Author(s):
Jeenal Patel, Anuradha Prajapati, Kantilal Narkhede, Sachin Narkhede, Shailesh Luhar, Khushi Thakur
Email(s):
vikram.gharge@zuventus.com
DOI:
10.52711/2231-5659.2026.00043 
Address:
Jeenal Patel, Anuradha Prajapati, Kantilal Narkhede, Sachin Narkhede, Shailesh Luhar, Khushi Thakur
Smt BNB Swaminarayan Pharmacy College, Salvav, Vapi – 396191.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 16,
Issue - 3,
Year - 2026
ABSTRACT:
microencapsulation technologies for taste masking and targeted delivery in pharmaceutical, neutraceutical and food industry. Microencapsulation has emerged as a revolutionary method with a wide range of applications in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food industries. Taste masking is one of its most significant functions, especially in the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries, where it improves the palatability and patient compliance of medications with harsh or bitter tastes. In order to create microcapsules that provide enhanced stability, controlled release, and targeted administration of active agents, solids, liquids, or gasses are encased within polymeric coverings. Spray-drying, hot-melt extrusion, coacervation, fluidized bed coating, and inclusion complexation are some of the methods used for microencapsulation. Regarding compatibility with various core material kinds, scalability, and encapsulation efficiency, each approach has unique benefits. These technologies prolong shelf life, allow for prolonged or regulated drug release over time, and shield the active ingredients from environmental deterioration (such as enzymatic breakdown) in addition to masking unwanted taste. Because of this property, microencapsulation is a viable approach to solving a number of formulation issues in contemporary drug delivery systems. For oral dose forms to be successful, taste masking is essential, especially for young and elderly patients. In addition to microencapsulation, methods include the utilization of liposomes, ion-exchange resins, inclusion complexes, sweeteners, flavorings, and viscosity modifiers are frequently employed. These methods may potentially increase pharmacokinetic performance and bioavailability in addition to improving the organoleptic qualities of drugs. However, a number of important factors, including as the polymer concentration, core-to-shell ratio, kind of polymer utilized, curing conditions, and the physicochemical characteristics of the medicinal ingredient, affect the encapsulation process. Development of plant based and sustained encapsulation Materials, Integration into personalized nutrition, Improved stability and controlled release.
Cite this article:
Jeenal Patel, Anuradha Prajapati, Kantilal Narkhede, Sachin Narkhede, Shailesh Luhar, Khushi Thakur. From Taste Masking to Targeted Delivery: Role of Microencapsulation Across Key Industry. Asian Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences. 2026; 16(3):293-8. doi: 10.52711/2231-5659.2026.00043
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Jeenal Patel, Anuradha Prajapati, Kantilal Narkhede, Sachin Narkhede, Shailesh Luhar, Khushi Thakur. From Taste Masking to Targeted Delivery: Role of Microencapsulation Across Key Industry. Asian Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences. 2026; 16(3):293-8. doi: 10.52711/2231-5659.2026.00043 Available on: https://www.ajpsonline.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2026-16-3-12