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Giefer P, Heyse A, Drusch S, Fritsching U. Cysteines in β-lactoglobulin affects its interfacial adsorption and protein film stabilization. J Colloid Interface Sci 2025; 677:217-230. [PMID: 39089128 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.07.088] [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: 03/28/2024] [Revised: 06/28/2024] [Accepted: 07/10/2024] [Indexed: 08/03/2024]
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HYPOTHESIS Disulfide bonds in proteins are strong chemical bonds forming the secondary and tertiary structure like in the dairy protein β-lactoglobulin. We hypothesize that the partial or complete removal of disulfide bonds affects the structural rearrangement of proteins caused by intra- and intermolecular interactions that in turn define the interfacial activity of proteins at oil/water interfaces. The experimental and numerical investigations contribute to the mechanistic understanding of the structure-function relationship, especially for the interfacial adsorption behavior of proteins. EXPERIMENTAL AND NUMERICAL Systematically, the 5 cysteines of β-lactoglobulin were recombinantly exchanged by alanine. First, the protein structure of the variants in bulk was analyzed with Fourier-transform-infrared-spectroscopy and molecular dynamic simulations. Second, the structural changes after adsorption to the interface have been also analyzed by molecular dynamic simulations. The adsorption behavior was investigated by pendant drop analysis and the interfacial film properties by dilatational rheology. FINDINGS The structural flexibility of β-lactoglobulin with no cysteines encourages its unfolding at the interface, and accelerates the interfacial protein film formation that results in more visco-elastic films in comparison to the reference.
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- Patrick Giefer
- University of Bremen, Particles and Process Engineering, Bibliothekstraße 1, Bremen, 28359, Germany.
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- Technical University of Berlin, Department of Food Technology and Food Material Science, Institute of Food Technology and Food Chemistry, Straße des 17. Juni 135, Berlin, 10623, Germany
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- Technical University of Berlin, Department of Food Technology and Food Material Science, Institute of Food Technology and Food Chemistry, Straße des 17. Juni 135, Berlin, 10623, Germany.
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- University of Bremen, Particles and Process Engineering, Bibliothekstraße 1, Bremen, 28359, Germany; Leibniz Institute for Materials Engineering-IWT, Badgasteiner Str. 3, Bremen, 28359, Germany
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Dong C, Zhao J, Wang L, Wang X, Jiang J, Bi J. Understanding the textural enhancement of low-salt myofibrillar protein gels filled with pea protein pre-emulsions through interfacial behavior: Effects of structural modification and oil phase polarity. Food Chem 2024; 460:140632. [PMID: 39126944 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.140632] [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: 05/10/2024] [Revised: 07/22/2024] [Accepted: 07/23/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024]
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This study investigated the effects of pea protein pre-emulsions containing triglyceride- or diglyceride-oil on the emulsifying and gelling properties of low-salt myofibrillar protein (MP). Pea protein isolates treated with pH12-shifting (PPIpH) or ultrasonication (PPIU) demonstrated superior initial interfacial adsorption and higher final interfacial pressure than native pea protein. Within MP/PPI blends, an increased ratio of MP led to a decrease in interfacial pressure, while simultaneously enhancing film elasticity at both polar and non-polar interfaces. Polar diglyceride promoted protein adsorption and fostered interfacial interactions between modified pea proteins and MP, enhancing the cross-linking of transglutaminase (TG) in the composite emulsion gels. Combining diglyceride-type PPIU and PPIpH emulsions with TG increased gel strength to 0.58 N and 0.63 N, respectively, from an initial 0.33 N, yielding a denser protein network with uniformly dispersed oil droplets. Therefore, the utilization of diglyceride and modified PPI can serve as structural enhancers in comminuted meat products.
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- Chunhui Dong
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, People's Republic of China
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- School of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA, 92182, United States
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, People's Republic of China
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- Xinjiang Zeacen Nutrition Institute, Changji Agricultural Science and Technology Park, Changji, Xinjiang 831100, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, People's Republic of China.
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- College of Animal Veterinary Medicine, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, Yunnan 650201, People's Republic of China.
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Cen S, Li S, Meng Z. Advances of protein-based emulsion gels as fat analogues: Systematic classification, formation mechanism, and food application. Food Res Int 2024; 191:114703. [PMID: 39059910 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2024.114703] [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: 04/14/2024] [Revised: 05/31/2024] [Accepted: 06/26/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024]
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Fat plays a pivotal role in the appearance, flavor, texture, and palatability of food. However, excessive fat consumption poses a significant risk for chronic ailments such as obesity, hypercholesterolemia, and cardiovascular disease. Therefore, the development of green, healthy, and stable protein-based emulsion gel as an alternative to traditional fats represents a novel approach to designing low-fat food. This paper reviews the emulsification behavior of proteins from different sources to gain a comprehensive understanding of their potential in the development of emulsion gels with fat-analog properties. It further investigates the emulsifying potential of protein combined with diverse substances. Then, the mechanisms of protein-stabilized emulsion gels with fat-analog properties are discussed, mainly involving single proteins, proteins-polysaccharides, as well as proteins-polyphenols. Moreover, the potential applications of protein emulsion gels as fat analogues in the food industry are also encompassed. By combining natural proteins with other components such as polysaccharides, polyphenols, or biopolymers, it is possible to enhance the stability of the emulsion gels and improve its fat-analog texture properties. In addition to their advantages in protecting oil oxidation, limiting hydrogenated oil intake, and delivering bioactive substances, protein-based emulsion gels have potential in food 3D printing and the development of specialty fats for plant-based meat.
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- Shaoyi Cen
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi 214122, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi 214122, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi 214122, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China.
