Propolis microencapsulation by double emulsion solvent evaporation approach: Comparison of different polymeric matrices and extract to polymer ratio

• Tipo: Artigo em Revista Científica Internacional
• Data: 2021

Autores

Filipa Paulo (Autor) Outra; Vanessa Paula (Autor) Outra; Leticia M. Estevinho (Autor) Outra; Lúcia Silveira Santos (Autor) FEUP

Revista

Título: Food and Bioproducts Processing: Transactions of the Institution of of Chemical Engineers, Part C

Vol. 127

Páginas: 408-425

ISSN: 0960-3085

Editora: Institution of Chemical Engineers

Indexação

ISI Web of Knowledge

Scopus

ScienceDirect (Elsevier)

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DOI: 10.1016/j.fbp.2021.03.019

Abstract (EN): Propolis, a heterogeneous matrix produced by honeybees, is an antioxidant amongst other valuable biological properties. Nevertheless, the practical application of propolis, especially for the food industry, is still limited due to its relative high hydrophilicity and strong/unpleasant taste and aroma. Accordingly, microencapsulation arises a potential alternative approach to protect propolis compounds while allowing to mask its unpleasant sensory properties. The purpose of this study was to microencapsulate propolis extracts in lipophilic polymer-carriers using alternative propolis extract to polymer ratios – 1/4, 1/2 and 3/4 – by double emulsion solvent evaporation approach. The product yield was higher than the previously reported in the literature (80.3 ± 3.7% versus 68%). The encapsulation efficiencies (considering the encapsulated antioxidants and phenolic compounds) were independent from the propolis extract to polymer ratio, for the studied lipophilic polymer-carriers. The results of this work provide promising approaches for the manufacture of propolis extracts-loaded microparticles for further incorporation in functional matrices. © 2021 Institution of Chemical Engineers

Idioma: Inglês

Tipo (Avaliação Docente): Científica

Nº de páginas: 18