Delivery Systems for Improved Bioavailability of Bioactive Food Ingredients

Dear Colleagues,

Many bioactive food ingredients possess significant health-promoting properties, yet their practical applications remain limited due to their low solubility, poor stability, and insufficient absorption in the human gastrointestinal tract. Overcoming these challenges is essential to enhancing their bioavailability and ensuring they exert their intended physiological effects. Recent advances in delivery systems have opened new pathways to protect sensitive bioactive compounds during processing, storage, and digestion while also facilitating their controlled release and improved uptake at target sites. This Special Issue aims to gather cutting-edge research and comprehensive reviews on the design, fabrication, and evaluation of novel delivery systems. We welcome contributions focusing on various encapsulation strategies, such as emulsion-based systems, nanoliposomes, nanoparticles, and hydrogels, that enhance the stability, solubility, and targeted delivery of bioactive food ingredients. Studies investigating the behavior of these systems under simulated gastrointestinal conditions, their interaction with biological barriers, and in vitro or in vivo bioavailability assessments are particularly encouraged. In addition to original research articles, insightful reviews that summarize recent developments, identify emerging trends, and discuss future directions in this rapidly evolving field are highly appreciated. This Special Issue seeks to provide a platform for academic and industrial researchers to share innovative ideas and practical solutions that can bridge the gap between laboratory research and real-world food applications.

Dr. Jixian Zhang
Dr. Chaoting Wen
Guest Editors

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