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    Bioactive Phenolic Compounds from Rambutan - Nephelium lappaceum L. - Shell: Encapsulation, Structural Stability, and Multifunctional Activities
    (MDPI AG, 2025-11-09)
    Carlos Barba Ostria
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    Orestes López
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    Alexis Debut
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    MAYORGA RAMOS, ARIANNA CAROLINA  
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    ZÚÑIGA MIRANDA, JOHANA JANINA  
    Rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum) shell, an agro-industrial by-product, is a rich source of phenolic acids and minor anthocyanins, but its direct use is limited by instability and low bioavailability. We extracted phenolic-rich fractions and produced maltodextrin microcapsules by spray drying, then confirmed chemical entrapment and amorphization by FTIR, SEM, and XRD. The formulation showed high encapsulation efficiency and high antioxidant capacity (DPPH), selective bactericidal activity against Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Burkholderia cepacia, and strong inhibition of Staphylococcus aureus and Listeria monocytogenes biofilms, while exhibiting negligible hemolysis (&lt;2%) across tested concentrations. Antitumor effects were moderate with low selectivity in vitro, indicating that phenolic-acid-driven redox modulation may require fractionation or delivery optimization for oncology applications. Overall, spray-dried microcapsules provided structural stability and safety while concentrating multifunctional activities relevant to food and biomedical uses. By valorizing a tropical waste stream into a bioactive, hemocompatible ingredient, this work aligns with societal goals on health and sustainable production (SDG 3 and SDG 12) and offers a scalable route to deploy underutilized phenolic resources.</jats:p>
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    Bioactive Properties of Microencapsulated Anthocyanins from Vaccinium floribundum and Rubus glaucus
    (MDPI AG, 2024-11-21)
    Carlos Barba-Ostria
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    GONZALEZ PASTOR, REBECA EUGENIA  
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    Castillo-solís Fabián
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    Saskya E. Carrera-Pacheco
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    Orestes Lopez
    Anthocyanins, widely recognized for their antioxidant properties and potential health benefits, are highly susceptible to degradation due to environmental factors such as light, temperature, and pH leading to reduced bioavailability and efficacy. Microencapsulation, which involves entrapment in a matrix to enhance stability and bioavailability. This study aims to investigate the bioactive properties of microencapsulated anthocyanins derived from Vaccinium floribundum (Andean blueberry) and Rubus glaucus (Andean blackberry). The extracts from V. floribundum and R. glaucus were microencapsulated using maltodextrin as the carrier agent due to its film-forming properties and effectiveness in stabilizing sensitive compounds through a spray-drying process. The microcapsules were characterized using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) to assess their chemical and morphological properties. The biological activities of these microencapsulated anthocyanins were evaluated using in vitro assays for their antibacterial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory effects. The results indicated enhanced bioactivity of the microencapsulated anthocyanins, suggesting their potential use in developing functional foods and pharmaceuticals. This study provides valuable insights into the effectiveness of microencapsulation in preserving anthocyanins’ functional properties and enhancing their health-promoting effects, highlighting the potential for application in the food and pharmaceutical industries.