Delivery and Controlled Release of Bioactives in Foods and Nutraceuticals

Active ingredients in foods must remain fully functional for as long as necessary and be transported and discharged appropriately to have the desired nutritional effect. Controlled release and delivery systems are a method to achieve these aims. Edited by a leading expert in the field, this collection discusses materials and techniques for the controlled release and delivery of nutraceuticals. Opening chapters review factors affecting nutrient bioavailability and methods to test delivery system efficacy. Part 2 addresses materials used and specific techniques, such as nanoemulsions. The final chapters focus on the delivery of particular nutraceuticals, such as vitamins and probiotics.