Encapsulation of Beta vulgaris extract by electrospraying and evaluation of antimicrobial potential

ABSTRACT Beets are rich in phenolic compounds and betalains that can be used as natural food colorings and have antimicrobial effects. However, these compounds are not very stable, and encapsulation can prolong their stability and action. The aim of this study was to investigate the antimicrobial ac...

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Main Authors: Marjana Radünz, Helen Cristina dos Santos Hackbart, Taiane Mota Camargo, Chirle de Oliveira Raphaelli, André Luiz Radünz, Eliezer Avila Gandra, Elessandra da Rosa Zavareze
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Published: Universidade Federal De Viçosa 2025-08-01
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author Marjana Radünz
Helen Cristina dos Santos Hackbart
Taiane Mota Camargo
Chirle de Oliveira Raphaelli
André Luiz Radünz
Eliezer Avila Gandra
Elessandra da Rosa Zavareze
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Helen Cristina dos Santos Hackbart
Taiane Mota Camargo
Chirle de Oliveira Raphaelli
André Luiz Radünz
Eliezer Avila Gandra
Elessandra da Rosa Zavareze
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description ABSTRACT Beets are rich in phenolic compounds and betalains that can be used as natural food colorings and have antimicrobial effects. However, these compounds are not very stable, and encapsulation can prolong their stability and action. The aim of this study was to investigate the antimicrobial activity of beetroot extract encapsulated by electrospraying with zein as wall material. The extract and capsules were characterized, as well as the encapsulation efficiency determined. Antibacterial activity was determined against gram-positive bacteria (Listeria monocytogenes, Staphylococcus aureus) and gram-negative bacteria (Salmonella Typhimurium, Escherichia coli) by the disk diffusion method using the minimum inhibitory concentration and the minimum bactericidal concentration. Encapsulation was efficient (92%) forming capsules with high thermal stability and spherical morphology with a regular surface. Beetroot extract and zein capsule with beetroot extract exhibited inhibition halos, inhibitory and bactericidal effects at a concentration of 200 mg mL-1against Salmonella Typhimurium.
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spelling doaj-art-97ba7d0ac110424d82f773908fcb191b2025-08-26T07:47:15ZengUniversidade Federal De ViçosaRevista Ceres2177-34912025-08-017210.71252/2177-34912025720028Encapsulation of Beta vulgaris extract by electrospraying and evaluation of antimicrobial potentialMarjana Radünzhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-5160-3050Helen Cristina dos Santos Hackbarthttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-9176-314XTaiane Mota Camargohttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-5193-0203Chirle de Oliveira Raphaellihttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-6398-3567André Luiz Radünzhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-2397-011XEliezer Avila Gandrahttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-0978-6014Elessandra da Rosa Zavarezehttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-6227-3977ABSTRACT Beets are rich in phenolic compounds and betalains that can be used as natural food colorings and have antimicrobial effects. However, these compounds are not very stable, and encapsulation can prolong their stability and action. The aim of this study was to investigate the antimicrobial activity of beetroot extract encapsulated by electrospraying with zein as wall material. The extract and capsules were characterized, as well as the encapsulation efficiency determined. Antibacterial activity was determined against gram-positive bacteria (Listeria monocytogenes, Staphylococcus aureus) and gram-negative bacteria (Salmonella Typhimurium, Escherichia coli) by the disk diffusion method using the minimum inhibitory concentration and the minimum bactericidal concentration. Encapsulation was efficient (92%) forming capsules with high thermal stability and spherical morphology with a regular surface. Beetroot extract and zein capsule with beetroot extract exhibited inhibition halos, inhibitory and bactericidal effects at a concentration of 200 mg mL-1against Salmonella Typhimurium.http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0034-737X2025000100707&lng=en&tlng=enbetalainsantibacterial activitystability
spellingShingle Marjana Radünz
Helen Cristina dos Santos Hackbart
Taiane Mota Camargo
Chirle de Oliveira Raphaelli
André Luiz Radünz
Eliezer Avila Gandra
Elessandra da Rosa Zavareze
Encapsulation of Beta vulgaris extract by electrospraying and evaluation of antimicrobial potential
Revista Ceres
betalains
antibacterial activity
stability
title Encapsulation of Beta vulgaris extract by electrospraying and evaluation of antimicrobial potential
title_full Encapsulation of Beta vulgaris extract by electrospraying and evaluation of antimicrobial potential
title_fullStr Encapsulation of Beta vulgaris extract by electrospraying and evaluation of antimicrobial potential
title_full_unstemmed Encapsulation of Beta vulgaris extract by electrospraying and evaluation of antimicrobial potential
title_short Encapsulation of Beta vulgaris extract by electrospraying and evaluation of antimicrobial potential
title_sort encapsulation of beta vulgaris extract by electrospraying and evaluation of antimicrobial potential
topic betalains
antibacterial activity
stability
url http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0034-737X2025000100707&lng=en&tlng=en
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