There are many hydrophobic or poorly soluble nutrients and bioactive compounds which are
essential for human health, such as phenolic compounds, carotenoids, essential oils …

Many natural food bioactive ingredients are sensitive to processing and environmental
conditions and thus it is necessary to improve their stability to create products with long shelf …

Polyphenols are the most important phytochemicals in our diets and have received great
attention due to their broad benefits for human health by suppressing oxidative stress and …

Nowadays, many consumers prefer foods with a high content of nutraceuticals that
contribute to the prevention or healing of chronic diseases. Therefore, in recent years, more …

Background Curcumin, the major bioactive material of turmeric, has wide functional features
such as anti-diabetic, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant activities. However …

Anthocyanins, a kind of phenolic compounds are present in plant kingdom. They exhibit
biological activities such as anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties as well as …

Curcumin is the main polyphenol of the curcuminoid class of turmeric, a well-known spice
belonging to the ginger family. In addition to its common applications like coloring and …

Natural antioxidants as food bioactive ingredients possess several features and functions;
however, their stability, solubility, and bioavailability in food and drug systems and within the …

Gums, which for the most part are water-soluble polysaccharides, can interact with water to
form viscous solutions, emulsions or gels. Their desirable properties, such as flexibility …

The genesis of dendrimers can be considered as a revolution in nano-scaled bioactive
delivery systems. These structures possess a unique potential in encapsulating/entrapping …