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Co-encapsulation of vitamins B12 and D3 using spray drying: Wall material optimization, product characterization, and
Seema R Bajaj1, Sandesh J Marathe1, Rekha S Singhal1
1Food Engineering and Technology Department, Institute of Chemical Technology, Nathalal Parekh Marg, Matunga (E), Mumbai 400 019, India.
Abstract:
Spray drying is the most commonly used encapsulation technique to stabilize sensitive bioactive compounds and sometimes enhances their performance. Vitamin B12 and vitamin D3 deficiencies are reported worldwide and co-encapsulation can provide a combined solution to this problem. The present work aimed at encapsulation of vitamin B12 and D3 by spray drying using experimental design to optimize wall material combination. Optimized solution obtained from the experimental design (gum acacia : Hi-Cap® 100 : maltodextrin = 38:60:2) provided spherical particles with smooth surface and better stability of both the vitamins. In vitro release mechanism showed a slow release for both the vitamins after encapsulation. The optimized co-encapsulated microcapsules obtained in this work showed an improved bioavailability of 151% for vitamin B12 and 109% for vitamin D3 in comparison with the control. This study delivered a suitable medium to provide water soluble vitamin B12 and fat soluble vitamin D3 in single product.
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