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Peng Q, Huang Z, Liang G, Bi Y, Kong F, Wang Z, Tan S, Zhang J. Preparation of protein-stabilized Litsea cubeba essential oil nano-emulsion by ultrasonication: Bioactivity, stability, in vitro digestion, and safety evaluation. ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY 2024; 107:106892. [PMID: 38761772 PMCID: PMC11127171 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2024.106892] [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: 03/02/2024] [Revised: 04/16/2024] [Accepted: 04/28/2024] [Indexed: 05/20/2024]
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Litsea cubeba essential oil (LCEO) has garnered widespread attention due to its robust biological activity. However, challenges such as high volatility, limited water solubility, and low bioavailability impede its application. Nano-emulsion encapsulation technology offers an effective solution to these issues. In this study, we prepared litsea cubeba essential oil nano-emulsion (LCEO-NE) for the first time using whey protein (WP) as the emulsifier through an ultrasonic-assisted method, achieving high efficiency with minimal energy consumption. Transmission electron microscopy and dynamic light scattering analyses revealed that the nanoparticles were uniformly spherical, with a particle size of 183.5 ± 1.19 nm and a zeta potential of -35.5 ± 0.95 mV. Stability studies revealed that LCEO-NE exhibited excellent thermal and salt stability, maintaining its integrity for up to four weeks when stored at 4 °C and 25 °C. In vitro digestion assays confirmed the digestibility of LCEO-NE. Furthermore, evaluation of the DPPH, ABTS, and antimicrobial activities revealed that LCEO-NE displayed superior bacteriostatic and antioxidant properties compared to LCEO. Scanning electron microscopy elucidated that its bacteriostatic effect involved the disruption of bacterial microstructure. Hemocompatibility and cytotoxicity assays demonstrated the safety of LCEO-NE within the effective concentration range. This research supports the utilization of nanoparticles for encapsulating LCEO, thereby enhancing its stability and bioactivity, and consequently expanding its applications in the food and pharmaceutical industries.
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- Qiang Peng
- School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Delivery, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Center of Topical Precise Drug Delivery System, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, China; Guangdong Dongshenglin Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd, China; Yunfu Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, China
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- Yunfu Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, China
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- Guangdong Dongshenglin Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd, China
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- Guangzhou Aobo Industrial Innovation Service Co., Ltd, Guangzhou 510670, China
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Liu Y, Guo X, Liu T, Fan X, Yu X, Zhang J. Study on the structural characteristics and emulsifying properties of chickpea protein isolate-citrus pectin conjugates prepared by Maillard reaction. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 264:130606. [PMID: 38447830 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.130606] [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: 11/21/2023] [Revised: 02/15/2024] [Accepted: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024]
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Chickpea protein isolate (CPI) typically exhibits limited emulsifying properties under various food processing conditions, including pH variations, different salt concentrations, and elevated temperatures, which limits its applications in the food industry. In this study, CPI-citrus pectin (CP) conjugates were prepared through the Maillard reaction to investigate the influence of various CP concentrations on the structural and emulsifying properties of CPI. With the CPI/CP ratio of 1:2, the degree of graft reached 35.54 %, indicating the successful covalent binding between CPI and CP. FT-IR and intrinsic fluorescence spectroscopy analyses revealed alterations in the secondary and tertiary structures of CPI after glycosylation modification. The solubility of CPI increased from 81.39 % to 89.59 % after glycosylation. Moreover, freshly prepared CPI emulsions showed an increase in interfacial protein adsorption (70.33 % to 92.71 %), a reduction in particle size (5.33 μm to 1.49 μm), and a decrease in zeta-potential (-34.9 mV to -52.5 mV). Simultaneously, the long-term stability of the emulsions was assessed by employing a LUMiSizer stability analyzer. Furthermore, emulsions prepared with CPI:CP 1:2 exhibited excellent stability under various environmental stressors. In conclusion, the results of this study demonstrate that the glycosylation is a valuable approach to improve the emulsifying properties of CPI.
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- Yibo Liu
- School of Food Science and Technology, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang 832003, China; Key Laboratory of Agricultural Product Processing and Quality Control of Specialty (Co-construction by Ministry and Province), Shihezi, Xinjiang 832003, China; Key Laboratory for Food Nutrition and Safety Control of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang 832003, China
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- School of Food Science and Technology, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang 832003, China; Key Laboratory of Agricultural Product Processing and Quality Control of Specialty (Co-construction by Ministry and Province), Shihezi, Xinjiang 832003, China; Key Laboratory for Food Nutrition and Safety Control of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang 832003, China.
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- School of Food Science and Technology, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang 832003, China; Key Laboratory of Agricultural Product Processing and Quality Control of Specialty (Co-construction by Ministry and Province), Shihezi, Xinjiang 832003, China; Key Laboratory for Food Nutrition and Safety Control of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang 832003, China
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- School of Food Science and Technology, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang 832003, China; Key Laboratory of Agricultural Product Processing and Quality Control of Specialty (Co-construction by Ministry and Province), Shihezi, Xinjiang 832003, China; Key Laboratory for Food Nutrition and Safety Control of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang 832003, China
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- School of Food Science and Technology, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang 832003, China; Key Laboratory of Agricultural Product Processing and Quality Control of Specialty (Co-construction by Ministry and Province), Shihezi, Xinjiang 832003, China; Key Laboratory for Food Nutrition and Safety Control of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang 832003, China
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- School of Food Science and Technology, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang 832003, China; Key Laboratory of Agricultural Product Processing and Quality Control of Specialty (Co-construction by Ministry and Province), Shihezi, Xinjiang 832003, China; Key Laboratory for Food Nutrition and Safety Control of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang 832003, China.
