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Dr. Slaven Jurić
Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Zagreb, 10 000, Croatia

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Original article
Published: 08 July 2021 in International Journal of Food Science & Technology
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Tomato processing residues are still rich in bioactive compounds that may be recovered and reused, with environmental and economic benefits. This short communication discloses for the first time that the high-pressure homogenisation (HPH) treatment of tomato residues in the presence of water and sunflower oil is able to promote the extraction of bioactive compounds concurrently to the formation of an oil-in-water emulsion stabilised by the micronized residues. The mechanical disruption effect of HPH improved the mass transfer of lycopene into the oil phase, and formed fine fibrous debris, improving stabilisation and visual appearance of the emulsion. Results showed a progressive increase of lycopene concentration in the cream phase up to 5 HPH passes and a concurrent reduction of its content in the pellet. Total polyphenols content and antioxidant activity in the aqueous phase gradually decreased when increasing the number of passes, suggesting their progressive transfer in the cream phase. The proposed process that relies on a purely physical treatment and uses only water/sunflower oil as extraction media resulted in the production of a lycopene-rich cream of potential use as a functional food ingredient.

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Slaven Jurić; Marina Jurić; Giovanna Ferrari; Anet Režek Jambrak; Francesco Donsì. Lycopene‐rich cream obtained via high‐pressure homogenization of tomato processing residues in a water‐oil mixture. International Journal of Food Science & Technology 2021, 1 .

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Slaven Jurić, Marina Jurić, Giovanna Ferrari, Anet Režek Jambrak, Francesco Donsì. Lycopene‐rich cream obtained via high‐pressure homogenization of tomato processing residues in a water‐oil mixture. International Journal of Food Science & Technology. 2021; ():1.

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Slaven Jurić; Marina Jurić; Giovanna Ferrari; Anet Režek Jambrak; Francesco Donsì. 2021. "Lycopene‐rich cream obtained via high‐pressure homogenization of tomato processing residues in a water‐oil mixture." International Journal of Food Science & Technology , no. : 1.

Journal article
Published: 23 June 2021 in TURKISH JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY
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Slaven Jurić; Kristina Vlahoviček-Kahlina; Boris Duralija; Luna Maslov Bandić; Petra Nekić; Marko Vinceković. Stimulation of plant secondary metabolites synthesis in soilless cultivated strawberries (Fragaria × ananassa Duchesne) using zinc-alginate microparticles. TURKISH JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY 2021, 45, 324 -334.

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Slaven Jurić, Kristina Vlahoviček-Kahlina, Boris Duralija, Luna Maslov Bandić, Petra Nekić, Marko Vinceković. Stimulation of plant secondary metabolites synthesis in soilless cultivated strawberries (Fragaria × ananassa Duchesne) using zinc-alginate microparticles. TURKISH JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY. 2021; 45 (3):324-334.

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Slaven Jurić; Kristina Vlahoviček-Kahlina; Boris Duralija; Luna Maslov Bandić; Petra Nekić; Marko Vinceković. 2021. "Stimulation of plant secondary metabolites synthesis in soilless cultivated strawberries (Fragaria × ananassa Duchesne) using zinc-alginate microparticles." TURKISH JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY 45, no. 3: 324-334.

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Published: 30 May 2021 in Sustainability
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Alternatives and replacements for synthetic chemical-based plant protectants are required. In this study biopolymeric microspheres containing arthropod-derived apitoxin are explored as a possible novel environmentally friendly formulation for plant protection. Here we document the optimization process for microencapsulation of apitoxin into a stable formulation, for ready use in agricultural applications. Efficacy trials were carried out on three different beetle species at various developmental stages (Leptinotarsa decemlineata (Say, 1824.), Tenebrio molitor (Linnaeus, 1758.), Sitophilus granarius (Linnaeus, 1758.)). The encapsulated apitoxin has a steady initial and long residual effect, due to the slow release of apitoxin which is one of its main advantages over other conventional control methods. Microspheres loaded with apitoxin have a detrimental effect on insects, of which it is significantly better gastric compared to contact action (due to pH). The results showed that the highest and fastest mortality was obtained when the highest concentrations (0.6%) were applied, chosen to be economically acceptable. These important findings contribute to knowledge on the application and development of encapsulated apitoxin formulations, and their effectiveness, as an alternative eco-friendly control method in agricultural production.

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Darija Lemic; Matej Orešković; Katarina Mikac; Marijan Marijan; Slaven Jurić; Kristina Vlahoviček-Kahlina; Marko Vinceković. Sustainable Pest Management Using Biodegradable Apitoxin-Loaded Calcium-Alginate Microspheres. Sustainability 2021, 13, 6167 .

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Darija Lemic, Matej Orešković, Katarina Mikac, Marijan Marijan, Slaven Jurić, Kristina Vlahoviček-Kahlina, Marko Vinceković. Sustainable Pest Management Using Biodegradable Apitoxin-Loaded Calcium-Alginate Microspheres. Sustainability. 2021; 13 (11):6167.

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Darija Lemic; Matej Orešković; Katarina Mikac; Marijan Marijan; Slaven Jurić; Kristina Vlahoviček-Kahlina; Marko Vinceković. 2021. "Sustainable Pest Management Using Biodegradable Apitoxin-Loaded Calcium-Alginate Microspheres." Sustainability 13, no. 11: 6167.

