“…Alkanolamines, such as diethanolamine (H 2 EA, pKa = 8.96), are naturally found in phospholipid biological membranes. In this rst study, envisioning potential naturally derived encapsulation agents, traditional ionic sources, such as Ch hydroxide and FAs, and a validated straightforward synthesis reaction [14][15][16] were used to evaluate a direct IL application. However, to make this technology feasible for the food industry, food-grade sources, such as Ch-and FA-based salts, could be considered as alternative ionic sources to prepare such ILs, which could be veried by further investigation.…”