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Tian H, Zhang Z, Li W, Sun X, Yuan L, Yang X. W/O/W Pickering emulsions stabilized by complex modified phycocyanin. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2024. [PMID: 39101210 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.13727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2024] [Revised: 05/30/2024] [Accepted: 06/22/2024] [Indexed: 08/06/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND A water-in-oil-in-water (W/O/W) double emulsion can simultaneously load hydrophilic and hydrophobic substances due to its unique two-membrane, three-phase structure. However, thermodynamic instability greatly limits the application of double emulsions in food processing. Further development of Pickering emulsions based on proteins, etc., can improve the stability and loading capacity. It is of great significance to promote their practical application. RESULTS Herein, we prepared ultrasound pretreatment complex glycation-modified phycocyanin (UMPC) to stabilize a W/O/W Pickering emulsion for the codelivery of vitamin B12 (VB12) and vitamin E (VE). First, an inner water phase and oil phase containing polyglycerin polyricinoleate were homogenized to prepare a W/O emulsion. Subsequently, the W/O emulsion was homogenized with an outer water phase containing UMPC to obtain a W/O/W Pickering emulsion. A gel-like inner phase emulsion with excellent storage and thermal stabilities was obtained under the condition that the W/O emulsion volume ratio was 80% and the UMPC was stabilized by 10 g kg-1. The double emulsion after loading VB12 and VE showed good encapsulation effect during the storage period, the encapsulation rate could reach more than 90%, it also showed excellent protection effect under long-time storage and UV irradiation and the retention rate increased by more than 65%. In addition, the bioavailability of VB12 and VE significantly increased during simulated gastrointestinal digestion and reached 46.02% and 52.43%, respectively. CONCLUSION These results indicate that the UMPC-stabilized W/O/W Pickering emulsion is an effective carrier for the codelivery of hydrophilic and hydrophobic bioactive molecules and also provides a means for useful exploration of an efficient and stable emulsion system stabilized by biological macromolecules. © 2024 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Hongye Tian
- Shaanxi Engineering Laboratory for Food Green Processing and Safety Control, Shaanxi Key Laboratory for Hazard Factors Assessment in Processing and Storage of Agricultural Products, Engineering Research Center of High Value Utilization of Western Fruit Resources, College of Food Engineering and Nutritional Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, China
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- Shaanxi Engineering Laboratory for Food Green Processing and Safety Control, Shaanxi Key Laboratory for Hazard Factors Assessment in Processing and Storage of Agricultural Products, Engineering Research Center of High Value Utilization of Western Fruit Resources, College of Food Engineering and Nutritional Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, China
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- Yantai Institute of Coastal Zone Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Yantai, China
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- Shaanxi Engineering Laboratory for Food Green Processing and Safety Control, Shaanxi Key Laboratory for Hazard Factors Assessment in Processing and Storage of Agricultural Products, Engineering Research Center of High Value Utilization of Western Fruit Resources, College of Food Engineering and Nutritional Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, China
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- Shaanxi Engineering Laboratory for Food Green Processing and Safety Control, Shaanxi Key Laboratory for Hazard Factors Assessment in Processing and Storage of Agricultural Products, Engineering Research Center of High Value Utilization of Western Fruit Resources, College of Food Engineering and Nutritional Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, China
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- Shaanxi Engineering Laboratory for Food Green Processing and Safety Control, Shaanxi Key Laboratory for Hazard Factors Assessment in Processing and Storage of Agricultural Products, Engineering Research Center of High Value Utilization of Western Fruit Resources, College of Food Engineering and Nutritional Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, China
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Chen Y, Zhang Z, Chen Y, Li T, Zhang W. The role of fat content in coconut milk: Stability and digestive properties. Food Chem 2024; 446:138900. [PMID: 38428074 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.138900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2023] [Revised: 02/24/2024] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 03/03/2024]
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The fat in coconut milk contributes to unique flavour, while increasing fat content affects stability of the coconut milk. In this study, coconut water and fat were separated, recombined, and homogenized to obtain coconut milk with different fat contents (0-20 %). Emulsifying properties, stability, and digestibility of coconut milk with different fat contents were comprehensively evaluated. The results showed that as the fat content increased from 0 to 20 %, the droplet size increased from 2.18 to 4.70 μm and the viscosity showed an increasing trend. During storage and freeze-thaw, coconut milk with 5 % and 10 % fat content showed excellent stability. In addition, coconut milk with 10 % fat content had superior fat digestibility, which was related to high affinity of pancrelipase. In short, this study revealed that fat content below 10 % can withstand environmental factors such as storage, lipid oxidation, and freeze-thaw, which can be accurately developed as coconut milk products.
