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Cheng X, Jiang C, Jin J, Jin Q, Akoh CC, Wei W, Wang X. Medium- and Long-Chain Triacylglycerol: Preparation, Health Benefits, and Food Utilization. Annu Rev Food Sci Technol 2024; 15:381-408. [PMID: 38237045 DOI: 10.1146/annurev-food-072023-034539] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/30/2024]
Abstract
Medium- and long-chain triacylglycerol (MLCT) is a structured lipid with both medium- and long-chain fatty acids in one triacylglycerol molecule. Compared with long-chain triacylglycerol (LCT), which is mainly present in common edible oils, and the physical blend of medium-chain triacylglycerol with LCT (MCT/LCT), MLCT has different physicochemical properties, metabolic characteristics, and nutritional values. In this article, the recent advances in the use of MLCT in food formulations are reviewed. The natural sources and preparation of MLCT are discussed. A comprehensive summary of MLCT digestion, absorption, transport, and oxidation is provided as well as its health benefits, including reducing the risk of overweight, hypolipidemic and hypoglycemic effects, etc. The potential MLCT uses in food formulations, such as infant formulas, healthy foods for weight loss, and sports foods, are summarized. Finally, the current safety assessment and regulatory status of MLCT in food formulations are reviewed.
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- Xinyi Cheng
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China; ,
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China; ,
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China; ,
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China; ,
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, USA
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China; ,
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China; ,
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
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Lopes PA, Alfaia CM, Pestana JM, Prates JAM. Structured Lipids Engineering for Health: Novel Formulations Enriched in n-3 Long-Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids with Potential Nutritional Benefits. Metabolites 2023; 13:1060. [PMID: 37887385 PMCID: PMC10608893 DOI: 10.3390/metabo13101060] [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: 08/19/2023] [Revised: 09/28/2023] [Accepted: 10/06/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023] Open
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Structured lipids (SLs) offer a promising avenue for designing novel formulations enriched in n-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPUFAs) with potential health benefits. Triacylglycerols (TAGs), the most common fats in the human diet, are both non-toxic and chemically stable. The metabolic efficiency and digestibility of TAGs are significantly influenced by the position of fatty acids (FAs) within the glycerol backbone, with FAs at the sn-2 position being readily absorbed. Over the past two decades, advancements in SL research have led to the development of modified TAGs, achieved either through chemical or enzymatic processes, resulting in SLs. The ideal structure of SLs involves medium-chain FAs at the sn-1,3 positions and long-chain n-3 LCPUFAs at the sn-2 position of the glycerol backbone, conferring specific physicochemical and nutritional attributes. These tailored SL formulations find wide-ranging applications in the food and nutraceutical industries, showing promise for dietary support in promoting health and mitigating various diseases. In particular, SLs can be harnessed as functional oils to augment TAG metabolism, thereby impeding the development of fatty liver, countering the onset of obesity, and preventing atherosclerosis and age-related chronic diseases. In scrutinising prevailing research trajectories, this review endeavours to provide an in-depth analysis of the multifaceted advantages and repercussions associated with the synthesis of SLs. It elucidates their burgeoning potential in enhancing health and well-being across a range of demographic cohorts. Specifically, the implications of SL utilisation are discussed in the context of healthcare environments and early childhood developmental support.
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- Paula A. Lopes
- CIISA—Centro de Investigação Interdisciplinar em Sanidade Animal, Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária, Pólo Universitário do Alto da Ajuda, Universidade de Lisboa, Avenida da Universidade Técnica, 1300-477 Lisbon, Portugal; (C.M.A.); (J.M.P.); (J.A.M.P.)
- Laboratório Associado para Ciência Animal e Veterinária (AL4AnimalS), Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária, Universidade de Lisboa, 1300-477 Lisbon, Portugal
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- CIISA—Centro de Investigação Interdisciplinar em Sanidade Animal, Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária, Pólo Universitário do Alto da Ajuda, Universidade de Lisboa, Avenida da Universidade Técnica, 1300-477 Lisbon, Portugal; (C.M.A.); (J.M.P.); (J.A.M.P.)
