ABSTRACT

Abstract ....................................................................................................400 15.1 Introduction ...................................................................................400 15.2 Overview of Microencapsulation Technologies ............................401 15.3 Microencapsulation Methods ........................................................403 15.4 Microencapsulation of Bioactive Ingredients ...............................408 15.5 Characterization of Microcapsules ................................................414 15.6 Controlled Release Mechanism ....................................................416 15.7 Conclusion ....................................................................................420 Keywords .................................................................................................420 References ................................................................................................421