyrosine, and histidine. Partial substitution of meat protein by 10 % FB improves the nutritional profile of beef burgers, without altering their sensory qualities.
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- Susana Ribes
- INRAE, QuaPA UR 370, F-63122 Saint Genès Champanelle, France; Instituto Universitario de Ingeniería de Alimentos - Food UPV, Universitat Politècnica de València, Camino de Vera s/n, 46022 Valencia, Spain.
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- INRAE, QuaPA UR 370, F-63122 Saint Genès Champanelle, France
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- INRAE UR 1268 Biopolymers Interactions and Assemblies (BIA), France
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- INRAE UMR 1253 Science and Technology of Milk and Eggs (STLO), France
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- INRAE, QuaPA UR 370, F-63122 Saint Genès Champanelle, France
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- Instituto Universitario de Ingeniería de Alimentos - Food UPV, Universitat Politècnica de València, Camino de Vera s/n, 46022 Valencia, Spain
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- Université Clermont Auvergne, INRAE, UNH, F-63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France
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Mahmood N, Muhoza B, Kothakot A, Munir Z, Huang Y, Zhang Y, Pandiselvam R, Iqbal S, Zhang S, Li Y. Application of emerging thermal and nonthermal technologies for improving textural properties of food grains: A critical review. Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf 2024; 23:e13286. [PMID: 38284581 DOI: 10.1111/1541-4337.13286] [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: 03/22/2023] [Revised: 11/22/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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Emerging nonthermal and thermal food processing technologies are a better alternative to conventional thermal processing techniques because they offer high-quality, minimally processed food. Texture is important in the food industry because it encompasses several product attributes and plays a vital role in consumer acceptance. Therefore, it is imperative to analyze the extent to which these technologies influence the textural attributes of food grains. Physical forces produced by cavitation are attributed to ultrasound treatment-induced changes in the conformational and structural properties of food proteins. Pulsed electric field treatment causes polarization of starch granules, damaging the dense outer layer of starch granules and decreasing the mechanical strength of starch. Prolonged radio frequency heating results in the denaturation of proteins and gelatinization of starch, thus reducing binding tendency during cooking. Microwave energy induces rapid removal of water from the product surface, resulting in lower bulk density, low shrinkage, and a porous structure. However, evaluating the influence of these techniques on food grain texture is difficult owing to differences in their primary operation mode, operating conditions, and equipment design. To maximize the advantages of nonthermal and thermal technologies, in-depth research should be conducted on their effects on the textural properties of different food grains while ensuring the selection of appropriate operating conditions for each food grain type. This article summarizes all recent developments in these emerging processing technologies for food grains, discusses their potential applications and drawbacks, and presents prospects for future developments in food texture enhancement.
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- Naveed Mahmood
- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- Agro-Processing & Technology Division, CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (NIIST), Trivandrum, Kerala, India
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- Department of Agricultural Engineering, University of Kassel, Witzenhausen, Germany
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- College of Food Engineering, Harbin University of Commerce, Harbin, China
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Division of Physiology, Biochemistry and Post-Harvest Technology, ICAR-Central Plantation Crops Research Institute, Kasaragod, Kerala, India
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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Fan W, Shi Y, Hu Y, Zhang J, Liu W. Effects of the Combination of Protein in the Internal Aqueous Phase and Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate on the Stability of Water-In-Oil-In-Water Emulsions Co-Encapsulating Crocin and Quercetin. Foods 2023; 13:131. [PMID: 38201158 PMCID: PMC10779032 DOI: 10.3390/foods13010131] [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: 12/05/2023] [Revised: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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This study aimed to diminish the reliance on water-in-oil-in-water (W/O/W) emulsions on the synthetic emulsifier polyglycerol polyricinoleate (PGPR). Considering the potential synergistic effects of proteins and PGPR, various protein types (whey, pea and chickpea protein isolates) were incorporated into the internal aqueous phase to formulate W/O/W emulsions. The effects of the combination of PGPR and protein at different ratios (5:0, 4:1, 3:2, 1:1 and 2:3) on the stability and encapsulation properties of W/O/W emulsions co-encapsulating crocin and quercetin were investigated. The findings indicated that the combination of PGPR and protein resulted in a slight reduction in the encapsulation efficiency of the emulsions, compared to that of PGPR (the control). Nonetheless, this combination significantly enhanced the physical stability of the emulsions. This result was primarily attributed to the smaller droplet sizes and elevated viscosity. These factors contributed to increased retentions of crocin (exceeding 70.04%) and quercetin (exceeding 80.29%) within the emulsions after 28 days of storage, as well as their improved bioavailability (increases of approximately 11.62~20.53% and 3.58~7.98%, respectively) during gastrointestinal digestion. Overall, combining PGPR and protein represented a viable and promising strategy for reducing the amount of PGPR and enhancing the stability of W/O/W emulsions. Notably, two plant proteins exhibited remarkable favorability in this regard. This work enriched the formulations of W/O/W emulsions and their application in the encapsulation of bioactive substances.
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- Wei Fan
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Nanchang University, 235 Nanjing East Road, Nanchang 330047, China; (W.F.); (Y.H.); (J.Z.); (W.L.)
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- Department of Food Science and Engineering, Nanchang University, 235 Nanjing East Road, Nanchang 330047, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Nanchang University, 235 Nanjing East Road, Nanchang 330047, China; (W.F.); (Y.H.); (J.Z.); (W.L.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Nanchang University, 235 Nanjing East Road, Nanchang 330047, China; (W.F.); (Y.H.); (J.Z.); (W.L.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Nanchang University, 235 Nanjing East Road, Nanchang 330047, China; (W.F.); (Y.H.); (J.Z.); (W.L.)
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Mu R, Bu N, Pang J, Wang L, Zhang Y. Recent Trends of Microfluidics in Food Science and Technology: Fabrications and Applications. Foods 2022; 11:3727. [PMID: 36429319 PMCID: PMC9689895 DOI: 10.3390/foods11223727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2022] [Revised: 11/10/2022] [Accepted: 11/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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The development of novel materials with microstructures is now a trend in food science and technology. These microscale materials may be applied across all steps in food manufacturing, from raw materials to the final food products, as well as in the packaging, transport, and storage processes. Microfluidics is an advanced technology for controlling fluids in a microscale channel (1~100 μm), which integrates engineering, physics, chemistry, nanotechnology, etc. This technology allows unit operations to occur in devices that are closer in size to the expected structural elements. Therefore, microfluidics is considered a promising technology to develop micro/nanostructures for delivery purposes to improve the quality and safety of foods. This review concentrates on the recent developments of microfluidic systems and their novel applications in food science and technology, including microfibers/films via microfluidic spinning technology for food packaging, droplet microfluidics for food micro-/nanoemulsifications and encapsulations, etc.
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- Ruojun Mu
- College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
- Key Laboratory of Subtropical Characteristic Fruits, Vegetables and Edible Fungi Processing (Co-Construction by Ministry and Province), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai 201106, China
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- College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
- Key Laboratory of Subtropical Characteristic Fruits, Vegetables and Edible Fungi Processing (Co-Construction by Ministry and Province), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai 201106, China
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- Department of Engineering Mechanics, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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Spray drying co-encapsulation of lactic acid bacteria and lipids: A review. Trends Food Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tifs.2022.09.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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