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Shi Y, Tang J, Yan W, Liu Y, Liu Y, Chen H, Yang C, Liu C, Liang R. Novel pH- and thermal-responsive oleogel capsules: Featuring an oleogel core and ultrathin calcium-alginate shell. Food Chem 2024; 454:139663. [PMID: 38797103 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.139663] [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: 01/03/2024] [Revised: 05/08/2024] [Accepted: 05/11/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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Oleogels have been explored as a new lipid-based delivery system, however, their insolubility and unsuitable shape severely limit their application in food systems. Herein, core-shell oleogel capsules with high monodispersity (coefficient variation (CV) < 5%)) were prepared via gravity-assisted co-flowing microfluidic device and simply air-drying. The oleogel capsules with oleogel core and ultrathin calcium-alginate shell were prepared. Oleogel capsules maintained their original shape at pH = 2.0 but swelled rapidly at pH = 6.8 and 7.4. The swelling ratio of shell can be adjusted by inner fluid flow rate (Qin). Notably, the core with beeswax (BW) crystal network, effectively improved the stability performances and also could provide thermal response. Finally, the oleogel capsules demonstrated excellent sustained release and UV protection of lipophilic bioactives. This work sheds light on development of novel oleogel capsules, making them ideal candidates for smart food encapsulation applications.
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- Yumeng Shi
- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Ministry of Education Engineering Research Center of Starch & Protein Processing, Guangdong Province Key Laboratory for Green Processing of Natural Products and Product Safety, School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China; John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA.
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China.
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Lu Y, Zhang Y, Zhang R, Gao Y, Miao S, Mao L. Different interfaces for stabilizing liquid-liquid, liquid-gel and gel-gel emulsions: Design, comparison, and challenges. Food Res Int 2024; 187:114435. [PMID: 38763682 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2024.114435] [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: 01/08/2024] [Revised: 04/23/2024] [Accepted: 04/27/2024] [Indexed: 05/21/2024]
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Interfaces play essential roles in the stability and functions of emulsion systems. The quick development of novel emulsion systems (e.g., water-water emulsions, water-oleogel emulsions, hydrogel-oleogel emulsions) has brought great progress in interfacial engineering. These new interfaces, which are different from the traditional water-oil interfaces, and are also different from each other, have widened the applications of food emulsions, and also brought in challenges to stabilize the emulsions. We presented a comprehensive summary of various structured interfaces (stabilized by mixed-layers, multilayers, particles, nanodroplets, microgels etc.), and their characteristics, and designing strategies. We also discussed the applicability of these interfaces in stabilizing liquid-liquid (water-oil, water-water, oil-oil, alcohol-oil, etc.), liquid-gel, and gel-gel emulsion systems. Challenges and future research aspects were also proposed regarding interfacial engineering for different emulsions. Emulsions are interface-dominated materials, and the interfaces have dynamic natures, as the compositions and structures are not constant. Biopolymers, particles, nanodroplets, and microgels differed in their capacity to get absorbed onto the interface, to adjust their structures at the interface, to lower interfacial tension, and to stabilize different emulsions. The interactions between the interface and the bulk phases not only affected the properties of the interface, but also the two phases, leading to different functions of the emulsions. These structured interfaces have been used individually or cooperatively to achieve effective stabilization or better applications of different emulsion systems. However, dynamic changes of the interface during digestion are only poorly understood, and it is still challenging to fully characterize the interfaces.
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- Yao Lu
- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China; Food Colloids and Bioprocessing Group, School of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, UK
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- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China
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- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China
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- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China
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- Teagasc Food Research Centre, Moorepark, Fermoy, Co. Cork, Ireland
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- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China.
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Liu L, Wang W, Duan S, Liu J, Mo J, Cao Y, Xiao J. Novel Pickering bigels stabilized by whey protein microgels: Interfacial properties, oral sensation and gastrointestinal digestive profiles. Food Res Int 2024; 188:114352. [PMID: 38823826 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2024.114352] [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: 12/18/2023] [Revised: 04/15/2024] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 06/03/2024]
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In the ongoing quest to formulate sensory-rich, low-fat products that maintain structural integrity, this work investigated the potential of bigels, especially those created using innovative Pickering techniques. By harnessing the unique properties of whey protein isolate (WPI) and whey protein microgel (WPM) as interfacial stabilizers, WPM-based Pickering bigels exhibited a remarkable particle localization at the interface due to specific intermolecular interactions. The rise in protein concentration not only intensified particle coverage and interface stabilization but also amplified attributes like storage modulus, yield stress, and adhesiveness, owing to enhanced intermolecular forces and a compact gel matrix. Impressively, WPM-based Pickering bigels outshone in practical applications, showcasing exceptional oil retention during freeze-thaw cycles and extended flavor release-a promising indication for frozen food product applications. Furthermore, these bigels underwent a sensory evolution from a lubricious texture at lower concentrations to a stable plateau at higher ones, offering an enriched consumer experience. In a comparative digestibility assessment, WPM-based Pickering bigels demonstrated superior prowess in decelerating the release of free fatty acids, indicating slowed lipid digestion. This study demonstrates the potential to fine-tune oral sensations and digestive profiles in bigels by modulating Pickering particle concentrations.
