This review offers a vision of the chemical behaviour of natural ingredients, synthetic drugs
and other related compounds complexed using cyclodextrins. The review takes care of …

Background Natural antioxidants, such as polyphenols, are finding increasing application in
functional foods designed to improve human health, wellbeing, and performance. Quercetin …

Background The food industry is constantly attempting to develop better products that will
have a positive effect on health (commonly known as functional foods). In this respect …

Cyclodextrins are a group of cyclic oligosaccharides obtained by enzymatic degradation of
starch. They are remarkable macrocyclic molecules that have led major theoretical and …

Quercetin, a flavonoid found in fruits and vegetables, has been a part of human diets for
centuries. Its numerous health benefits, including antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti …

Cyclodextrins (CDs) are cyclic oligomers broadly used in food manufacturing as food
additives for different purposes, eg, to improve sensorial qualities, shelf life, and …

The use of essential oils has gained importance due to their wide range of biological
properties. Essential oils comprise a complex mixture of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) …

Background Plant extract compounds have various industrial applications as well as some
limitations. However, the encapsulation of them through different techniques is known as a …

Aiming to attend to consumers' increasing demand for synthetic additives-free food products
(stimulated by personal preferences or health concerns), the food industry has been trying to …

Starch is non-toxic, low cost, and possesses good biocompatibility and biodegradability. As
a natural polymer material, starch is an ideal choice for microcapsule wall materials. Starch …