Polymer Chemistry in Nutraceutical Composites: Exploring Natural Polymers and Binding Systems in a Bamboo-Enhanced Formulation

Year : 2025 | Volume : 13 | Special Issue 06 | Page : 878 884
    By

    Amar Mohite,

  • Rohan Sharadanand Phatak,

  • Jayant Rajaram Pawar,

  1. Research Associate, Department of Research, Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University, Karad, Maharashtra, India
  2. Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacognosy, Krishna Institute of Pharmacy, Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University, Karad, Maharashtra, India
  3. Associate Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University, Karad, Maharashtra, India

Abstract

Polymer chemistry underpins the development of advanced nutraceutical composites, blending natural polymers with functional ingredients for health benefits. This study examines a novel nutraceutical formulation comprising ragi (16.39 g/100g), wheat (12.29 g/100g), soybean (12.29 g/100g), buffalo milk (16.39 g/100g), buffalo butter (4.13 g/100g), bamboo extract (0.90 g/100g), and auxiliary components (37.61 g/100g, including fats, sugars, and proteins). Natural polymers—proteins from soybean and milk, polysaccharides from ragi and wheat—form a macromolecular matrix, stabilized by hydrophobic and hydrogen bonding interactions. The formulation’s process involves homogenization at 500 rpm and 1000 rpm, enhancing polymer chain entanglement and dough uniformity, followed by thermal processing at 180°C to cross-link protein and starch networks. Bamboo extract, rich in polyphenolic compounds, introduces antioxidant properties and potential polymer-ligand interactions, reinforcing the composite’s stability. The auxiliary components—fats (20.49 g/100g), sugars (16.39 g/100g), and protein powder (0.73 g/100g)—act as plasticizers and cross-linkers, tailoring the matrix’s mechanical properties and shelf life (6 months). Physicochemical analysis reveals optimal moisture (2.93%), ash values (7.5% total ash), and nutritional content (e.g., 9.80% crude protein), reflecting a robust polymer network. This work highlights polymer chemistry’s role in designing stable, nutrient-rich composites, with proteins and polysaccharides providing structural integrity and bamboo extract enhancing bioactivity. Future directions include synthetic polymer additives (e.g., pectin) or nano-composites to further optimize texture and stability, showcasing polymer science’s potential in nutraceutical innovation.

Keywords: Polymer chemistry, natural polymers, nutraceutical composites, protein-polysaccharide matrix, bamboo extract, homogenization, thermal cross-linking.

[This article belongs to Special Issue under section in Journal of Polymer & Composites (jopc)]

How to cite this article:
Amar Mohite, Rohan Sharadanand Phatak, Jayant Rajaram Pawar. Polymer Chemistry in Nutraceutical Composites: Exploring Natural Polymers and Binding Systems in a Bamboo-Enhanced Formulation. Journal of Polymer & Composites. 2025; 13(06):878-884.
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Amar Mohite, Rohan Sharadanand Phatak, Jayant Rajaram Pawar. Polymer Chemistry in Nutraceutical Composites: Exploring Natural Polymers and Binding Systems in a Bamboo-Enhanced Formulation. Journal of Polymer & Composites. 2025; 13(06):878-884. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/jopc/article=2025/view=224547


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Volume 13
Special Issue 06
Received 12/03/2025
Accepted 15/04/2025
Published 22/08/2025
Publication Time 163 Days
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