Spray Encapsulation of Iron in Chitosan Biopolymer for Tea Fortification
Aim. Tea was studied as a carrier for iron in a fortification strategy to reduce iron deficiency. Iron forms insoluble coloured complexes with tea polyphenols which lower consumer acceptability. Complexation of iron by polyphenols and quinones derived from tea inhibits iron absorption in the first s...
| Main Authors: | , , , , , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Hindawi-Wiley
2023-01-01
|
| Series: | Journal of Food Quality |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2023/4127663 |