Epigallocatechin-3-gallate stabilizes aqueous curcumin by generating nanoparticles and its application in beverages

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In this study, we addressed the limited water solubility of curcumin by utilizing epigallocatechin-3-gallate to form nanoparticles through self-assembly. The resulting particles, ranging from 100 to 150 nm, exhibited a redshift in the UV-visible spectrum, from 425 nm to 435 nm, indicative of potential π-π stacking. Molecular docking experiments supported this finding. Curcumin loaded with epigallocatechin-3-gallate showed exceptional dispersibility in aqueous solutions, with 90.92 % remaining after 60 days. The electrostatic screening effect arises from the charge carried by epigallocatechin-3-gallate on the nanoparticles, leading to enhanced retention of curcumin under different pH, temperature, and ionic strength conditions. Furthermore, epigallocatechin-3-gallate can interact with other hydrophobic polyphenols, improving their dispersibility and stability in aqueous systems. Applying this principle, a palatable beverage was formulated by combining turmeric extract and green tea. The nanoparticles encapsulated with epigallocatechin-3-gallate show potential for improving the applicability of curcumin in aqueous food systems.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:444

Enthalten in:

Food chemistry - 444(2024) vom: 30. März, Seite 138655

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Lin, Ruge [VerfasserIn]
Wang, Yi [VerfasserIn]
Cheng, Huan [VerfasserIn]
Ye, Xingqian [VerfasserIn]
Chen, Shiguo [VerfasserIn]
Pan, Haibo [VerfasserIn]

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059QF0KO0R
8R1V1STN48
BQM438CTEL
Beverage
Catechin
Curcumin
Epigallocatechin gallate
Epigallocatechin-3-gallate
IT942ZTH98
Journal Article
Nanoparticles
Stability
Water

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Date Completed 11.03.2024

Date Revised 11.03.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.138655

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM368200981