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ArticleFoods (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Optimization and Comprehensive Characterization of the Microencapsulation Process for Taro Essence.

Yongxin Song, Yipeng Gu, Aiqing Ren, Xiaochun Li, Shujie Wu, Yuwen Gong, Yanghe Luo

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Article in Foods (Basel, Switzerland), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Yongxin SongSchool of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin 541004, China.
Yipeng GuGuangxi Key Laboratory of Health Care Food Science and Technology, Institute of Food Science and Technology, Hezhou University, Hezhou 542899, China.ORCID 0000-0003-3036-3761
Aiqing RenGuangxi Key Laboratory of Health Care Food Science and Technology, Institute of Food Science and Technology, Hezhou University, Hezhou 542899, China.ORCID 0000-0001-9208-4974
Xiaochun LiGuangxi Key Laboratory of Health Care Food Science and Technology, Institute of Food Science and Technology, Hezhou University, Hezhou 542899, China.
Shujie WuGuangxi Key Laboratory of Health Care Food Science and Technology, Institute of Food Science and Technology, Hezhou University, Hezhou 542899, China.ORCID 0000-0002-3270-5967
Yuwen GongCollege of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University of Science and Technology, Liuzhou 545006, China.
Yanghe LuoSchool of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin 541004, China.ORCID 0000-0003-2705-1505

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Guangxi Key Research and Development Project Guike AB23049007
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Abstract

This study investigated the microencapsulation process of natural taro essence and characterized its physicochemical properties. The effects of core-to-wall ratio, T-20/β-CD mass ratio, and ultrasonic time on encapsulation efficiency were systematically investigated. Optimal conditions, identified through orthogonal experiments, included a core-to-wall ratio of 1:10, a T-20/β-CD mass ratio of 1.6:1, and an ultrasonic time of 40 min, resulting in an encapsulation efficiency of 56.10%. The characterization of the microcapsules revealed satisfactory physical properties, including low moisture content, suitable solubility, appropriate bulk density, and good flowability. Particle size distribution analysis showed consistency, and zeta potential measurements indicated stability against agglomeration. Thermal analysis demonstrated enhanced thermal stability, and FT-IR spectroscopy confirmed successful encapsulation through significant interactions between taro essence and β-CD. SEM imaging revealed a heterogeneous morphology, while XRD patterns validated the formation of stable inclusion complexes. An analysis of volatile components indicated the effective encapsulation of key alkanes, with PCA and heatmap clustering analyses confirming the stability of these components during storage. In conclusion, the optimized microencapsulation process significantly enhances the encapsulation efficiency, stability, and thermal properties of natural taro essence microcapsules.

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encapsulation efficiencymicroencapsulationphysicochemical propertiestaro essencevolatile components

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PMCPMC11899469

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