Application of Advanced Emulsion Technology in the Food Industry: A Review and Critical Evaluation
The food industry is one of the major users of emulsion technology, as many food products exist in an emulsified form, including many dressings, sauces, spreads, dips, creams, and beverages. Recently, there has been an interest in improving the healthiness, sustainability, and safety of foods in an...
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doaj-3e5b3b52910f41468f88b103ff0b8d912021-04-09T23:01:00ZengMDPI AGFoods2304-81582021-04-011081281210.3390/foods10040812Application of Advanced Emulsion Technology in the Food Industry: A Review and Critical EvaluationChen Tan0David Julian McClements1China-Canada Joint Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Health (Beijing), Beijing Technology & Business University (BTBU), Beijing 100048, ChinaDepartment of Food Science, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003, USAThe food industry is one of the major users of emulsion technology, as many food products exist in an emulsified form, including many dressings, sauces, spreads, dips, creams, and beverages. Recently, there has been an interest in improving the healthiness, sustainability, and safety of foods in an attempt to address some of the negative effects associated with the modern food supply, such as rising chronic diseases, environmental damage, and food safety concerns. Advanced emulsion technologies can be used to address many of these concerns. In this review article, recent studies on the development and utilization of these advanced technologies are critically assessed, including nanoemulsions, high internal phase emulsions (HIPEs), Pickering emulsions, multilayer emulsions, solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs), multiple emulsions, and emulgels. A brief description of each type of emulsion is given, then their formation and properties are described, and finally their potential applications in the food industry are presented. Special emphasis is given to the utilization of these advanced technologies for the delivery of bioactive compounds.https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/10/4/812nanoemulsionshigh internal phase emulsions (HIPEs)Pickering emulsionsmultilayer emulsionssolid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs)multiple emulsions |
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Application of Advanced Emulsion Technology in the Food Industry: A Review and Critical Evaluation |
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Application of Advanced Emulsion Technology in the Food Industry: A Review and Critical Evaluation |
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Application of Advanced Emulsion Technology in the Food Industry: A Review and Critical Evaluation |
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The food industry is one of the major users of emulsion technology, as many food products exist in an emulsified form, including many dressings, sauces, spreads, dips, creams, and beverages. Recently, there has been an interest in improving the healthiness, sustainability, and safety of foods in an attempt to address some of the negative effects associated with the modern food supply, such as rising chronic diseases, environmental damage, and food safety concerns. Advanced emulsion technologies can be used to address many of these concerns. In this review article, recent studies on the development and utilization of these advanced technologies are critically assessed, including nanoemulsions, high internal phase emulsions (HIPEs), Pickering emulsions, multilayer emulsions, solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs), multiple emulsions, and emulgels. A brief description of each type of emulsion is given, then their formation and properties are described, and finally their potential applications in the food industry are presented. Special emphasis is given to the utilization of these advanced technologies for the delivery of bioactive compounds. |
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nanoemulsions high internal phase emulsions (HIPEs) Pickering emulsions multilayer emulsions solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs) multiple emulsions |
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