Development of a Whey Protein Hydrogel as an Alternative for the Microencapsulation of Calyx Extracts from <i>Hibiscus sabdariffa</i>
In the present study, a whey protein-based hydrogel was developed as an alternative for the microencapsulation of <i>Hibiscus</i> extracts. The resulting hydrogels showed a high percentage of moisture and water activity, along with a partial degradation of anthocyanins during their produ...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2025-02-01
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| Series: | Biology and Life Sciences Forum |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2673-9976/40/1/36 |
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| Summary: | In the present study, a whey protein-based hydrogel was developed as an alternative for the microencapsulation of <i>Hibiscus</i> extracts. The resulting hydrogels showed a high percentage of moisture and water activity, along with a partial degradation of anthocyanins during their production and storage. The hydrogels exhibited particle sizes between 8 and 15 μm and retained some of the characteristic color properties of extracts. The results obtained provide a novel alternative for the microencapsulation of bioactive compounds through the use of protein-based carrier systems, highlighting their potential for the development of innovative encapsulation systems. |
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| ISSN: | 2673-9976 |