Alginate‐Based Encapsulation of Pistacia lentiscus (Mastic Gum) Extract and Its Application in Functional Kefir: Physicochemical, Antioxidant, and Textural Properties
ABSTRACT Bioactive compounds derived from natural sources are increasingly incorporated into functional dairy products; however, their limited stability during processing and storage may affect their functional performance. Encapsulation has been applied as a strategy to improve the stability and controlled delivery of...