Pectin-encapsulated amorphous naringenin with enhanced aqueous solubility prepared by simple coacervation and precipitation

Key Points

• The research aims to enhance the solubility and processability of naringenin through encapsulation techniques.
• Developed pectin-encapsulated naringenin using coacervation and precipitation methods.
• Characterized the nanoparticles for size and solubility in aqueous environments.
• Utilized fruit peel extracts to inspire the encapsulation process.
• Achieved significantly improved aqueous solubility of amorphous naringenin nanoparticles.
• Demonstrated high processability suitable for various applications.
• Nanoparticle formation confirmed effective encapsulation with maintained bioactivity.