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Heiden-Hecht T, Wu B, Schwärzer K, Förster S, Kohlbrecher J, Holderer O, Frielinghaus H. New insights into protein stabilized emulsions captured via neutron and X-ray scattering: An approach with β-lactoglobulin at triacylglyceride-oil/water interfaces. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 655:319-326. [PMID: 37948805 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.10.155] [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: 05/11/2023] [Revised: 10/25/2023] [Accepted: 10/29/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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HYPOTHESIS To analyze protein stabilized emulsions, SAXS and SANS are emerging techniques capturing oil droplet radius, interfacial coverage and structure. Protein shape, thus protein structure change during interfacial adsorption with partial protein unfolding is detected via SAXS analysis at and below the monolayer concentration for proteins, known as critical interfacial concentration (CIC). SANS determines the same phenomena below and above the CIC, via contrast variation and coarse-grained modelling. EXPERIMENTS β-lactoglobulin concentration dependent SAXS experiments were performed focusing on molecular length scales to characterize protein shape in water, and interfacial structure in emulsions. Complementary SANS experiments with contrast variation via deuterated triacylglyceride-oil provided insight into oil droplet radius, interfacial coverage and structure via data analysis with scattering models and low-resolution shape reconstruction with the DENFERT model. FINDINGS SAXS and SANS experiments allowed to determine the interfacial structure below and above the CIC, as well as oil droplet radius and interfacial coverage. These findings were identified via Q-4 Porod scattering at low-Q, protein scattering at high Q, and a Q-2 scattering of the interface. Since SANS with accurate contrast variation highlights the interface in comparison to other techniques like FTIR, the presented results show a high impact to understand interfaces in emulsions.
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- Theresia Heiden-Hecht
- Jülich Centre for Neutron Science (JCNS) at Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Zentrum (MLZ), Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, Lichtenbergstr. 1, 85747 Garching, Germany.
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- Jülich Centre for Neutron Science (JCNS) at Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Zentrum (MLZ), Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, Lichtenbergstr. 1, 85747 Garching, Germany
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- Jülich Centre for Neutron Science (JCNS-1), Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, 52425 Jülich, Germany
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- Jülich Centre for Neutron Science (JCNS) at Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Zentrum (MLZ), Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, Lichtenbergstr. 1, 85747 Garching, Germany; Jülich Centre for Neutron Science (JCNS-1), Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, 52425 Jülich, Germany
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- Jülich Centre for Neutron Science (JCNS) at Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Zentrum (MLZ), Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, Lichtenbergstr. 1, 85747 Garching, Germany
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- Jülich Centre for Neutron Science (JCNS) at Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Zentrum (MLZ), Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, Lichtenbergstr. 1, 85747 Garching, Germany
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Giefer P, Bäther S, Kaufmes N, Kieserling H, Heyse A, Wagemans W, Barthel L, Meyer V, Schneck E, Fritsching U, Wagemans AM. Characterization of β-lactoglobulin adsorption on silica membrane pore surfaces and its impact on membrane emulsification processes. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 652:1074-1084. [PMID: 37647716 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.08.103] [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: 03/30/2023] [Revised: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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Protein adsorption plays a key role in membrane fouling in liquid processing, but the specific underlying molecular mechanisms of β-lactoglobulin adsorption on ceramic silica surfaces in premix membrane emulsification have not been investigated yet. In this study, we aimed to elucidate the β-lactoglobulin adsorption and its effect on the premix membrane emulsification of β-lactoglobulin-stabilized oil-in-water emulsions. In particular, the conformation, molecular interactions, layer thickness, surface energy of the adsorbed β-lactoglobulin and resulting droplet size distribution are investigated in relation to the solvent properties (aggregation state of β-lactoglobulin) and the treatment of the silica surface (hydrophilization). The β-lactoglobulin adsorption is driven by attractive electrostatic interactions between positively charged amino acid residues, i.e., lysin and negatively charged silanol groups, and is stabilized by hydrophobic interactions. The strong negative charges of the treated silica surfaces result in a high apparent layer thickness of β-lactoglobulin. Although the conformation of the adsorbed β-lactoglobulin layer varies with membrane treatment and the solvent properties, the β-lactoglobulin adsorption offsets the effect of hydrophilization of the membrane so that the surface energies after β-lactoglobulin adsorption are comparable. The resulting droplet size distribution of oil-in-water emulsions produced by premix membrane emulsification are similar for treated and untreated silica surfaces.
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- Patrick Giefer
- Leibniz Institute for Materials Engineering-IWT, Badgasteiner Straße 3, 28359 Bremen, Germany; University of Bremen, Particles and Process Engineering, Bibliothekstraße 1, 28359 Bremen, Germany
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- Technische Universität Berlin, Institute of Food Technology and Food Chemistry, Department of Food Biosciences, Straße des 17. Juni 135, 10623 Berlin, Germany
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- Technische Universität Berlin, Institute of Food Technology and Food Chemistry, Department of Food Biosciences, Straße des 17. Juni 135, 10623 Berlin, Germany
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- Technische Universität Berlin, Institute of Food Technology and Food Chemistry, Department of Food Biosciences, Straße des 17. Juni 135, 10623 Berlin, Germany; Technische Universität Berlin, Institute of Food Technology and Food Chemistry, Department of Food Chemistry and Analysis, Straße des 17. Juni 135, 10623 Berlin, Germany
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- Technische Universität Berlin, Institute of Food Technology and Food Chemistry, Department of Food Technology and Food Material Science, Straße des 17. Juni 135, 10623 Berlin, Germany
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- Technische Universität Berlin, Institute of Biotechnology, Department of Applied and Molecular Microbiology, Straße des 17. Juni 135, 10623 Berlin, Germany
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- Technische Universität Berlin, Institute of Biotechnology, Department of Applied and Molecular Microbiology, Straße des 17. Juni 135, 10623 Berlin, Germany
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- Technical University of Darmstadt, Department of Physics, 64277 Darmstadt, Germany
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- Leibniz Institute for Materials Engineering-IWT, Badgasteiner Straße 3, 28359 Bremen, Germany; University of Bremen, Particles and Process Engineering, Bibliothekstraße 1, 28359 Bremen, Germany
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- Technische Universität Berlin, Institute of Food Technology and Food Chemistry, Department of Food Biosciences, Straße des 17. Juni 135, 10623 Berlin, Germany.
