Characterization and encapsulation methods of lime (Citrus aurantifolia) oil: A review

Yıl 2025, Sayı: 34, 33 - 49, 22.07.2025

Nilüfer Gülcan Akalan , Aslı Gök

https://doi.org/10.56833/gidaveyem.1700556

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Objective: Lemons and limes, characterized by their heightened acidity compared to other citrus fruits, play essential roles as flavoring agents and sweeteners in various markets. Extracting valuable essential oils from limes involves both traditional and non-traditional methods. Lemons and limes, among the most intricate citrus fruit varieties to analyze, are subjects of limited scholarly discourse, with scant literature available. This article brings together the results of studies that looked at encapsulation techniques that were meant to improve the quality of components made by extracting lime species oils and how well they kept their essential oil compositions. These encapsulation techniques have the potential to be influential in realizing future food safety objectives. Their efficacy lies in their ability to safeguard the intricate characteristics of essential oils, thereby contributing to the overarching goals of ensuring product integrity and safety within the realm of food production.
Conclusion: These encapsulation techniques have the potential to be influential in realizing future food safety objectives. Their efficacy lies in their ability to safeguard the intricate characteristics of essential oils, thereby contributing to the overarching goals of ensuring product integrity and safety within the realm of food production.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Citrus aurantifolia oil , bioactive components , encapsulation , extraction , methods

Misket limonu (Citrus aurantifolia) yağının karakterizasyonu ve enkapsülasyon yöntemleri, derleme

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Amaç: Misket limonları ve limonlar diğer turunçgillere kıyasla yüksek asitlikte olup çeşitli pazarlarda tatlandırıcı ve aroma verici olarak önemli bir rol oynamaktadır. Misket limonlarından değerli uçucu yağların elde edilmesi hem geleneksel hem de geleneksel olmayan yöntemler ile sağlanmaktadır. Analiz edilmesi en zor narenciye çeşitleri arasında yer alan limon ve misket limonu, sınırlı literatürle sınırlı bilimsel araştırma konusudur. Bu makale, misket limonu türlerinin yağlarının çıkarılmasıyla elde edilen bileşenlerin kalitesini ve uçucu yağ bileşenlerini ne kadar iyi koruyup iyileştirmeyi amaçlayan kapsülleme tekniklerini inceleyen çalışmaların sonuçlarını bir araya getirmektedir.
Sonuç: Bu kapsülleme teknikleri, gelecekteki gıda güvenliği hedeflerinin gerçekleştirilmesinde etkili olma potansiyeline sahiptir. Etkinlikleri, uçucu yağların karmaşık özelliklerini koruma özelliklerine bağlıdır ve böylece gıda üretimi alanında ürün bütünlüğü ve güvenliğini sağlamaya yönelik genel hedeflere katkıda bulunmaktadır.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Citrus aurantifolia yağı , biyoaktif bileşenler , enkapsülasyon , ekstraksiyon , yöntemler

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