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- Yang Chen
- School of Food Science and Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China; Key Laboratory of Tropical Fruits and Vegetables Quality and Safety for State Market Regulation, Hainan Institute for Food Control, Haikou, Hainan 570228, China.
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Han C, Ren X, Shen X, Yang X, Li L. Improvement of physicochemical properties and quercetin delivery ability of fermentation-induced soy protein isolate emulsion gel processed by ultrasound. ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY 2024; 107:106902. [PMID: 38797128 PMCID: PMC11139769 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2024.106902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2024] [Revised: 04/29/2024] [Accepted: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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This study aimed to investigate the effects of ultrasonic treatment at different powers on the physicochemical properties, microstructure and quercetin delivery capacity of fermentation-induced soy protein isolate emulsion gel (FSEG). The FSEG was prepared by subjecting soy protein isolate (SPI) emulsion to ultrasonic treatment at various powers (0, 100, 200, 300, and 400 W), followed by lactic acid bacteria fermentation. Compared with the control group (0 W), the FSEG treated with ultrasound had higher hardness, water holding capacity (WHC) and rheological parameters. Particularly, at an ultrasonic power of 300 W, the FSEG had the highest hardness (101.69 ± 4.67 g) and WHC (75.20 ± 1.07%) (p < 0.05). Analysis of frequency sweep and strain scanning revealed that the storage modulus (G') and yield strains of FSEG increased after 300 W ultrasonic treatment. Additionally, the recovery rate after creep recovery test significantly increased from 18.70 ± 0.49% (0 W) to 58.05 ± 0.54% (300 W) (p < 0.05). Ultrasound treatment also resulted in an increased β-sheet content and the formation of a more compact micro-network structure. This led to a more uniform distribution of oil droplets and reduced mobility of water within the gel. Moreover, ultrasonic treatment significantly enhanced the encapsulation efficiency of quercetin in FSEG from 81.25 ± 0.62 % (0 W) to 90.04 ± 1.54% (300 W). The bioaccessibility of quercetin also increased significantly from 28.90 ± 0.40% (0 W) to 42.58 ± 1.60% (300 W) (p < 0.05). This study enriches the induction method of soy protein emulsion gels and provides some references for the preparation of fermented emulsion gels loaded with active substances.
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- Chunpeng Han
- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China.
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China.
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Wang Y, Guo Y, Dong P, Lin K, Du P, Cao J, Cheng Y, Cheng F, Yun S, Feng C. Water-in-oil Pickering emulsion using ergosterol as an emulsifier solely. Food Res Int 2024; 186:114374. [PMID: 38729731 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2024.114374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2024] [Revised: 04/08/2024] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024]
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As a crucial component of the fungal cell membranes, ergosterol has been demonstrated to possess surface activity attributed to its hydrophobic region and polar group. However, further investigation is required to explore its emulsification behavior upon migration to the oil-water interface. Therefore, this study was conducted to analyze the interface properties of ergosterol as a stabilizer for water in oil (W/O) emulsion. Moreover, the emulsion prepared under the optimal conditions was utilized to load the water-soluble bioactive substance with the chlorogenic acid as the model molecules. Our results showed that the contact angle of ergosterol was 117.017°, and its dynamic interfacial tension was obviously lower than that of a pure water-oil system. When the ratio of water to oil was 4: 6, and the content of ergosterol was 3.5 % (ergosterol/oil phase, w/w), the W/O emulsion had smaller particle size (438 nm), higher apparent viscosity, and better stability. Meanwhile, the stability of loaded chlorogenic acid was improved under unfavorable conditions (pH 1.2, 90 °C, ultraviolet irradiation, and oxidation), which were 73.87 %, 59.53 %, 62.53 %, and 69.73 %, respectively. Additionally, the bioaccessibility of chlorogenic acid (38.75 %) and ergosterol (33.69 %), and the scavenging rates of the emulsion on DPPH radicals (81.00 %) and hydroxyl radicals (82.30 %) were also enhanced. Therefore, a novel W/O Pickering emulsion was prepared in this work using ergosterol as an emulsifier solely, which has great potential for application in oil-based food and nutraceutical formulations.
