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Recent advances in delivery systems of fucoxanthin
Yongkai Yuan1, Mengjie Ma1, Shuaizhong Zhang2
1School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China.
Abstract:
Fucoxanthin is a carotenoid derived from marine algae/microalgae, which has wide application in the food industry. This review first proposes the promotion development of fucoxanthin delivery systems from the perspective of diverse biological activities, extraction complexity, instability, poor aqueous solubility, and low bioavailability. The materials for the delivery systems of fucoxanthin mainly include protein, polysaccharide, and lipid. Colloidal structures include nanoparticles, microcapsules, emulsions, gels, coacervates, and nanofibers. Delivery systems exhibited positive effects on the stability, release, bioavailability, and bioactivity of fucoxanthin. Currently, the reported applications of fucoxanthin in food are limited. A variety of colloidal structures should be constructed to provide options for fucoxanthin applications in different foods, and the applicability of fucoxanthin colloidal structures in commercial products should be advanced. Additionally, a set of internationally unified evaluation criteria for fucoxanthin stability and bioavailability should be established.
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