Microencapsulation of β-Carotene by Spray Drying: Effect of Wall Material Concentration and Drying Inlet Temperature

Carotenoids are a class of natural pigments found mainly in fruits and vegetables. Among them, β-carotene is regarded the most potent precursor of vitamin A. However, it is susceptible to oxidation upon exposure to oxygen, light, and heat, which can result in loss of colour, antioxidant activity, an...

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Main Authors: Luiz C. Corrêa-Filho, Maria M. Lourenço, Margarida Moldão-Martins, Vítor D. Alves
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2019-01-01
Series:International Journal of Food Science
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/8914852
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