Protein-Pectin Delivery Carriers for Food Bioactive Ingredients: Preparation, Release Mechanism, and Application

Area of Science:

• Food Science
• Biomaterials Science
• Nutritional Science

Background:

• Food bioactive ingredients offer significant health benefits but often suffer from poor stability and low bioavailability.
• Developing effective delivery systems is crucial for overcoming these limitations and maximizing the potential of bioactive compounds.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review protein-pectin delivery carriers for food bioactive ingredients.
• To summarize their classification, preparation, stability factors, release mechanisms, and applications.

Main Methods:

• Literature review focusing on protein-pectin delivery systems.
• Classification of carriers: emulsions, nanoparticles, microcapsules, gels, and films.
• Analysis of preparation methods, stability factors, and release mechanisms.

Main Results:

• Protein-pectin carriers effectively encapsulate and protect bioactive ingredients.
• These systems enhance physicochemical properties, stability, and bioavailability.
• Applications span functional foods and nutritional products.

Conclusions:

• Protein-pectin delivery carriers show great promise for improving the delivery of food bioactive ingredients.
• Their strong interaction forces and emulsification properties offer enhanced protection and bioavailability.
• Further research in functional foods and nutrition is warranted.