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Yu H, Qin L, Zhou J. Effect of Oil Polarity on the Protein Adsorption at Oil-Water Interfaces. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2023; 39:10701-10710. [PMID: 37470337 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.3c01541] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/21/2023]
Abstract
Protein adsorption at oil-water interfaces has received much attention in applications of food emulsion and biocatalysis. The protein activity is influenced by the protein orientation and conformation. The oil polarity is expected to influence the orientation and conformation of adsorbed proteins by modulating intermolecular interactions. Hence, it is possible to tune the protein emulsion stability and activity by varying the oil polarity. Martini v3.0-based coarse-grained molecular dynamics (CGMD) simulations were employed to investigate the effect of oil polarity on the orientation and conformation of hydrophobin (HFBI) and Candida antarctica lipase B (CALB) adsorbed at triolein-water, hexadecane-water, and octanol-water interfaces for the first time. The protein adsorption orientation was predicted through the hydrophobic dipole, indicating that protein adsorption exists in preferred orientations at hydrophobic oil interfaces. The conformation of the adsorbed HFBI is well conserved, whereas relatively larger conformational changes occur during the CALB adsorption as the oil hydrophobicity increases. Comparisons on the adsorption interaction energy of proteins with oils confirm the relationship between the oil polarity and the interaction strength of proteins with oils. In addition, CGMD simulations allow longer time scale simulations of the behaviors of protein adsorption at oil-water interfaces.
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- Hai Yu
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Lab for Green Chemical Product Technology, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Lab for Green Chemical Product Technology, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Lab for Green Chemical Product Technology, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, P. R. China
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Taheri A, Kashaninejad M, Tamaddon AM, Du J, Jafari SM. Rheological Characteristics of Soluble Cress Seed Mucilage and β-Lactoglobulin Complexes with Salts Addition: Rheological Evidence of Structural Rearrangement. Gels 2023; 9:485. [PMID: 37367155 DOI: 10.3390/gels9060485] [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: 05/20/2023] [Revised: 06/03/2023] [Accepted: 06/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023] Open
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Functional, physicochemical, and rheological properties of protein-polysaccharide complexes are remarkably under the influence of the quality of solvent or cosolute in a food system. Here, a comprehensive description of the rheological properties and microstructural peculiarities of cress seed mucilage (CSM)-β-lactoglobulin (Blg) complexes are discussed in the presence of CaCl2 (2-10 mM), (CSM-Blg-Ca), and NaCl (10-100 mM) (CSM-Blg-Na). Our results on steady-flow and oscillatory measurements indicated that shear thinning properties can be fitted well by the Herschel-Bulkley model and by the formation of highly interconnected gel structures in the complexes, respectively. Analyzing the rheological and structural features simultaneously led to an understanding that formations of extra junctions and the rearrangement of the particles in the CSM-Blg-Ca could enhance elasticity and viscosity, as compared with the effect of CSM-Blg complex without salts. NaCl reduced the viscosity and dynamic rheological properties and intrinsic viscosity through the salt screening effect and dissociation of structure. Moreover, the compatibility and homogeneity of complexes were approved by dynamic rheometry based on the Cole-Cole plot supported by intrinsic viscosity and molecular parameters such as stiffness. The results outlined the importance of rheological properties as criteria for investigations that determine the strength of interaction while facilitating the fabrication of new structures in salt-containing foods that incorporate protein-polysaccharide complexes.
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- Afsaneh Taheri
- Department of Food Process Engineering, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Gorgan 49138-15739, Iran
- Food, Chemical and Biotechnology Cluster, Singapore Institute of Technology, 10 Dover Drive, Singapore 138683, Singapore
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- Department of Food Process Engineering, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Gorgan 49138-15739, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology and Center for Nanotechnology in Drug Delivery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz 71348-14336, Iran
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- Food, Chemical and Biotechnology Cluster, Singapore Institute of Technology, 10 Dover Drive, Singapore 138683, Singapore
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- Department of Food Process Engineering, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Gorgan 49138-15739, Iran
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Schild K, Sönnichsen FD, Martin D, Garamus VM, Van der Goot AJ, Schwarz K, Keppler JK. Unraveling the effects of low protein-phenol binding affinity on the structural properties of beta-lactoglobulin. Food Chem 2023; 426:136496. [PMID: 37331143 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.136496] [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: 12/07/2022] [Revised: 05/12/2023] [Accepted: 05/28/2023] [Indexed: 06/20/2023]
Abstract
Non-covalent interactions of phenolics with proteins cannot always be readily identified, often leading to contradictory results described in the literature. This results in uncertainties as to what extent phenolics can be added to protein solutions (for example for bioactivity studies) without affecting the protein structure. Here, we clarify which tea phenolics (epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), epicatechin and gallic acid) interact with the whey protein β-lactoglobulin by combining various state-of-the-art-methods. STD-NMR revealed that all rings of EGCG can interact with native β-lactoglobulin, indicating multidentate binding, as confirmed by the small angle X-ray scattering experiments. For epicatechin, unspecific interactions were found only at higher protein:epicatechin molar ratios and only with 1H NMR shift perturbation and FTIR. For gallic acid, none of the methods found evidence for an interaction with β-lactoglobulin. Thus, gallic acid and epicatechin can be added to native BLG, for example as antioxidants without causing modification within wide concentration ranges.
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- Kerstin Schild
- Laboratory of Food Process Engineering, Wageningen University & Research, Bornse Weilanden 9, 6708 WG Wageningen, the Netherlands; Institute of Human Nutrition and Food Science, Division of Food Technology, Heinrich-Hecht Platz 10, D-24118 Kiel, Christian-Albrechts-Universität Kiel, Germany.
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- Otto Diels Institute of Organic Chemistry. Otto-Hahn Platz 4, D-24098 Kiel, Christian-Albrechts-Universität Kiel, Germany.
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- Department of Safety and Quality of Milk and Fish Products, Max Rubner-Institut (MRI), Hermann Weigmann Strasse 1, 24103 Kiel, Germany.
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- Institute of Metallic Biomaterials, Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon, Max-Planck-Straße 1, 21502 Geesthacht, Germany.
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- Laboratory of Food Process Engineering, Wageningen University & Research, Bornse Weilanden 9, 6708 WG Wageningen, the Netherlands.
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- Institute of Human Nutrition and Food Science, Division of Food Technology, Heinrich-Hecht Platz 10, D-24118 Kiel, Christian-Albrechts-Universität Kiel, Germany.
