Potential use of plant proteins in the microencapsulation of lipophilic materials in foods

A. Can Karaca, N. H. Low, M. T. Nickerson*

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Abstract

Microencapsulation of lipophilic ingredients using plant proteins (e.g., from soy, pulses and cereals) as wall materials has been limited in the literature, despite consumer demand for alternatives to proteins from animal sources. The current review provides a brief overview of the microencapsulation of lipophilic core materials, important properties of plant proteins required to be an effective emulsifier (a prerequisite for microencapsulation), works involving wall materials comprised of soy, pulse and cereal proteins, and works focused on enhancing their encapsulating potential via modification.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)5-12
Number of pages8
JournalTrends in Food Science and Technology
Volume42
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Mar 2015
Externally publishedYes

Bibliographical note

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© 2014 Elsevier Ltd.

Funding

Financial support for this work was supported by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture Development Fund (ADF Grant No.: 2008-0198 ).

FundersFunder number
Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture Development Fund
Alcohol and Drug Foundation2008-0198

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