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Zhou H, Vu G, Ju Q, Julian McClements D. Development of plant-based whole egg analogs using emulsion technology. Food Res Int 2024; 187:114406. [PMID: 38763658 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2024.114406] [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: 12/15/2023] [Revised: 04/18/2024] [Accepted: 04/20/2024] [Indexed: 05/21/2024]
Abstract
RuBisCO is a plant protein that can be derived from abundant and sustainable natural resources (such as duckweed), which can be used as both an emulsifying and gelling agent. Consequently, it has the potential to formulate emulsion gels that can be used for the development of plant-based replacements of whole eggs. In this study, we investigated the ability of RuBisCO-based emulsion gels to mimic the desirable properties of whole eggs. The emulsion gels contained 12.5 wt% RuBisCO and 10 wt% corn oil to mimic the macronutrient composition of real whole eggs. Initially, an oil-in-water emulsion was formed, which was then heated to convert it into an emulsion gel. The impact of oil droplet diameter (∼15, 1, and 0.2 μm) on the physicochemical properties of the emulsion gels was investigated. The lightness and hardness of the emulsion gels increased as the droplet size decreased, which meant that their appearance and texture could be modified by controlling droplet size. Different concentrations of curcumin (3, 6, and 9 mg/g oil) were incorporated into the emulsions using a pH-driven approach. The curcumin was used as a natural dual functional ingredient (colorant and nutraceutical). The yellow-orange color of curcumin allowed us to match the appearance of raw and cooked whole eggs. This study shows that whole egg analogs can be formulated using plant-based emulsion gels containing natural pigments.
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- Hualu Zhou
- Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Georgia, Griffin, GA 30223, USA.
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- Biopolymers and Colloids Laboratory, Department of Food Science, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003, USA
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China
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- Biopolymers and Colloids Laboratory, Department of Food Science, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003, USA; Department of Food Science & Bioengineering, Zhejiang Gongshang University, 18 Xuezheng Street, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310018, China.
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Liang B, Feng S, Zhang X, Ye Y, Sun C, Ji C, Li X. Physicochemical properties and in vitro digestion behavior of emulsion micro-gels stabilized by κ-carrageenan and whey protein: Effects of sodium alginate addition. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 271:132512. [PMID: 38795879 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.132512] [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: 03/19/2024] [Revised: 04/24/2024] [Accepted: 05/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/28/2024]
Abstract
Emulsion micro-gels exhibit significant potential as functional ingredients for modifying food texture, replacing saturated fats, or serving as templates for the controlled release of bioactive compounds. Structural design principles are being applied more frequently to develop innovative emulsion micro-gels. In this paper, whey protein concentrate (WPC), κ-carrageenan and sodium alginate (SA) were utilized for preparing emulsion micro-gels. To reveal the regulation mechanism of the structural and physicochemical properties of emulsion micro-gels on lipid digestion, the influence of SA additions on the structural, physicochemical properties and in vitro digestion behavior of κ-carrageenan/WPC-based emulsion micro-gel were explored. The FTIR results suggest that the emulsion micro-gels are formed through non-covalent interactions. With the increase of SA addition (from 0.7 g/100 mL to 1.0 g/100 mL), the decreased mean droplet size, the increased hardness, elasticity indexes, and water holding capacity, the reduced the related peak times all indicated that the emulsion micro-gels exhibit enhanced rheological, stability, and mechanical properties. It can be concluded from the microstructure, particle size distribution of the emulsion micro-gels during simulated digestion and free fatty acid release that both κ-carrageenan/WPC-based emulsion micro-gel and κ-carrageenan/WPC/SA-based emulsion micro-gel can inhibit lipid digestion due to the ability to maintain structural stability and hindering the penetration of bile salts and lipase through the hydrogel networks. And the ability is regulated by the binding properties the gel matrix and oil droplets, which determine the structure and physicochemical properties of emulsion micro-gels. The research suggested that the structure of emulsion micro-gels can be modified to produce various lipid digestion profiles. It may be significant for certain practical application in the design of low-fat food and controlled release of bioactive agents.