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- Laboratory of Food Process Engineering, Wageningen University & Research, Bornse Weilanden 9, 6708 WG Wageningen, the Netherlands.
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Shen Q, Zheng W, Han F, Dai J, Song R, Li J, Li Y, Li B, Chen Y. Quantitative analysis and interfacial properties of mixed pea protein isolate-phospholipid adsorption layer. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 232:123487. [PMID: 36736980 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.123487] [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: 10/25/2022] [Revised: 01/23/2023] [Accepted: 01/26/2023] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Proteins and low-molecular-weight (LMW) surfactants are widely used for the physical stabilization of many emulsion-based food products. This study investigated the oil-water interfacial behavior between pea protein isolate (PPI) and phospholipid (PL). The emulsions prepared with different concentrations of PPI and PL were stabilized by their synergetic or competitive adsorption at the oil-water interface. In addition, the quantitative proteomics results could illustrate the displacements of proteins by PL. The result showed that the vicilin (7S) could be preferentially displaced by PL. Meanwhile, the results of quartz crystal microbalance with dissipation (QCM-D) indicated the high affinity of legumin (11S) with PL, suggesting that the legumin possessed higher interfacial affinity to prevent interfacial displacement. This research could help us to understand the interaction and competitive adsorption between plant proteins and LMW surfactants profoundly, which could promote the development of plant protein-based emulsion beverage with improved stability.
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- Qian Shen
- 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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- Key Laboratory of Fermentation Engineering (Ministry of Education), College of Bioengineering, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, 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
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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, Wuhan 430070, China; Genome Analysis Laboratory of the Ministry of Agriculture, Agricultural Genomics Institute at Shenzhen, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shenzhen 518124, China.
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Lux J, Kieserling H, Koop J, Drusch S, Schwarz K, Keppler J, Steffen-Heins A. Identification of an optimized ratio of amyloid and non-amyloid fractions in engineered fibril solutions from whey protein isolate for improved foaming. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.130849] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Zhang H, Zhao X, Chen X, Xu X. Thoroughly review the recent progresses in improving O/W interfacial properties of proteins through various strategies. Front Nutr 2022; 9:1043809. [DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.1043809] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2022] [Accepted: 10/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Along with the future food market developing world widely, the personalized nutrition and rational function food design are found to be urgently attracted. Oil in a water (O/W) emulsion system has an excellent ability to maintain nutraceuticals and thus plays a promising role in producing future functional foods. Understanding the interfacial related mechanisms involved are essential for improving the quality of food products. Protein can effectively reduce interfacial tension and stable immiscible phases. The interfacial properties of proteins directly affect the emulsion qualities, which have gradually become a prospective topic. This review will first briefly discuss the interfacial-related fundamental factors of proteins. Next, the paper thoroughly overviewed current physical and chemical strategies tailored to improving the interfacial and emulsion properties of proteins. To be summarized, a higher flexibility could allow protein to be more easily unfolded and adsorbed onto the interface but could also possibly form a softer interfacial film. Several physical strategies, such as thermal, ultrasound and especially high-pressure homogenization are well applied to improve the interfacial properties. The interfacial behavior is also altered by various green chemical strategies, such as pH adjustment, covalent modification, and low molecular weight (LMW) surfactant addition. These strategies upgraded emulsion properties by increasing adsorption load, accelerating diffusion and adsorption rate, associated with lowering interfacial tension, and promoting interfacial protein interactions. Future researches targeted at elucidating interfacial-bulk protein interactions, unraveling interfacial behavior through in silico tools, exploring connection between interfacial-industrial processing properties, and clarifying the interfacial-sensory-digestive relationships of O/W emulsions is needed to develop emulsion applications.
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Flamminii F, De Flaviis R, Sacchetti G, Caponio F, Michele Paradiso V, Daniela Di Mattia C. Unravelling the role of sodium chloride and hydroxytyrosol on the colloidal properties and oxidative stability of olive oil-based o/w emulsions: a multivariate statistical approach. Food Chem 2022; 405:134767. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.134767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2022] [Revised: 09/25/2022] [Accepted: 10/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Wang C, Zhang X, Zhao R, Freeman K, McHenry MA, Wang C, Guo M. Impact of carrier oil on interfacial properties, CBD partition and stability of emulsions formulated by whey protein or whey protein-maltodextrin conjugate. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2022.113933] [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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Wollborn T, Michaelis M, Ciacchi LC, Fritsching U. Protein conformational changes at the oil/water-interface induced by premix membrane emulsification. J Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 628:72-81. [PMID: 35908433 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.07.132] [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: 02/02/2022] [Revised: 06/16/2022] [Accepted: 07/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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We present combined experimental and modelling evidence that β-lactoglobulin proteins employed as stabilizers of oil/water emulsions undergo minor but significant conformational changes during premix membrane emulsification processes. Circular Dichroism spectroscopy and Molecular Dynamics simulations reveal that the native protein structure is preserved as a metastable state after adsorption at stress-free oil/water interfaces. However, the shear stress applied to the oil droplets during their fragmentation in narrow membrane pores causes a transition into a more stable, partially unfolded interfacial state. The protein's β-sheet content is reduced by up to 8% in a way that is largely independent of the pressure applied during emulsification, and is driven by an increase of contacts between the oil and hydrophobic residues at the expense of structural order within the protein core.
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- Tobias Wollborn
- Leibniz Institute for Materials Engineering - IWT, Badgasteiner Straße 3, 28359 Bremen, Germany.
