Alginate-based nanocarriers are propitious vehicles used for the delivery of bioactive
compounds (bioactives). In this area, calcium alginate and sodium alginate are the most …

Chitosan is a natural polycationic linear polysaccharide derived from chitin. The low
solubility of chitosan in neutral and alkaline solution limits its application. Nevertheless …

Encapsulation of clove essential oil (CEO) by chitosan nanoparticles (ChNPs) was
performed, using an emulsion-ionic gelation technique to improve the antifungal efficacy of …

Carotenoids retain plenty of health benefits and attracting much attention recently, but they
have less resistance to processing stresses, easily oxidized and chemically unstable …

Highlights•Natural food pigments are actively studied because of potential health benefits.•A
diversity of plant and microbial sources has been reported.•Processing effects have been …

The objective of this paper is to emphasize the fact that while consistent interest has been
paid to the industrial use of chitosan, minor attention has been devoted to spread the …

Nanocarriers are defined as structures and devices that are constructed using
nanomaterials which add functionality to the encapsulants. Being small in size and having a …

Carotenoids are versatile isoprenoids that are important in food quality and health
promotion. There is a need to establish recommended dietary intakes/nutritional reference …

This study aimed to design and development of a magnetic natural hydrogel based on
alginate (Alg), gelatin (Gel), and Fe 3 O 4 magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) as an efficient and …

Background Saffron is an enriched pool of bioactives including crocins, crocetin, safranal,
picrocrocins, essential oils, minerals and trace amounts of B1 and B2 vitamins. Obtaining …