Abstract: The invention relates to micro-, submicro- or nano-structures comprising amaranth protein, optionally combined with at least one other biopolymer, which structures are suitable for use as an encapsulation matrix. In particular, the invention relates to micro-, submicro- or nano-structures comprising amaranth protein and a polysaccharide. The invention also relates to the production method thereof, said method comprising an electrospinning, electrospraying or blow spinning step. The encapsulated product is characterised in that it comprises an encapsulation matrix formed by micro-, submicro- or nano-structures of the invention and at least one functional ingredient. The invention further relates to the method for obtaining same.
Type:
Application
Filed:
October 17, 2012
Publication date:
January 8, 2015
Applicants:
CONSEJO SUPERIOR DE INVESTIGACIONES CIENTIFICAS (CSIC), UNIVERSIDAD AUTONOMA DE QUERETARO
Inventors:
Amparo Lopez Rubio, Jose Maria Lagaron Cabello, Marysol Aceituno Medina, Sandra Mendoza Diaz