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Wall Materials for Encapsulating Bioactive Compounds via Spray-Drying: A Review.
1Unidad Profesional Interdisciplinaria de Biotecnología, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Av. Acueducto s/n, Barrio La Laguna Ticoman, Ciudad de Mexico 07340, Mexico.
Polymers
|June 28, 2023
Summary
Spray-drying encapsulates bioactive compounds using wall materials, preserving their stability. This review covers recent research on spray-drying, focusing on wall material impact on encapsulation yield and efficiency.
Area of Science:
- Food Science and Technology
- Materials Science
Background:
- Spray-drying is a key technique for preserving bioactive compounds.
- Encapsulation protects sensitive ingredients from degradation.
- Capsule properties depend on operating conditions and material interactions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent (past 5 years) spray-drying research for bioactive compound encapsulation.
- To highlight the critical role of wall materials in this process.
- To analyze the influence of wall materials on encapsulation outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of scientific publications within the last five years.
- Focus on studies detailing spray-drying parameters and wall material selection.
- Analysis of reported encapsulation yield, efficiency, and morphology.
Main Results:
- Wall material choice significantly affects encapsulation efficiency and yield.
- Operating conditions interact with wall materials to influence capsule characteristics.
- Recent studies show diverse strategies for optimizing wall materials.
Conclusions:
- Wall materials are crucial for successful bioactive compound encapsulation via spray-drying.
- Further research can optimize material selection for enhanced stability and delivery.
- Spray-drying remains a vital technology for functional ingredient preservation.