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- Lang Liu
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- College of Electronic Engineering, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Beijing key laboratory of the Innovative Development of Functional Staple and the Nutritional Intervention for Chronic Disease, China National Research Institute of Food and Fermentation Industries, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Beijing key laboratory of the Innovative Development of Functional Staple and the Nutritional Intervention for Chronic Disease, China National Research Institute of Food and Fermentation Industries, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Guangzhou Institute of Energy Conversion, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
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Liu X, Song Z, Tian W, Abdullah, Huang Q, Chen M, Huang Y, Xiao H, Xiao J. Advancements in lipid-based delivery systems for functional foods: a comprehensive review of literature and patent trends. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2024:1-17. [PMID: 38693696 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2024.2343415] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/03/2024]
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Lipid-based delivery systems (LDS) have emerged as cornerstone techniques for bolstering the bioavailability of lipophilic bioactive compounds, addressing challenges related to solubility, stability, and absorption. This critical review examined a substantial dataset of 6,907 scientific articles and 3,021 patents from 2001-2023, elucidating the multifaceted evolution of LDS, with a particular focus on its industrial and patent-driven perspective. Notably, there were pronounced surges in functional food patent applications in 2004, 2011, and 2019. The trajectory revealed a shift from foundational nanoemulsions to more complex structures, such as double/multiple emulsions, solid lipid nanoparticles, Pickering emulsions, and bigels. The review further identified the top 10 leading institutions shaping this domain. Technologies like spray-drying, microfluidics, and phase gelation had revolutionized the landscape, resulting in refined sensory experiences, innovative reduced-fat formulations, enriched beverages, tailor-made infant nutrition, and nuanced release mechanisms for flavors. The review also spotlighted current research frontiers, notably Pickering emulsions, bigels, and multiple emulsions. These emerging technologies not only exemplified the ongoing innovation in the field but also underscored their potential in reshaping the future landscape of value-added functional foods.
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- Xidong Liu
- Library, South China Agricultural University (National Intellectual Property Information Service Center of Universities), Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Functional Food Active Substances, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Functional Food Active Substances, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Functional Food Active Substances, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Food Science, Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ, USA
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Functional Food Active Substances, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Functional Food Active Substances, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Food Science, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA, USA
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Functional Food Active Substances, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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Lu X, Qian S, Wu X, Lan T, Zhang H, Liu J. Research progress of protein complex systems and their application in food: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 265:130987. [PMID: 38508559 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.130987] [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: 07/06/2023] [Revised: 03/16/2024] [Accepted: 03/16/2024] [Indexed: 03/22/2024]
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Among the common natural biomolecules, the excellent properties of proteins have attracted extensive attention from researchers for functional applications, however, in native form proteins have many limitations in the performance of their functional attribute. However, with the deepening of research, it has been found that the combination of natural active substances such as polyphenols, polysaccharides, etc. with protein molecules will make the composite system have stronger functional properties, while the utilization of pH-driven method, ultrasonic treatment, heat treatment, etc. not only provides a guarantee for the overall protein-based composite system, but also gives more possibilities to the protein-composite system. Protein composite systems are emerging in the fields of novel active packaging, functional factor delivery systems and gel systems with high medical value. The products of these protein composite systems usually have high functional properties, mainly due to the interaction of the remaining natural active substances with protein molecules, which can be broadly categorized into covalent interactions and non-covalent interactions, and which, despite the differences in these interactions, together constitute the cornerstone for the stability of protein composite systems and for in-depth research.
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- Xiangning Lu
- College of Food Science and Engineering, National Engineering Research Center of Wheat and Corn Further Processing, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, National Engineering Research Center of Wheat and Corn Further Processing, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, National Engineering Research Center of Wheat and Corn Further Processing, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, National Engineering Research Center of Wheat and Corn Further Processing, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, National Engineering Research Center of Wheat and Corn Further Processing, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China.
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, National Engineering Research Center of Wheat and Corn Further Processing, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China.
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Li C, Xu Y, Zhang Y, Shen Y, Deng X, Wang F. Novel bigels based on walnut oil oleogel and chitosan hydrogel: Preparation, characterization, and application as food spread. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 260:129530. [PMID: 38296666 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.129530] [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: 08/31/2023] [Revised: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 01/13/2024] [Indexed: 02/02/2024]
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This study developed new biphasic gel systems containing a walnut oil-based oleogel and a chitosan hydrogel and evaluated the application on food spread. The effects of different oleogelators [γ-oryzanol/β-sitosterol (γ-ORY/β-SIT), candelilla wax/span 65 (CW/SA), and mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids] were explored. Rheological analysis showed that γ-ORY/β-SIT-based bigel had the strongest gel strength, but XRD confirmed that β' crystal form (d = 3.72 Å, 4.12 Å) was predominantly in the CW/SA-based bigel, which was more appropriate for application as spread. The characteristics of CW/SA-based bigel with different oleogel fractions (40-80 wt%) were investigated. The microscopic images indicated that the hydrogels were dispersed as small droplets in the oleogels after oleogel fraction reaching 60 %. The highest crystallinity was achieved when the oleogel fraction was 60 %, and its oil binding capacity was 96.49 %. Textural analysis showed that the CW/SA-based bigel (OG-60 %) had similar properties with commercial spread B, and can be used as a partial replacement for spread B. Replacing 75 % of the commercial spread B with the bigel was found to be optimal and displayed acceptable sensory features. This study developed a healthy bigel based on walnut oil and provided the in-depth information for bigels as an alternative to plastic fats.
