Microencapsulation Techniques for Probiotic Formulations: Current Scenario and Future Perspective
Probiotics, beneficial microorganisms that can enhance human health, are susceptible to adverse effects from processing and storage and passage through the gastrointestinal tract. Various conventional and nonconventional formulations are accessible for administering probiotics, with the latter subject to fewer regulatory guidelines. Pharmaceutical formulations, part of the conventional category, are specifically crafted to deliver an effective quantity of viable microorganisms. However, probiotics are particularly sensitive to environmental and processing factors, which can compromise their viability within the final formulation. This review addresses a significant gap in the current literature by focussing on the encapsulation technologies developed to enhance the stability of probiotics throughout the storage period, providing physical protection through the digestive system and improving their colonisation ability. Key advancements in encapsulation processes, including innovative approaches, thermal treatments and strategies to overcome gastrointestinal conditions, are discussed in this review.
Authors
- Sofia Sharief Khan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6860-0091)
- Divjot Kour (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1384-5104)
- Sarvesh Rustagi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1247-1040)
- Rajeshwari Negi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-4445-1237)
- Rajwant Kaur (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6648-8008)
- Naseer Ahmed (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0740-111X)
- Praneet Chauhan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8879-3871)
- Arbina Hilal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-0748-2224)
- Neelam Yadav (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4844-9937)
- Ajar Nath Yadav (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6911-7050)
- Sheikh Shreaz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-0865-1993)
- Tawseefa Jan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-2162-1610)
- Ashutosh Kumar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6938-619X)
- Sangram Singh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7998-0923)
Institutions
- Chandigarh University (IN)
- Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University (IN)
- Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KW)
- Amity University (AE)
- Eternal University (IN)
- Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (IN)
- Graphic Era University (IN)
- Chitkara University (IN)
- Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (SA)
- Dehradun Institute of Technology University (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Food Quality
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1155/jfq/6738124
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Microencapsulation and Drying Processes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.65