Comparative evaluation of the antioxidant efficacy of encapsulated and un-encapsulated eugenol-rich clove extracts in soybean oil: Shelf-life and frying stability of soybean oil

► Microencapsulation of eugenol-rich clove extracts using maltodextrin matrix. ► Characterization of encapsulated powder. ► Food applications of encapsulated powder as natural antioxidant in soybean oil. ► Shelf-life and frying stability studies of soybean oil. ► Comparative evaluation between encapsulated and un-encapsulated clove extracts.