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- Chang Li
- State Key Laboratory of Efficient Production of Forest Resources, Beijing Key Laboratory of Forest Processing and Safety, College of Biological Sciences and Technology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Efficient Production of Forest Resources, Beijing Key Laboratory of Forest Processing and Safety, College of Biological Sciences and Technology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Efficient Production of Forest Resources, Beijing Key Laboratory of Forest Processing and Safety, College of Biological Sciences and Technology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Efficient Production of Forest Resources, Beijing Key Laboratory of Forest Processing and Safety, College of Biological Sciences and Technology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Efficient Production of Forest Resources, Beijing Key Laboratory of Forest Processing and Safety, College of Biological Sciences and Technology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Efficient Production of Forest Resources, Beijing Key Laboratory of Forest Processing and Safety, College of Biological Sciences and Technology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China.
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Zampouni K, Filippou A, Papadimitriou K, Katsanidis E. Evaluation of bigel systems as potential substitutes to partially replace pork backfat in semi-dry sausages. Meat Sci 2024; 208:109392. [PMID: 37979346 DOI: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2023.109392] [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: 08/23/2023] [Revised: 11/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/20/2023]
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Bigels prepared with olive oil oleogels admixed with κ-carrageenan or κ-carrageenan and gelatin hydrogels (BG1 and BG2, respectively) were characterized with respect to microstructure and textural properties and were used as pork backfat alternatives in semi-dry sausages. Stable oleogel-in-hydrogel type bigels were formed, with BG2 having higher hardness values. Control sausages (CF) were formulated with 20% pork backfat and sausage treatments B1F and B2F had 50% of the pork backfat substituted by BG1 and BG2 bigels, respectively. Moisture, water activity, texture, microbial counts, sensorial and nutritional attributes of the resulting sausages were assessed during fermentation and after pasteurization and storage. Substituted sausages had increased weight loss, moisture, and water activity. Color evaluation revealed that the treatments with bigels exhibited the same trend in color formation and no differences were recorded in L* and a* values of the sausages. Total viable counts and lactic acid bacteria populations were not affected by the addition of bigel systems. Regarding the texture parameters, B2F semi-dry sausages exhibited similar values of hardness and cohesiveness to CF. Sausages formulated with bigels exhibited a reduction in energy (20%), fat (27%), saturated fatty acids (30%) and cholesterol (∼6%) content. B2F sausages had similar liking scores with CF, and they did not show any undesirable sensory attributes. The results demonstrate that bigels are a promising fat alternative to manufacture semi-dry meat products with lower fat content and a better nutritional profile.
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- K Zampouni
- Department of Food Science and Technology, School of Agriculture, Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Environment, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124, Greece
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, School of Agriculture, Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Environment, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124, Greece
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, School of Agriculture, Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Environment, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124, Greece
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, School of Agriculture, Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Environment, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124, Greece.
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Loza-Rodríguez N, Millán-Sánchez A, López O. A biocompatible lipid-based bigel for topical applications. Eur J Pharm Biopharm 2023; 190:24-34. [PMID: 37433416 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2023.07.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2023] [Revised: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/08/2023] [Indexed: 07/13/2023]
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The development of biocompatible delivery systems is a necessity for medical and topical applications. Herein, the development of a new bigel for topical application is described. It is composed of 40% colloidal lipid hydrogel and 60% olive oil and beeswax oleogel. Its characterization and the potential of the bigel as a drug carrier through the skin was evaluated in vitro using fluorescence microscopy and two phases of the bigel were labeled with two fluorescent probes: sodium fluorescein (hydrophilic phase) and Nile red (lipophilic phase). The structure of the bigel showed two phases with fluorescence microscopy in which the hydrogel phase was incorporated into a continuous oleogel matrix. Attenuated Total Reflectance Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR) presented a combination of vibrations characteristic of the different molecules forming the bigel, and Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) showed different transitions attributed to beeswax lipids. Small-angle and wide-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS and WAXS) indicated a predominant lamellar structure with orthorhombic lateral packing that could be related to the arrangement of beeswax crystals. Bigel enables deeper penetration of hydrophilic and lipophilic probes into deeper layers, making it a promising candidate for effective topical carriers in medical and dermatological applications.
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- Noèlia Loza-Rodríguez
- Department of Chemical and Surfactant Technology, Institute of Advanced Chemistry of Catalonia (IQAC-CSIC), C/Jordi Girona 18-26, 08034 Barcelona, Spain; Bicosome S.L. C/Jordi Girona 18-26, 08034 Barcelona, Spain.
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- Department of Chemical and Surfactant Technology, Institute of Advanced Chemistry of Catalonia (IQAC-CSIC), C/Jordi Girona 18-26, 08034 Barcelona, Spain.
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- Department of Chemical and Surfactant Technology, Institute of Advanced Chemistry of Catalonia (IQAC-CSIC), C/Jordi Girona 18-26, 08034 Barcelona, Spain.
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Francavilla A, Corradini MG, Joye IJ. Bigels as Delivery Systems: Potential Uses and Applicability in Food. Gels 2023; 9:648. [PMID: 37623103 PMCID: PMC10453560 DOI: 10.3390/gels9080648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2023] [Revised: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 08/10/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023] Open
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Bigels have been mainly applied in the pharmaceutical sector for the controlled release of drugs or therapeutics. However, these systems, with their intricate structures, hold great promise for wider application in food products. Besides their classical role as carrier and target delivery vehicles for molecules of interest, bigels may also be valuable tools for building complex food structures. In the context of reducing or even eliminating undesirable (but often highly functional) food components, current strategies often critically affect food structure and palatability. The production of solid fat systems that are trans-fat-free and have high levels of unsaturated fatty acids is one of the challenges the food industry currently faces. According to recent studies, bigels can be successfully used as ingredients for total or partial solid fat replacement in complex food matrices. This review aims to critically assess current research on bigels in food and pharmaceutical applications, discuss the role of bigel composition and production parameters on the characteristics of bigels and further expand the use of bigels as solid fat replacers and functional food ingredients. The hydrogel:oleogel ratio, selected gelators, inclusion of surfactants and encapsulation of molecules of interest, and process parameters (e.g., temperature, shear rate) during bigel production play a crucial role in the bigel's rheological and textural properties, microstructure, release characteristics, biocompatibility, and stability. Besides exploring the role of these parameters in bigel production, future research directions for bigels in a food context are explored.
