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Valdivia-Culqui JE, Maicelo-Quintana JL, Cayo-Colca IS, Medina-Mendoza M, Castro-Alayo EM, Balcázar-Zumaeta CR. Oleogel Systems for Chocolate Production: A Systematic Review. Gels 2024; 10:561. [PMID: 39330164 PMCID: PMC11431030 DOI: 10.3390/gels10090561] [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: 06/25/2024] [Revised: 08/27/2024] [Accepted: 08/28/2024] [Indexed: 09/28/2024] Open
Abstract
In response to the growing demand for healthier food options, this review explores advances in oleogel systems as an innovative solution to reduce saturated fats in chocolates. Although appreciated for its flavor and texture, chocolate is high in calories, mainly due to cocoa butter (CB), which is rich in saturated fats. Oleogels, three-dimensional structures formed by structuring agents in edible oils, stand out in terms of mimicking saturated fats' physical and sensory properties without compromising the quality of chocolate. This study reviews how oleogels could improve chocolate's stability and sensory quality, exploring the potential of pectin-rich agro-industrial by-products as sustainable alternatives. It also explores the need for physicochemical evaluations of both oleogel and oleogel-based chocolate.
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- Jheniffer E Valdivia-Culqui
- Instituto de Investigación, Innovación y Desarrollo para el Sector Agrario y Agroindustrial (IIDAA), Facultad de Ingeniería y Ciencias Agrarias, Universidad Nacional Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza de Amazonas, Chachapoyas 01000, Peru
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- Facultad de Ingeniería Zootecnista, Agronegocios y Biotecnología, Universidad Nacional Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza de Amazonas, Chachapoyas 01000, Peru
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- Facultad de Ingeniería Zootecnista, Agronegocios y Biotecnología, Universidad Nacional Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza de Amazonas, Chachapoyas 01000, Peru
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- Instituto de Investigación, Innovación y Desarrollo para el Sector Agrario y Agroindustrial (IIDAA), Facultad de Ingeniería y Ciencias Agrarias, Universidad Nacional Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza de Amazonas, Chachapoyas 01000, Peru
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- Instituto de Investigación, Innovación y Desarrollo para el Sector Agrario y Agroindustrial (IIDAA), Facultad de Ingeniería y Ciencias Agrarias, Universidad Nacional Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza de Amazonas, Chachapoyas 01000, Peru
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- Instituto de Investigación, Innovación y Desarrollo para el Sector Agrario y Agroindustrial (IIDAA), Facultad de Ingeniería y Ciencias Agrarias, Universidad Nacional Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza de Amazonas, Chachapoyas 01000, Peru
- Programa de Doctorado en Ciencias Agrarias, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Nacional de Piura, Jr. Tacna 748, Piura 20002, Peru
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Tamašauskaitė L, Minelgaitė V, Šipailienė A, Vinauskienė R, Eisinaitė V, Leskauskaitė D. Bigel Matrix Loaded with Probiotic Bacteria and Prebiotic Dietary Fibers from Berry Pomace Suitable for the Development of Probiotic Butter Spread Product. Gels 2024; 10:349. [PMID: 38786266 PMCID: PMC11121513 DOI: 10.3390/gels10050349] [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: 04/26/2024] [Revised: 05/14/2024] [Accepted: 05/16/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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This study presents a novel approach to developing a probiotic butter spread product. We evaluated the prebiotic activity of soluble dietary fibers extracted from cranberry and sea buckthorn berry pomace with different probiotic strains (Limosilactobacillus reuteri, Lacticaseibacillus paracasei, and Lactiplantibacillus plantarum), uploaded selected compatible combination in the bigel matrix, and applied it in the probiotic butter spread formulation. Bigels and products were characterized by physical stability, rheological, textural properties, and viability of probiotics during storage at different conditions. The highest prebiotic activity score was observed in soluble cranberry (1.214 ± 0.029) and sea buckthorn (1.035 ± 0.009) fibers when cultivated with L. reuteri. The bigels loaded with probiotics and prebiotic fiber exhibited a significant increase in viscosity (higher consistency coefficient 40-45 Pa·sn) and better probiotic viability (>6 log CFU/g) during long-term storage at +4 °C temperature, surpassing the bigels loaded with probiotics alone. Bigels stored at a lower temperature (-18 °C) maintained high bacterial viability (above 8.5 log CFU/g). The butter spread enriched with the bigel matrix was softer (7.6-14.2 N), indicating improved spreadability. The butter spread product consistently met the required 6 log CFU/g for a functional probiotic food product until 60 days of storage at +4 °C temperature. The butter stored at -18 °C remained probiotic throughout the entire storage period, confirming the protective effect of the bigel matrix. The study's results showed the potential of the bigel to co-encapsulate, protect, and deliver probiotics during prolonged storage under different conditions.
