Issue 10, 2008

Colloidal delivery systems for micronutrients and nutraceuticals

Abstract

The formulation of micronutrients and nutraceuticals in the design of functional foods brings enormous technological challenges. The incorporation of micronutrients and/or nutraceuticals can compromise the product functionality. Issues often encountered are related to unwanted changes in the product physico-chemical stability, appearance, texture, flavour, taste and bioavailability due to inherited instability or interactions with other ingredients. This review intends to present the general strategies in using colloidal dispersions as delivery systems for micronutrients and nutraceuticals. Some illustrative examples will be given on how colloidal delivery systems can be utilised in the design of novel functional foods.

Graphical abstract: Colloidal delivery systems for micronutrients and nutraceuticals

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
20 Mar 2008
Accepted
18 Jun 2008
First published
06 Aug 2008

Soft Matter, 2008,4, 1964-1980

Colloidal delivery systems for micronutrients and nutraceuticals

K. P. Velikov and E. Pelan, Soft Matter, 2008, 4, 1964 DOI: 10.1039/B804863K

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