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- Alyssa Francavilla
- Department of Food Science, Ontario Agricultural College, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON N1G 2W1, Canada; (A.F.); (M.G.C.)
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- Department of Food Science, Ontario Agricultural College, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON N1G 2W1, Canada; (A.F.); (M.G.C.)
- Arrell Food Institute, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON N1G 2W1, Canada
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- Department of Food Science, Ontario Agricultural College, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON N1G 2W1, Canada; (A.F.); (M.G.C.)
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Siachou C, Zampouni K, Katsanidis E. Bigels as Fat Replacers in Fermented Sausages: Physicochemical, Microbiological, Sensory, and Nutritional Characteristics. Gels 2023; 9:gels9040340. [PMID: 37102952 PMCID: PMC10137812 DOI: 10.3390/gels9040340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2023] [Revised: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 04/14/2023] [Indexed: 04/28/2023] Open
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Olive oil bigels structured with monoglycerides, gelatin, and κ-carrageenan were designed for the partial substitution of pork backfat in fermented sausages. Two different bigels were used: bigel B60 consisted of 60% aqueous and 40% lipid phase; and bigel B80 was formulated with 80% aqueous and 20% lipid phase. Three different pork sausage treatments were manufactured: control with 18% pork backfat; treatment SB60 with 9% pork backfat and 9% bigel B60; and treatment SB80 with 9% pork backfat and 9% bigel B80. Microbiological and physicochemical analyses were carried out for all three treatments on 0, 1, 3, 6, and 16 days after sausage preparation. Bigel substitution did not affect water activity or the populations of lactic acid bacteria, total viable counts, Micrococcaceae, and Staphylococcacea during the fermentation and ripening period. Treatments SB60 and SB80 presented higher weight loss during fermentation and higher TBARS values only on day 16 of storage. Consumer sensory evaluation did not identify significant differences among the sausage treatments in color, texture, juiciness, flavor, taste, and overall acceptability. The results show that bigels can be utilized for the formulation of healthier meat products with acceptable microbiological, physicochemical, and organoleptic characteristics.
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- Christina Siachou
- Department of Food Science and Technology, School of Agriculture, Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Environment, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, School of Agriculture, Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Environment, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, School of Agriculture, Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Environment, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
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Zampouni K, Mouzakitis C, Lazaridou A, Moschakis T, Katsanidis E. Physicochemical properties and microstructure of bigels formed with gelatin and κ-carrageenan hydrogels and monoglycerides in olive oil oleogels. Food Hydrocoll 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2023.108636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/06/2023]
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Mansi K, Kumar R, Jindal N, Singh K. Biocompatible nanocarriers an emerging platform for augmenting the antiviral attributes of bioactive polyphenols: A review. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2023.104269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/17/2023]
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Xie D, Hu H, Huang Q, Lu X. Development and characterization of food-grade bigel system for 3D printing applications: Role of oleogel/hydrogel ratios and emulsifiers. Food Hydrocoll 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2023.108565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/10/2023]
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Guo J, Gu X, Du L, Meng Z. Spirulina platensis protein nanoparticle-based bigels: Dual stabilization, phase inversion, and 3D printing. Food Hydrocoll 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2022.108160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Liu Z, Shi A, Wu C, Hei X, Li S, Liu H, Jiao B, Adhikari B, Wang Q. Natural Amphiphilic Shellac Nanoparticle-Stabilized Novel Pickering Emulsions with Droplets and Bi-continuous Structures. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:57350-57361. [PMID: 36516347 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c16860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Shellac is a natural amphiphilic substance, and its nanoparticles can be used to stabilize Pickering emulsions with droplets and bi-continuous structures. In this study, shellac nanoparticles (SNPs) were produced through the anti-solvent method, and these SNPs were used to produce a series of Pickering emulsions. Fourier transform infrared results showed that SNPs were generated through hydrogen bonding and hydrophobic effects. The contact angle of SNPs was 122.3°, indicating that hydrophobicity was their dominant characteristic. According to the results of confocal laser scanning microscopy, the Pickering emulsions stabilized by SNPs showed oil-in-water, bi-continuous structure, and water-in-oil characteristics, which were dependent on the oil-phase content. The resistance value of the emulsified part of these Pickering emulsion systems significantly increased at an oil-phase ratio of 80-90% (more than 105 MΩ), as compared with the 10-70% oil-phase content (around 1 MΩ). The viscosity of SNP-stabilized Pickering emulsions with bi-continuous structures was highest at 40% oil-phase content. The porous material prepared by using Pickering emulsions with bi-continuous structures as a template had an interconnected structure and was able to absorb both water and oil. This study indicated that these amphiphilic SNPs readily form bi-continuous structures and effectively stabilize Pickering emulsions with droplets. These SNPs are expected to have increased application in food and pharmaceutical industries.