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- Bin Liang
- College of Food Engineering, Yantai Key Laboratory of Nanoscience and Technology for Prepared Food, Yantai Engineering Research Center of Food Green Processing and Quality Control, Ludong University, Yantai, Shandong, 264025, PR China.
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- College of Food Engineering, Yantai Key Laboratory of Nanoscience and Technology for Prepared Food, Yantai Engineering Research Center of Food Green Processing and Quality Control, Ludong University, Yantai, Shandong, 264025, PR China
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- College of Life Sciences, Yantai University, Yantai, Shandong 264005, PR China
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- College of Life Sciences, Yantai University, Yantai, Shandong 264005, PR China
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- College of Life Sciences, Yantai University, Yantai, Shandong 264005, PR China.
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- Department of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Qilu normal university, Jinan, Shandong 250200, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, Shandong 264003, PR China
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Pérez-Flores JG, García-Curiel L, Pérez-Escalante E, Contreras-López E, Olloqui EJ. Arabinoxylans matrixes as a potential material for drug delivery systems development - A bibliometric analysis and literature review. Heliyon 2024; 10:e25445. [PMID: 38352745 PMCID: PMC10862686 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e25445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2023] [Revised: 01/25/2024] [Accepted: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 02/16/2024] Open
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Arabinoxylans (AX) have become a focal point in the pharmaceutical sector owing to their physicochemical, biological, and functional properties. The purpose of this paper was to present a summary of the utilization of AX as drug release matrices through a bibliometric analysis (BA) and a literature review to spotlight the AX functional characteristics and their technological applications to promote this line of research. The BA was carried out using data from a Web of Science database research, specifically emphasizing the analysis of authors' keywords. This approach was chosen due to its significance in comprehensively understanding a particular research field and its relevance for in-depth knowledge of a research field. The BA outcomes revealed limited information concerning the AX applications in both release matrices and as excipients in the formulation and development of drug delivery systems (DDS), so there is a need for additional scientific and technological research in these areas to address the existing information gaps. However, the literature review shows that the native and modified AX from different delivery release systems, such as macrogels (including films, tablets, and hard gelatin capsules) and multi-particulate systems (including micro and nanogels), present an excellent potential as release matrices of biomolecules and drugs, such as doxorubicin, diclofenac sodium, caffeine, gentamicin, tizanidine hydrochloride, and insulin. In conclusion, AX have a wide potential for application in the pharmaceutical industry, so this work is expected to be a reference point for future research by scientists, technologists, and entrepreneurs who cope with the subject.
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- Jesús Guadalupe Pérez-Flores
- Área Académica de Enfermería, Instituto de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo, Circuito Ex Hacienda La Concepción s/n, Carretera Pachuca-Actopan, 42060, San Agustín Tlaxiaca, Hidalgo, Mexico
- Área Académica de Química, Instituto de Ciencias Básicas e Ingeniería, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo, Carretera Pachuca-Tulancingo km 4.5, 42184, Mineral de la Reforma, Hidalgo, Mexico
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- Área Académica de Enfermería, Instituto de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo, Circuito Ex Hacienda La Concepción s/n, Carretera Pachuca-Actopan, 42060, San Agustín Tlaxiaca, Hidalgo, Mexico
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- Área Académica de Química, Instituto de Ciencias Básicas e Ingeniería, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo, Carretera Pachuca-Tulancingo km 4.5, 42184, Mineral de la Reforma, Hidalgo, Mexico
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- Área Académica de Química, Instituto de Ciencias Básicas e Ingeniería, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo, Carretera Pachuca-Tulancingo km 4.5, 42184, Mineral de la Reforma, Hidalgo, Mexico
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- CONAHCyT, Colegio de Postgraduados, Campus Puebla, Boulevard Forjadores, 72760, Puebla, Puebla, Mexico
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Liu L, Yang H, Coldea TE, Zhao H. Improving the emulsifying capacity of brewers' spent grain arabinoxylan by carboxymethylation. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 258:128967. [PMID: 38151090 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128967] [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: 06/20/2023] [Revised: 11/18/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 12/29/2023]
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Arabinoxylan derived from brewers' spent grain was carboxymethylated, and the emulsifying capacity of carboxymethylated arabinoxylans (CMAX) with different degrees of substitution (DS) was investigated. Results showed that carboxymethylation greatly enhanced the emulsifying capacity and emulsion stability of CMAX compared to the initial arabinoxylan. CMAX developed decreased ζ-potential, higher hydrophilicity, and improved interfacial adsorption capacity. Consequently, the denser and stronger interface on the oil droplet was formed, and the stabilizing mechanism was altered. Moreover, CMAX with lower DS could effectively stabilize emulsions during storage at a concentration of 0.5 % and pH between 6 and 7. Higher DS, however, led to poorer emulsion stability and greater flocculation as a result of the fragile interface formed by excess intermolecular ionic force. The research found CMAX potential in emulsion stabilizing and further applications in food processing.
