Enzymatically hydrolyzed soy protein nanoparticle-polysaccharide composite hydrogels for enhanced stability and pH-responsive release of fucoxanthin.
Fucoxanthin (FX), a hydrophobic marine carotenoid, exhibits low stability and oral bioavailability under harsh conditions. A pH-responsive sodium alginate-xanthan gum (SA/XG) hydrogel incorporating soy protein nanoparticles (SPN) was fabricated for FX stabilization and intestinal-targeted release. SA/XG ratio and inter...