Encapsulation of curcumin into β-cyclodextrins inclusion: A review

Abstract

Curcumin is an important natural pigment, which has many functions such as anti-oxidation, anti-inflammatory, and the prevention of cardiovascular, cerebrovascular and Alzheimer’s disease. However, its poor water-solubility, unstable chemical properties and low bioavailability limit its application in the food industry. The above problems can be effectively solved by using β-cyclodextrins to encapsulate curcumin. Combining with the domestic and foreign research literature, the structure and properties of β-cyclodextrins, preparation method of β-cyclodextrins inclusion, the curcumin-loaded β-cyclodextrins, and their applications in industry were summarized in this paper. Finally, the research status of Curcumin-loaded β-cyclodextrins delivery vector was discussed and its development prospect was prospected.