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Kaunas University of Technology, Radvilenu pl 19, LT-50254 Kaunas, Lithuania (V.M.)
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Alkabaa AS, Akcicek A, Taylan O, Balubaid M, Alamoudi M, Gulzar WA, Alidrisi H, Dertli E, Karasu S. Production of Novel Bigels from Cold Pressed Chia Seed Oil By-Product: Application in Low-Fat Mayonnaise. Foods 2024; 13:574. [PMID: 38397551 PMCID: PMC10887863 DOI: 10.3390/foods13040574] [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: 12/11/2023] [Revised: 01/29/2024] [Accepted: 02/08/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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The objective of this study was to produce an innovative bigel formulation by combining glycerol monostearate (GMS) oleogel with hydrogels stabilized by various agents, including cold pressed chia seed oil by-product gum (CSG), gelatin (G), and whey protein concentrate (WPC). The findings indicated that the choice of hydrogel influenced the rheological, textural, and microstructural properties of the bigels. The G' value of the bigel samples was higher than G″, indicating that all the bigels exhibited solid-like characteristics. In order to numerically compare the dynamic rheological properties of the samples, K' and K″ values were calculated using the power law model. K' values of the samples were found to be higher than K″ values. The K' value of bigel samples was significantly affected by the hydrogel (HG)/oleogel ratio (OG) and the type of stabilizing agent used in the hydrogel formulation. As the OG ratio of bigel samples increased, the K' value increased significantly (p < 0.05). The texture values of the samples were significantly affected by the HG/OG ratio (p < 0.05). The study's findings demonstrated that utilizing CSG, G, and WPC at an OG ratio more than 50% can result in bigels with the appropriate hardness and solid character. The low-fat mayonnaise was produced by using these bigels. The low-fat mayonnaise showed shear-thinning and solid-like behavior with G' values greater than the G″ values. Low-fat mayonnaise produced with CSG bigels (CSGBs) showed similar rheological properties to the full-fat mayonnaise. The results showed that CSG could be used in a bigel formulation as a plant-based gum and CSGB could be used as a fat replacer in low-fat mayonnaise formulation.
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- Abdulaziz S. Alkabaa
- Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia; (A.S.A.); (O.T.); (M.B.); (H.A.)
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- Faculty of Tourism, Department of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts, Kocaeli University, Kartepe 41080, Turkey;
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia; (A.S.A.); (O.T.); (M.B.); (H.A.)
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia; (A.S.A.); (O.T.); (M.B.); (H.A.)
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia; (A.S.A.); (O.T.); (M.B.); (H.A.)
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia; (A.S.A.); (O.T.); (M.B.); (H.A.)
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia; (A.S.A.); (O.T.); (M.B.); (H.A.)
