scholarly journals Evaluation of Freeze Drying and Electrospinning Techniques for Saffron Encapsulation and Storage Stability of Encapsulated Bioactives

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (12) ◽  
pp. 326
Author(s):  
Fatemeh Golpira ◽  
Neda Maftoonazad ◽  
Hosahalli S. Ramaswamy

Saffron extract was encapsulated into a gelatin matrix by means of electrospinning and freeze drying techniques and the degradation kinetics of bioactive compounds were evaluated during their storage at 4, 24, and 35 °C as compared to non-encapsulated control. The encapsulation efficiency, thermal properties, storage stability, morphology, and diameter distribution of the encapsulated saffron extract were evaluated as output parameters. In general, both encapsulation techniques demonstrated superior retention of bioactive compounds compared to samples without encapsulation during the entire storage period. Electrospinning and freeze drying techniques were able to retain at least 96.2 and 93.7% of crocin, respectively, after 42 days of storage at 35 °C with the 15% saffron extract. The half-life (t1/2) time parameter for the control sample (with 15% saffron extract without encapsulation) was 22 days at 4 °C temperature, while that encapsulated by electrospinning was 138 days and that obtained for freeze drying was 77 days, The half-lives were longer at lower temperatures. The encapsulation efficiency of crocin, picrocrocin, and safranal associated with the electro-spun gelatin fibers were 76.3, 86.0, and 74.2%, respectively, and in comparison, the freeze drying encapsulation efficiencies were relatively lower, at 69.0, 74.7, and 65.8%, respectively. Electro-spun gelatin fibers also had higher melting and denaturation temperatures of 78.3 °C and 108.1 °C, respectively, as compared to 65.4 °C and 93.2 °C, respectively, for freeze-dried samples. Thus, from all respects, it was concluded that electrospinning was a better and more effective technique than freeze drying in terms of preserving saffron bioactive compounds.

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 261-267 ◽  
Author(s):  
Subramani Murali ◽  
Avinash Singh Patel ◽  
Abhijit Kar

The present study was aimed to investigate the storage stability encapsulated black carrot powder obtained under the optimized conditions of spray drying of 150°C of inlet air temperature and freeze-drying with maltodextrin, gum arabic and tapioca starch as the combined carrier materials.Effect of two types of vial as a storing material viz., transparent and amber colored was used in this study and study was observed for the period of 90 days. Anthocyanin content, antioxidant activity, total color change and half-life period were monitored at 15 days interval throughout the storage period. The anthocyanins degradation rate followed first order kinetics. The storage half-life of spray and freeze-dried encapsulated material stored under airtight amber color vials was predicted up to 130 and 155 days with total degradation kinetics of 33% and 38%. However, the storage self-life spray and freeze-dried encapsulated material stored under airtight transparent vial was predicted up to 109 and 134 days with total antocyanin degradation of 37% and 43%, respectively.


2018 ◽  
Vol 73 (3) ◽  
pp. 45-54
Author(s):  
KATARZYNA OLESIŃSKA ◽  
KAMIL WILCZYŃSKI ◽  
KLAUDIA KAŁWA

The effect of freezing (M), freeze drying (L) and convection drying (S) of blackthorn fruits on the content of selected bioactive compounds and antioxidant properties compared to the control sample – fresh fruit (PK), was tested. Changes in the content of flavonoids, anthocyanins, pectins, general acidity and the ability to reduce the DPPPH radical, were determined. The obtained results showed that the freeze-dried fruits had the highest content of anthocyanins and flavonoids, respectively 0.07 and 0.17%. Pectin contents in freeze-dried and convectively dried fruits were similar at the level of 1.66 and 1.64% as well as for acidity respectively 0.076 and 0.071 g·100 g–1 infusion. Frozen fruits did not differ significantly compared to the control in terms of the content of anthocyanins, flavonoids, pectin and acidity. The highest scavenging capacity of free radical DPPH was characterized by the infusion obtained from fresh fruits.


2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jun Yu ◽  
Zijian Shangguan ◽  
Xingju Yang ◽  
Dan Sun ◽  
Baoqing Zhu ◽  
...  

