Rathnayake,R. M. S. S. KWickramarachchi,P. A. S. R2026-09-302026-09-302026-05-021012-8999https://dr.ichemc.ac.lk/handle/123456789/550Abstract No: 2025_424 Page No 87The encapsulation of essential oils derived from plants has gained significant attention in the food industry due to their instability and sensitivity to environmental factors such as heat, light, and oxygen.enAlginateCBOEncapsulationIonotropic gelationStability.Article