Summary
This narrative review synthesises current knowledge on bioactive compound encapsulation—a technology for protecting and delivering micronutrients and phytochemicals through food systems. The authors examine encapsulation characteristics, practical applications across food matrices, and potential health implications, providing a broad overview of how this technology may enhance nutrient retention and bioavailability in foods.
Regional applicability
The findings on encapsulation technologies are generalisable to UK food manufacturing and fortification contexts, though specific applicability would depend on regulatory alignment with UK and European food law concerning novel food ingredients and health claims substantiation.
Key measures
Encapsulation efficiency, bioavailability, stability of bioactive compounds, release mechanisms, food system applications
Outcomes reported
The study reviews encapsulation characteristics, methodologies, and applications for protecting and delivering bioactive compounds through food systems. It examines implications of encapsulation technologies for human health outcomes and bioavailability.
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