Kinetic models applied to soluble vitamins delivery systems prepared by spray drying

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2017

Authors

Berta N. Estevinho (Author) FEUP; Fernando Rocha (Author) FEUP

Journal

Title: Drying Technology

Vol. 35 No. 10

Pages: 1249-1257

ISSN: 0737-3937

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

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LEPABE - Laboratório de Engenharia de Processos, Ambiente, Biotecnologia e Energia

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00M-H8W

DOI: 10.1080/07373937.2016.1242015

Abstract (EN): The incorporation of bioactive nutrient compounds such as vitamins into food systems can provide a simple way to develop new functional foods. In this work, the controlled release of two vitamins (vitamins B12 and C), microencapsulated by a spray-drying process, is studied. With a properly designed controlled-release system, the compounds are released at the desired site and time, and at a desired rate. The main kinetic release models are applied and discussed. Also, the main mechanisms associated to the release were identified. The use of models to predict in vivo bio-performance is an advantage in the development of new products.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 9