Microcapsules containing antioxidant molecules as scavengers of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species

► Microencapsulated carotenoids, α-tocopherol and trolox scavenge ROS and RNS. ► Wall material, reactive species and antioxidant influenced the scavenging capacities. ► Gum arabic empty microcapsule was a more potent antioxidant than the maltodextrin one.