Table 2.
Size, zeta potential, and encapsulation efficiency of thyme essential oil-loaded nanoliposomes with/without maltodextrin solution.
| Code | Particle Size (nm) | Zeta Potential (mV) | Encapsulation Efficiency (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| NL1 | 573.00 ± 4.04 b | −23.50 ± 0.17 c | 56.25 ± 0.92 d |
| NL2 | 521.90 ± 5.72 c | −28.40 ± 2.11 b | 60.39 ± 1.75 c |
| NL3 | 487.10 ± 7.41 d | −38.30 ± 1.06 a | 67.62 ± 0.64 a |
| NL4 | 664.40 ± 2.95 a | −29.10 ± 1.26 b | 63.92 ± 0.56 b |
Data are given as mean ± standard deviation. Discrete lowercase letters (a–d) in the same row are used to explain statistical differences (p < 0.05). NL1 (lecithin: 0.20 M; essential oil to total oil (%): 14.23), NL2 (molar ratio of lecithin to maltodextrin: 0.80; essential oil to total oil (%): 20), NL3 (molar ratio of lecithin to maltodextrin: 0.40; essential oil to total oil (%): 25), and NL4 (molar ratio of lecithin to maltodextrin: 0.20; essential oil to total oil (%): 33.33).