Effect of encapsulation methods and materials on the survival and viability of Lactobacillus acidophilus: A review

Effect of encapsulation methods and materials on the survival and viability of Lactobacillus acidophilus: A review

Summary Consumption of probiotics is an area of research that has rapidly expanded in the last years. Lactobacilli are one of the most important probiotic bacteria owing to their beneficial impacts on human health. The most important challenge is the survival of probiotics against several conditions...

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Published in:International journal of food science & technology Vol. 57; no. 7; pp. 4027 - 4040
Main Authors: Altamirano‐Ríos, Ana Veronica, Guadarrama‐Lezama, Andrea Y., Arroyo‐Maya, Izlia J., Hernández‐Álvarez, Alan‐Javier, Orozco‐Villafuerte, Juan
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Oxford Wiley Subscription Services, Inc 01-07-2022
Subjects:
Alginates
Alginic acid
Bacteria
Chitosan
Digestive system
Encapsulating materials
Encapsulation
encapsulation methods
Extrusion coating
Gastrointestinal tract
Harsh environments
Lactobacilli
Lactobacillus acidophilus
Probiotics
simulated gastric conditions
Survivability
Survival
viability
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Summary:Summary Consumption of probiotics is an area of research that has rapidly expanded in the last years. Lactobacilli are one of the most important probiotic bacteria owing to their beneficial impacts on human health. The most important challenge is the survival of probiotics against several conditions during processing, as well as harsh environments during gastrointestinal digestion. As an alternative to the preservation of probiotic bacteria, different encapsulation processes have been proved. Several methods and materials are currently used for probiotic encapsulation, which influences the survivability of probiotics. Thus, this review aims to understand and summarise the effects of the methods and materials used in the encapsulation of Lactobacillus acidophilus, and its consequences on their survival and viability under simulated gastrointestinal conditions. Among several studies reported, the alginate capsules obtained by external ionic gelation through extrusion and chitosan coating showed the highest encapsulation yield of 99.33%. Lastly, future research directions on the topic are suggested. Encapsulation methods and materials to protect probiotic bacteria under simulated gastrointestinal conditions.
ISSN:0950-5423
1365-2621
DOI:10.1111/ijfs.15779