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Published: 20 May 2021 in Molecules
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The incidence of antibiotic resistance in pathogenic bacteria has become an alarming clinical and social problem. Therefore, the demand for alternative antimicrobial compounds has increased. In this study, a chemical profile of honey bee (Apis mellifera L.) venom (HBV) has been determined by HPLC and FTIR-ATR spectroscopy, and tested for antibacterial activity, as well as efficiency with regard to conventional antibiotics. The investigated HBV was of high quality with melittin and total protein contents of 70.10 ± 7.01%, and 84.44 ± 3.12 g/100 g, respectively. The purity of HBV was confirmed by FTIR-ATR spectral profiling, which revealed a unique pattern of absorption bands that are characteristic of its major fractions. In addition, HBV showed a broad spectrum of activity against all three tested biomasses of potentially pathogenic Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria with MIC values ranging between 12.5 and 200 µg/mL, and MBC between 12.5 and 400 µg/mL. When compared to conventional antibiotics, HBV (400 µg) showed up to 27.8% efficiency of tetracycline (30 µg), 52.2% erythromycin (15 µg), 21.2% ciprofloxacin (5 µg), and 34.6% of ampicillin-sulbactam (20 µg). The overall results demonstrate the therapeutic potential of the analyzed HBV.

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Irina Tanuwidjaja; Lidija Svečnjak; Domenika Gugić; Marko Levanić; Slaven Jurić; Marko Vinceković; Mirna Mrkonjić Fuka. Chemical Profiling and Antimicrobial Properties of Honey Bee (Apis mellifera L.) Venom. Molecules 2021, 26, 3049 .

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Irina Tanuwidjaja, Lidija Svečnjak, Domenika Gugić, Marko Levanić, Slaven Jurić, Marko Vinceković, Mirna Mrkonjić Fuka. Chemical Profiling and Antimicrobial Properties of Honey Bee (Apis mellifera L.) Venom. Molecules. 2021; 26 (10):3049.

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Irina Tanuwidjaja; Lidija Svečnjak; Domenika Gugić; Marko Levanić; Slaven Jurić; Marko Vinceković; Mirna Mrkonjić Fuka. 2021. "Chemical Profiling and Antimicrobial Properties of Honey Bee (Apis mellifera L.) Venom." Molecules 26, no. 10: 3049.

Review
Published: 29 April 2021 in Applied Sciences
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This work reviews the recent development of biopolymer-based delivery systems for agricultural application. Encapsulation into biopolymer microparticles ensures the protection and targeted delivery of active agents while offering controlled release with higher efficiency and environmental safety for ecological and sustainable plant production. Encapsulation of biological agents provides protection and increases its survivability while providing an environment safe for growth. The application of microparticles loaded with chemical and biological agents presents an innovative way to stimulate plant metabolites synthesis. This enhances plants’ defense against pests and pathogens and results in the production of higher quality food (i.e., higher plant metabolites share). Ionic gelation was presented as a sustainable method in developing biopolymeric microparticles based on the next-generation biopolymers alginate and chitosan. Furthermore, this review highlights the advantages and disadvantages of advanced formulations against conventional ones. The significance of plant metabolites stimulation and their importance in functional food production is also pointed out. This review offers guidelines in developing biopolymeric microparticles loaded with chemical and biological agents and guidelines for the application in plant production, underlining its effect on the plant metabolites synthesis.

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Slaven Jurić; Marina Jurić; Anet Režek Jambrak; Marko Vinceković. Tailoring Alginate/Chitosan Microparticles Loaded with Chemical and Biological Agents for Agricultural Application and Production of Value-Added Foods. Applied Sciences 2021, 11, 4061 .

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Slaven Jurić, Marina Jurić, Anet Režek Jambrak, Marko Vinceković. Tailoring Alginate/Chitosan Microparticles Loaded with Chemical and Biological Agents for Agricultural Application and Production of Value-Added Foods. Applied Sciences. 2021; 11 (9):4061.

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Slaven Jurić; Marina Jurić; Anet Režek Jambrak; Marko Vinceković. 2021. "Tailoring Alginate/Chitosan Microparticles Loaded with Chemical and Biological Agents for Agricultural Application and Production of Value-Added Foods." Applied Sciences 11, no. 9: 4061.

