Natural macromolecules have attracted increasing attention due to their biocompatibility, low
toxicity, and biodegradability. Pectin is one of the few polysaccharides with biomedical …

Highlights•The techniques of encapsulation applied to milk proteins were discussed.•The
main encapsulated bioactive substances were reviewed.•The potentialities of self …

Anthocyanins (ACNs) have attracted considerable research attention because of their
excellent biological activities, but their low stability and bioavailability limit their applications …

Many plants which are rich in phenolic compounds possess several health benefits, such as
preventing urinary tract infections, stomach ulcers, and dental diseases. These phenolic …

Anthocyanins and other polyphenols are responsible for the positive effects that
consumption of tart cherries and their products has on human health. However, instability of …

Many biomaterials are encapsulated to preserve their health-promoting properties and
promote targeted delivery. Numerous papers have been published about extraction and …

Pectin-Zn-alginate gel particles from callus culture pectin with increased linearity and
decreased rhamnogalacturonan I branching and degree of methylesterification had a higher …

The genus Hibiscus includes more than 250 species, and many studies showed that these
plants contain bioactive compounds with technological potential to be used in the …

Proanthocyanidins (PACs), a group of polyphenolic secondary metabolites in plants, have
drawn great interest because of their enormous potential in reducing the incidence of …

Modified pectin is a polysaccharide rich in galacturonic acid altered by pH adjustment and
thermal treatment used especially as an anti-cancer agent. The aim of this work was to study …