Research Progress on Application of Natural Plant Gums in Delivery of Bioactive Ingredients
Effectively deliver bioactive ingredients to the absorption site and improve their bioavailability is a research hotspot in food delivery systems.Plant gums,such as arabic gum,guar gum,flaxseed gum,have abundant sources,good biodegradability and biocompatibility,they are commonly used as natural polymer carriers in delivery systems such as hydrogels,microcapsules,and emulsions.In this paper,the types and characteristics of plant gums commonly used as delivery carriers,their applications in delivery systems,and their roles in delivery of bioactive ingredients were reviewed in order to provide references for the use of natural plant gums in functional foods.