Potential of carbohydrate blends to maintain the technological properties of encapsulated avocado oil
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Janaína Gonçalves Fernandes
Abstract
Avocado oil, renowned for its substantial levels of unsaturated fats and bioactive constituents, is highly susceptible to oxidative degradation. This study aimed to microencapsulate avocado oil utilizing various wall materials. Powdered avocado oil was generated via spray drying, employing solely Arabic gum (GA) and its amalgamation with inulin (IN) at distinct ratios (1:1 and 3:1). Emulsions and resultant particles were subjected to comprehensive characterization. Increasing IN proportions led to a decline in emulsion viscosity. Remarkably, the presence of IN at a 3:1 ratio yielded superior encapsulation efficiency, reaching 67 %. Microencapsulated oil exhibited heightened oxidative stability compared to its free counterpart. Across an 8-week period at temperatures of 40 or 60 °C, the peroxide index of encapsulated oil remained relatively unaltered. Overall, particles produced with GA partially substituted by IN (3:1) displayed intriguing properties and held promise for applications in the food industry.
Funding source: Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico
Award Identifier / Grant number: 406569-2021-5
Funding source: Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior
Award Identifier / Grant number: 001
Funding source: Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de Minas Gerais
Award Identifier / Grant number: APQ-02487-16
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Research ethics: Not applicable.
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Informed consent: Not applicable.
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Author contributions: The authors have accepted responsibility for the entire content of this manuscript and approved its submission.
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Use of Large Language Models, AI and Machine Learning Tools: None declared.
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Conflict of interest: The authors state no conflict of interest.
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Research funding: The authors would like to thank the Foundation for Research of the State of Minas Gerais – FAPEMIG (grant number: CAG – APQ-02487-16), The National Council of Scientific and Technological Development – CNPq (grant number: 406569-2021-5), and Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior – CAPES (Finance Code 001) for financial support.
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Data availability: Not applicable.
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