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Nanoencapsulation of Food Bioactive Ingredients

Principles and Applications

  • 1st Edition - May 25, 2017
  • Latest edition
  • Editor: Seid Mahdi Jafari
  • Language: English

Nanoencapsulation of Food Bioactive Ingredients: Principles and Applications brings different nanoencapsulated food bioactive ingredients, their structure, applications, preparati… Read more

Description

Nanoencapsulation of Food Bioactive Ingredients: Principles and Applications brings different nanoencapsulated food bioactive ingredients, their structure, applications, preparation, formulations and encapsulation methodologies, covering a wide range of compounds and giving detailed examples of the issues faced in their nano-encapsulation. The book addresses findings related to the study of natural food colorants, vitamins, antimicrobial agents, phenolic compounds, antioxidants, flavors, essential oils, fish oil and essential fatty acids, and other related ingredients. As a definitive manual for researchers and industry personnel working, or interested in, various branches of encapsulation for food ingredients and nutraceutical purposes, users will find this a great reference.

Key features

  • Explains different categories of nanoencapsulated food ingredients, covering their applications, nanoencapsulation techniques, release mechanisms and characterization methods
  • Addresses findings related to the study of natural food colorants, vitamins, antimicrobial agents, phenolic compounds, antioxidants, flavors and essential oils
  • Provides a deep understanding and potential of nanoencapsulated food ingredients, as well as their novel applications in functional foods and nutraceutical systems

Readership

Researchers, industrials, academics, students, and those who are working or interested in various branches of encapsulation for food ingredients and nutraceutical purposes

Table of contents

1. Introduction to nano-encapsulation techniques

2. Nano-encapsulation of natural food colorants

3. Nano-encapsulation of phenolic compounds and antioxidants

4. Nano-encapsulation of food antimicrobial agents

5. Nano-encapsulation of vitamins

6. Nano-encapsulation of fish oil and essential fatty acids

7. Nano-encapsulation of flavors and essential oils

8. Nano-encapsulation of enzymes, bioactive peptides and biological molecules

9. Nano-encapsulation of other food ingredients

10. Controlled release of bioactive components from nano-capsules

11. Analysis and characterization of nano-encapsulated food ingredients

12. Conclusion, future trends, and regulatory issues

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: May 26, 2017
  • Language: English

About the editor

SJ

Seid Mahdi Jafari

Prof. Seid Mahdi Jafari received his PhD in Food Process Engineering from the University of Queensland (Australia), in 2007. Now, he is a

full-time Prof. in GUASNR (Iran) and part-time Prof. in SAAS (China).

He has published more than 850 papers in International Journals (h-index=124

in Scopus and 136 in Google Scholar) and 110 book chapters/40 books with Elsevier, Springer, and Taylor & Francis. Selected achievements:

- One of the world’s highly cited researchers (1% top scientists) by Scopus (Elsevier)

- One of the top national researchers by the Iranian Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology

- One of the world’s highly cited researchers (HCR; 0.1% top scientists) by Clarivate Analytics (Web of Science)

- A top reviewer in the field of agricultural and biological sciences by Publons.

Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, Department of Food Materials and Process Design Engineering, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Pardis, Basidj Square, Gorgan, Iran

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