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- Zhe Liu
- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Key Laboratory of Agro-Products Processing, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing100193, China
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Key Laboratory of Agro-Products Processing, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing100193, China
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Key Laboratory of Agro-Products Processing, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing100193, China
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Key Laboratory of Agro-Products Processing, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing100193, China
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Key Laboratory of Agro-Products Processing, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing100193, China
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Key Laboratory of Agro-Products Processing, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing100193, China
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Key Laboratory of Agro-Products Processing, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing100193, China
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- School of Science, RMIT University, Melbourne3083, Victoria, Australia
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Key Laboratory of Agro-Products Processing, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing100193, China
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Designing and characterizing multicomponent, plant-based bigels of rice bran wax, gums, and monoglycerides. Food Hydrocoll 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2022.108425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Machado M, Sousa S, Morais P, Miranda A, Rodriguez-Alcalá LM, Gomes AM, Pintado M. Novel avocado oil-functionalized yogurt with anti-obesity potential: Technological and nutraceutical perspectives. FOOD BIOSCI 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fbio.2022.101983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Qiu H, Qu K, Eun JB, Zhang H. Analysis of thermal oxidation of different multi-element oleogels based on carnauba wax, β-sitosterol/lecithin, and ethyl cellulose by classical oxidation determination method combined with the electronic nose. Food Chem 2022; 405:134970. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.134970] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2022] [Revised: 10/16/2022] [Accepted: 11/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Alves Barroso L, Grossi Bovi Karatay G, Dupas Hubinger M. Effect of Potato Starch Hydrogel:Glycerol Monostearate Oleogel Ratio on the Physico-Rheological Properties of Bigels. Gels 2022; 8:694. [PMID: 36354602 PMCID: PMC9689572 DOI: 10.3390/gels8110694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2022] [Revised: 10/20/2022] [Accepted: 10/22/2022] [Indexed: 08/26/2023] Open
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Bigel (BG) has been shown to be promising for the food industry due to the possibility to manipulate the properties of the system by adjusting the ratio of each individual phase, namely the hydrogel (H) and oleogel (O) phases. This work aimed to evaluate the influence of the O:H ratio on the physical-rheological properties of BG produced with potato starch (PS) and glycerol monostearate (GM). The hydrogel hardness (i.e., 1423.47 g) directly influenced the viscosity of the BG samples, as BG with a higher H-phase presented the highest viscosity and firmness. All BG samples presented shear-thinning behavior and structural breakdown at ~50 °C. BG with a higher O-phase had superior results for thermal stability, softer texture, and yield stress values, representative of good plasticity and spreadability, as compared to BG with less O-phase. The BG with 80% H-phase was less stable during the 21 days of storage in relation to the other BG samples. This study showed the role that the O:H ratio plays in the development of PS-GM-based BGs with tailor-made physical-rheological properties. In addition, the BG is an easily reproduced system with great potential to be used as a trans and saturated fat substitute in food applications.
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- Lívia Alves Barroso
- Department of Food Engineering and Technology, School of Food Engineering, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Monteiro Lobato Street, 80, Campinas 13083-862, Brazil
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Chen J, Li Q, Du R, Yu X, Wan Z, Yang X. Thermoresponsive Dual-Structured Gel Emulsions Stabilized by Glycyrrhizic Acid Nanofibrils in Combination with Monoglyceride Crystals. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27196542. [PMID: 36235079 PMCID: PMC9573016 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27196542] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2022] [Revised: 09/27/2022] [Accepted: 09/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Responsive dual-structured emulsions and gel emulsions have attracted more and more attention due to their complex microstructures, on-demand responsive properties, and controlled release of active cargoes. In this work, the effect of monoglyceride (MG)-based oil phase structuring on the formation and stability, structural properties, and thermoresponsive and cargo release behavior of gel emulsions stabilized by glycyrrhizic acid (GA) nanofibrils were investigated. Owing to the formation of GA fibrillar networks in the aqueous phase and MG crystalline networks in the oil phase, a stable dual-structured gel emulsion can be successfully developed. The microstructure of the dual-structured gel emulsions largely depended on the concentration of MG in the oil phase. At low MG concentrations (1-2 wt%), the larger formed and lamellar MG crystals may pierce the interfacial fibrillar film, inducing the formation of partially coalesced droplets. In contrast, at high MG concentrations (4 wt% or above), the smaller MG crystals with enhanced interfacial activity can lead to the formation of a bilayer shell of GA nanofibrils and MG crystals, thus efficiently inhibiting the interfacial film damage and forming a jamming structure with homogeneously distributed small droplets. Compared to pure GA nanofibril gel emulsions, the GA-MG dual-structured gel emulsions showed significantly improved mechanical performance as well as good thermoresponsive behavior. Moreover, these stable GA-MG gel emulsions can be used as food-grade delivery vehicles for encapsulating and protecting hydrophobic and hydrophilic bioactive cargoes. They also have great potential as novel and efficient aroma delivery systems showing highly controlled volatile release. The dual-structured emulsion strategy is expected to broaden the applications of natural saponin GA-based gel emulsions in the food, pharmaceutical, and personal care industries.
