Chitosan suspension as extractor and encapsulating agent of phenolics from acerola by-product

Author(s)

da Silva, Natalia Cristina ; Assis, Odilio Benedito Garrido ; Sartori, Alan Giovanini de Oliveira ; de Alencar, Severino Matias ; Martelli-Tosi, Milena

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: Food Research International; v. 161, p. 8-pg., 2022-09-05.

Abstract

The polymeric suspension of chitosan (Ch) has been an effective media for the extraction of total phenolic compounds (TPC) from the acerola by-product. It facilitates the subsequent production of nanoparticles loaded with the phenolics (Np-TPC) by ionic gelation. However, neither the effects of Ch concentration on encapsulation efficiency (EE%) of TPC nor which compounds are extracted in its media are known, being it the first objective of this study. The second objective was to analyze the stability of the Np-TPC under accelerated conditions and its release profile at pHs 3.0 and 7.0. The results showed that Ch does not affect the extraction of TPC. However, the EE increased from 35.0 to 48.1 % with the increase of Ch concentration (0.4 to 1.0 %). LC/ESI-QTOF MS analysis showed that phenolic acids and flavonoids are extracted in 0.8 % Ch medium. After encapsulation, microscopy images revealed particle sizes ranging between 110 and 150 nm. Additionally, the presence of phenolics did not change the stability of the particles under accelerated conditions and the actives were fully released into the released medium for 10 h. The Np-TPC suspension appears to be useful for the production of edible antioxidant coatings to preserve fruits/vegetables, with potential application as carrier of other food ingredients. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 16/18788-1 - Raman microspectroscopy and chemometrics for the characterization of polymer-based microcarrier systems of active/photoactive compounds
• Grantee: Milena Martelli Tosi
• Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants
• FAPESP's process: 19/23171-1 - Byproducts recovery from food processing: extraction of phytochemical compounds, encapsulation and application in biodegradable films / coatings
• Grantee: Milena Martelli Tosi
• Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants