Starch nanofibers as vehicles for folic acid supplementation: thermal treatment, UVA irradiation and in vitro simulation of digestion.
Laura Martins FonsecaRosane L CrizelFrancine T da SilvaMilena Rv FontesElessandra da Rosa ZavarezeAlvaro Rg DiasPublished in: Journal of the science of food and agriculture (2020)
The starch nanofibers protected folic acid from high temperature and UVA irradiation and during in vitro digestion, showing a release of the vitamin at the end of the simulation (intestinal conditions). The supplementation of folic acid in foods can be effectively achieved by its encapsulation into starch nanofibers, to ensure its protection and controlled release. © 2020 Society of Chemical Industry.