Edible Coating Innovations for Slow-Release Micronutrient Enrichment
摘要
Micronutrients are essential for human health, playing a crucial role in antioxidant activity, homeostasis maintenance, amino acid synthesis, collagen formation, ontogenesis, and neurotransmitter production. However, they can deteriorate due to food processing and distribution. Various strategies, including diet diversification, biofortification, supplementation, and food fortification, have been explored to address micronutrient deficiency. Edible coatings offer a safe, sustainable, and controlled delivery system for micronutrients, addressing micronutrient deficiency through sustainable encapsulation and fortification technology.