Antioxidant Activity of Microencapsulated Capsicum annuum Oily Extract Obtained by Spray Drying

摘要

Chile oily extract with antioxidant activity was encapsulated, maintaining its antioxidant capacity. The value of water activity (0.20) of the encapsulated extract is considered to be in a high stability range for dehydrated products. Chile can be encapsulated as a natural source of antioxidants and may be incorporated in functional foods.