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- Hybrid Materials Interfaces Group, University of Bremen, Faculty of Production Engineering, Bremen Center for Computational Materials Science, Center for Environmental Research and Sustainable Technology (UFT), Am Fallturm 1, 28359 Bremen, Germany; Biomolecular and Materials Interface Research Group, Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research Centre, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Clifton Lane, Nottingham NG11 8NS, United Kingdom
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- Hybrid Materials Interfaces Group, University of Bremen, Faculty of Production Engineering, Bremen Center for Computational Materials Science, Center for Environmental Research and Sustainable Technology (UFT), Am Fallturm 1, 28359 Bremen, Germany; MAPEX Center for Materials and Processes, Am Fallturm 1, 28359 Bremen, Germany
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- Leibniz Institute for Materials Engineering - IWT, Badgasteiner Straße 3, 28359 Bremen, Germany; MAPEX Center for Materials and Processes, Am Fallturm 1, 28359 Bremen, Germany; Particles and Process Engineering, University of Bremen, Badgasteiner Straße 3, 28359 Bremen, Germany
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Zhang M, Fan L, Liu Y, Huang S, Li J. Effects of proteins on emulsion stability: The role of proteins at the oil-water interface. Food Chem 2022; 397:133726. [PMID: 35908463 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.133726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2022] [Revised: 06/26/2022] [Accepted: 07/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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To obtain a stable protein-added emulsion system, researchers have focused on the design of the oil-water interface. This review discussed the updated details of protein adsorption behavior at the oil-water interface. We evaluated methods of monitoring interfacial proteins as well as their strengths and limitations. Based on the effects of structure on protein adsorption, we summarized the contribution of pre-changing methods to adsorption. In addition, the interaction of proteins and other surface-active molecules at the interface had been emphasized. Results showed that protein adsorption is affected by conformation, oil polarity and aqueous environments. The monitoring of interfacial proteins through spectroscopic properties in actual emulsion systems is an emerging trend. Pre-changing could improve the protein adsorption and the purpose of pre-changing of proteins is similar. In the interaction with other surface-active molecules, co-adsorption is desirable. By co-adsorption, the respective advantages can be exploited to obtain a more stable emulsion system.
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- Mi Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Nuspower Greatsun (Guangdong) Biotechnology Co., Ltd., Guangzhou 510931, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China.
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Beyond particle stabilization of emulsions and foams: Proteins in liquid-liquida and liquid-gas interfaces. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 308:102743. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2022.102743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2022] [Revised: 07/04/2022] [Accepted: 07/15/2022] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Bock A, Kieserling H, Rohn S, Steinhäuser U, Drusch S. Impact of Phenolic Acid Derivatives on β-Lactoglobulin Stabilized Oil-Water-Interfaces. FOOD BIOPHYS 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11483-022-09737-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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AbstractThe physical stability of protein-based emulsions depends on intra- and intermolecular interactions of the interfacial protein-film. As studied in aqueous systems before, phenolic acid derivatives (PADs) non-covalently or covalently crosslink proteins depending on pH-value and thus, may impact interfacial protein-films. Whether these interactions occur in the same manner at the interface as in water and how they vary the properties of the interfacial protein-film has not been clarified. The present study aimed to investigate the interfacial protein-film viscoelasticity and physical emulsion-stability after non-covalently (pH 6.0) and covalently (pH 9.0) crosslinking depending on PAD-structure. For this purpose, we studied an interfacial β-lactoglobulin film with dilatational rheology after crosslinking with PADs, varying in number of π-electrons and polar substituents. Then, we analyzed the physical emulsion-stability by visual evaluation and particle size distribution. The results indicate that PADs with a high number of π-electrons (rosmarinic acid and chicoric acid) weaken the protein-film due to competing of phenol-protein interactions with protein-protein interactions. This is reflected in a decrease in interfacial elasticity. PADs with an additional polar substituent (verbascoside and cynarine) seem to further weaken the protein film, since the affinity of the PADs to the interface increases, PADs preferentially adsorb and sterically hinder protein-protein interactions. In emulsions at pH 6.0 and thus low electrostatic repulsion, PADs promote bridging-flocculation. Due to higher electrostatic repulsion at pH 9.0, the PADs are sterically hindered to form bridges, even though they are polymeric. Hence, our research enables the control of protein-film viscoelasticity and emulsion-stability depending on the PAD-structure.
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Impact of Saturation of Fatty Acids of Phosphatidylcholine and Oil Phase on Properties of β-Lactoglobulin at the Oil/Water Interface. FOOD BIOPHYS 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s11483-021-09705-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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AbstractOil in water emulsions are commonly stabilized by emulsifying constituents like proteins and/or low molecular weight emulsifiers. The emulsifying constituents can compete or coexist at the interface. Interfacial properties thus depend on molecular structure of the emulsifying constituents and the oil phase and the resulting molecular interactions. The present study systematically analyzed the impact of fatty acid saturation of triacylglycerides and phosphatidylcholine on the interfacial properties of a β-lactoglobulin-stabilized interface. The long-term adsorption behaviour and the viscoelasticity of β-lactoglobulin-films were analyzed with or without addition of phosphatidylcholine via drop tensiometry and dilatational rheology. Results from the present study showed that increasing similarity in fatty acid saturation and thus interaction of phosphatidylcholine and oil phase increased the interfacial tension for the phosphatidylcholine alone or in combination with β-lactoglobulin. The characteristics and stability of interfacial films with β-lactoglobulin-phosphatidylcholine are further affected by interfacial adsorption during changes in interfacial area and crystallization events of low molecular weight emulsifiers. This knowledge gives guidance for improving physical stability of protein-based emulsions in foods and related areas.
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Interfacial film formation and film stability of high hydrostatic pressure-treated β-lactoglobulin. Food Hydrocoll 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2021.106746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Lin L, Xiong YL. Competitive adsorption and dilatational rheology of pork myofibrillar and sarcoplasmic proteins at the O/W emulsion interface. Food Hydrocoll 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2021.106816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Interfacial properties of milk proteins: A review. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2021; 295:102347. [PMID: 33541692 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2020.102347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2020] [Revised: 12/14/2020] [Accepted: 12/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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The interfacial properties of dairy proteins are of great interest to the food industry. Food manufacturing involves various environmental conditions and multiple processes that significantly alter the structure and colloidal stability of food materials. The effects of concentration, pH, heat treatment, addition of salts etc., have considerable influence on the surface activity of proteins and the mechanical properties of the interfacial protein films. Studies to date have established some understanding of the links between environmental and processing related parameters and their impacts on interfacial behavior. Improvement in knowledge may allow better design of interfacial protein structures for different food applications. This review examines the effects of environmental and processing conditions on the interfacial properties of dairy proteins with emphasis on interfacial tension dynamics, dilatational and surface shear rheological properties. The most commonly used surface analytical techniques along with relevant methods are also addressed.
