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Encapsulation of carotenoids with sucrose by co-crystallization: Physicochemical properties, characterization and thermal stability of pigments
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NSTL
Elsevier
Natural pigment carotenoids specifically beta-carotene present in carrots is very sensitive to heat and light. The present work studied the co-crystallization as a process to increase the stability of the carotenoids extracted from carrots. Carotenoids encapsulated co-crystals were evaluated for their encapsulation efficiency, antioxidant activity, thermal behavior, physicochemical, and structural properties. Co-crystallization of the carotenoids with sucrose showed an encapsulation efficiency of 77.58% and an antioxidant activity of 68% towards DPPH free radicals. DSC thermogram confirmed the thermal stability of carotenoids encapsulated co-crystals by indicating the endothermic peaks at 190 degrees C. XRD pattern and FTIR spectra revealed that the crystal nature of sucrose and functional groups remained the same even after co-crystallization. SEM results revealed the irregular cavities in well-defined cubic crystals of sucrose which suggested the better entrapment of carotenoids into sucrose. Hence, co-crystallization significantly improved the overall stability of the carotenoids, and these co-crystals can be used as a natural colorant, sweetener, and antioxidant.
NSTL
Elsevier