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Published: 06 March 2021 in International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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A new copper complex, trans-diaqua-trans-bis [1-hydroxy-1,2-di (methoxycarbonyl) ethenato] copper (abbreviation Cu(II) complex), was synthesized and its plant growth regulation properties were investigated. The results show a sharp dependence of growth regulation activity of the Cu(II) complex on the type of culture and its concentration. New plant growth regulator accelerated the development of the corn root system (the increase in both length and weight) but showed a smaller effect on the development of the wheat and barley root systems. Stimulation of corn growth decreased with increasing Cu(II) complex concentration from 0.0001% to 0.01% (inhibition at high concentrations—0.01%). The development of corn stems was also accelerated but to a lesser extent. Chitosan-coated calcium alginate microcapsules suitable for delivery of Cu(II) complex to plants were prepared and characterized. Analysis of the FTIR spectrum showed that complex molecular interactions between functional groups of microcapsule constituents include mainly electrostatic interactions and hydrogen bonds. Microcapsules surface exhibits a soft granular surface structure with substructures consisting of abundant smaller particles with reduced surface roughness. Release profile analysis showed Fickian diffusion is the rate-controlling mechanism of Cu(II) complex releasing. The obtained results give new insights into the complexity of the interaction between the Cu(II) complex and microcapsule formulation constituents, which can be of great help in accelerating product development for the application in agriculture

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Darikha Kudasova; Botagoz Mutaliyeva; Kristina Vlahoviček-Kahlina; Slaven Jurić; Marijan Marijan; Svetlana Khalus; Alexander Prosyanik; Suzana Šegota; Nikola Španić; Marko Vinceković. Encapsulation of Synthesized Plant Growth Regulator Based on Copper(II) Complex in Chitosan/Alginate Microcapsules. International Journal of Molecular Sciences 2021, 22, 2663 .

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Darikha Kudasova, Botagoz Mutaliyeva, Kristina Vlahoviček-Kahlina, Slaven Jurić, Marijan Marijan, Svetlana Khalus, Alexander Prosyanik, Suzana Šegota, Nikola Španić, Marko Vinceković. Encapsulation of Synthesized Plant Growth Regulator Based on Copper(II) Complex in Chitosan/Alginate Microcapsules. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 2021; 22 (5):2663.

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Darikha Kudasova; Botagoz Mutaliyeva; Kristina Vlahoviček-Kahlina; Slaven Jurić; Marijan Marijan; Svetlana Khalus; Alexander Prosyanik; Suzana Šegota; Nikola Španić; Marko Vinceković. 2021. "Encapsulation of Synthesized Plant Growth Regulator Based on Copper(II) Complex in Chitosan/Alginate Microcapsules." International Journal of Molecular Sciences 22, no. 5: 2663.

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Published: 12 February 2021 in International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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Novel plant growth regulators (PGRs) based on the derivatives of dehydroamino acids 2,3-dehydroaspartic acid dimethyl ester (PGR1), Z-isomer of the potassium salt of 2-amino-3-methoxycarbonylacrylic acid (PGR2) and 1-methyl-3-methylamino-maleimide (PGR3) have been synthesized and their growth-regulating properties investigated. Laboratory testing revealed their plant growth-regulating activity. PGR1 showing the most stimulating activity on all laboratory tested cultures were used in field experiments. Results showed that PGR1 is a highly effective environmentally friendly plant growth regulator with effects on different crops. Biopolymeric microcapsule formulations (chitosan/alginate microcapsule loaded with PGR) suitable for application in agriculture were prepared and characterized. Physicochemical properties and release profiles of PGRs from microcapsule formulations depend on the molecular interactions between microcapsule constituents including mainly electrostatic interactions and hydrogen bonds. The differences in the microcapsule formulations structure did not affect the mechanism of PGRs release which was identified as diffusion through microcapsules. The obtained results opened a perspective for the future use of microcapsule formulations as new promising agroformulations with a sustained and target release for plant growth regulation.

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Kristina Vlahoviček-Kahlina; Slaven Jurić; Marijan Marijan; Botagoz Mutaliyeva; Svetlana Khalus; Alexander Prosyanik; Marko Vinceković. Synthesis, Characterization, and Encapsulation of Novel Plant Growth Regulators (PGRs) in Biopolymer Matrices. International Journal of Molecular Sciences 2021, 22, 1847 .

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Kristina Vlahoviček-Kahlina, Slaven Jurić, Marijan Marijan, Botagoz Mutaliyeva, Svetlana Khalus, Alexander Prosyanik, Marko Vinceković. Synthesis, Characterization, and Encapsulation of Novel Plant Growth Regulators (PGRs) in Biopolymer Matrices. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 2021; 22 (4):1847.

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Kristina Vlahoviček-Kahlina; Slaven Jurić; Marijan Marijan; Botagoz Mutaliyeva; Svetlana Khalus; Alexander Prosyanik; Marko Vinceković. 2021. "Synthesis, Characterization, and Encapsulation of Novel Plant Growth Regulators (PGRs) in Biopolymer Matrices." International Journal of Molecular Sciences 22, no. 4: 1847.

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Published: 03 December 2020 in Sustainability
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The brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys Stål, 1855) is an invasive polyphagous species that threatens fruit growing both in the United States and Europe. Many pesticide active ingredients have been studied in H. halys management, but for sustainable fruit growing, which implies the reduction of chemical harm to the environment, new safe insecticides should be implemented into the practice. For this purpose, novel green insecticide based on natural polyphenols of species Stevia rebaudiana (Bertoni) Bertoni and Aronia melanocarpa (Michx.) Elliott 1821 was developed. Stevia leaves (SLE) and Aronia pomace (APE) aqueous extracts were prepared using the ultrasound-assisted extraction method. Optimal extraction conditions for bioactive compounds (total polyphenols, flavonoids, anthocyanins, and flavan-3-ols, respectively) and antioxidant activity were determined using response surface methodology. Bioactive compounds rich SLE and APE were encapsulated in calcium alginate microparticles by the ionic gelation method. Physicochemical characteristics (morphology, size, encapsulation efficiency, loading capacity, and swelling) of microparticles showed very good properties with especially high encapsulation efficiency. Fitting to simple Korsmeyer–Peppa’s empirical model revealed that the underlying release mechanism of polyphenols is Fickian diffusion. SLE loaded microparticles showed very good pesticidal efficiency against Halyomorpha halys, especially on younger larval stages after both contact and digestive treatment. Microparticles loaded with APE did not achieve satisfactory digestive efficiency, but a certain toxic impact has been observed at contact application on all H. halys growth stages. Microparticles loaded with SLS exhibited prolonged insecticidal action against H. halys and could be a potential candidate as a green insecticide whose application could increase fruit growing safety.

