Abstract
Solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs) are novel and promising lipid nanoparticles which are developed to overcome some disadvantages of other lipid-based carriers such as nanoliposomes and nanoemulsions. Several beneficial properties of SLNs such as a significant higher chemical and colloidal stability, high loading capacity, simple preparation methods, low cost, and potential to scale up have made them good candidates for using in fortifying of food systems and development of functional foods. On the other hand, these food-grade delivery systems containing natural preservatives can be used for the increase of shelf life. In this chapter, beneficial aspects of SLNs are explained, and valuable information about their ingredients, physicochemical features, production methods, structure, and characterization are provided. Moreover, potential applications of SLNs as emerging food-grade delivery systems in the food and nutraceutical areas are briefly explained.
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