Encapsulation of betalain-rich extract from beetroot postharvest waste using a binary blend of gum Arabic and maltodextrin to promote a food circular bioeconomy

IntroductionThe present study evaluated the potential of maltodextrin (MT), gum Arabic (GA), and their blends to produce functional beetroot waste extract powder (BWEP).MethodsThe beetroot waste extracts were produced using 50% ethanol and encapsulated using 10% (1:10, w/v) of the GA and MT carriers...

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Main Authors: Tshamisane Mkhari, Tafadzwa Kaseke, Olaniyi Amos Fawole
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Nutrition
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2023.1235372/full