| OEO | oregano essential oil |
| NSD | nano spray drying |
| WPI | whey protein isolate |
| MD | maltodextrin |
| EO | essential oil |
| DE | dextrose equivalent |
| PDI | polydispersity index |
| TO | total oil content |
| SO | surface oil content |
| OR | oil retention |
| EE | encapsulation efficiency |
| SMP | skim milk powder |
| MSD | conventional/mini spray drying |
| MS | modified starch |
| GA | gum Arabic |