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- Liwei Liu
- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Faculty of Food Science and Technology, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Cluj-Napoca, Cluj-Napoca 400372, Romania; Centre for Technology Transfer-BioTech, 64 Calea Florești, 400509 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China; Research Institute for Food Nutrition and Human Health, Guangzhou 510640, China.
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Lv D, Chen F, Yin L, Zhang P, Rashid MT, Yu J. Wheat bran arabinoxylan-soybean protein isolate emulsion-filled gels as a β-carotene delivery carrier: Effect of polysaccharide content on textural and rheological properties. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 253:126465. [PMID: 37619689 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.126465] [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: 03/13/2023] [Revised: 08/14/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023]
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This study aimed to investigate the effects of different wheat bran arabinoxylan (WBAX) concentrations (1, 2, 3, and 4 wt%) on the structural and physicochemical properties of WBAX-soybean protein isolate (SPI) emulsion-filled gels (EFGs) prepared using laccase and heat treatment. The properties of the various gels as well as their microstructure, rheology, and in vitro digestion behaviors were investigated. Results showed that WBAX-SPI EFGs with a 3 wt% WBAX concentration had a smooth and uniform appearance, high water holding capacity (98.5 ± 0.2 %), and enhanced mechanical properties. Rheological experiments suggested that a stronger and closer gel network was formed at 3 wt% WBAX concentration. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy showed that laccase and heat treatment not only catalyzed the intramolecular crosslinking of WBAX and SPI, respectively, but also promoted the interaction between WBAX and SPI. Confocal laser scanning microscopy revealed that the WBAX gel network was interspersed within the SPI network. The interactions contributing to the gelation analysis revealed that chemical (disulfide bond) and physical (hydrogen bond and hydrophobic) interactions promoted the formation of denser EFGs. Furthermore, the WBAX-SPI EFGs provided a β-carotene bioaccessibility of 21.8 ± 0.6 %. Therefore, our study suggests that WBAX-SPI EFGs hold promising potential for industrial applications in the delivery of β-carotene.
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- Dingyang Lv
- College of Food Science and Technology, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, Henan 450001, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, Henan 450001, PR China.
