Abstract
Addition of encapsulated anthocyanins in margarine formulation improved the stability of margarine. In this study, investigation
on the storage and stability characteristics of water-in-oil emulsion, i.e. margarine, containing encapsulated or non-encapsulated
anthocyanins from roselle and red cabbage was carried out. Encapsulation of anthocyanins was performed using microwaveassisted
technique to study the dispersion and stability of anthocyanins in the margarine. Margarines were formulated with three
different oil-to-aqueous ratios (75:25, 80:20 and 85:15). The stability of the margarine was determined by using Solid Fat
Content, thermal and phase stability analysis. Margarine containing encapsulated anthocyanin showed improved stability
compared to non-encapsulated anthocyanin.