Research Article

Survival and Behavior of Encapsulated Probiotics (Lactobacillus plantarum) in Calcium-Alginate-Soy Protein Isolate-Based Hydrogel Beads in Different Processing Conditions (pH and Temperature) and in Pasteurized Mango Juice

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Schematic diagram and working encapsulator (designed and fabricated of low cost encapsulation machine): peristaltic pump (1); air pump (2); pressure regulator (3); pressure gauge (4); air filter membrane (5); magnetic stirrer control (6); double stainless steel jacket (7); needle (8); rubber tube (9); mixture solution (10); gelling beaker (11).