A Taguchi Approach Applied to Spray Drying of Araticum Juice Using Whey Protein–Maltodextrin Mixtures and Assessment of In Vitro Gastrointestinal Release and Bioaccessibility
ABSTRACT Spray drying is widely employed to produce stable fruit powders and may facilitate the utilization of highly perishable raw materials rich in bioactive compounds. However, processing conditions, carrier selection, and feed preparation are critical factors governing powder quality, bioactive compound stability,...