| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 602439 | Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces | 2008 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Gelatin–gum arabic spherical multinuclear microcapsules (SMMs) encapsulating peppermint oil were prepared by complex coacervation. Transglutaminase (TG) was used to harden the SMMs by complex coacervation instead of traditional reagents such as formaldehyde or glutaraldehyde. The effect of various cross-linking parameters on the hardening effectiveness of SMMs containing peppermint oil was investigated. The optimum parameters were as follows: hardening for 6 h at 15 °C and pH 6.0 with a TG concentration of 15 U/g gelatin. Compared with formaldehyde, TG exhibits similar microcapsule hardening effectiveness.
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Authors
Zhi-Jian Dong, Shu-Qin Xia, Serenus Hua, Khizar Hayat, Xiao-Ming Zhang, Shi-Ying Xu,