Analysis of hydrocolloid excipients for controlled delivery of high-value microencapsulated prickly pear extracts

Prickly pears (Opuntia ficus-indica) are potential sources of functional ingredients because they are rich in betalains and phenolic compounds. However, mentioned bioactives may degrade during storage when exposed to air, light, and heat which could limit their application. To increase the stability...

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Main Authors: Ana Fernández-Repetto, Andrea Gómez-Maqueo, Tomás García-Cayuela, Daniel Guajardo-Flores, M. Pilar Cano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-12-01
Series:Food Hydrocolloids for Health
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667025923000018