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, Henan 450001, PR China; College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, Henan 450001, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, Henan 450001, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, Henan 450001, PR China
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Zhang X, Zhang T, Li S, Zhao R, Li S, Wang C. Mixed whey and pea protein based cold-set emulsion gels induced by calcium chloride: Fabrication and characterization. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 253:126641. [PMID: 37657583 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.126641] [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: 06/12/2023] [Revised: 08/26/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/03/2023]
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The cold-set gels of oil-in-water emulsions stabilized by mixtures of whey protein isolate (WPI) and pea protein isolate (PPI) with mass ratios of 10:0, 7:3, 5:5, 3:7, and 0:10 were investigated to evaluate the possibility of pea protein to replace milk protein. Particle size and surface charge of emulsions increased and decreased with raised PPI content, respectively. The redness and yellowness of emulsion gels were strengthened with elevated pea protein percentage and independent of calcium concentration applied. Considerable differences in water holding capacity were observed between samples with different mixed proteins and high percentage of pea protein gave better water retaining ability. Gradual decreases in hardness and chewiness of emulsion gels were observed at three calcium levels with the increased PPI proportion. FT-IR spectra indicated no new covalent bonds were generated between samples with different whey and pea protein mass ratios. As PPI concentration elevated, the network structure of emulsion gels gradually became loose and disordered. The established cold-set calcium-induced whey/pea protein composite gels may have the potential to be utilized as a new material to encapsulate and deliver environment sensitive bio-active substances.
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- Xiaoge Zhang
- Department of Food Science, College of Food Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin 130062, China
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- Department of Food Science, College of Food Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin 130062, China
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- Department of Food Science, College of Food Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin 130062, China
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- Department of Food Science, College of Food Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin 130062, China
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- Department of Food Science, College of Food Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin 130062, China
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- Department of Food Science, College of Food Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin 130062, China.
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Cheng D, Guo Y, Du L, Khan I, Liu R, Chang M. Regulate structure and properties of κ-carrageenan/konjac glucomannan composite hydrogel by filling effects of Quillaja saponin-stabilized solid lipid nanostructure. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 253:127090. [PMID: 37758107 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.127090] [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: 07/25/2023] [Revised: 09/21/2023] [Accepted: 09/24/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023]
Abstract
κ-Carrageenan/konjac glucomannan (κ-CA/KGM) composite hydrogels often fail to meet industrial requirements due to their low gel strength and poor mechanical properties, while solid lipid nanoparticles are potential materials to address this challenge due to their good biocompatibility. In the study, we propose using Quillaja saponin-stabilized solid lipid nanoparticle (QSLN) as nanofillers to enhance properties of κ-carrageenan/konjac glucan (κ-CA/KGM) composite hydrogels, and with emphasis on the effect of QSLN filling concentration on the structure and properties of composite hydrogels and the possible mechanisms were investigated. The best performance of QSLN-filled composite hydrogels was achieved at the QSLN concentration of 2.4 %. QSLN was uniformly distributed in the hydrogel matrix and formed electrostatic interactions and hydrogen bonding interactions with the matrix at an appropriate filling level, which enhanced the textural and rheological properties of the hydrogel greatly. In addition, the results of low-field NMR experiments showed that the filling of QSLN reduced the water mobility by enhancing the entanglement of polymer chains in the hydrogel matrix, which improved the freeze-thaw stability and regulated the swelling and deswelling behavior of the composite hydrogel. However, with the increasing of QSLN filling concentration, the above improvements were weakened by the depletion of van der Waals interactions due to the large amount of QSLN aggregation and the weakening of electrostatic interaction. In turn, the hydrogel was found to modulate the crystalline behavior of QSLN by X-ray diffraction and differential scanning calorimeter monitoring. Overall, the optimal synergistic effect between structure and properties could be achieved when the QSLN filling concentration was 2.4 %. These results provide a basis for the development of products that require excellent gel properties and structure.
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- Dekun Cheng
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China.
