ABSTRACT
Applications .................................................................................... 322 11.1.3 Importance of Microencapsulation in Fortied
and Functional Food Development ............................................. 322 11.1.4 Criteria for Developing Microencapsulated Delivery
Systems ............................................................................................ 326 11.1.4.1 Bioavailability of Micronutrients
and Nutraceuticals ....................................................... 326 11.1.4.2 Encapsulation Efciency ................................................ 327 11.1.4.3 Microcapsule Morphology and Size ............................ 328 11.1.4.4 Storage Stability ............................................................... 329
11.2 Processing Techniques .............................................................................. 329 11.2.1 Physical and Mechanical Methods ..............................................330 11.2.2 Chemical Methods ......................................................................... 332 11.2.3 New Advancements ......................................................................336
