Microencapsulation is a distinctive process that has been used not only to “convert” liquids to solids, but also to add functionalities or improved oxidative stability to ingredients. Fortifying foods with oils, particularly marine oils, is challenging due to their unpleasant taste, which could be overcome by applying the microencapsulation technique and masking the fishy taste. Its advantages include, masking the unpleasant flavours and odours of the microencapsulated elements; protecting them from oxidation and other unwanted reactions and thus improving the shelf life; controlled release of ingredients to improve the functionality of food additives and extending the application range of food ingredients. Microencapsulation can protect polyunsaturated fatty acids from light and heat damage, and retard their oxidation.
Sarojini A.*
Paraprofessional Institute of Fisheries Technology, TNJFU, Madhavaram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu (600 051), India
Gajendra
College of Fisheries, KVAFSU, Mangaluru, Karnataka (575 002), India
Vinothkumar L.
Vignaesh D.
Manivannan M.
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