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Chen Y, Lan D, Wang W, Zhang W, Wang Y. Quality characteristics of peanut protein-based patties produced with pre-emulsified olive oil as a fat replacer: Influence of acylglycerol type. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 252:126262. [PMID: 37567535 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.126262] [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: 05/17/2023] [Revised: 07/23/2023] [Accepted: 08/08/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023]
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The emulsion (O/W) may be used as a fat replacer to develop healthier meat analogs. The purpose of this work was to evaluate the effects of oil incorporation methods (direct oil addition and emulsion addition) and oil types [triacylglycerol (TAG) and diacylglycerol (DAG)] on the quality characteristics of peanut protein-based patties crosslinked by transglutaminase (TGase). The patties formulated with emulsions showed larger texture parameters (springiness, cohesiveness and gumminess), lower cooking loss and higher acceptability compared with directly adding oil. The rheological results confirmed that the presence of emulsions strengthened the gel structure in patties, which allowed the patties containing emulsions to stabilize free water. Whereas, TAG-based emulsion was more effective than DAG-based emulsion in improving quality of products, possibly because the competitive adsorption at oil-water interface of DAG reduced the crosslinking between the interfacial protein and adjacent protein molecules. This study revealed the relationship between the acylglycerol type in emulsion and the patty quality, providing a reference for the development of plant-based patties.
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- Ying Chen
- Department of Food Science and Engineering, School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- Department of Food Science and Engineering, School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China.
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- Sericultural and Agrifood Res Inst, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guangzhou 510610, China
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- Department of Food Science and Engineering, School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- Department of Food Science and Engineering, School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China.
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Hashemi B, Assadpour E, Zhang F, Jafari SM. A comparative study of the impacts of preparation techniques on the rheological and textural characteristics of emulsion gels (emulgels). Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 322:103051. [PMID: 37981462 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2023.103051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2023] [Revised: 11/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 11/21/2023]
Abstract
A subtype of soft solid-like substances are emulsion gels (emulgels; EGs). These composite material's structures either consist of a network of aggregated emulsion droplets or a polymeric gel matrix that contains emulsion droplets. The product's rheological signature can be used to determine how effective it is for a specific application. The interactions between these structured system's separate components and production process, however, have a substantial impact on their rheological imprint. Therefore, rational comprehension of interdependent elements, their structural configurations, and the resulting characteristics of a system are essential for accelerating our progress techniques as well as for fine-tuning the technological and functional characteristics of the finished product. This article presents a comprehensive overview of the mechanisms and procedures of producing EGs (i.e., cold-set and heat-set) in order to determine the ensuing rheological features for various commercial applications, such as food systems. It also describes the influence of these methods on the rheological and textural characteristics of the EGs. Diverse preparation methods are the cause of the rheological-property correlations between different EGs. In many ways, EGs can be produced using various matrix polymers, processing techniques, and purposes. This may lead to various EG matrix structures and interactions between them, which in turn may affect the composition of EGs and ultimately their textural and rheological characteristics.
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- Behnaz Hashemi
- Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
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- Food Industry Research Co., Gorgan, Iran; Food and Bio-Nanotech International Research Center (Fabiano), Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Gorgan, Iran
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding 071000, China.
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- Department of Food Materials and Process Design Engineering, Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Gorgan, Iran; Halal Research Center of IRI, Iran Food and Drug Administration, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran.
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Lv D, Chen F, Yang X, Yin L, Rashid MT, Li Y. Spontaneous gelation behaviors and mechanism of Ficus awkeotsang Makino pectin. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 247:125712. [PMID: 37422243 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.125712] [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: 05/04/2023] [Revised: 06/07/2023] [Accepted: 06/25/2023] [Indexed: 07/10/2023]
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Ficus awkeotsang Makino (jelly fig) can produce edible gels by rubbing its seeds in water at room temperature in which pectin is considered as the main gelling component. However, the spontaneous gelation mechanism of Ficus awkeotsang Makino (jelly fig) pectin (JFSP) is still unclear. This study aimed to reveal the structure, physicochemical properties, and spontaneous gelation behaviors and mechanism of JFSP. JFSP was first obtained by water extraction and alcohol precipitation method, with a pectin yield of 13.25 ± 0.42 % (w/w), weight-average molar mass (Mw) of 111.26 kDa, and methoxylation degree (DM) of 26.8 %. Analysis of monosaccharide compositions showed that JFSP was composed of 87.8 % galactose acid, indicating a high percentage of galacturonic acid blocks. Measurement on the gelling capacity suggested that JFSP gels can be easily formed by simply dispersing the pectin in water at room temperature without adding any co-solutes or metal ions. Gelation force analysis indicated that hydrogen bonding, hydrophobic interactions, and electrostatic interactions were the main factors contributing to gel formation. At 1.0 % (w/v) of pectin concentration, JFSP gels exhibited relatively high gel hardness (72.75 ± 1.15 g) and good thermal and freeze-thawing stability. Overall, these findings highlight the potential application of JFSP as a promising commercial pectin resource.