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- Jialing Chen
- Laboratory of Food Proteins and Colloids, School of Food Science and Engineering, Guangdong Province Key Laboratory for Green Processing of Natural Products and Product Safety, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- Laboratory of Food Proteins and Colloids, School of Food Science and Engineering, Guangdong Province Key Laboratory for Green Processing of Natural Products and Product Safety, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- Laboratory of Food Proteins and Colloids, School of Food Science and Engineering, Guangdong Province Key Laboratory for Green Processing of Natural Products and Product Safety, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- Laboratory of Food Proteins and Colloids, School of Food Science and Engineering, Guangdong Province Key Laboratory for Green Processing of Natural Products and Product Safety, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- Laboratory of Food Proteins and Colloids, School of Food Science and Engineering, Guangdong Province Key Laboratory for Green Processing of Natural Products and Product Safety, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
- Overseas Expertise Introduction Center for Discipline Innovation of Food Nutrition and Human Health (111 Center), Guangzhou 510640, China
- Correspondence: ; Fax: +86-20-8711-4263
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- Laboratory of Food Proteins and Colloids, School of Food Science and Engineering, Guangdong Province Key Laboratory for Green Processing of Natural Products and Product Safety, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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Silva PM, Cerqueira MA, Martins AJ, Fasolin LH, Cunha RL, Vicente AA. Oleogels and bigels as alternatives to saturated fats: A review on their application by the food industry. J AM OIL CHEM SOC 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/aocs.12637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Pedro M. Silva
- Centre of Biological Engineering University of Minho Braga Portugal
- International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory Braga Portugal
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- Department of Food Engineering and Technology School of Food Engineering, University of Campinas – UNICAMP Campinas São Paulo Brazil
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- Department of Food Engineering and Technology School of Food Engineering, University of Campinas – UNICAMP Campinas São Paulo Brazil
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Analysis on the printability and rheological characteristics of bigel inks: Potential in 3D food printing. Food Hydrocoll 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2022.107675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Yang J, Zheng H, Mo Y, Gao Y, Mao L. Structural characterization of hydrogel-oleogel biphasic systems as affected by oleogelators. Food Res Int 2022; 158:111536. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2022.111536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2022] [Revised: 06/08/2022] [Accepted: 06/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Habibi A, Kasapis S, Truong T. Effect of hydrogel particle size embedded into oleogels on the physico-functional properties of hydrogel-in-oleogel (bigels). Lebensm Wiss Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2022.113501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Ghiasi F, Golmakani MT. Fabrication and characterization of a novel biphasic system based on starch and ethylcellulose as an alternative fat replacer in a model food system. INNOV FOOD SCI EMERG 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ifset.2022.103028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Marcela Vélez-Erazo E, Kiyomi Okuro P, Gallegos-Soto A, Lopes da Cunha R, Dupas Hubinger M. Protein-based strategies for fat replacement: approaching different protein colloidal types, structured systems and food applications. Food Res Int 2022; 156:111346. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2022.111346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2021] [Revised: 04/30/2022] [Accepted: 05/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Catastrophic phase inversion of bigels characterized by fluorescence intensity-based 3D modeling and the formability for decorating and 3D printing. Food Hydrocoll 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2021.107461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Ahmadzadeh S, Chen W, Rizvi SS. Oleogelation using modified milk protein concentrate produced by supercritical fluid extrusion. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2022.113114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Barragán‐Martínez LP, Molina‐Rodríguez A, Román‐Guerrero A, Vernon‐Carter EJ, Alvarez‐Ramirez J. Effect of starch gelatinization on the morphology, viscoelasticity and water structure of candelilla wax/canola oil/starch hybrid gels. J FOOD PROCESS PRES 2022. [DOI: 10.1111/jfpp.16520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Departamento de Ingeniería de Procesos e Hidráulica. Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana‐Iztapalapa CDMX México
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- Departamento de Ingeniería de Procesos e Hidráulica. Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana‐Iztapalapa CDMX México
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- Departamento de Ingeniería de Procesos e Hidráulica. Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana‐Iztapalapa CDMX México
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Schmidt BVKJ. Multicompartment Hydrogels. Macromol Rapid Commun 2022; 43:e2100895. [PMID: 35092101 DOI: 10.1002/marc.202100895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2021] [Revised: 01/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Hydrogels belong to the most promising materials in polymer and materials science at the moment. As they feature soft and tissue-like character as well as high water-content, a broad range of applications are addressed with hydrogels, e.g. tissue engineering and wound dressings but also soft robotics, drug delivery, actuators and catalysis. Ways to tailor hydrogel properties are crosslinking mechanism, hydrogel shape and reinforcement, but new features can be introduced by variation of hydrogel composition as well, e.g. via monomer choice, functionalization or compartmentalization. Especially, multicompartment hydrogels drive progress towards complex and highly functional soft materials. In the present review the latest developments in multicompartment hydrogels are highlighted with a focus on three types of compartments, i.e. micellar/vesicular, droplets or multi-layers including various sub-categories. Furthermore, several morphologies of compartmentalized hydrogels and applications of multicompartment hydrogels will be discussed as well. Finally, an outlook towards future developments of the field will be given. The further development of multicompartment hydrogels is highly relevant for a broad range of applications and will have a significant impact on biomedicine and organic devices. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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Martín-Illana A, Notario-Pérez F, Cazorla-Luna R, Ruiz-Caro R, Bonferoni MC, Tamayo A, Veiga MD. Bigels as drug delivery systems: From their components to their applications. Drug Discov Today 2021; 27:1008-1026. [PMID: 34942374 DOI: 10.1016/j.drudis.2021.12.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2021] [Revised: 10/29/2021] [Accepted: 12/15/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Bigels are systems that usually result from mixing a hydrogel and an organogel: the aqueous phase is commonly formed by a hydrophilic biopolymer, whereas the organic phase comprises a gelled vegetable oil because of the presence of an organogelator. The proportion of the corresponding gelling agent in each phase, the organogel/hydrogel ratio, and the mixing temperature and speed all need to be taken into consideration for bigel manufacturing. Bigels, which are particularly useful drug delivery systems, have already been formulated for transdermal, buccal, and vaginal routes. Mechanical assessments and microscopy are the most reported characterization techniques. As we review here, their composition and unique structure confer promising drug delivery attributes, such as mucoadhesion, the ability to control drug release, and the possibility of including both hydrophilic and lipophilic drugs in the same system.
