Fabrication and characterization of curcumin loaded ovalbumin nanocarriers and bioactive properties

In this study, curcumin loaded ovalbumin nanoparticles (CONPs) were fabricated at optimized processing conditions and compared with the neat ONPs. The particles characterized for molecular, thermal, antimicrobial, antioxidant properties. particle size values varied from 45.64 nm to 138.14 encapsulation efficiency of CONP was 24%. SEM images indicated that ONPs CONPs had spherical shapes diameters distributions in accordance DLS measurement results. Fabrication provided better (P < 0.05) inhibition on test pathogens as pure curcumin, which demonstrates reduction positively influenced its antibacterial efficiency. It also clear nanoencapsulation significantly increased activity, suggesting curcumin/ovalbumin nanoencapsules could achieve similar effect much lower concentrations. FTIR results showed entrapped inside nanocarriers successfully. According DSC measurements, melting temperature did not change by encapsulation. conclusion, suggested be an available carrier nano scale potential used food industry other bioactive delivery systems.