Physicochemical and Functional Evaluation of Chia Mucilage (Salvia hispanica)–Alginate Microcapsules as a Delivery System of ACE-Inhibitory Peptides from Phaseolus lunatus

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Authors: Valentino Mukthar Sandoval Peraza, David Betancur‐Ancona, Arturo Castellanos-Ruelas, Yossef Hernández-Rodríguez, Luis Chel-Guerrero
DOI: 10.3390/plants15050704
Cited by: 1
References: 44

Abstract

Biopolymers and bioactive peptides of plant origin represent sustainable resources with high potential for the development of functional ingredients with health benefits. An underutilized plant source of antihypertensive peptides is lima bean protein (Phaseolus lunatus); however, these peptides can be inactivated or degraded during their passage through the gastrointestinal tract. This study evaluated chia (Salvia hispanica) mucilage (CM) combined with sodium alginate (Al) as a hybrid encapsulation matrix for ACE-inhibitory peptides (

Fields of Study & Subjects

Protein Hydrolysis and Bioactive Peptides Proteins in Food Systems Microencapsulation and Drying Processes

Publication details

Journal / source
Plants
Publisher
MDPI AG
Volume
15
Issue
5
Pages
704–704
Publication date
26 February 2026
Language
EN