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- Araceli Martín-Illana
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Food Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Complutense University of Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Food Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Complutense University of Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Food Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Complutense University of Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Food Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Complutense University of Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Drug Sciences, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Chemical-Physics of Surfaces and Processes, Institute of Ceramics and Glass, Spanish National Research Council, 28049 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Food Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Complutense University of Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain.
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Development of Novel Rice Bran Wax/Gelatin-Based Biphasic Edible Gels and Characterization of their Microstructural, Thermal, and Mechanical Properties. FOOD BIOPROCESS TECH 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s11947-021-02719-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Zhuang X, Clark S, Acevedo N. Bigels-oleocolloid matrices-as probiotic protective systems in yogurt. J Food Sci 2021; 86:4892-4900. [PMID: 34643273 DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.15928] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2021] [Revised: 09/01/2021] [Accepted: 09/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The probiotic yogurt market is strong because of the potential benefits that probiotics provide to the host, such as relieving lactose intolerance symptoms, easing diarrhea, and improving the immune system. However, probiotics are sensitive to processing conditions and the high acidity of yogurt can reduce survival of probiotics and limit yogurt shelf life. Here, oleocolloid technology (bigels) was used to improve the survival of probiotics during yogurt shelf life. Bigels are semisolid systems containing a polar and a non-polar phase mixed forming a material with improved properties. Probiotic bigels were prepared by mixing a soy lecithin-stearic acid oleogel emulsion and a whey protein hydrogel, followed by the incorporation of Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium lactis suspended in milk. Yogurt was prepared with 18% wt/wt probiotic bigels with (Swiss-style) and without (sundae-style) agitation. Probiotic viability was monitored for 6 weeks. The total counts of L. acidophilus and B. lactis entrapped in bigels were significantly higher than free bacteria in yogurt after 3 and 5 weeks, respectively, indicating that probiotics could be entrapped and their survival enhanced. Both yogurt styles showed a meant total count of 3.3 and 4.5 log CFU/g for L. acidophilus and B. lactis, respectively at the end of storage time suggesting that despite agitation of yogurt, bigel structure played a key role in protecting probiotic viability.
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- Xiaoqing Zhuang
- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, USA
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- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, USA
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- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, USA
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Pinto TC, Martins AJ, Pastrana L, Pereira MC, Cerqueira MA. Oleogel-Based Systems for the Delivery of Bioactive Compounds in Foods. Gels 2021; 7:gels7030086. [PMID: 34287270 PMCID: PMC8293095 DOI: 10.3390/gels7030086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2021] [Revised: 06/23/2021] [Accepted: 07/02/2021] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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Oleogels are semi-solid materials containing a large fraction of liquid oil entrapped in a network of structuring molecules. In the food industry, these formulations can be used to mimic fats and to deliver bioactive compounds. In the last decade, there has been increasing interest in these structures, not only from a scientific point of view, i.e., studying new molecules, methodologies for gelification, and new structures, but also from a technological point of view, with researchers and companies exploring these structures as a way to overcome certain challenges and/or create new and innovative products. One of the exciting applications of oleogels is the delivery of functional molecules, where the incorporation of oil-soluble functional compounds can be explored not only at the macroscale but also at micro- and nanoscales, resulting in different release behaviors and also different applications. This review presents and discusses the most recent works on the development, production, characterization, and applications of oleogels and other oleogel-based systems to deliver functional molecules in foods.
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- Tiago C. Pinto
- LEPABE—Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal; (T.C.P.); (M.C.P.)
- INL—International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Avenida Mestre José Veiga, 4715-330 Braga, Portugal; (A.J.M.); (L.P.)
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- INL—International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Avenida Mestre José Veiga, 4715-330 Braga, Portugal; (A.J.M.); (L.P.)
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- INL—International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Avenida Mestre José Veiga, 4715-330 Braga, Portugal; (A.J.M.); (L.P.)
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- LEPABE—Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal; (T.C.P.); (M.C.P.)
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- INL—International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Avenida Mestre José Veiga, 4715-330 Braga, Portugal; (A.J.M.); (L.P.)
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Ceresino EB, Johansson E, Sato HH, Plivelic TS, Hall SA, Bez J, Kuktaite R. Lupin Protein Isolate Structure Diversity in Frozen-Cast Foams: Effects of Transglutaminases and Edible Fats. Molecules 2021; 26:1717. [PMID: 33808718 PMCID: PMC8003408 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26061717] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2021] [Revised: 03/11/2021] [Accepted: 03/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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This study addresses an innovative approach to generate aerated foods with appealing texture through the utilization of lupin protein isolate (LPI) in combination with edible fats. We show the impact of transglutaminases (TGs; SB6 and commercial), glycerol (Gly), soy lecithin (Lec) and linoleic acid (LA) on the micro- and nanostructure of health promoting solid foods created from LPI and fats blends. 3-D tomographic images of LPI with TG revealed that SB6 contributed to an exceptional bubble spatial organization. The inclusion of Gly and Lec decreased protein polymerization and also induced the formation of a porous layered material. LA promoted protein polymerization and formation of homogeneous thick layers in the LPI matrix. Thus, the LPI is a promising protein resource which when in blend with additives is able to create diverse food structures. Much focus has been placed on the great foamability of LPI and here we show the resulting microstructure of LPI foams, and how these were improved with addition of TGs. New food applications for LPI can arise with the addition of food grade dispersant Lec and essential fatty-acid LA, by improved puffiness, and their contributing as replacer of chemical leavening additives in gluten-free products.
