Microencapsulation by Spray Drying of Bioactive Compounds: A Comparison Between Pulp or Acidified Extract of Jussara Fruit (<i>Euterpe edulis</i> Martius)
The present study aims to evaluate the best way to use the fruit of the Jussara Palm (<i>Euterpe edulis</i> Martius), whether as pulp or acidified extract, in microencapsulation by spray drying, to develop a natural dye with attractive, stable color characteristics, and high anthocyanin...
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| author | Isabela Carolina Ferreira da Silva Silvio Claudio da Costa Grasiele Scaramal Madrona Rita de Cássia Bergamasco |
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| description | The present study aims to evaluate the best way to use the fruit of the Jussara Palm (<i>Euterpe edulis</i> Martius), whether as pulp or acidified extract, in microencapsulation by spray drying, to develop a natural dye with attractive, stable color characteristics, and high anthocyanin content. The anthocyanins were extracted using a hydroalcoholic solution (70%) acidified with citric acid, and the microcapsules were produced in a proportion of in a 1:3 ratio (pulp/extract: agent), using maltodextrin and gum arabic as encapsulating agents. The microcapsule samples showed high values of encapsulation efficiency and retention of total anthocyanins, with the pulp showing higher levels of bioactive compounds compared to the extract. Regarding characterization, the microcapsules obtained from pulp showed better results for total anthocyanins (77.5 mg cyanidin-3-O-glucoside/100 g), phenolic compounds (492.48 mg EAG/100 g) and antioxidant activity (85.82%). The best color stability, with storage at room temperature, was also observed in microcapsules obtained from Jussara pulp (ΔE 6.25). Thus, the pulp presents better technological characteristics for microcapsule preparation by spray drying, with potential application as a natural dye in food matrices. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-83efdae067b84793abed2dd00bfba2462025-08-20T01:49:18ZengMDPI AGPlants2223-77472025-04-01149129510.3390/plants14091295Microencapsulation by Spray Drying of Bioactive Compounds: A Comparison Between Pulp or Acidified Extract of Jussara Fruit (<i>Euterpe edulis</i> Martius)Isabela Carolina Ferreira da Silva0Silvio Claudio da Costa1Grasiele Scaramal Madrona2Rita de Cássia Bergamasco3Postgraduate Program in Food Engineering, Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Avenida Colombo 5790—Zona 7, Maringá 87020-900, PR, BrazilBiochemistry Department, State University of Maringá (UEM), Avenida Colombo 5790—Zona 7, Maringá 87020-900, PR, BrazilPostgraduate Program in Food Engineering, Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Avenida Colombo 5790—Zona 7, Maringá 87020-900, PR, BrazilPostgraduate Program in Food Engineering, Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Avenida Colombo 5790—Zona 7, Maringá 87020-900, PR, BrazilThe present study aims to evaluate the best way to use the fruit of the Jussara Palm (<i>Euterpe edulis</i> Martius), whether as pulp or acidified extract, in microencapsulation by spray drying, to develop a natural dye with attractive, stable color characteristics, and high anthocyanin content. The anthocyanins were extracted using a hydroalcoholic solution (70%) acidified with citric acid, and the microcapsules were produced in a proportion of in a 1:3 ratio (pulp/extract: agent), using maltodextrin and gum arabic as encapsulating agents. The microcapsule samples showed high values of encapsulation efficiency and retention of total anthocyanins, with the pulp showing higher levels of bioactive compounds compared to the extract. Regarding characterization, the microcapsules obtained from pulp showed better results for total anthocyanins (77.5 mg cyanidin-3-O-glucoside/100 g), phenolic compounds (492.48 mg EAG/100 g) and antioxidant activity (85.82%). The best color stability, with storage at room temperature, was also observed in microcapsules obtained from Jussara pulp (ΔE 6.25). Thus, the pulp presents better technological characteristics for microcapsule preparation by spray drying, with potential application as a natural dye in food matrices.https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/14/9/1295anthocyaninscolor stabilitynatural colorantmicroencapsulation |
| spellingShingle | Isabela Carolina Ferreira da Silva Silvio Claudio da Costa Grasiele Scaramal Madrona Rita de Cássia Bergamasco Microencapsulation by Spray Drying of Bioactive Compounds: A Comparison Between Pulp or Acidified Extract of Jussara Fruit (<i>Euterpe edulis</i> Martius) Plants anthocyanins color stability natural colorant microencapsulation |
| title | Microencapsulation by Spray Drying of Bioactive Compounds: A Comparison Between Pulp or Acidified Extract of Jussara Fruit (<i>Euterpe edulis</i> Martius) |
| title_full | Microencapsulation by Spray Drying of Bioactive Compounds: A Comparison Between Pulp or Acidified Extract of Jussara Fruit (<i>Euterpe edulis</i> Martius) |
| title_fullStr | Microencapsulation by Spray Drying of Bioactive Compounds: A Comparison Between Pulp or Acidified Extract of Jussara Fruit (<i>Euterpe edulis</i> Martius) |
| title_full_unstemmed | Microencapsulation by Spray Drying of Bioactive Compounds: A Comparison Between Pulp or Acidified Extract of Jussara Fruit (<i>Euterpe edulis</i> Martius) |
| title_short | Microencapsulation by Spray Drying of Bioactive Compounds: A Comparison Between Pulp or Acidified Extract of Jussara Fruit (<i>Euterpe edulis</i> Martius) |
| title_sort | microencapsulation by spray drying of bioactive compounds a comparison between pulp or acidified extract of jussara fruit i euterpe edulis i martius |
| topic | anthocyanins color stability natural colorant microencapsulation |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/14/9/1295 |
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