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- Dingyang Lv
- College of Food Science and Technology, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, Henan 450001, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, Henan 450001, PR China.
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology, Japan
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, Henan 450001, PR China; College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, PO Box 40, 17 Qinghuadonglu, Haidian, Beijing 100083, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, Henan 450001, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, Henan 450001, PR China
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Can Karaca A, Assadpour E, Jafari SM. Plant protein-based emulsions for the delivery of bioactive compounds. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 316:102918. [PMID: 37172542 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2023.102918] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2023] [Revised: 05/01/2023] [Accepted: 05/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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Emulsion-based delivery systems (EBDSs) can be used as effective carriers for bioactive compounds (bioactives). Recent studies have shown that plant proteins (PLPs) have the potential to be utilized as stabilizers of emulsions for loading, protection and delivery of bioactives. Different strategies combining physical, chemical and biological techniques can be applied for alteration of the structural characteristics and improving the emulsification and encapsulation performance of PLPs. The stability, release, and bioavailability of the encapsulated bioactives can be tailored via optimizing the processing conditions and formulation of the emulsions. This paper presents cutting-edge information on PLP-based emulsions carrying bioactives in terms of their preparation methods, physicochemical characteristics, stability, encapsulation efficiency and release behavior of bioactives. Strategies applied for improvement of emulsifying and encapsulation properties of PLPs used in EBDSs are also reviewed. Special emphasis is given to the use of PLP-carbohydrate complexes for stabilizing bioactive-loaded emulsions.
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- Asli Can Karaca
- Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, Istanbul Technical University, 34469 Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Food Industry Research Co., Gorgan, Iran; Food and Bio-Nanotech International Research Center (Fabiano), Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Gorgan, Iran
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- Department of Food Materials and Process Design Engineering, Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Gorgan, Iran; Universidade de Vigo, Nutrition and Bromatology Group, Department of Analytical Chemistry and Food Science, Faculty of Science, E-32004 Ourense, Spain; College of Food Science and Technology, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding 071001, China.
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Lian Z, Yang S, Peng X, Tong X, Wang M, Dai S, Zhu T, Wang H, Jiang L. pH-Shifting combined with ultrasound treatment of emulsion-filled β-conglycinin gels as β-carotene carriers: Effect of emulsion concentration on gel properties. ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY 2023; 95:106412. [PMID: 37086535 PMCID: PMC10457579 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2023.106412] [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: 02/12/2023] [Revised: 04/09/2023] [Accepted: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
Abstract
In this work, emulsion-filled gels were prepared from natural and pH-shifting combined with ultrasound β-conglycinin (7S) as emulsifiers. The emulsifier modification and emulsion concentrations (5, 10, 15, 20 wt%) were evaluated on the structural and β-carotene release properties of the gels. Compared to the 7S hydrogel, the emulsion-filled gels exhibited better water-holding and textural properties. The 7S modification and the increase in emulsion concentration resulted in altered water distribution and improved microstructure and rheological properties of the emulsion-filled gels. The dense and homogeneous gel network was formed at an emulsion content of 15 wt%. The gels were regulated by different release kinetics in a simulated gastrointestinal environment. M-15 showed the highest bioaccessibility and chemical stability (72.25% and 89.87%) with good slow-release properties of β-carotene. These results will guide the development of encapsulated delivery systems for gel food products.
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- Ziteng Lian
- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Agriculture, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China.
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China.
