Microencapsulation in alginate and chitosan microgels to enhance viability of Bifidobacterium longum for oral delivery

Probiotic microorganisms are incorporated into a wide variety of foods, supplements, and pharmaceuticals to promote human health and wellness. However, maintaining bacterial cell viability during storage and gastrointestinal transit remains a challenge. Encapsulation of bifidobacteria within food-gr...

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Main Authors: Timothy W. Yeung, Elif F. Üçok, Kendra A. Tiani, D. Julian McClements, David A. Sela
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2016-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Microbiology
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fmicb.2016.00494/full