Microencapsulation of antioxidant phenolics from tamarind seed peels using chia gum and maltodextrin
Abstract Tamarindus indica seeds/seed peels (TSP) are the main waste products from the tamarind industry and contain valuable bioactive antioxidant-phenolic compounds that promote human health; however, their application is limited due to their instability and poor solubility. Encapsulation is becom...
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| author | Azza M. Abdel-Aty Abdul Aziz M. Gad Amal Z. Barakat Saleh A. Mohamed |
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| description | Abstract Tamarindus indica seeds/seed peels (TSP) are the main waste products from the tamarind industry and contain valuable bioactive antioxidant-phenolic compounds that promote human health; however, their application is limited due to their instability and poor solubility. Encapsulation is becoming more important in several industries due to its potential for preserving and delivering valuable and delicate bioactive compounds. This study targets the microencapsulation of TSP-phenolic compounds for incorporation into functional food formulations. By employing the freeze-drying method, three microcapsule formulations were developed using chia gum (CG), maltodextrin (M), and a mixture of the two (M/CG) as coating materials. The formed M-, M/CG-, and CG-microcapsules showed remarkable encapsulation efficiency of 88.0, 90.0, and 95.0%, respectively. They preserved most of the TSP-phenolic content (87.5–96.3%) and antioxidant activity (86.0-98.8%). They demonstrated higher digestibility percentages in the intestinal media (53.0–70.0%) than in the gastric media (29.0–36.0%), especially the microcapsules coated with CG. They kept the TSP-antioxidant-phenolic content safe at 40 °C for 2 months. The microcapsules demonstrated improved microstructures, swelling, solubility, and moisture content. Crosslinking and enhanced thermal stability were also proven for microcapsules via FTIR and thermogravimetric studies. In addition, the prepared microcapsules displayed better antimicrobial activity against the examined bacterial strains, with minimum bactericidal concentrations ranging from 0.61 to 1.4 mg/mL. In conclusion, the encapsulation improved the stability, bioavailability, and antibacterial properties of TSP-phenolic compounds, making them suitable for food and pharmaceutical applications. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-a52f255341784a3e987b60f966b5f7082025-08-20T03:04:12ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222025-02-0115111310.1038/s41598-025-89792-6Microencapsulation of antioxidant phenolics from tamarind seed peels using chia gum and maltodextrinAzza M. Abdel-Aty0Abdul Aziz M. Gad1Amal Z. Barakat2Saleh A. Mohamed3Molecular Biology Department, National Research CentreMolecular Biology Department, National Research CentreMolecular Biology Department, National Research CentreMolecular Biology Department, National Research CentreAbstract Tamarindus indica seeds/seed peels (TSP) are the main waste products from the tamarind industry and contain valuable bioactive antioxidant-phenolic compounds that promote human health; however, their application is limited due to their instability and poor solubility. Encapsulation is becoming more important in several industries due to its potential for preserving and delivering valuable and delicate bioactive compounds. This study targets the microencapsulation of TSP-phenolic compounds for incorporation into functional food formulations. By employing the freeze-drying method, three microcapsule formulations were developed using chia gum (CG), maltodextrin (M), and a mixture of the two (M/CG) as coating materials. The formed M-, M/CG-, and CG-microcapsules showed remarkable encapsulation efficiency of 88.0, 90.0, and 95.0%, respectively. They preserved most of the TSP-phenolic content (87.5–96.3%) and antioxidant activity (86.0-98.8%). They demonstrated higher digestibility percentages in the intestinal media (53.0–70.0%) than in the gastric media (29.0–36.0%), especially the microcapsules coated with CG. They kept the TSP-antioxidant-phenolic content safe at 40 °C for 2 months. The microcapsules demonstrated improved microstructures, swelling, solubility, and moisture content. Crosslinking and enhanced thermal stability were also proven for microcapsules via FTIR and thermogravimetric studies. In addition, the prepared microcapsules displayed better antimicrobial activity against the examined bacterial strains, with minimum bactericidal concentrations ranging from 0.61 to 1.4 mg/mL. In conclusion, the encapsulation improved the stability, bioavailability, and antibacterial properties of TSP-phenolic compounds, making them suitable for food and pharmaceutical applications.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-89792-6Tamarindus indicaPeelsEncapsulationPhenolic compoundsStabilityBioavailability |
| spellingShingle | Azza M. Abdel-Aty Abdul Aziz M. Gad Amal Z. Barakat Saleh A. Mohamed Microencapsulation of antioxidant phenolics from tamarind seed peels using chia gum and maltodextrin Scientific Reports Tamarindus indica Peels Encapsulation Phenolic compounds Stability Bioavailability |
| title | Microencapsulation of antioxidant phenolics from tamarind seed peels using chia gum and maltodextrin |
| title_full | Microencapsulation of antioxidant phenolics from tamarind seed peels using chia gum and maltodextrin |
| title_fullStr | Microencapsulation of antioxidant phenolics from tamarind seed peels using chia gum and maltodextrin |
| title_full_unstemmed | Microencapsulation of antioxidant phenolics from tamarind seed peels using chia gum and maltodextrin |
| title_short | Microencapsulation of antioxidant phenolics from tamarind seed peels using chia gum and maltodextrin |
| title_sort | microencapsulation of antioxidant phenolics from tamarind seed peels using chia gum and maltodextrin |
| topic | Tamarindus indica Peels Encapsulation Phenolic compounds Stability Bioavailability |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-89792-6 |
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