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Xu Y, Yan X, Zheng H, Li J, Wu X, Xu J, Zhen Z, Du C. The application of encapsulation technology in the food Industry: Classifications, recent Advances, and perspectives. Food Chem X 2024; 21:101240. [PMID: 38434690 PMCID: PMC10907187 DOI: 10.1016/j.fochx.2024.101240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2023] [Revised: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 02/17/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024] Open
Abstract
Encapsulation technology has been extensively used to enhance the stability, specificity, and bioavailability of essential food ingredients. Additionally, it plays a vital role in improving product quality and reducing production costs. This study presents a comprehensive classification of encapsulation techniques based on the state of different cores (solid, liquid, and gaseous) and offers a detailed description and analysis of these encapsulation methods. Specifically, it introduces the diverse applications of encapsulation technology in food, encompassing areas such as antioxidant, protein activity, physical stability, controlled release, delivery, antibacterial, and probiotics. The potential impact of encapsulation technology is expected to make encapsulation technology a major process and research hotspot in the food industry. Future research directions include applications of encapsulation for enzymes, microencapsulation of biosensors, and novel technologies such as self-assembly. This study provides a valuable theoretical reference for the in-depth research and wide application of encapsulation technology in the food industry.
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Affiliation(s)
- Yaguang Xu
- College of Food Engineering, Anhui Science and Technology University, Chuzhou 233100, China
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- College of Food Engineering, Anhui Science and Technology University, Chuzhou 233100, China
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- College of Food Engineering, Anhui Science and Technology University, Chuzhou 233100, China
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- College of Food Engineering, Anhui Science and Technology University, Chuzhou 233100, China
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- College of Food Engineering, Anhui Science and Technology University, Chuzhou 233100, China
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- College of Food Engineering, Anhui Science and Technology University, Chuzhou 233100, China
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- College of Food Engineering, Anhui Science and Technology University, Chuzhou 233100, China
- The Institute of Functional Agriculture (Food) Science and Technology at Yangtze River Delta (iFAST), Chuzhou 239000, China
- Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Functional Agriculture and Functional Food, Chuzhou 233100, China
| | - Chuanlai Du
- College of Food Engineering, Anhui Science and Technology University, Chuzhou 233100, China
- Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Functional Agriculture and Functional Food, Chuzhou 233100, China
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