Influence of nanoencapsulation and freeze-drying on the antioxidant capacity of a carotenoid-rich extract from pumpkin

The purpose of the work was to develop carotenoid-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers (NLCs) that were freeze-dried with trehalose to enhance formulation stability. These bioactive compounds possess significant role in human health, acting as powerful antioxidants and offering benefits for vision,...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Nicola Pinna, Francesca Blasi, Maurizio Ricci, Aurélie Schoubben
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-06-01
Series:Applied Food Research
Subjects:
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S277250222500109X