Adriano Gomez da Cruz

Department of Food Science and Technology, Federal Institute of Education of Rio de Janeiro, Maracan˜a, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

[ 1 ] - Chitosan-coated alginate microcapsules loaded with galactagogue herbs extract: formulation optimization and characterization

Many herbs and spices have been recommended traditionally as galactagogues and several commercial formulations prepared using herbs. Due to the presence of various compounds such as polyphenols, flavonoids, isoflavones and terpenes, bitter and stringent taste is elicited that make the consumption of these herbal preparations unpleasant. Moreover, these compounds are unstable when exposed to env...

[ 2 ] - Chitosan-coated alginate microcapsules loaded with galactagogue herbs extract: formulation optimization and characterization

Many herbs and spices have been recommended traditionally as galactagogues and several commercial formulations prepared using herbs. Due to the presence of various compounds such as polyphenols, flavonoids, isoflavones and terpenes, bitter and stringent taste is elicited that make the consumption of these herbal preparations unpleasant. Moreover, these compounds are unstable when exposed to env...