Physicochemical Characterization of Spray-Dried Morinda citrifolia Extract Microcapsules Using an Alginate-Chitosan-STPP System
Scopoletin, the primary bioactive marker of Morinda citrifolia L. with antihyperlipidemic activity, is susceptible to thermal and oxidative degradation during processing and storage. Despite the established role of microencapsulation in protecting herbal bioactives, studies on spray-dried polyelectrolyte wall systems f...