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- Yaxin Wang
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu 030801, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu 030801, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu 030801, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu 030801, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu 030801, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu 030801, China; Shanxi Key Laboratory of Edible Fungi for Loess Plateau, Taigu 030801, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu 030801, China; Shanxi Key Laboratory of Edible Fungi for Loess Plateau, Taigu 030801, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu 030801, China; Shanxi Key Laboratory of Edible Fungi for Loess Plateau, Taigu 030801, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu 030801, China; Shanxi Key Laboratory of Edible Fungi for Loess Plateau, Taigu 030801, China.
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu 030801, China.
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Chen W, Li S, Albahi A, Ye S, Li J, Li B. The effect of konjac glucomannan on enzyme kinetics and fluorescence spectrometry of digestive enzymes: An in vitro research from the perspective of macromolecule crowding. Food Res Int 2024; 184:114247. [PMID: 38609226 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2024.114247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2023] [Revised: 03/13/2024] [Accepted: 03/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024]
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Konjac glucomannan (KGM) can significantly prolong gastrointestinal digestion. However, it is still worth investigating whether the macromolecular crowding (MMC) induced by KGM is correlated with digestion. In this paper, the MMC effect was quantified by fluorescence resonance energy transfer and microrheology, and the digests of starch, protein, and oil were determined. The digestive enzymes were analyzed by enzyme reaction kinetic and fluorescence quenching. The results showed that higher molecular weight (604.85 ∼ 1002.21 kDa) KGM created a larger MMC (>0.8), and influenced the digestion of macronutrients; the digests of starch, protein, and oil all decreased significantly. MMC induced by KGM decreased the Michaelis-Menten constants (Km and Vmax) of pancreatic α-amylase (PPA), pepsin (PEP), and pancreatic lipase (PPL). The larger MMC (>0.8) induced by KGM resulted in the decrease of fluorescence quenching constants (Ksv) in PPA and PPL, and the increase of Ksv in PEP. Therefore, varying degrees of MMC induced by KGM could play a role in regulating digestion and the inhibitory effect on digestion was more significant in a relatively more crowded environment induced by KGM. This study provides theoretical support for the strategies of nutrient digestion regulation from the perspective of MMC caused by dietary fiber.
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- Wenjing Chen
- College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; Shenzhen Institute of Nutrition and Health, Huazhong Agricultural University, Shenzhen 518000, China; Shenzhen Branch, Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Genome Analysis Laboratory of the Ministry of Agriculture, Agricultural Genomics Institute at Shenzhen, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shenzhen 518000, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; Shenzhen Institute of Nutrition and Health, Huazhong Agricultural University, Shenzhen 518000, China; Shenzhen Branch, Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Genome Analysis Laboratory of the Ministry of Agriculture, Agricultural Genomics Institute at Shenzhen, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shenzhen 518000, China.
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; Shenzhen Institute of Nutrition and Health, Huazhong Agricultural University, Shenzhen 518000, China; Shenzhen Branch, Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Genome Analysis Laboratory of the Ministry of Agriculture, Agricultural Genomics Institute at Shenzhen, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shenzhen 518000, China.
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Shen S, Liu X, Tang D, Yang H, Cheng J. Digestive characteristics of astaxanthin oil in water emulsion stabilized by a casein-caffeic acid-glucose ternary conjugate. Food Chem 2024; 438:138054. [PMID: 38006699 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.138054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2023] [Revised: 11/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/19/2023] [Indexed: 11/27/2023]
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To overcome the barrier of poor oral bioavailability of astaxanthin, a stable oil-in-water emulsion was constructed using casein-caffeic acid-glucose ternary conjugates (CSC) to deliver astaxanthin, and its gastrointestinal behavior was evaluated in vitro with sodium caseinate (CSN) as a control. Results showed that, CSC-stabilized emulsion shower better resistance to the adverse conditions of the gastric environment than CSN-stabilized emulsion, and exhibited lower average particle size and aggregation (4972.33 nm, -5.93 mv) after simulated gastric digestion. Besides, after simulated intestinal digestion, the reducing capacity and astaxanthin transfer efficiency of CSC emulsion into the micellar phase were 686.74 μmol Trolox/100 mL and 26.2 %, which were 2.6 and 4.05-fold higher than that of CSN emulsion. The above results suggest that CSC can be used for better delivery of astaxanthin, which could be useful in designing foods such as functional beverages, pharmaceuticals and nutritional supplements for delivery of lipophilic bioactives.