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- Elaine Berger Ceresino
- Department of Plant Breeding, The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Box 190, SE-234 22 Lomma, Sweden;
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- Department of Plant Breeding, The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Box 190, SE-234 22 Lomma, Sweden;
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- Department of Food Science, School of Food Engineering, University of Campinas, São Paulo, SP 13083-862, Brazil;
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- MAX IV Laboratory, Lund University, Box 118, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden;
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- Department of Solid Mechanics, Lund University, Box 118, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden;
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- Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging, Giggenhauser Str. 35, D-85354 Freising, Germany;
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- Department of Plant Breeding, The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Box 190, SE-234 22 Lomma, Sweden;
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Edible lecithin, stearic acid, and whey protein bigels enhance survival of probiotics during in vitro digestion. FOOD BIOSCI 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fbio.2020.100813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Shakeel A, Farooq U, Gabriele D, Marangoni AG, Lupi FR. Bigels and multi-component organogels: An overview from rheological perspective. Food Hydrocoll 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2020.106190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Liu C, Zheng Z, Shi Y, Zhang Y, Liu Y. Development of low-oil emulsion gel by solidifying oil droplets: Roles of internal beeswax concentration. Food Chem 2020; 345:128811. [PMID: 33321346 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2020.128811] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2020] [Revised: 11/18/2020] [Accepted: 12/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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There is increasing interest in the development of low-oil emulsion gels, but little is known about fabrication of low-oil emulsion gels by adjusting oil phase. Here, we reported a facile strategy to produce an ultrastable (at least 6 months) low-oil (25% oil) emulsion gels by solidifying the oil phase. The formation and stabilization mechanisms were explored. Beeswax (BW) encased liquid oil within the crystal network, forming solidified droplets. These solidified droplets promoted droplet-droplet interaction and tended to form network, further promoting gelling. Both linear and nonlinear rheology strongly supported the fact that BW enhanced the interaction of solidified droplets and strengthened the gel structure. Finally, we utilized low-oil emulsion gels as a delivery system of curcumin. The storage stabilities of curcumin at 4 and 20 °C were improved with 1, 3 and 5 wt% BW concentrations. This strategy greatly enriches emulsion gel formulations and their applications in foods.
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- Chunhuan Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, School of Food Science and Technology, National Engineering Research Center for Functional Food, National Engineering Laboratory for Cereal Fermentation Technology, Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi 214122, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, School of Food Science and Technology, National Engineering Research Center for Functional Food, National Engineering Laboratory for Cereal Fermentation Technology, Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi 214122, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, School of Food Science and Technology, National Engineering Research Center for Functional Food, National Engineering Laboratory for Cereal Fermentation Technology, Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi 214122, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, School of Food Science and Technology, National Engineering Research Center for Functional Food, National Engineering Laboratory for Cereal Fermentation Technology, Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi 214122, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, School of Food Science and Technology, National Engineering Research Center for Functional Food, National Engineering Laboratory for Cereal Fermentation Technology, Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi 214122, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China.
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Cooper Z, Simons CR, Ward R, Martini S. Functional properties of dairy phospholipid gels. J Dairy Sci 2020; 104:1412-1423. [PMID: 33189284 DOI: 10.3168/jds.2020-18737] [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: 04/17/2020] [Accepted: 08/25/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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In this study dairy phospholipid (PL) gels were made using 3 different concentrations of PL (15%, 30%, and 45%) and soybean oil to determine the gel-forming ability and functional traits that dairy PL have. After 24 h of storage the visual stability, crystal morphology, solid fat content, melting behavior, viscosity, and oil binding capacity of the gels were evaluated. All samples showed visual stability, whereas polarized light microscopy showed that high concentrations of PL reduced PL mobility, preventing tubular micelles from forming at high concentrations of PL (45%). Solid fat content increased with an increase in PL concentration. The melting enthalpy increased as the concentration of PL increased. The viscosity was assessed at 0.01, 0.1, and 1.0 1/s shear rates. A significant difference was observed between the 45% PL samples and the other samples at low and intermediate shear, but at high shear levels, a significant difference was only seen between the 15% PL sample and the other samples. The oil binding capacity showed a significant difference between the 45% PL sample and the other 2 samples. This study shows that dairy PL can be added to a vegetable oil to produce semi-solid material with appropriate functional properties.
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- Zachary Cooper
- Department of Nutrition, Dietetics, and Food Sciences, Utah State University, Logan 84322
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Utah State University, Logan 84322
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- Department of Nutrition, Dietetics, and Food Sciences, Utah State University, Logan 84322
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- Department of Nutrition, Dietetics, and Food Sciences, Utah State University, Logan 84322.
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Zheng H, Mao L, Cui M, Liu J, Gao Y. Development of food-grade bigels based on κ-carrageenan hydrogel and monoglyceride oleogels as carriers for β-carotene: Roles of oleogel fraction. Food Hydrocoll 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2020.105855] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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A critical review on structures, health effects, oxidative stability, and sensory properties of oleogels. BIOCATALYSIS AND AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bcab.2020.101657] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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