Abstract:Donut-shaped microparticles were prepared from starches of different botanical sources by heat-mixture-alcoholic treatment. C-type starch allomorphs: pea, Araucaria araucana, and Aesculus hippocastanum were used for the preparation of the microparticles. The microparticles were characterized and evaluated as a carrier of phenolic compounds. The gallic acid encapsulation efficiency was determined, and its antioxidant activity was evaluated using spectrophotometric assays. The starch microparticles exhibited a r… Show more
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