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Ivana Živković; Slaven Jurić; Marko Vinceković; Marija Galešić; Marijan Marijan; Kristina Vlahovićek-Kahlina; Katarina Mikac; Darija Lemic. Polyphenol-Based Microencapsulated Extracts as Novel Green Insecticides for Sustainable Management of Polyphagous Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (Halyomorpha halys Stål, 1855). Sustainability 2020, 12, 10079 .

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Ivana Živković, Slaven Jurić, Marko Vinceković, Marija Galešić, Marijan Marijan, Kristina Vlahovićek-Kahlina, Katarina Mikac, Darija Lemic. Polyphenol-Based Microencapsulated Extracts as Novel Green Insecticides for Sustainable Management of Polyphagous Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (Halyomorpha halys Stål, 1855). Sustainability. 2020; 12 (23):10079.

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Ivana Živković; Slaven Jurić; Marko Vinceković; Marija Galešić; Marijan Marijan; Kristina Vlahovićek-Kahlina; Katarina Mikac; Darija Lemic. 2020. "Polyphenol-Based Microencapsulated Extracts as Novel Green Insecticides for Sustainable Management of Polyphagous Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (Halyomorpha halys Stål, 1855)." Sustainability 12, no. 23: 10079.

Journal article
Published: 28 October 2020 in Food Reviews International
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Slaven Jurić; Marina Jurić; Żaneta Król-Kilińska; Kristina Vlahoviček-Kahlina; Marko Vinceković; Verica Dragović-Uzelac; Francesco Donsì. Sources, stability, encapsulation and application of natural pigments in foods. Food Reviews International 2020, 1 -56.

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Slaven Jurić, Marina Jurić, Żaneta Król-Kilińska, Kristina Vlahoviček-Kahlina, Marko Vinceković, Verica Dragović-Uzelac, Francesco Donsì. Sources, stability, encapsulation and application of natural pigments in foods. Food Reviews International. 2020; ():1-56.

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Slaven Jurić; Marina Jurić; Żaneta Król-Kilińska; Kristina Vlahoviček-Kahlina; Marko Vinceković; Verica Dragović-Uzelac; Francesco Donsì. 2020. "Sources, stability, encapsulation and application of natural pigments in foods." Food Reviews International , no. : 1-56.

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Published: 07 October 2020 in Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces
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Alginate microspheres loaded with two fermentation active agents, calcium cations and strain LS0296 identified as Lactobacillus sakei, have been prepared and characterized. The role of calcium cation is twofold, it acts as gelling cation and as fermentation active agent. Encapsulation and the presence of calcium ions in the same compartment do not inhibit the activity of LS0296. Molecular interactions in microspheres are complex, including mainly hydrogen bonds and electrostatic interactions. In vitro calcium cations and strain LS0296 release profiles were fitted to the Korsmeyer–Peppas empirical model. The calcium cation release process is driven at first by Fickian diffusion through microspheres and then by anomalous transport kinetics. The in vitro LS0296 release process is driven by Fickian diffusion through microspheres showing a much slower releasing rate than calcium cations. The release of LS0296 strain is followed by a decrease in the pH value. Results obtained give us a new insight into complex interactions between bacterial cultures and microsphere constituents. Prepared formulations of calcium alginate microspheres loaded with LS0296 could be used as a new promising tool and a model for different starter cultures encapsulation and use in the production of fermented foods.

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Slaven Jurić; Irina Tanuwidjaja; Mirna Mrkonjić Fuka; Kristina Vlahoviček-Kahlina; Marijan Marijan; Anita Boras; Nikolina Udiković Kolić; Marko Vinceković. Encapsulation of two fermentation agents, Lactobacillus sakei and calcium ions in microspheres. Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces 2020, 197, 111387 .

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Slaven Jurić, Irina Tanuwidjaja, Mirna Mrkonjić Fuka, Kristina Vlahoviček-Kahlina, Marijan Marijan, Anita Boras, Nikolina Udiković Kolić, Marko Vinceković. Encapsulation of two fermentation agents, Lactobacillus sakei and calcium ions in microspheres. Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces. 2020; 197 ():111387.

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Slaven Jurić; Irina Tanuwidjaja; Mirna Mrkonjić Fuka; Kristina Vlahoviček-Kahlina; Marijan Marijan; Anita Boras; Nikolina Udiković Kolić; Marko Vinceković. 2020. "Encapsulation of two fermentation agents, Lactobacillus sakei and calcium ions in microspheres." Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces 197, no. : 111387.

