Biopolymer Nanostructures for Food Encapsulation Purposes : Volume 1 in the Nanoencapsulation in the Food Industry Series

Biopolymer Nanostructures for Food Encapsulation Purposes, a volume in the Nanoencapsulation in the Food Industry series, guides readers on how to fabricate and apply nanostructures from different proteins, carbohydrates and chemical sources for food encapsulation purposes. This book covers recent and applied research in all disciplines of bioactive and nutrient delivery. Chapters emphasize original results relating to experimental, theoretical, formulations and/or applications of nano-structured biopolymers. Includes updated applications of biopolymer nanostructures from different protein, carbohydrate and chemical sources Discloses the current knowledge and potential of biopolymer nanostructures Brings the novel applications of biopolymer nanostructures for the development of bioactive delivery systems together Content: Section 1: Milk protein nanostructures Section 2: Other protein nanostructures Section 3: Polysaccharide nanostructures Section 4: Synthetic biopolymer nanostructures