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Li X, Chen W, Hao J, Xu D. Construction of different properties single and double cross-linked binary emulsion filled gels based on rice bran oil body emulsion. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2023.131238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/09/2023]
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Sun C, Zhang M, Zhang X, Li Z, Guo Y, He H, Liang B, Li X, Ji C. Design of protein-polysaccharide multi-scale composite interfaces to modify lipid digestion. Trends Food Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tifs.2022.07.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Li S, Chen G, Shi X, Ma C, Liu F. Comparative Study of Heat- and Enzyme-Induced Emulsion Gels Formed by Gelatin and Whey Protein Isolate: Physical Properties and Formation Mechanism. Gels 2022; 8:gels8040212. [PMID: 35448113 PMCID: PMC9027002 DOI: 10.3390/gels8040212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2022] [Revised: 03/25/2022] [Accepted: 03/28/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Emulsion gels have received increasing attention due to their unique physicochemical properties. In this paper, gelatin and whey protein isolate (WPI) were used to construct emulsion-filled gels by heat-induced or enzyme-induced methods, and their rheology, texture properties and microstructure were explored and compared. The effect of the preparation methods, emulsion droplet characteristics and gel matrix concentration on the elastic modulus and hardness of the gels were firstly investigated, then the key control factors were picked out by calculating the Pearson correlation index, and the design principle was constructed by combining these factors flexibly for emulsion gels with adjustable texture. The results show that the emulsion gels formed by different preparation methods have completely distinct microstructures and emulsion distributions, as well as the macroscopic properties of the gels, specifically the enzyme-induced gels exhibited greater elastic modulus and hardness, while heat-induced gels were softer and more delicate. In addition, the droplet sizes of filled emulsions and matrix concentration mainly affected the rheological properties and hardness of the gels. This study successfully established the design principles of emulsion gels with tunable texture structure, which provided a reference for targeted gels preparation according to the texture properties required by specific application scenarios.
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Gomes A, Sobral PJDA. Plant Protein-Based Delivery Systems: An Emerging Approach for Increasing the Efficacy of Lipophilic Bioactive Compounds. Molecules 2021; 27:60. [PMID: 35011292 PMCID: PMC8746547 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27010060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2021] [Revised: 12/17/2021] [Accepted: 12/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
Abstract
The development of plant protein-based delivery systems to protect and control lipophilic bioactive compound delivery (such as vitamins, polyphenols, carotenoids, polyunsaturated fatty acids) has increased interest in food, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical fields. The quite significant ascension of plant proteins from legumes, oil/edible seeds, nuts, tuber, and cereals is motivated by their eco-friendly, sustainable, and healthy profile compared with other sources. However, many challenges need to be overcome before their widespread use as raw material for carriers. Thus, modification approaches have been used to improve their techno-functionality and address their limitations, aiming to produce a new generation of plant-based carriers (hydrogels, emulsions, self-assembled structures, films). This paper addresses the advantages and challenges of using plant proteins and the effects of modification methods on their nutritional quality, bioactivity, and techno-functionalities. Furthermore, we review the recent progress in designing plant protein-based delivery systems, their main applications as carriers for lipophilic bioactive compounds, and the contribution of protein-bioactive compound interactions to the dynamics and structure of delivery systems. Expressive advances have been made in the plant protein area; however, new extraction/purification technologies and protein sources need to be found Their functional properties must also be deeply studied for the rational development of effective delivery platforms.
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Affiliation(s)
- Andresa Gomes
- Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Animal Science and Food Engineering, University of São Paulo, Pirassununga 13635-900, Brazil
- Food Research Center (FoRC), University of São Paulo, Rua do Lago, 250, Semi-Industrial Building, Block C, São Paulo 05508-080, Brazil
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- Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Animal Science and Food Engineering, University of São Paulo, Pirassununga 13635-900, Brazil
- Food Research Center (FoRC), University of São Paulo, Rua do Lago, 250, Semi-Industrial Building, Block C, São Paulo 05508-080, Brazil
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