AbstractDifferent drying methods, including hot air drying (HAD), freeze drying (FD), spray drying and vacuum drying (VD), were investigated to determine their influence on the chromatic coordinates, phenolics, anthocyanins and antioxidant activities of dried red raspberry (Rubus lambertianus). Pelargonidin-3-O-glucoside and catechin were found to be the main anthocyanin and non-anthocyanin phenolics, respectively, in fresh red raspberry. The most effective method for controlling browning was FD. The highest protective effects against bioactive compounds were observed in freeze-dried powders, when measuring the total anthocyanins, the scavenging of DPPH (1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl) and hydroxyl radicals and the inhibition effects on lard oxidation. HAD was effective for the preservation of total phenolics, while VD was useful for protecting catechin and procyanidin B1.


2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 5868-5879 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martín Sebastián Marcial-Coba ◽  
Tomasz Cieplak ◽  
Thiago Barbosa Cahú ◽  
Andreas Blennow ◽  
Susanne Knøchel ◽  
...  

Microencapsulated and subsequently freeze-dried cells showed acceptable storage stability and enhanced survival during in vitro upper gastrointestinal tract passage.


2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Koffi Maïzan Jean-Paul Bouatenin ◽  
Kohi Alfred Kouame ◽  
N’dédé Theodore Djeni ◽  
N’guessan Ghislain Koffi ◽  
Koffi Marcellin Dje

The long-term availability of cassava ferment and the production of attieke of healthy and consistent quality are becoming serious problems in Côte d’Ivoire. The overall objective of this work was to assess the effect of several drying techniques on the performance of the traditional cassava ferment with a view to establishing a stabilized ferment for the production of attieke in Côte d’Ivoire. To do this, three drying techniques were used, namely, oven drying, sun drying, and freeze-drying. The end of the drying process is marked by the stabilization of the humidity rate of the ferment. The results obtained during the drying process indicate that the sun-dried ferment contains more GAM (1.2 ± 0.2) × 108 CFU/g than the other dried ferments. The freeze-dried ferment has the highest load of lactic acid bacteria (3 ± 0.2) × 105 CFU/g, while Bacillus was observed in large numbers in the ferment dried at 45°C (7.1 ± 0.6) × 105 CFU/g. The 37°C dried and freeze-dried cassava ferments recorded high yeast loads of (7.6 ± 0.5) × 104 CFU/g and (7 ± 0.4) × 104 CFU/g, respectively. Moulds ((5 ± 0.2) 1 × 102 CFU/g) were only detected in the 37°C dried culture. Moreover, during the fermentation of the cassava dough with the different ferments obtained after drying, a significant acidification occurs in the dough inoculated with the freeze-dried ferment (2.9 ± 0.07%). However, the attieke produced with the freeze-dried ferment and the ferment dried at 37°C was the most appreciated by the panelists. Thus, freeze-drying and oven drying at 37°C are simple alternatives to the use of traditional ferments that can ensure their stability and the conservation of the cassava ferment over a long period of time.


2019 ◽  
Vol 38 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 235-258 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amir Rezvankhah ◽  
Zahra Emam-Djomeh ◽  
Gholamreza Askari

2015 ◽  
Vol 21 (1-1) ◽  
pp. 53-61 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vesna Tumbas-Saponjac ◽  
Gordana Cetkovic ◽  
Sladjana Stajcic ◽  
Jelena Vulic ◽  
Jasna Canadanovic-Brunet ◽  
...  

The production of high-quality freeze-dried raspberry was studied by response surface method. Two independent variables, temperature (X1) and time (X2) were determined as the most important factors affecting the final product quality estimated by the responses: total phenol (Y1), total anthocyanin (Y2), vitamin C (Y3) and total bioactive compounds (Y4) content. A two-factor central composite design was used for freeze-drying experiments. The second order polynomial models obtained were found to be significant (p<0.05) for all responses. The statistical analysis of experimental data indicated that only quadratic time variable (X22) had significant (p<0.05) effect on all responses. The optimal conditions for all responses combined were found to be: -31 ?C and 35 h. The experimental values of all responses obtained under optimal conditions were in good agreement with predicted values which enables the use of the proposed mathematical models for optimization of investigated process.


