An Encapsulated Vitamin A Palmitate Powder With Improved Stability for Use in Food Fortification.

ABSTRACT: Vitamin A deficiency (VAD) is a serious health concern, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Food fortification is hindered by the instability of vitamin A. The objective was to develop a dry form of vitamin A palmitate (VAP) with improved stability compared to marketed products. This powder could be employed for large-scale food fortification to help prevent VAD. VAP is emulsified with a variety of food-grade ingredients, including basic methacrylate copolymer (BMC). A spray-dried BMC-encapsulated VAP (PFH-VAP) was produced using laboratory-scale equipment. Subsets were assessed for determination of the VAP content and VAP recovery after cooking in water. Another subset was subjected to accelerated stability testing. Two high-performance formulations were produced at the pilo

SUBMITTER: Brady S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12636930 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature