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Recent trends and applications of encapsulating materials for probiotic stability
Qurat Ul Ain Riaz1, Tariq Masud
1Department of Food Technology, Pir Mehr Ali Shah, Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition
|December 11, 2012
Summary
Microencapsulation is a key technology for preserving probiotics, enhancing their survival in food products and the gastrointestinal tract. This method improves probiotic viability and extends shelf life using various safe, cost-effective materials.
Area of Science:
- Food Science
- Microbiology
- Biotechnology
Background:
- Probiotic viability in food products and the gastrointestinal tract is often compromised.
- Ensuring live delivery of probiotics is crucial for their health benefits.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight microencapsulation as a vital technology for probiotic preservation.
- To review various microencapsulation materials and their impact on probiotic viability.
Main Methods:
- Review of scientific literature on microencapsulation techniques for probiotics.
- Analysis of different encapsulating materials such as alginate, chitosan, and gums.
- Evaluation of material properties influencing capsule formation and probiotic survival.
Main Results:
- Microencapsulation significantly improves probiotic viability during storage, processing, and transit through the gastrointestinal tract.
- The choice of encapsulating material impacts capsule characteristics and probiotic survival rates.
- Factors like cost, availability, and biocompatibility are critical for selecting effective encapsulating materials.
Conclusions:
- Microencapsulation is an efficient strategy to enhance probiotic delivery and efficacy.
- Diverse materials offer unique benefits for probiotic encapsulation, requiring careful selection based on specific needs.
- This technology contributes to improved product shelf-life and potential health outcomes.
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