2020 ◽  
Vol 58 (3) ◽  
pp. 314-324
Author(s):  
Vanja Šeregelj ◽  
Gordana Ćetković ◽  
Jasna Čanadanović-Brunet ◽  
Vesna Tumbas Šaponjac ◽  
Jelena Vulić ◽  
...  

Research background: The aim of this work was to evaluate utilization of sweet potato peel as a source of bioactive compounds. The effect of solvents (acetone and acetone/ethanol mixture) on extraction efficiency of total carotenods and phenolics from sweet potato flesh tuber and peel, and antioxidant activity were investigated. SPP extract standed out in terms of antioxidant activity and was choosen for encapsulation by spray and freeze drying techniques. Experimental approach: Encapsulation is an effective method to improve phytochemical stability by entrapping the core material with a coating agent. In this study, spray and freeze-drying techniques were applied for improving the stability of bioactive compounds (carotenoids and phenolics) using whey protein as a coating material. The main advantages of applied techniques over the other encapsulation techniques are simplicity, continuity, effectiveness, availability, and applicability. Results and conclusions: Physicochemical characteristics revealed that spray drying resulted in the formation of lower size particles, better flowing properties, and encapsulation efficiency of carotenoids. The retention of encapsulated and non-encapsulated bioactive compounds was monitoring during storage at daylight and dark conditions. Storage conditions affected the carotenoid retention, whereas daylight exhibited the higher degradation rate for all samples. Phenolic compounds exhibited higher retention for all investigated samples. Degradation kinetic parameters suggest the longer shelf life of spray dried encapsulates and potent method for bioactives stabilization. Novelty and scientific contribution: This study demonstrates that the spray drying technique and utilization of sweet potato peel have big potential in functional additives development, with improved nutritional, color and bioactive properties.


1994 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 105-113 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anders Albrecht

Techniques for collection, preparation and storage of freeze-dried aphid samples, including galls, are described. Freeze-drying can be done with the aid of a home freezer, a drying agent, and suitable containers alone, but drying time can be reduced considerably with cheap and simple vacuum drying equipment. Freeze-drying methods have several advantages compared with traditional mounting techniques. Body shape, colours, wax coating and microsculpture are excellently preserved. The labour required per sample, for preparation as well as for identification, is reduced to a minimum, and complete colony samples can be stored as entities. Aspects of practical handling and study of freeze-dried aphid samples are discussed.


Foods ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 1864
Author(s):  
Anna Michalska-Ciechanowska ◽  
Aleksandra Hendrysiak ◽  
Jessica Brzezowska ◽  
Aneta Wojdyło ◽  
Agnieszka Gajewicz-Skretna

Chokeberry fruit, one of the richest plant sources of bioactives, is processed into different foodstuffs, mainly juice, which generates a considerable amount of by-products. To follow the latest trends in the food industry considering waste management, the study aimed to produce chokeberry pomace extract powders and conduct experimental and chemometric assessment of the effect of different carriers and drying techniques on the physico-chemical properties of such products. The PCA analysis showed that the examined powders were classified into two groups: freeze-dried (variation in case of moisture content, water activity, colour, and browning index) and vacuum-dried (bulk density). No clear pattern was observed for the physical properties of carrier added products. The sum of polyphenolics (phenolic acids, anthocyanins and flavonols) ranged from 3.3–22.7 g/100 g dry matter. Drying techniques had a stronger effect on the polyphenols profile than the type of carrier. Hydroxymethyl-L-furfural formation was enhanced by inulin addition during high-temperature treatment. Overall, the addition of maltodextrin and trehalose mixture for freeze drying and vacuum drying at 90 °C caused the highest retention of polyphenolics and the lowest formation of hydroxymethyl-L-furfural; however, an individual and comprehensive approach is required when the obtainment of high-quality chokeberry powders is expected.


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