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This study optimized microencapsulation of natural taro essence using beta-cyclodextrin (β-CD) and T-20. The process achieved 56.10% encapsulation efficiency, enhancing stability and physicochemical properties for improved applications.

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Area of Science:

  • Food Science and Technology
  • Materials Science
  • Chemical Engineering

Background:

  • Natural taro essence is rich in valuable volatile compounds but susceptible to degradation.
  • Microencapsulation offers a method to protect and stabilize these sensitive compounds.
  • Beta-cyclodextrin (β-CD) and T-20 are commonly used wall materials in microencapsulation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate and optimize the microencapsulation of natural taro essence.
  • To characterize the physicochemical properties of the resulting microcapsules.
  • To evaluate the stability of encapsulated volatile components.

Main Methods:

  • Orthogonal experimental design to determine optimal encapsulation parameters.
  • Systematic investigation of core-to-wall ratio, T-20/β-CD mass ratio, and ultrasonic time.
  • Physicochemical characterization using techniques like particle size analysis, zeta potential, thermal analysis (TGA/DSC), FT-IR, SEM, and XRD.
  • Analysis of volatile components using PCA and heatmap clustering.

Main Results:

  • Optimal conditions yielded 56.10% encapsulation efficiency.
  • Microcapsules exhibited favorable properties: low moisture, good solubility, density, and flowability.
  • Characterization confirmed successful encapsulation, enhanced thermal stability, and stable inclusion complex formation.
  • Volatile alkanes were effectively encapsulated, with stability confirmed during storage.

Conclusions:

  • The optimized microencapsulation process significantly improves encapsulation efficiency and physicochemical properties of taro essence.
  • The use of β-CD and T-20 creates stable inclusion complexes, protecting volatile compounds.
  • This method provides a viable strategy for preserving and utilizing natural taro essence in various applications.