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- Shuangwei Shen
- Sericultural & Agri-Food Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Functional Foods, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Agricultural Products Processing, Guangzhou 510610, PR China
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- Sericultural & Agri-Food Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Functional Foods, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Agricultural Products Processing, Guangzhou 510610, PR China
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- Sericultural & Agri-Food Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Functional Foods, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Agricultural Products Processing, Guangzhou 510610, PR China
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- Sericultural & Agri-Food Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Functional Foods, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Agricultural Products Processing, Guangzhou 510610, PR China.
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- Sericultural & Agri-Food Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Functional Foods, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Agricultural Products Processing, Guangzhou 510610, PR China.
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Xu W, Jia Y, Li J, Sun H, Cai L, Wu G, Kang M, Zang J, Luo D. Pickering emulsion with high freeze-thaw stability stabilized by xanthan gum/lysozyme nanoparticles and konjac glucomannan. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 261:129740. [PMID: 38281516 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.129740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Revised: 01/11/2024] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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In this study, freeze-thaw cycle experiments were conducted on food-grade Pickering emulsions co-stabilized with konjac glucomannan (KGM) and xanthan gum/lysozyme nanoparticles (XG/Ly NPs). The rheological properties, particle size, flocculation degree (FD), coalescence degree (CD), centrifugal stability, Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and microstructure of Pickering emulsion stabilized by KGM before and after freeze-thaw were characterized. It was found that as the concentration of KGM increased, the flocculation degree (FD) and coalescence degree (CD) of the emulsion decreased after the freeze-thaw cycle compared to the control sample, and the microscopic images showed that the droplets became smaller and less affected by the freeze-thaw cycles. The rheological and water-holding properties also confirmed that the KGM-added emulsions still had a strong gel network structure and prevented the separation of the continuous and dispersed phases of the droplets after freezing and thawing. Freeze-thaw treatments had a negative effect on the stable emulsion of XG/Ly NPs, while the addition of KGM improved the freeze-thaw stability of the emulsion, which provided a theoretical basis for the development of emulsion products with high freeze-thaw stability.
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- Wei Xu
- College of Life Science, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, China.
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- College of Life Science, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, China
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- College of Life Science, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, China
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- College of Food and Bioengineering, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471023, China
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- College of Life Science, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, China
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- College of Life Science, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, China
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- College of Food and Bioengineering, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471023, China
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- College of Life Science, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, China
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- College of Food and Bioengineering, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471023, China
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Ghiasi F, Hashemi H, Esteghlal S, Hosseini SMH. An Updated Comprehensive Overview of Different Food Applications of W 1/O/W 2 and O 1/W/O 2 Double Emulsions. Foods 2024; 13:485. [PMID: 38338620 PMCID: PMC10855190 DOI: 10.3390/foods13030485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2023] [Revised: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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Double emulsions (DEs) present promising applications as alternatives to conventional emulsions in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food industries. However, most review articles have focused on the formulation, preparation approaches, physical stability, and release profile of encapsulants based on DEs, particularly water-in-oil-in-water (W1/O/W2), with less attention paid to specific food applications. Therefore, this review offers updated detailed research advances in potential food applications of both W1/O/W2 and oil-in-water-in-oil (O1/W/O2) DEs over the past decade. To this end, various food-relevant applications of DEs in the fortification; preservation (antioxidant and antimicrobial targets); encapsulation of enzymes; delivery and protection of probiotics; color stability; the masking of unpleasant tastes and odors; the development of healthy foods with low levels of fat, sugar, and salt; and design of novel edible packaging are discussed and their functional properties and release characteristics during storage and digestion are highlighted.
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- Fatemeh Ghiasi
- Department of Food Science and Technology, School of Agriculture, Shiraz University, Shiraz 71441-13131, Iran; (H.H.); (S.E.); (S.M.H.H.)
