Lutein-loaded lipid-core nanocapsules: Physicochemical characterization and stability evaluation

Lutein nanocapsules (Lutein-LNC) were developed by the technique of interfacial deposition of the preformed polymer poly-ε-caprolactone (PCL). The lutein crystals were obtained from Marigold flowers by exhaustive extraction using tetrahydrofuran to the obtention of lutein 92% pure. The nanocapsules were prepared, characterized and their stability investigated. The results showed monomodal size distribution with a polydispersity index of 0.11 ±...