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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Solvent evaporation (C)</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 (C)</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 (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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