China Dairy ›› 2026, Vol. 0 ›› Issue (8): 89-96.doi: 10.12377/1671-4393.26.08.13

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Research Progress on Encapsulation Technology in Enhancing the Stability of Probiotics during Food Processing and Storage

YI Ming, CHEN Na, ZHAO Xinyu, XING Yu*   

  1. Liaoning Yuexiu Huishan Holdings Co.,Ltd.,Shenyang Liaoning 110000
  • Published:2026-09-17

Abstract: The application of probiotics is constrained by activity loss resulting from food processing,storage processes,and gastrointestinal environment. Embedding technology serves as a key strategy to address these challenges. This paper mainly reviewed the latest advances in the field of probiotic embedding technology in recent years. Currently,the encapsulation materials primarily consist of polysaccharides and proteins,with lipids serving as a secondary component,forming the traditional mainstream trend;meanwhile,novel plant extracts and polyphenols are rapidly rapidly becoming research hotspots. Beyond conventional methods such as spray drying,freeze drying,emulsification and extrusion,emerging technologies such as 3D printing and microfluidics have also received considerable attention. Furthermore,this paper presented the current application status of probiotic embedding technology in the food industry,and based on this,it also forecasted its future development prospects.

Key words: probiotics, encapsulation technology, survival rate, encapsulation wall material, 3D printing, microfluidics, functional food

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