Effect of wall materials in spray-dried microencapsulation of fucoxanthin

Fucoxanthin as a seaweed xanthophyll is abundant in edible brown algae. Fucoxanthin showed numerous excellent bioactivities and pharmacological benefits. Its durability and bioavailability were very important during processing and storage when it is used as a colorant and bioactive ingredient in food applications. However, fucoxanthin is very susceptible to external factors in environmental conditions such as heavy metals, high temperature, light and oxygen. In order to improve its...