- Laboratório Associado para Ciência Animal e Veterinária (AL4AnimalS), Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária, Universidade de Lisboa, 1300-477 Lisbon, Portugal
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- CIISA—Centro de Investigação Interdisciplinar em Sanidade Animal, Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária, Pólo Universitário do Alto da Ajuda, Universidade de Lisboa, Avenida da Universidade Técnica, 1300-477 Lisbon, Portugal; (C.M.A.); (J.M.P.); (J.A.M.P.)
- Laboratório Associado para Ciência Animal e Veterinária (AL4AnimalS), Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária, Universidade de Lisboa, 1300-477 Lisbon, Portugal
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- CIISA—Centro de Investigação Interdisciplinar em Sanidade Animal, Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária, Pólo Universitário do Alto da Ajuda, Universidade de Lisboa, Avenida da Universidade Técnica, 1300-477 Lisbon, Portugal; (C.M.A.); (J.M.P.); (J.A.M.P.)
- Laboratório Associado para Ciência Animal e Veterinária (AL4AnimalS), Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária, Universidade de Lisboa, 1300-477 Lisbon, Portugal
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Zhou J, Lee YY, Mao Y, Wang Y, Zhang Z. Future of Structured Lipids: Enzymatic Synthesis and Their New Applications in Food Systems. Foods 2022; 11:foods11162400. [PMID: 36010399 PMCID: PMC9407428 DOI: 10.3390/foods11162400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2022] [Revised: 08/04/2022] [Accepted: 08/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Structured lipids (SLs) refer to a new type of functional lipid obtained by modifying natural triacylglycerol (TAG) through the restructuring of fatty acids, thereby altering the composition, structure, and distribution of fatty acids attached to the glycerol backbones. Due to the unique functional characteristics of SLs (easy to absorb, low in calories, reduced serum TAG, etc.), there is increasing interest in the research and application of SLs. SLs were initially prepared using chemical methods. With the wide application of enzymes in industries and the advantages of enzymatic synthesis (mild reaction conditions, high catalytic efficiency, environmental friendliness, etc.), synthesis of SLs using lipase has aroused great interest. This review summarizes the reaction system of SL production and introduces the enzymatic synthesis and application of some of the latest SLs discussed/developed in recent years, including medium- to long-chain triacylglycerol (MLCT), diacylglycerol (DAG), EPA- and DHA-enriched TAG, human milk fat substitutes, and esterified propoxylated glycerol (EPG). Lastly, several new ways of applying SLs (powdered oil, DAG plastic fat, inert gas spray oil, and emulsion) in the future food industry are also highlighted.
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- Jun Zhou
- JNU-UPM International Joint Laboratory on Plant Oil Processing and Safety, Department of Food Science and Engineering, Jinan University, 601 Huangpu Ave West, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- School of Science, Monash University Malaysia, Bandar Sunway 47500, Selangor, Malaysia
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- JNU-UPM International Joint Laboratory on Plant Oil Processing and Safety, Department of Food Science and Engineering, Jinan University, 601 Huangpu Ave West, Guangzhou 510632, China
- Guangdong Joint International Research Centre of Oilseed Biorefinery, Nutrition and Safety, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- JNU-UPM International Joint Laboratory on Plant Oil Processing and Safety, Department of Food Science and Engineering, Jinan University, 601 Huangpu Ave West, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- JNU-UPM International Joint Laboratory on Plant Oil Processing and Safety, Department of Food Science and Engineering, Jinan University, 601 Huangpu Ave West, Guangzhou 510632, China
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Li L, Wu W, Deng Z, Zhang S, Guan W. Improved thermostability of lipase Lip2 from Yarrowia lipolytica through disulfide bond design for preparation of medium-long-medium structured lipids. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2022.113786] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Punia S, Kumar M, Sandhu KS, Whiteside WS. Rice‐bran oil: An emerging source of functional oil. J FOOD PROCESS PRES 2021. [DOI: 10.1111/jfpp.15318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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- Sneh Punia
- Department of Food Science and Technology Chaudhary Devi Lal University Sirsa India
- Department of Food, Nutrition and Packaging Sciences Clemson University Clemson SC USA
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- Chemical and Biochemical Processing Division ICAR – Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology Mumbai India
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- Department of Food Science & Technology Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University Bathinda India
