An innovative approach using microencapsulated turmeric oleoresin to develop ready-to-use turmeric milk powder with enhanced oral bioavailability

•Microencapsulated TO is an attractive option for ready-to-use turmeric latte.•Dairy whitener serves as an excellent wall material in combination with GA and MD.•Developed spray dried powder indicated superior antioxidant activity.•Spray-dried powder with Piperine (PIP) & Quercetin (Quer) has higher permeability.•Oral bioavailability of turmeric latte improved by PIP (4.9fold) & Quer (2.9fold).