Microencapsulation: Purpose and Techniques
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What is the main purpose of microencapsulation?

  • To increase the shelf life of products (correct)
  • To enhance the flavor of food products
  • To improve the color of pharmaceuticals
  • To reduce the cost of manufacturing

    • Which technique is commonly used for microencapsulation?

  • Filtration
  • Distillation
  • Crystallization
  • Spray drying (correct)

    • What is a typical core material used in microencapsulation in the pharmaceutical industry?

  • Vitamins (correct)
  • Enzymes
  • Salt
  • Protein

    • Which factor can be controlled through microencapsulation in the food industry?

    <p>Release rate of flavor compounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common method of microencapsulation used in the pharmaceutical industry?

    <p>Solvent evaporation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a challenge in the production of microcapsules using the spray drying method?

    <p>Difficulty in controlling particle size</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In microencapsulation, what is the purpose of using a biopolymer as a wall material?

    <p>To reduce water permeability of microcapsules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor plays a critical role in determining the feasibility of using a specific method for microencapsulation?

    <p>Core material viscosity</p> Signup and view all the answers

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