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Kieserling H, Giefer P, Uttinger MJ, Lautenbach V, Nguyen T, Sevenich R, Lübbert C, Rauh C, Peukert W, Fritsching U, Drusch S, Maria Wagemans A. Structure and adsorption behavior of high hydrostatic pressure-treated β-lactoglobulin. J Colloid Interface Sci 2021; 596:173-183. [PMID: 33839350 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2021.03.051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2020] [Revised: 02/24/2021] [Accepted: 03/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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HYPOTHESIS High hydrostatic pressure treatment causes structural changes in interfacial-active β-lactoglobulin (β-lg). We hypothesized that the pressure-induced structural changes affect the intra- and intermolecular interactions which determine the interfacial activity of β-lg. The conducted experimental and numerical investigations could contribute to the mechanistic understanding of the adsorption behavior of proteins in food-related emulsions. EXPERIMENTS We treated β-lg in water at pH 7 with high hydrostatic pressures up to 600 MPa for 10 min at 20 °C. The secondary structure was characterized with Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and circular dichroism (CD), the surface hydrophobicity and charge with fluorescence-spectroscopy and ζ-potential, and the quaternary structure with membrane-osmometry, analytical ultracentrifugation (AUC) and mass spectrometry (MS). Experimental analyses were supported through molecular dynamic (MD) simulations. The adsorption behavior was investigated with pendant drop analysis. FINDINGS MD simulation revealed a pressure-induced molten globule state of β-lg, confirmed by an unfolding of β-sheets with FTIR, a stabilization of α-helices with CD and loss in tertiary structure induced by an increase in surface hydrophobicity. Membrane-osmometry, AUC and MS indicated the formation of non-covalently linked dimers that migrated slower through the water phase, adsorbed more quickly due to hydrophobic interactions with the oil, and lowered the interfacial tension more strongly than reference β-lg.
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- Helena Kieserling
- Technische Universität Berlin, Department of Food Colloids, Straße des 17. Juni 135, 10623 Berlin, Germany.
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- Leibniz Institute for Materials Engineering-IWT, Particles and Process Engineering, Badgasteiner Str. 3, 28359 Bremen, Germany.
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- Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Institute of Particle Technology, Interdisciplinary Center for Functional Particle Systems, Haberstrasse 9a, 91058 Erlangen, Germany.
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- Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Institute of Particle Technology, Interdisciplinary Center for Functional Particle Systems, Haberstrasse 9a, 91058 Erlangen, Germany.
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- Technische Universität Berlin, Department of Food Colloids, Straße des 17. Juni 135, 10623 Berlin, Germany.
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- Technische Universität Berlin, Department of Food Biotechnology and Process Engineering, Straße des 17. Juni 135, 10623 Berlin, Germany.
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- Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Institute of Particle Technology, Interdisciplinary Center for Functional Particle Systems, Haberstrasse 9a, 91058 Erlangen, Germany.
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- Technische Universität Berlin, Department of Food Biotechnology and Process Engineering, Straße des 17. Juni 135, 10623 Berlin, Germany.
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- Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Institute of Particle Technology, Interdisciplinary Center for Functional Particle Systems, Haberstrasse 9a, 91058 Erlangen, Germany.
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- Leibniz Institute for Materials Engineering-IWT, Particles and Process Engineering, Badgasteiner Str. 3, 28359 Bremen, Germany; University of Bremen, Particles and Process Engineering, Bibliothekstraße 1, 28359 Bremen, Germany.
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- Technische Universität Berlin, Department of Food Technology and Food Material Science, Straße des 17. Juni 135, 10623 Berlin, Germany.
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- Technische Universität Berlin, Department of Food Colloids, Straße des 17. Juni 135, 10623 Berlin, Germany.
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Xue X, He H, Liu C, Wang L, Wang L, Wang Y, Wang L, Yang C, Wang J, Hou R. l-Theanine improves emulsification stability and antioxidant capacity of diacylglycerol by hydrophobic binding β-lactoglobulin as emulsion surface stabilizer. Food Chem 2021; 366:130557. [PMID: 34284195 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.130557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2021] [Revised: 05/14/2021] [Accepted: 07/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Diacylglycerol (DAG) is commonly used as fat substitute in food manufacture due to its functional properties, but DAG has poor emulsification and oxidation stability, which limits its wide application in food industry. In this work, fluorescence quenching data and thermodynamic parameters were analyzed to investigate the interaction mechanism between l-theanine (L-Th) and β-lactoglobulin (β-LG). DAG emulsion was prepared by using β-lactoglobulin-theanine (β-LG-Th) as surface stabilizer, and its emulsification and oxidation stability were evaluated. The results showed that the hydrophobic interaction played an important role on the conjugate of β-LG and L-Th due to the negative values for ΔG, positive values for ΔH and ΔS at pH 4.0, pH 6.0 and pH 8.0. The DAG has been better embedded by using β-LG-Th as surface stabilizer, and the droplet size was about 0.2 µm to 1.5 µm when the pH was 6.0, the ratio of L-Th to β-LG was 1:1. β-LG-Th as surface stabilizer for DAG can increase the ζ-potential and emulsion index, make the emulsion droplet size distribution more uniform. The l-theanine was better to be used to improve the emulsification stability and antioxidant capacity of DAG by binding β-LG as surface stabilizer.
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- Xiuheng Xue
- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, College of Tea and Food Science & Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui 230036, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, College of Tea and Food Science & Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui 230036, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, College of Tea and Food Science & Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui 230036, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, College of Tea and Food Science & Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui 230036, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, College of Tea and Food Science & Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui 230036, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, College of Tea and Food Science & Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui 230036, PR China
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- College of Animal Science & Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui 230036, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, College of Tea and Food Science & Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui 230036, PR China
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- College of Animal Science & Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui 230036, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, College of Tea and Food Science & Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui 230036, PR China.
