FOOD. Science. Technology. Quality

Food. SCIENCE. Technology. Quality

Food. Science. TECHNOLOGY. Quality

Food. Science. Technology. QUALITY

Authors

RADOSŁAW DEMBCZYŃSKI, TOMASZ JANKOWSKI

Title

Cell encapsulation – current practice and future applications

Abstract

In the paper, the basic information on cell immobilization by encapsulation was described. Properties of the alginate, the most popular material used for immobilization, were characterized. The main encapsulation techniques were reviewed, as were some examples of the encapsulated cell applications.

Keywords

immobilization, alginate, liquid-core capsules, whole-gel beads, and lactic acid bacteria

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