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Nitin Mehta1, Jeyapriya S1, Pavan Kumar1,2
1Department of Livestock Products Technology, College of Veterinary Science, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana 141004, India.
Foods (Basel, Switzerland)
|October 14, 2022
Summary
Ultrasound technology offers a sustainable and efficient method for extracting and encapsulating bioactive compounds from natural sources. This green technology enhances functional food development by protecting sensitive components during processing and storage.
Area of Science:
- Food Science and Technology
- Green Chemistry
- Biotechnology
Background:
- Underutilization of natural bioactive compounds due to lack of sustainable extraction methods.
- Thermolabile nature of bioactives necessitates nonthermal extraction techniques for functional food development.
- Conventional extraction methods are often costly, time-consuming, and energy-intensive.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review ultrasound technology for bioactive compound extraction and encapsulation.
- To discuss the principles, parameters, and applications of ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) and encapsulation in food systems.
- To highlight future research directions focusing on energy sustainability.
Main Methods:
- Review of scientific literature on ultrasound applications in food processing.
- Analysis of fundamental principles of ultrasound-assisted extraction and encapsulation.
- Discussion of parameters influencing UAE and encapsulation efficiency.
Main Results:
- Ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) offers advantages over conventional solvent extraction.
- Ultrasonication serves as an effective encapsulation tool, protecting core components.
- UAE and encapsulation are promising for developing functional foods with enhanced stability.
Conclusions:
- Ultrasound technology presents a viable green alternative for bioactive compound recovery and protection.
- Further research is needed to optimize energy sustainability in ultrasound-assisted food processing.
- UAE and encapsulation hold significant potential for innovation in the functional food industry.
