Sacha Inchi (<i>Plukenetia volubilis</i>): Potential Bioactivity, Extraction Methods, and Microencapsulation Techniques
Sacha inchi (<i>Plukenetia volubilis</i> L.), an oilseed native to the Peruvian rainforest, has garnered attention for its valuable components and its potential applications in the food, pharmaceutical, and nutraceutical industries. Sacha inchi oil is rich in fatty acids, particularly om...
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| description | Sacha inchi (<i>Plukenetia volubilis</i> L.), an oilseed native to the Peruvian rainforest, has garnered attention for its valuable components and its potential applications in the food, pharmaceutical, and nutraceutical industries. Sacha inchi oil is rich in fatty acids, particularly omega-3, omega-6, and omega-9, along with antioxidants such as tocopherols, which collectively contribute to cardiovascular health, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiproliferative, and neuroprotective effects. The susceptibility of the oil to oxidation poses significant challenges for both storage and processing, making it essential to employ microencapsulation technologies to preserve its integrity and extend shelf life. This paper aims to provide a review of the therapeutic potential, extraction methods, and microencapsulation strategies for enhancing the oil’s stability and bioavailability. Optimizing both extraction processes and encapsulation strategies would enhance the oil’s stability and bioavailability, enabling it to be more effectively utilized in functional foods and therapeutic applications across the nutraceutical and pharmaceutical fields. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-6e83295dc58f4074b46cddedb545aa872025-01-10T13:19:04ZengMDPI AGMolecules1420-30492025-01-0130116010.3390/molecules30010160Sacha Inchi (<i>Plukenetia volubilis</i>): Potential Bioactivity, Extraction Methods, and Microencapsulation TechniquesSarah Gustia Redjeki0Alfa Fildzah Hulwana1Rizqa Nurul Aulia2Ira Maya3Anis Yohana Chaerunisaa4Sriwidodo Sriwidodo5Undergraduate Program in Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang 45363, IndonesiaUndergraduate Program in Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang 45363, IndonesiaMaster Program in Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang 45363, IndonesiaMaster Program in Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang 45363, IndonesiaDepartment of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang 45363, IndonesiaDepartment of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang 45363, IndonesiaSacha inchi (<i>Plukenetia volubilis</i> L.), an oilseed native to the Peruvian rainforest, has garnered attention for its valuable components and its potential applications in the food, pharmaceutical, and nutraceutical industries. Sacha inchi oil is rich in fatty acids, particularly omega-3, omega-6, and omega-9, along with antioxidants such as tocopherols, which collectively contribute to cardiovascular health, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiproliferative, and neuroprotective effects. The susceptibility of the oil to oxidation poses significant challenges for both storage and processing, making it essential to employ microencapsulation technologies to preserve its integrity and extend shelf life. This paper aims to provide a review of the therapeutic potential, extraction methods, and microencapsulation strategies for enhancing the oil’s stability and bioavailability. Optimizing both extraction processes and encapsulation strategies would enhance the oil’s stability and bioavailability, enabling it to be more effectively utilized in functional foods and therapeutic applications across the nutraceutical and pharmaceutical fields.https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/1/160sacha inchi oiloil recoveryalternative medicineoxidative stabilitymicrocapsule technologies |
| spellingShingle | Sarah Gustia Redjeki Alfa Fildzah Hulwana Rizqa Nurul Aulia Ira Maya Anis Yohana Chaerunisaa Sriwidodo Sriwidodo Sacha Inchi (<i>Plukenetia volubilis</i>): Potential Bioactivity, Extraction Methods, and Microencapsulation Techniques Molecules sacha inchi oil oil recovery alternative medicine oxidative stability microcapsule technologies |
| title | Sacha Inchi (<i>Plukenetia volubilis</i>): Potential Bioactivity, Extraction Methods, and Microencapsulation Techniques |
| title_full | Sacha Inchi (<i>Plukenetia volubilis</i>): Potential Bioactivity, Extraction Methods, and Microencapsulation Techniques |
| title_fullStr | Sacha Inchi (<i>Plukenetia volubilis</i>): Potential Bioactivity, Extraction Methods, and Microencapsulation Techniques |
| title_full_unstemmed | Sacha Inchi (<i>Plukenetia volubilis</i>): Potential Bioactivity, Extraction Methods, and Microencapsulation Techniques |
| title_short | Sacha Inchi (<i>Plukenetia volubilis</i>): Potential Bioactivity, Extraction Methods, and Microencapsulation Techniques |
| title_sort | sacha inchi i plukenetia volubilis i potential bioactivity extraction methods and microencapsulation techniques |
| topic | sacha inchi oil oil recovery alternative medicine oxidative stability microcapsule technologies |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/1/160 |
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