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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2023-12-01
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Series: | Food Hydrocolloids for Health |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667025923000018 |