1. Microencapsulation involves coating tiny core materials with a polymeric shell to form capsules. It protects sensitive substances, masks tastes/odors, and controls drug release. Common techniques are spray drying, spray chilling, fluidized bed coating, and lyophilization.
2. A study encapsulated banana passion fruit pulp using maltodextrin and modified starch to preserve its high antioxidant activity for use as a natural food additive. Spray drying effectively microencapsulated the pulp while maintaining its phenolic content and antioxidant properties.
3. Another study encapsulated annatto seed extract for use as a natural food coloring. Spray drying with maltodextrin and gum arabic produced micro