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Review
. 2021 Aug:204:111781.
doi: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2021.111781. Epub 2021 Apr 24.

Strategies of confining green tea catechin compounds in nano-biopolymeric matrices: A review

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Strategies of confining green tea catechin compounds in nano-biopolymeric matrices: A review

Moslem Sabaghi et al. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces. 2021 Aug.

Abstract

Catechins are polyphenolic compounds which abundantly occur in the plants, especially tea leaves. They are widely used in nutraceutical and pharmaceutical formulations due to their capability of lowering the risk of developing various diseases. Nevertheless, low stability, loss of antioxidant and antimicrobial activities hinder the direct application of catechins in food formulations. To surmount this pervasive challenge, bioactive ingredients should be entrapped in a biopolymeric matrix. Thus, nanoencapsulation technology would be an appropriate strategy to improve the stability of these bioactive compounds and to protect them against degradation. Among different types of nanocarriers, biopolymer-based nanovehicles has captured a lot of attention in both industry and academia due to their safety and biocompatibility. This revision enlarges upon the various types of biopolymeric nanostructures used for accommodation of catechins, namely nanogels, nanotubes, nanofibers, nanoemulsions and nanoparticles. Last but not least, the applications of the entrapped catechins in the food industry are highlighted.

Keywords: Biopolymers; Catechins; Entrapment; Food industry; Nanoencapsulation.

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