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Zhu F. Modifications of whey proteins for emulsion based applications: Current status, issues and prospectives. Food Res Int 2024; 178:113935. [PMID: 38309906 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2024.113935] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2023] [Revised: 12/24/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/05/2024]
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Whey proteins are a major group of dairy proteins with high potential for various food based applications. Whey protein isolate has a limited range of functionalities. This functional range can be expanded using diverse modification methods to suit specific applications. This review summarizes the recent advances in the modifications of whey proteins using chemical, physical, and enzymatic methods and their combinations as well as the modification effects on the physicochemical properties. The uses of these modified whey proteins in emulsion based food and beverage systems are described. The limitations in the studies summarized are critically discussed, while future research directions are suggested on how to better utilize whey proteins for emulsion based uses through modifications.
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- Fan Zhu
- School of Chemical Sciences, The University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Auckland 1142, New Zealand.
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Wang N, Zhang K, Chen Y, Hu J, Jiang Y, Wang X, Ban Q. Tuning whey protein isolate/hyaluronic acid emulsion gel structure to enhance quercetin bioaccessibility and in vitro digestive characteristics. Food Chem 2023; 429:136910. [PMID: 37478604 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.136910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2023] [Revised: 07/12/2023] [Accepted: 07/14/2023] [Indexed: 07/23/2023]
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Quercetin (Que), a health-promoting polyphenol, has limited applicability in food products due to its susceptibility to degradation in the gastrointestinal tract. To overcome this problem, Que-loaded emulsion gels were produced using whey protein isolate (WPI) and hyaluronic acid (HA) by combining heating and CaCl2 treatment. The effects of HA addition on the structural and rheological properties of the emulsion gels were evaluated, and the protective effect of the gel on Que under simulated digestion was investigated in vitro. Microstructural observations indicated that HA leads to a more compact and uniform network structure, which significantly enhances the textural and rheological properties of emulsion gels. In vitro digestion experiments revealed that WPI-HA emulsion gels exhibited a higher Que bioaccessibility (55.01%) compared to that produced by WPI alone (21.26%). This innovative delivery carrier has potential applications in food products to accomplish sustained nutrient release along with improved stability.
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- Ningzhe Wang
- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education and College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education and College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education and College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education and College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education and College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education and College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education and College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China; Department of Endocrinology, Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University, Jining 272007, China; Moxibustion College, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan 250355, China.
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Qiu C, Liu Y, Chen C, Lee YY, Wang Y. Effect of Diacylglycerol Crystallization on W/O/W Emulsion Stability, Controlled Release Properties and In Vitro Digestibility. Foods 2023; 12:4431. [PMID: 38137235 PMCID: PMC10743223 DOI: 10.3390/foods12244431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2023] [Revised: 12/01/2023] [Accepted: 12/06/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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Water-in-oil-in-water (W/O/W) emulsions with high-melting diacylglycerol (DAG) crystals incorporated in the oil droplets were fabricated and the compositions were optimized to achieve the best physical stability. The stability against osmotic pressure, encapsulation efficiency and in vitro release profiles of both water- and oil-soluble bioactives were investigated. The presence of interfacial crystallized DAG shells increased the emulsion stability by reducing the swelling and shrinkage of emulsions against osmotic pressure and heating treatment. DAG crystals located at the inner water/oil (W1/O) interface and the gelation of the inner phase by gelatin helped reduce the oil droplet size and slow down the salt release rate. The DAG and gelatin-contained double emulsion showed improved encapsulation efficiency of bioactives, especially for the epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) during storage. The double emulsions with DAG had a lower digestion rate but higher bioaccessibility of EGCG and curcumin after in vitro digestion. DAG-stabilized double emulsions with a gelled inner phase thus can be applied as controlled delivery systems for bioactives by forming robust interfacial crystalline shells.
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- Chaoying Qiu
- JNU-UPM International Joint Laboratory on Plant Oil Processing and Safety, Department of Food Science and Engineering, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China; (C.Q.); (C.C.)
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- Hunan Edible Fungi Institute, Changsha 410013, China;
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- JNU-UPM International Joint Laboratory on Plant Oil Processing and Safety, Department of Food Science and Engineering, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China; (C.Q.); (C.C.)
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- School of Science, Monash University Malaysia, Bandar Sunway 47500, Selangor, Malaysia;
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- JNU-UPM International Joint Laboratory on Plant Oil Processing and Safety, Department of Food Science and Engineering, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China; (C.Q.); (C.C.)
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