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

Background Pectin has been used as a carrier for the protection and targeted delivery of
bioactive compounds and for increasing their shelf life and stability. Nano-encapsulation …

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 …

Background The development of energy saving methods and energy storage materials is an
emerging hot topic in various fields including the food industry. Thermal energy storage can …

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

Nanoemulsions have attracted significant attention in food fields and can increase the
functionality of the bioactive compounds contained within them. In this paper, the …

Carotenoids, as promising functional components in human diet, are gaining immense
importance todays. Apart from their pivotal importance in photosynthetic organisms or as …

Nanogels have attracted considerable attention as nanoscopic drug carriers, particularly for
site-specific or time-controlled delivery of bioactive mediators. A high diversity of polymer …

Emulsion gels are widely used in food products, and they have the characteristics of both
emulsions and biopolymer gels. When distributed in gels, functional ingredients are …

Background The use of natural antimicrobial agents is attracting much consideration for
improving food safety. Reduced efficiency of antimicrobial compounds during their …