Utilization of polysaccharide-based high internal phase emulsion for nutraceutical encapsulation: Enhancement of carotenoid loading capacity and stability

The main goal of the present work was to access ability high internal phase emulsions (HIPEs) encapsulate β-carotene. carotenoid loading capacity HIPEs around 20-fold higher when OSA-starch/chitosan complexes were used than only OSA-starch used. This impact could be mainly assigned former trap caystals in a stable form. shown absorb on oil droplets interface and form 3D network aqueous phase, which helped prevent droplet coalescence induced by β-carotene crystal. incorporation within enhanced its resistance chemical degradation exposed heat, ultraviolet radiation, or gastrointestinal conditions. Our results provide information that may aid design development edible soft solids containing levels, applied food pharmaceutical industry.