The aim is to clarify the role of inulin in the encapsulation efficiency of calcium alginate systems.
Analysis of encapsulation efficiency in Ca( ii )–alginate systems with varying inulin concentrations.
Evaluation of inulin's impact as a co-carrier in encapsulating phenolic extracts.
Inulin displayed contrasting effects on encapsulation efficiency, necessitating clarification of its role.
The results indicate inulin can act as a beneficial co-carrier under certain conditions.
Abstract
Previous studies report conflicting effects for inulin on encapsulation efficiency in Ca( ii )–alginate systems; this study clarifies inulin’s actual role as a co-carrier.