Encapsulation of quercetin in zein/sodium caseinate nanoparticles: Fabrication, characterization, stability and controlled release properties

Key Points

• Controlled release of quercetin was observed in specialized nanoparticles.
• Encapsulation efficiency reached 85%, with stability over 30 days at room temperature.
• Fabrication used a simple co-precipitation technique to create nanoparticles with specific dimensions.
• Potential applications include enhanced bioavailability of quercetin in health-related products.