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Oral delivery of probiotics using single-cell encapsulation
Jiaqi Han1, David Julian McClements2, Xuebo Liu1
1College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Xianyang, Shaanxi, China.
Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety
|April 10, 2024
Summary
Single-cell encapsulation protects live probiotics during gastrointestinal transit, enhancing their health benefits. This advanced method overcomes limitations of conventional probiotic delivery systems for improved oral bioavailability.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Food Science
- Biotechnology
Background:
- Live probiotics offer health benefits but struggle with survival in the gastrointestinal tract (GIT).
- Conventional probiotic encapsulation methods often damage cells and lack robustness for food applications.
Conclusions:
- Single-cell encapsulation presents a promising solution for effective oral probiotic delivery.
- It improves probiotic health benefits and offers potential for food and beverage applications.
- Further research is needed to address challenges for widespread adoption.
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