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Published: 17 September 2020 in Krmiva
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Demands for higher production and consumer demand for healthier food have encouraged intensive research for alternative animal growth promoters in recent years. Research trends are focused on the development of new products enriched with feed additives to improve animal health and enhancing production. Many of these compounds are unstable in the presence of light, air, water, or high temperatures and need to be protected during processing, storage, and application. By encapsulatied in microparticles, feed additives are protected from harmful external influences, and their stability and functionality are not diminished. Microencapsulation technology is used to protect payload and improve bioavailability by controlled and targeted delivery to the digestive tract. It is particularly suitable for the addition of feed additives in ruminant’s nutrition, because the correct choice of microparticle material allows the release of the feed additives in the small intestine, and not in the rumen. With proper use, microparticle formulations are an effective tool in animal nutrition that delivers nutrients and/or drugs to a specific site at the desired rate. The paper summarizes laboratory studies on the application of microencapsulation technology in feeding ruminants and monogastric animals. Numerous results of the application of encapsulated feed additives have shown a positive effect on animal health, increased productivity without negative effects on the final product, and environmental protection.

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Sara Kolar; Slaven Jurić; Kristina Vlahoviček-Kahlina; Marko Vinceković. Potential for application of feed additives encapsulation technology in animal nutrition. Krmiva 2020, 62, 57 -66.

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Sara Kolar, Slaven Jurić, Kristina Vlahoviček-Kahlina, Marko Vinceković. Potential for application of feed additives encapsulation technology in animal nutrition. Krmiva. 2020; 62 (1):57-66.

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Sara Kolar; Slaven Jurić; Kristina Vlahoviček-Kahlina; Marko Vinceković. 2020. "Potential for application of feed additives encapsulation technology in animal nutrition." Krmiva 62, no. 1: 57-66.

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Published: 24 June 2020 in Journal of Food Science and Technology
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This study addresses the application of native, multiple strain starter cultures for standardization of game meat sausages production. The designed starter cultures consisting of two indigenous Lactobacillus sakei and one Leuconostoc mesenteroides strains. These strains were used in both, the encapsulated and non-encapsulated form, in the game meat dough, individually or in combination, with eight treatments in total. Microbiological and physicochemical characteristics of the sausages were monitored throughout the manufacturing process, while sensory properties, biogenic amine content, and volatile compounds were evaluated in the final products. As revealed by rep-PCR, native starter cultures, encapsulated or non-encapsulated, had survived the whole sausage production process; however, to varying degrees. The application of indigenous decarboxylase negative Lb. sakei strains significantly (P < 0.05) reduced tyramine content, rapidly decreased pH and promoted the number reduction of Enterobacteriaceae and elimination of E. coli, L. monocytogenes and coliforms in ready-to-eat products. A total of 84 volatile compounds were identified by SPME–GC–MS in the eight treatment batches of game meat sausages, with only minor differences between the treatments. No significant differences in sensory traits (P > 0.05) between tested treatments were found, although treatment with the Lb. sakei strains received the highest scores for the sensory traits including cross-section, odour, hardness, aroma, and overall acceptability. Combination of multi-strain Lb. sakei starter cultures resulted in growth prevention of undesirable microbiota, reduction of tyramine content and increased the acceptability parameters of full-ripened sausages, which make them good candidates for industrial as well as artisanal application.

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Mirna Mrkonjic Fuka; Ana Zgomba Maksimovic; Natasa Hulak; Ivica Kos; Nives Marusic Radovcic; Slaven Juric; Irina Tanuwidjaja; Danijel Karolyi; Marko Vincekovic. The survival rate and efficiency of non-encapsulated and encapsulated native starter cultures to improve the quality of artisanal game meat sausages. Journal of Food Science and Technology 2020, 58, 710 -719.

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Mirna Mrkonjic Fuka, Ana Zgomba Maksimovic, Natasa Hulak, Ivica Kos, Nives Marusic Radovcic, Slaven Juric, Irina Tanuwidjaja, Danijel Karolyi, Marko Vincekovic. The survival rate and efficiency of non-encapsulated and encapsulated native starter cultures to improve the quality of artisanal game meat sausages. Journal of Food Science and Technology. 2020; 58 (2):710-719.

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Mirna Mrkonjic Fuka; Ana Zgomba Maksimovic; Natasa Hulak; Ivica Kos; Nives Marusic Radovcic; Slaven Juric; Irina Tanuwidjaja; Danijel Karolyi; Marko Vincekovic. 2020. "The survival rate and efficiency of non-encapsulated and encapsulated native starter cultures to improve the quality of artisanal game meat sausages." Journal of Food Science and Technology 58, no. 2: 710-719.

