Green tea polyphenol (TP) was encapsulated in zein and fabricated into a gelatin-zein composite film by complex coacervation. Transglutaminase (TG) crosslinking was employed to obtain a compact structural orientation of the film to prolong the release of bioactive compounds. The encapsulation efficiency of zein and the TP release rate from the composite film were investigated.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMaitake polysaccharides, after hydrothermal processing, were fermented with Lactobacillus acidophilus CCFM202 (L.A.) and Lactobacillus plantarum CCFM6392 (L.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFRecent research has proven the ability of cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) for assuring food safety. A more flexible and transportable alternative is the use of plasma activated liquids (PAL), which are also known to have antimicrobial properties. However, within the context of food safety, little is known on its potential regarding decontamination.
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