Droplet-Based Microfluidics as a Platform to Design Food-Grade Delivery Systems Based on the Entrapped Compound Type

The review discusses advancements in droplet-based microfluidics for designing food-grade delivery systems, emphasizing the use of emulsions to create carriers like microgels and liposomes. Microfluidics offers precise control over droplet formation, enabling tailored delivery systems for lipophilic or hydrophilic compounds, addressing limitations of conventional methods by providing controlled release and reducing energy consumption. Challenges include scaling up for industrial applications and the potential of food-grade materials in food and cosmetics. The document also explores various microfluidic devices and techniques for encapsulating functional compounds, highlighting their potential in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food industries for applications like taste masking and controlled release. However, economic challenges and scalability issues remain significant hurdles for industrial application.