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Published: 28 February 2020 in Scientific Reports
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Encapsulated bioactive agents applied to the Lactuca sativa L. present an innovative approach to stimulate the production of plant secondary metabolites increasing its nutritive value. Calcium and copper ions were encapsulated in biopolymeric microparticles (microspheres and microcapsules) either as single agents or in combination with biocontrol agents, Trichoderma viride spores, a fungal plant growth mediator. Both, calcium and copper ions are directly involved in the synthesis of plant secondary metabolites and alongside, Trichoderma viride can provide indirect stimulation and higher uptake of nutrients. All treatments with microparticles had a positive effect on the enhancement of plant secondary metabolites content in Lactuca sativa L. The highest increase of chlorophylls, antioxidant activity and phenolic was obtained by calcium-based microparticles in both, conventionally and hydroponically grown lettuces. Non-encapsulated fungus Trichoderma viride enhanced the synthesis of plant secondary metabolites only in hydroponics cultivation signifying the importance of its encapsulation. Encapsulation proved to be simple, sustainable and environmentally favorable for the production of lettuce with increased nutritional quality, which is lettuce fortified with important bioactive compounds.

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Slaven Jurić; Katarina Sopko Stracenski; Żaneta Król-Kilińska; Ivanka Žutić; Sanja Fabek Uher; Edyta Đermić; Snježana Topolovec-Pintarić; Marko Vinceković. The enhancement of plant secondary metabolites content in Lactuca sativa L. by encapsulated bioactive agents. Scientific Reports 2020, 10, 1 -12.

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Slaven Jurić, Katarina Sopko Stracenski, Żaneta Król-Kilińska, Ivanka Žutić, Sanja Fabek Uher, Edyta Đermić, Snježana Topolovec-Pintarić, Marko Vinceković. The enhancement of plant secondary metabolites content in Lactuca sativa L. by encapsulated bioactive agents. Scientific Reports. 2020; 10 (1):1-12.

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Slaven Jurić; Katarina Sopko Stracenski; Żaneta Król-Kilińska; Ivanka Žutić; Sanja Fabek Uher; Edyta Đermić; Snježana Topolovec-Pintarić; Marko Vinceković. 2020. "The enhancement of plant secondary metabolites content in Lactuca sativa L. by encapsulated bioactive agents." Scientific Reports 10, no. 1: 1-12.

Reviews
Published: 31 January 2020 in Food Reviews International
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Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), ω-3 and ω-6 are essential fatty acids that are available in some algae and plants. Rapid oxidation occurs in PUFAs-rich oils during processing, transportation, and storage. Furthermore, it is necessary to enhance their bioavailability in gastrointestinal media. Therefore, additional protection using encapsulation is necessary for their application or incorporation in food products. Nanoencapsulation leads to protection against environmental conditions, masking unfavorable flavors, enhancing solubility and increasing solution stability. In this review, the state of art of different sources of vegetable oils rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids was first provided and strategies adapted for nanoencapsulation of PUFAs using nanoparticles, hydrogels, oleogels, nanocrystals, and nanofibers were discussed. Finally, future remarks regarding the gaps between research and industrial scales of nanoencapsulation technology were highlighted.

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Slaven Jurić; Marina Jurić; Abu Bakar Siddique; Milad Fathi. Vegetable Oils Rich in Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids: Nanoencapsulation Methods and Stability Enhancement. Food Reviews International 2020, 1 -38.

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Slaven Jurić, Marina Jurić, Abu Bakar Siddique, Milad Fathi. Vegetable Oils Rich in Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids: Nanoencapsulation Methods and Stability Enhancement. Food Reviews International. 2020; ():1-38.

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Slaven Jurić; Marina Jurić; Abu Bakar Siddique; Milad Fathi. 2020. "Vegetable Oils Rich in Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids: Nanoencapsulation Methods and Stability Enhancement." Food Reviews International , no. : 1-38.

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Published: 11 November 2019 in Food Reviews International
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This review presents a critical analysis of food-grade delivery systems, which are suitable for the delivery of essential oils (EOs) for food applications. In particular, the main colloidal systems, investigated in vitro for the encapsulation of essential oils, such as nanoemulsions, solid lipid nanoparticles, nanostructured lipid carriers, carbohydrate-based carriers, protein-based carriers, liposomes and gelatin, have been described in details, with a special focus on their formulation, the type of oils encapsulated, and the fabrication processes, as well as on the resulting antimicrobial activity with respect to free oils. Currently, among these food-grade colloidal systems, only nanoemulsions, liposomes, and biopolymeric particles have found use in real foods, because of their easily-scalable production processes, loading capability with EOs, as well as cost-effectiveness. The main applications in foods are discussed, with reference to the possible methods of incorporation of encapsulated essential oils in foods, such as direct mixing, washing or infusion, and coating within active biopolymeric matrices. In addition, also the use of encapsulated essential oils in several other fields is presented, such as in organic farming, pest control or luring, as well as in pest-repellent textiles. Finally, the main regulatory issues are discussed.

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Milad Fathi; Marko Vinceković; Slaven Jurić; Marko Viskić; Anet Režek Jambrak; Francesco Donsì. Food-Grade Colloidal Systems for the Delivery of Essential Oils. Food Reviews International 2019, 37, 1 -45.

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Milad Fathi, Marko Vinceković, Slaven Jurić, Marko Viskić, Anet Režek Jambrak, Francesco Donsì. Food-Grade Colloidal Systems for the Delivery of Essential Oils. Food Reviews International. 2019; 37 (1):1-45.

