# Comparison of Gidyea gum, gum Arabic, and maltodextrin in the microencapsulation and colour stabilisation of anthocyanin-rich powders using freeze-drying and spray-drying techniques

*PRI Rank #5 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Food Quality and Safety Studies Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #5 |
| 18m citations | 39 |
| Journal | Food Hydrocolloids |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2024.111023 |
| Corresponding authors | Thomas Owen Hay |
| Institution | The University of Queensland, Australia |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Food Quality and Safety Studies Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/food-quality-and-safety-studies/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1016/j.foodhyd.2024.111023](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2024.111023)

## Topics

Gidyea gum · gum Arabic · maltodextrin · microencapsulation · anthocyanins · freeze-drying · spray-drying · Antidesma erostre · Color stability · encapsulation efficiency · Color indexes · wall materials · anthocyanin retention · native Australian foods · food colourants · Storage time · morphological characteristics

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