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- Anthocyanins are natural polyphenols with potential health benefits, but their use in functional foods is limited due to instability and low effectiveness.
- Researchers have explored various carrier materials, both organic and inorganic, for encapsulating and delivering anthocyanins to enhance their bioactivity.
- The review highlights recent advancements in these materials and discusses future directions for improving anthocyanin encapsulation methods.
Article Abstract
Anthocyanins are natural polyphenols belonging to the flavonoid family that possess a variety of putative health benefits when consumed in a balanced diet. However, applications of anthocyanins in, for example, functional foods are limited due to poor stability, degradation, and low transmembrane efficiency. To maintain bioactivities of anthocyanins and optimize their use, various carrier materials have been developed. Here, we reviewed the uses of the different carrier materials (organic/inorganic, micro/nano) for anthocyanin encapsulation and delivery over the past five years. The performance of different materials and interactions between anthocyanins and these materials are described. Lastly, we give our perspective on the future development trend of anthocyanin encapsulation strategies.
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| http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.138104 | DOI Listing |
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