Freeze-Drying Microencapsulation of Hop Extract: Effect of Carrier Composition on Physical, Techno-Functional, and Stability Properties

• Main Authors: Simona Tatasciore (Author), Veronica Santarelli (Author), Lilia Neri (Author), Rodrigo González Ortega (Author), Marco Faieta (Author), Carla Daniela Di Mattia (Author), Alessandro Di Michele (Author), Paola Pittia (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2023-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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In this study, freeze-drying microencapsulation was proposed as a technology for the production of powdered hop extracts with high stability intended as additives/ingredients in innovative formulated food products. The effects of different carriers (maltodextrin, Arabic gum, and their mixture in 1:1...