Synbiotic microcapsules that enhance microbial viability during nonrefrigerated storage and gastrointestinal transit.
A Bifidobacterium infantis strain was microencapsulated within a film-forming protein-carbohydrate-oil emulsion. This novel encapsulant incorporated prebiotics and substantially protected the bacterium during nonrefrigerated storage and gastrointestinal transit. The dried microcapsules were small (15 to 20 microm), had low water activity (0.2 to 0.3), and rapidly released the bacteria in simulated intestinal fluid.
Crittenden
Ross
R
Preventative Health National Research Flagship, Food Science Australia, Private Bag 16, Werribee, VIC 3030, Australia. ross.crittenden@csiro.au
Weerakkody
Rangika
R
Sanguansri
Luz
L
Augustin
MaryAnn
M
D001644:Bifidobacterium / Q000254:growth & development* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D002214:Capsules; D004339:Drug Compounding / Q000379:methods*; D004356:Drug Storage / Q000379:methods; D005772:Gastrointestinal Transit; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; D019936:Probiotics
D002214:Capsules