Sochannet Chheng , Mohammad Fikry , Saeid Jafari , Dharmendra K. Mishra , Kitipong Assatarakul
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Abstract
This study investigated the storage stability of spray-dried Sesbania flower extract (SFE) under different packaging conditions over six months. Microencapsulation was performed using gum arabic (GA), resistant maltodextrin (RMD), and their combination (RMDGA) at 150 °C and 160 °C, with GA at 160 °C identified as the optimal condition. The microcapsules exhibited high retention of total phenolic content (TPC) (16.86 mg GAE/g db), total flavonoid content (TFC) (3.29 mg QE/g db), and antioxidant activities (DPPH: 24.63 μM Trolox/g db; FRAP: 39.01 μM Trolox/g db), significantly higher than in other formulations (p ≤ 0.05). The effects of vacuum-sealed and normal-sealed aluminum and HDPE packaging were assessed during six-month storage. Vacuum-sealed aluminum bags provided the best protection, with TPC, TFC, DPPH, and FRAP retention of 70.5%, 51.4%, 53.2%, and 72.2%, respectively (p ≤ 0.05), while solubility and color remained stable. In contrast, HDPE packaging led to greater moisture absorption and faster bioactive degradation. Microbiological analysis confirmed the absence of pathogenic microorganisms, including Salmonella spp., Listeria monocytogenes, and Staphylococcus aureus, ensuring product safety during storage. This study highlights the importance of optimized packaging in maintaining bioactivity and extending the shelf life of encapsulated plant extracts for functional food applications.
期刊介绍:
The Journal of Stored Products Research provides an international medium for the publication of both reviews and original results from laboratory and field studies on the preservation and safety of stored products, notably food stocks, covering storage-related problems from the producer through the supply chain to the consumer. Stored products are characterised by having relatively low moisture content and include raw and semi-processed foods, animal feedstuffs, and a range of other durable items, including materials such as clothing or museum artefacts.