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Dynamic adsorption and interfacial rheology of whey protein isolate at oil-water interfaces: Effects of protein concentration, pH and heat treatment. Food Hydrocoll 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2021.106640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Kieserling H, Pankow A, Keppler JK, Wagemans AM, Drusch S. Conformational state and charge determine the interfacial film formation and film stability of β-lactoglobulin. Food Hydrocoll 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2020.106561] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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β-Lactoglobulin Adsorption Layers at the Water/Air Surface: 5. Adsorption Isotherm and Equation of State Revisited, Impact of pH. COLLOIDS AND INTERFACES 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/colloids5010014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The theoretical description of the adsorption of proteins at liquid/fluid interfaces suffers from the inapplicability of classical formalisms, which soundly calls for the development of more complicated adsorption models. A Frumkin-type thermodynamic 2-d solution model that accounts for nonidealities of interface enthalpy and entropy was proposed about two decades ago and has been continuously developed in the course of comparisons with experimental data. In a previous paper we investigated the adsorption of the globular protein β-lactoglobulin at the water/air interface and used such a model to analyze the experimental isotherms of the surface pressure, Π(c), and the frequency-, f-, dependent surface dilational viscoelasticity modulus, E(c)f, in a wide range of protein concentrations, c, and at pH 7. However, the best fit between theory and experiment proposed in that paper appeared incompatible with new data on the surface excess, Γ, obtained from direct measurements with neutron reflectometry. Therefore, in this work, the same model is simultaneously applied to a larger set of experimental dependences, e.g., Π(c), Γ(c), E(Π)f, etc., with E-values measured strictly in the linear viscoelasticity regime. Despite this ambitious complication, a best global fit was elaborated using a single set of parameter values, which well describes all experimental dependencies, thus corroborating the validity of the chosen thermodynamic model. Furthermore, we applied the model in the same manner to experimental results obtained at pH 3 and pH 5 in order to explain the well-pronounced effect of pH on the interfacial behavior of β-lactoglobulin. The results revealed that the propensity of β-lactoglobulin globules to unfold upon adsorption and stretch at the interface decreases in the order pH 3 > pH 7 > pH 5, i.e., with decreasing protein net charge. Finally, we discuss advantages and limitations in the current state of the model.
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Bock A, Steinhäuser U, Drusch S. Partitioning Behavior and Interfacial Activity of Phenolic Acid Derivatives and their Impact on β-Lactoglobulin at the Oil-Water Interface. FOOD BIOPHYS 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s11483-020-09663-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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AbstractProteins are able to stabilize dispersed food systems due to their amphiphilic nature, acting as emulsifiers. Their interfacial properties can be influenced by different methods, including the formation of protein-phenol nanocomplexes. In this study, the interfacial behavior of phenolic compounds and protein-phenol nanocomplexes was first characterized according to the oil-water partitioning behavior of phenolic acid derivatives according to their molecular structure and its impact on interfacial tension. The influence of the phenolic compounds on protein film formation and its properties by dilatational rheology was then evaluated. The most phenolic acid derivatives are predominantly present in the aqueous phase. Despite their hydrophobic benzene body, weak interfacial activity was observed depending on their chemical structure. This result supports possible protein-phenol nanocomplex formation in the aqueous phase and possible interactions at the oil-water interface. Protein-phenol nanocomplexes showed decreased interfacial adsorption properties and decreased viscoelastic interfacial behavior, depending on the expansion of the delocalized π-electrons in the phenol.
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Keppler JK, Heyse A, Scheidler E, Uttinger MJ, Fitzner L, Jandt U, Heyn TR, Lautenbach V, Loch JI, Lohr J, Kieserling H, Günther G, Kempf E, Grosch JH, Lewiński K, Jahn D, Lübbert C, Peukert W, Kulozik U, Drusch S, Krull R, Schwarz K, Biedendieck R. Towards recombinantly produced milk proteins: Physicochemical and emulsifying properties of engineered whey protein beta-lactoglobulin variants. Food Hydrocoll 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2020.106132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Heiden-Hecht T, Ulbrich M, Drusch S, Brückner-Gühmann M. Interfacial Properties of β-Lactoglobulin at the Oil/Water Interface: Influence of Starch Conversion Products with Varying Dextrose Equivalents. FOOD BIOPHYS 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s11483-020-09658-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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AbstractIn spray dried emulsions, frequently milk proteins are used as interfacial active components and starch conversion products are added as matrix material at high concentrations. To characterize interfacial properties at the oil/water interface by commonly applied methods, low protein, and carbohydrate concentrations from 1 to 2% are usually analyzed. The impact of a higher concentration of starch conversion products was not investigated so far. Therefore, the formation and rheological properties of β-lactoglobulin (β-LG) stabilized films at the oil/water interface were investigated via short and long-time adsorption behavior using pendant drop tensiometry as well as dilatational and interfacial shear rheology. Suitability of the applied methods to the chosen samples with higher concentrations >1–2% was verified by calculation of selected key numbers like capillary number and by detailed reviewing of the results which is summarized further on as key indicators. It is hypothesized, that the increase in concentration via presence of starch conversion products will delay interfacial stabilization as a result of increased bulk viscosity with decreasing degree of degradation (dextrose equivalent) of the starch. Furthermore, this increase in concentration leads to more stable interfacial films due to thermodynamic incompatibility effects between protein and starch conversion products which results in increases of local protein concentration. Key indicators proved a general suitability of applied methods for the evaluation of the investigated samples. Moreover, results showed an increase in interfacial film stability and elastic properties alongside a decreased interfacial tension if starch conversion products were present in a high concentration.
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Schestkowa H, Drusch S, Wagemans AM. FTIR analysis of β-lactoglobulin at the oil/water-interface. Food Chem 2020; 302:125349. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2019.125349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2019] [Revised: 08/01/2019] [Accepted: 08/08/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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