Microencapsulation Methods of Volatile Essential Oils -A Review

摘要

Essential oil contained volatile compounds and they are benefit in many fields such as pharmaceutical, flavor, perfume, food, agriculture, and detergent. However, its inadequate volatile characteristics made it less efficient. Many microencapsulation methods were conducted for varies essential oils. The choice of microencapsulation method very much affected by the material to be encapsulated, wall material and its application. This review paper highlighted on microencapsulation methods of volatiles essential oils and the basic release characteristic of the active ingredients from the capsules.