Oils are encapsulated for
various reasons, such as for conversion of liquid to solid form to
facilitate handling, transportation or incorporation into other components.
Other reasons include taste/smell masking, protection
from evaporation or oxidation, and controlled-release applications.
Encapsulation of many different oils for nutrition, therapeutics, flavoring
or for aromas has been reported in the past, with examples
including fish oil, alpha-tocopherol, wheat germ oil, evening primrose
oil, lemon oil, and citronella oil.