Extrusion and Co-extrusion: A Technology in Probiotic Encapsulation with Alternative Materials

Curr Pharm Biotechnol. 2024 Jan 24. doi: 10.2174/0113892010264234231219073231. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTEncapsulation, in particular extrusion and co-extrusion, is a common practice to protect probiotics from the harsh conditions of the digestive tract as well as processing. Hydrocolloids, including proteins and carbohydrates, natural or modified, are a group of ingredients used as the wall material in extrusion. Hydrocolloids, due to their specific properties, can significantly improve the probiotic survivability of the final powder during the microencapsulation process and storage. The present article will discuss the different kinds of hydrocolloids used for microencapsulation of probiotics by extrusion and co-extrusion, along with new sources of novel gums and their potential as wall material.PMID:38275053 | DOI:10.2174/0113892010264234231219073231
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