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Milad Fathi; Marko Vinceković; Slaven Jurić; Marko Viskić; Anet Režek Jambrak; Francesco Donsì. 2019. "Food-Grade Colloidal Systems for the Delivery of Essential Oils." Food Reviews International 37, no. 1: 1-45.

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Published: 05 November 2019 in Journal of Integrative Agriculture
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Novel agroformulations for simultaneous delivery of chemical and biologically active agents to the plants were prepared by encapsulation of Trichoderma viride spores in calcium alginate microspheres. The impact of calcium ions concentration on the viability and sporulation of T. viride spores as well as on the microsphere important physicochemical properties were investigated. Intermolecular interactions in microspheres are complex including mainly hydrogen bonds and electrostatic interactions. T. viride germination inside matrix and germ tubes penetration out of microspheres revealed calcium alginate microspheres provide a supportive environment for T. viride growth. Differences in physicochemical properties and bioactive agents release behaviour from microspheres were ascribed to the changes in microsphere structure. Fitting to Korsmeyer-Peppas empirical model revealed the underlying T. viride release mechanism as anomalous transport kinetics (a combination of two diffusion mechanisms and the Type II transport (polymer swelling and relaxation of the polymeric matrix)). The increasing amount of T. viride spores in the surrounding medium is closely related to the release from microspheres and germination. The rate controlling mechanism of calcium release is Fickian diffusion. A decrease in the release rate with increasing calcium ion concentrations is in accordance with the calcium ions effect on the strength of the alginate network structure. T. viride germination inside microsphere diminished the amount of released calcium ions and slowed release kinetics in comparison with microspheres prepared without T. viride. The results indicated investigated agroformulations have a great potential to be used for plant protection and nutrition.

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Slaven Jurić; Edyta Đermić; Snježana Topolovec-Pintarić; Marta Bedek; Marko Vinceković. Physicochemical properties and release characteristics of calcium alginate microspheres loaded with Trichoderma viride spores. Journal of Integrative Agriculture 2019, 18, 2534 -2548.

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Slaven Jurić, Edyta Đermić, Snježana Topolovec-Pintarić, Marta Bedek, Marko Vinceković. Physicochemical properties and release characteristics of calcium alginate microspheres loaded with Trichoderma viride spores. Journal of Integrative Agriculture. 2019; 18 (11):2534-2548.

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Slaven Jurić; Edyta Đermić; Snježana Topolovec-Pintarić; Marta Bedek; Marko Vinceković. 2019. "Physicochemical properties and release characteristics of calcium alginate microspheres loaded with Trichoderma viride spores." Journal of Integrative Agriculture 18, no. 11: 2534-2548.

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Published: 17 June 2019 in Journal of Food Engineering
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By-products of tomato processing are rich in bioactive compounds and their recovery might bring significant economic and environmental benefits. High-pressure homogenization (HPH) (1–10 passes at 100 MPa) was used as a disruption method to recover valuable compounds from tomato peels, using solely water as process medium. Micronization of tomato peels suspensions by HPH reduced their size distribution below the visual detection limit, because of the complete disruption of individual plant cells. With respect to high-shear mixing (5 min at 20000 rpm), HPH processing (10 passes) caused an increased release of intracellular compounds, such as proteins (+70.5%), and polyphenols (+32.2%) with a corresponding increase in antioxidant activity (+23.3%) and reduction in oil-water interfacial tension (−15.0%). Remarkably, also the release of water-insoluble lycopene in the aqueous supernatant increased, enabling the recovery of up to 56.1% of the initial peel content, well above what reported in the literature when using organic solvents or supercritical CO2.

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Slaven Jurić; Giovanna Ferrari; Krassimir P. Velikov; Francesco Donsì. High-pressure homogenization treatment to recover bioactive compounds from tomato peels. Journal of Food Engineering 2019, 262, 170 -180.

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Slaven Jurić, Giovanna Ferrari, Krassimir P. Velikov, Francesco Donsì. High-pressure homogenization treatment to recover bioactive compounds from tomato peels. Journal of Food Engineering. 2019; 262 ():170-180.

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Slaven Jurić; Giovanna Ferrari; Krassimir P. Velikov; Francesco Donsì. 2019. "High-pressure homogenization treatment to recover bioactive compounds from tomato peels." Journal of Food Engineering 262, no. : 170-180.

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Published: 02 May 2019 in Carbohydrate Polymers
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The structure-property relationship in alginate microparticles (microspheres and microcapsules prepared with or without Trichoderma viride spores (Tv) was investigated. Surface morphology, structure and release behavior from alginate microparticles strongly depend on calcium concentration and presence of Tv and chitosan layer. All microparticles exhibited a granular surface structure with substructures consisting of abundant smaller particles. In vitro active agents release study revealed that the increase in calcium cation concentration reduced the release rate of Tv (˜84% for microspheres; ˜57% for microcapsules) and calcium cations (˜20% for microspheres; ˜23% for microcapsules). The average decrease in k values due to chitosan layer addition is 41% for Tv and 93% for calcium ions, respectively. The underlying Tv release mechanism from microspheres is anomalous transport kinetics, whereas from microcapsules is controlled by Type II transport. The differences in microparticle surface properties did not affect the mechanism controlling calcium ions release detected as diffusion through microparticles.

