The Effect of Different Ratios of Coatings and Crosslinking Materials on Microencapsulation of Centella Asiatica Essential Oil
Sumardi Hadi Sumarlan*, Keisha Rama Putri*, Albrian Nanda Putra, Ilma Maulida, Hammam, Anang Lastriyanto, Inggit Kresna Maharih, Lailatul Maghfiroh

Faculty of Agriculture Technology, Brawijaya University, Malang, 65145, East Java, Indonesia

Abstract

The bioactive substances contained in Centella asiatica have excellent benefits for the health of the body. Therefore, the development of Pegagan essential oil in a form that is easy to consume will greatly help consumers. This study examines the effect of the comparison of coatings (gelatin, maltodextrin) and crosslinking agents (tween 80) on the results of microencapsulation of Centella asiatica essential oil using the complex coaservation method. Several parameters analyzed in this study included microcapsule size, microcapsule yield, chemical compound content, acid number, ester number, and solubility. The analytical method used for evaluation was ANOVA with a 2-factorial randomized block design.

Keywords: Centella asiatica, Coating, Crosslinking Agent, Essential Oil, Microencapsulation

Topic: Food biotechnology and bioprocess engineering