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More SB, Gogate PR, Waghmare JS. Application of structured triacylglycerols in food products for value addition. Heliyon 2020; 6:e05198. [PMID: 33088961 PMCID: PMC7566940 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e05198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2020] [Revised: 08/23/2020] [Accepted: 10/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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The present study aims to evaluate the suitability of structured triacylglycerol (ST) consisting of medium chain triacylglycerol (MCT) as low calorie and instant energy source in combination with essential fatty acids for formulations in different food products to add value to existing products. The study investigates the effect of presence of ST on the physicochemical and sensory properties of various food products such as mayonnaise enriched with ST synthesized from medium chain fatty acid (MCFA) and rice bran oil, cookies enriched with ST synthesized from MCFA and oleic acid rich moringa oil, energy bar with ST synthesized from MCFA and omega 3 enriched fish oil, as well as yogurt drink with ST synthesized from MCFA and omega 6 enriched flaxseed oil. The obtained results established the suitability of incorporation of ST in food products and comparison with standard market products revealed the validity of the products to sustain the demand with value addition. The oxidative stability studies of all the products in the presence of natural antioxidants from moringa leaves and pomegranate peel using the peroxide value test and rancimat analysis demonstrated similar stability to the standard marketed product. Application of plant wastes and residues in the form of leaves or peels as the likely sources for isolating bioactive compounds demonstrates potential of the sustainable approach also giving benefit of increasing the stability of the product. The study also points towards possible replacement option for synthetic carcinogenic antioxidants with natural antioxidants obtained from moringa leaves and pomegranate peel. The present work clearly demonstrates the effective use of structured triacylglycerols synthesized using green methodologies for creating unique health enriched food products with all worthy and green components.
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Kim BH, Akoh CC. Recent Research Trends on the Enzymatic Synthesis of Structured Lipids. J Food Sci 2015; 80:C1713-24. [PMID: 26189491 DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.12953] [Citation(s) in RCA: 83] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2015] [Accepted: 05/28/2015] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Structured lipids (SLs) are lipids that have been chemically or enzymatically modified from their natural biosynthetic form. Because SLs are made to possess desired nutritional, physicochemical, or textural properties for various applications in the food industry, many research activities have been aimed at their commercialization. The production of SLs by enzymatic procedures has a great potential in the future market because of the specificity of lipases and phospholipases used as the biocatalysts. The aim of this review is to provide concise information on the recent research trends on the enzymatic synthesis of SLs of commercial interest, such as medium- and long-chain triacylglycerols, human milk fat substitutes, cocoa butter equivalents, trans-free or low-trans plastic fats (such as margarines and shortenings), low-calorie fats/oils, health-beneficial fatty acid-rich fats/oils, mono- or diacylglycerols, and structurally modified phospholipids. This limited review covers 108 research articles published between 2010 and 2014 which were searched in Web of Science.
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- Byung Hee Kim
- Dept. of Food Science and Technology, Chung-Ang Univ, Anseong, 456-756, Republic of Korea
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- Dept. of Food Science and Technology, The Univ. of Georgia, Food Science Building, Athens, GA, 30602-2610, U.S.A
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Bakota EL, Winkler‐Moser JK, Liu SX. Evaluation of a rice bran oil‐derived spread as a functional ingredient. EUR J LIPID SCI TECH 2014. [DOI: 10.1002/ejlt.201300259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Erica L. Bakota
- United States Department of AgricultureAgricultural Research Service, National Center for Agricultural Utilization ResearchFunctional Foods ResearchPeoriaILUSA
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- United States Department of AgricultureAgricultural Research Service, National Center for Agricultural Utilization ResearchFunctional Foods ResearchPeoriaILUSA
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- United States Department of AgricultureAgricultural Research Service, National Center for Agricultural Utilization ResearchFunctional Foods ResearchPeoriaILUSA
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Lee YY, Tang TK, Lai OM. Health Benefits, Enzymatic Production, and Application of Medium- and Long-Chain Triacylglycerol (MLCT) in Food Industries: A Review. J Food Sci 2012; 77:R137-44. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1750-3841.2012.02793.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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