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Slaven Jurić; Suzana Šegota; Marko Vinceković. Influence of surface morphology and structure of alginate microparticles on the bioactive agents release behavior. Carbohydrate Polymers 2019, 218, 234 -242.

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Slaven Jurić, Suzana Šegota, Marko Vinceković. Influence of surface morphology and structure of alginate microparticles on the bioactive agents release behavior. Carbohydrate Polymers. 2019; 218 ():234-242.

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Slaven Jurić; Suzana Šegota; Marko Vinceković. 2019. "Influence of surface morphology and structure of alginate microparticles on the bioactive agents release behavior." Carbohydrate Polymers 218, no. : 234-242.

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Published: 17 February 2019 in Journal of Plant Nutrition
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An overview of a research on Vitis vinifera plants treated with a chemical (calcium and magnesium ions) and biological (Trichoderma viride) agents simultaneously loaded in alginate microspheres was presented. Microspheres were applied at two growth stages: before flowering and berries pea-size. Physicochemical characteristics of leaves after the two growth stages and grapes were measured in terms of bioactive components content and antioxidant activity. After the treatments, vine leaves reached a significant increase in almost all measured parameters (polyphenols, antioxidant capacity, β-carotene, and chlorophyll) compared to the control. The highest total chlorophyll content was found after the treatment with microspheres containing Mg2+/Ca2+ cations, and T. viride. The treatments enhanced Vitis vinifera leaves in terms of bioactive potential and can be further used as a functional food. As compared to the control, somewhat elevated values of total polyphenols and antioxidant activity were found on the grape samples.

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Marko Vinceković; Luna Maslov Bandić; Slaven Jurić; Nenad Jalšenjak; Ana Čaić; Irena Živičnjak; Edyta Đermić; Marko Karoglan; Mirela Osrečak; Snježana Topolovec-Pintarić. The enhancement of bioactive potential in Vitis vinifera leaves by application of microspheres loaded with biological and chemical agents. Journal of Plant Nutrition 2019, 42, 543 -558.

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Marko Vinceković, Luna Maslov Bandić, Slaven Jurić, Nenad Jalšenjak, Ana Čaić, Irena Živičnjak, Edyta Đermić, Marko Karoglan, Mirela Osrečak, Snježana Topolovec-Pintarić. The enhancement of bioactive potential in Vitis vinifera leaves by application of microspheres loaded with biological and chemical agents. Journal of Plant Nutrition. 2019; 42 (6):543-558.

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Marko Vinceković; Luna Maslov Bandić; Slaven Jurić; Nenad Jalšenjak; Ana Čaić; Irena Živičnjak; Edyta Đermić; Marko Karoglan; Mirela Osrečak; Snježana Topolovec-Pintarić. 2019. "The enhancement of bioactive potential in Vitis vinifera leaves by application of microspheres loaded with biological and chemical agents." Journal of Plant Nutrition 42, no. 6: 543-558.

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Published: 01 November 2017 in Trends in Food Science & Technology
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Background High-added value biological compounds (BACs) from herbal and plant sources, such as essential oils (EO), antioxidants and volatile compounds, often exhibit remarkable features, ranging from nutritive and medicinal properties, as well as antimicrobial and antioxidant activities, which can be exploited in the production of functional foods. However, most BACs exhibit low water solubility, strong off-flavors/odors, and are generally unstable and easily degraded under common processing and storage conditions. Encapsulation is a technology that enables the delivery in food systems, the protection, as well as the controlled and targeted release of BACs. Scope and approach The aim of this review is to summarize the most important information for encapsulation of natural extracts using unconventional technologies. Key findings and conclusions Encapsulation is an excellent choice to stabilize BACs, and in particular EOs, and mask their strong flavors and odors. In particular, spray drying is one of the most economic and common encapsulation technologies. However, the challenges of reducing the operating costs, of developing high-throughput processes, of minimizing the use of organic solvents, and of increasing the level of functionality of the encapsulation systems are driving the research towards the implementation of innovative strategies and non-conventional methods, which incorporate the concepts of Green Food Processing.

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Marko Vinceković; Marko Viskić; Slaven Jurić; Jasminka Giacometti; Danijela Bursać Kovačević; Predrag Putnik; Francesco Donsì; Francisco J. Barba; Anet Režek Jambrak. Innovative technologies for encapsulation of Mediterranean plants extracts. Trends in Food Science & Technology 2017, 69, 1 -12.

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Marko Vinceković, Marko Viskić, Slaven Jurić, Jasminka Giacometti, Danijela Bursać Kovačević, Predrag Putnik, Francesco Donsì, Francisco J. Barba, Anet Režek Jambrak. Innovative technologies for encapsulation of Mediterranean plants extracts. Trends in Food Science & Technology. 2017; 69 ():1-12.

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Marko Vinceković; Marko Viskić; Slaven Jurić; Jasminka Giacometti; Danijela Bursać Kovačević; Predrag Putnik; Francesco Donsì; Francisco J. Barba; Anet Režek Jambrak. 2017. "Innovative technologies for encapsulation of Mediterranean plants extracts." Trends in Food Science & Technology 69, no. : 1-12.