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Research Article

Microcapsules for food

Pages 413-435 | Received 24 Mar 1992, Accepted 04 May 1992, Published online: 27 Sep 2008
 

Abstract

A systematic description of various processes employed for microencapsulation of food additives is presented. Microencapsulation methods covered include spray drying, fluidized bed coating, extrusion, solvent extraction, coacervation, cocrystallization, liposome formation and molecular inclusion. Basic features of microcapsular products, such as morphology, particle size, core/coat characteristics, and release behaviour, are also highlighted.

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