Encapsulation of probiotics in solid lipid micro particle for improved viability and stability under stressed conditions

Probiotics possess many health-endorsing properties; however, their viability and stability under detrimental condition is uncertain. Encapsulation technology provides protection various stressed conditions. Furthermore, combination of different wall materials ensures the target delivery core materials. In current study, probiotic was encapsulated using solid lipid micro particles (SLMP) that were prepared by high shear homogenization. Whey protein gum Arabic used as material to encapsulate probiotics. Obtained beads subjected for size, zeta potential, encapsulation efficiency measurement. Scanning electron microscopy morphological characterization microbeads. Molecular obtained done Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) X-ray diffraction (XRD). assessed simulated gastrointestinal Free probiotics incorporated in chocolate evaluate The results this study indicated showed significant (P < .05) technological conditions compared free A log reduction 3.54 CFU/mL 2.52 detected SLMW SLMG after 120 min gastric while 2.42 4.13 intestinal Likewise, containing better at 4°C 30 days storage duration (p results. 1.08 CFU/g observed with Gum SLMP encapsulating material. conclusion, have a strong potential extend circumstances.