Characterization of Edible Films Based on Alginate or Whey Protein Incorporated with <i>Bifidobacterium animalis</i> subsp. <i>lactis</i> BB-12 and Prebiotics

Recently, edible films were shown to be an effective strategy for the delivery of functional ingredients, such as probiotics and prebiotics. With that in mind, two soluble fibres (inulin and fructooligosaccharides) were selected as prebiotic elements, in whey protein isolate (WPI) and alginate (ALG)...

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Main Authors: Joana Odila Pereira, José Soares, Eduardo Costa, Sara Silva, Ana Gomes, Manuela Pintado
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-08-01
Series:Coatings
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6412/9/8/493