ABSTRACT

Omega-3 Oil Encapsulation .............................................306 12.5.3 Mechanical Processes ......................................................................308

12.5.3.1 Emulsion Preparation and Stabilization ...........................309 12.5.3.2 Spray Drying.....................................................................310 12.5.3.3 Extrusion ...........................................................................311 12.5.3.4 Gelation and Particle Formation ......................................312 12.5.3.5 Secondary Coating Application........................................312

12.5.4 Chemical-Based Processes...............................................................313 12.5.4.1 Coacervation .....................................................................313 12.5.4.2 Inclusion Complexation....................................................314 12.5.4.3 Liposome Encapsulation...................................................314

12.5.5 Emerging Technologies....................................................................315 12.5.5.1 Supercritical Fluid Spraying.............................................315 12.5.5.2 Nanoencapsulation............................................................315