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Nanoencapsulation of micronutrients is an important process in food and pharmaceutical industries. Advantages associated with nanoencapsulated micronutrients are higher bioavailability, improved stability, and controlled release of active compounds at the target site. This method is useful for encapsulating lipophilic and hydrophobic micronutrients like vitamins, without compromising on safety of food and consumer’s health. Nanoencapsulation can be novel approach for efficient micronutrients’ delivery and protecting these compounds from destructive environment during the processing and transportation. Nanoencapsulated micronutrients would find their applications in fortifying complementary and staple foods so that nutritional deficiencies can be overcome and food enrichment will happen. There is growing consumer’s demand and subsequent industrial interest in food formulations for joint administration of vitamins and other micronutrients for providing multidimensional health benefits, i.e., bone support, promoting cardiovascular health, and helping to boost immunity. Nanoliposomes with chitosan-loaded micronutrients were found to act as more favorable nano-covering material and also enhance the muco-adhesiveness and stability of the produced liposomal structures. Nanoencapsulation of micronutrients has led to new horizon in food and nutrition fields, which is techno-economically feasible for further commercialization. But one needs to address the safety aspects of these nanoencapsulated carriers used for beneficial micronutrients’ delivery.
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Kumar Sahu, C., Dhanashri Sanjay, S., Kadeppagari, RK. (2022). Application of Nanotechnology for Encapsulation of Micronutrients. In: Handbook of Consumer Nanoproducts. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-8698-6_93
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