Spray-Drying Microencapsulation of Andean Blueberry (<i>Vaccinium meridionale</i> Sw.) Anthocyanins Using Prickly Pear (<i>Opuntia ficus indica</i> L.) Peel Mucilage or Gum Arabic: A Comparative Study

The recovery of byproducts from the food industry is a promising approach to obtain hydrophilic biopolymers with potential health benefits. In this work, the mucilage obtained from the peel of the <i>Opuntia ficus-indica</i> (OFI) fruit was compared with gum arabic (GA) as wall materials...

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Main Authors: Maria Carolina Otálora, Andrea Wilches-Torres, Jovanny A. Gómez Castaño
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-04-01
Series:Foods
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/12/9/1811