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- Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, Yildiz Technical University, Davutpasa Campüs, Istanbul 34210, Turkey;
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- Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, Yildiz Technical University, Davutpasa Campüs, Istanbul 34210, Turkey;
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Tian W, Huang Y, Liu L, Yu Y, Cao Y, Xiao J. Tailoring the oral sensation and digestive behavior of konjac glucomannan-gelatin binary hydrogel based bigel: Effects of composition and ratio. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 256:127963. [PMID: 37951424 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.127963] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2023] [Revised: 10/29/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023]
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In the food industry, there is a growing demand for bigels that offer both adaptable oral sensations and versatile delivery properties. Herein, we developed bigels using a binary hydrogel of konjac glucomannan (KGM) and gelatin (G) combined with a stearic acid oleogel. We closely examined how the oleogel/hydrogel volume ratio (φ) and the KGM/G mass ratio (γ) influenced various characteristics of the bigels, including their microstructure, texture, rheological properties, thermal-sensitivity, oral tribology, digestive stability, and nutraceutical delivery efficiency. A noteworthy observation was the structural evolution of the bigels with increasing φ values: transitioning from oleogel-in-hydrogel to a bicontinuous structure, and eventually to hydrogel-in-oleogel. Lower γ values yielded a softer, thermally-responsive bigel, whereas higher γ values imparted enhanced viscosity, stickiness, and spreadability to the bigel. Oral tribology assessments demonstrated that φ primarily influenced the friction sensations at lower chewing intensities. In contrast, γ played a significant role in augmenting oral friction perceptions during more intense chewing. Additionally, φ dictated the controlled release and bioaccessibility of curcumin, while γ determined digestive stability. This study provides valuable insights, emphasizing that through meticulous selection and adjustment of the hydrogel matrix composition, bigels can be custom-fabricated to achieve specific oral sensations and regulated digestive behaviors.
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- Wenni Tian
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs/Guangdong Key Laboratory of Agricultural Products Processing, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Key Laboratory of Functional Foods, Sericultural & Argi-Food Research Institute, Guangzhou 510610, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China.
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Clímaco GN, Fasolin LH. Effect of the gelling mechanism on the physical properties of bigels based on whey protein isolate. Food Res Int 2024; 176:113784. [PMID: 38163701 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2023.113784] [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: 08/09/2023] [Revised: 11/23/2023] [Accepted: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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The effect of the cold-set and heat-set gelling mechanism of whey protein isolate on bigel production was assessed. For this purpose, hydrogel phase was produced with whey protein isolated (10 % w/v) and for oleogel sunflower oil and glycerol monostearate (7.5 % w/v) were used. Bigels were produced by hot emulsification of different hydrogel:oleogel ratios (from 90:10 up to 10:90). For cold-set bigels (CSB) NaCl (200 mM) was added to the aqueous phase prior to the emulsification and the emulsion was cooled to promote the 3D network formation. On the other hand, heat-set bigels (HSB) were produced by heating the emulsion (80 °C, 60 min). Bigels were evaluated through microscopy, FTIR, thermal and texture analyzes. Results showed that depending on the hydrogel:oleogel ratio and gelling mechanism different structures organization were obtained. CSB were more organized, showing that the rate of gelation was the mechanism responsible for the structure. However, for HSB the heat treatment destabilized the emulsion and disorganized structures were observed for high oleogel content. FTIR corroborates the visual observation and showed that the arrangement was purely physical. In addition, the structural arrangement led to different mechanical properties. In general, HSB produced gels with rubber-like behavior, higher elasticity modulus and the presence of a breaking point. In contrast, CSB behaves as squeezing gel, with no breaking point and lower values of elasticity modulus. Moreover, for O/W bigels the dispersed oleogel particles disrupted the WPI network decreasing the gel strength in comparison to pure hydrogels. However, for systems where oleogel was the continuous phase, the gel strength was recovered due to the metastable and dynamic character of these systems. Thus, results showed that the gelling mechanism of the protein exerted an effect on the physical properties of bigels. In addition, the mechanical properties also can be modulated according to the bigel composition, allowing its application in products with different sensorial characteristics.
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- Gabrielli Nunes Clímaco
- Universidade Estadual de Campinas (Unicamp), Faculade de Engenharia de Alimentos, Departamento de Engenharia e Tecnologia de Alimentos, Campinas - SP, CEP 13083-862, Brazil
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- Universidade Estadual de Campinas (Unicamp), Faculade de Engenharia de Alimentos, Departamento de Engenharia e Tecnologia de Alimentos, Campinas - SP, CEP 13083-862, Brazil.
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