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Tahmouzi S, Meftahizadeh H, Eyshi S, Mahmoudzadeh A, Alizadeh B, Mollakhalili‐Meybodi N, Hatami M. Application of guar ( Cyamopsis tetragonoloba L.) gum in food technologies: A review of properties and mechanisms of action. Food Sci Nutr 2023; 11:4869-4897. [PMID: 37701200 PMCID: PMC10494631 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.3383] [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: 01/21/2023] [Revised: 04/08/2023] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/14/2023] Open
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With the world continuing to push toward modernization and the consumption of processed foods growing at an exponential rate, the demand for texturizing agents and natural additives has also risen as a result. It has become increasingly common to use thickening agents in food products to modify their rheological and textural properties and enhance their quality characteristics. They can be divided into (1) animal derived (chitosan and isinglass), (2) fermentation produced (xanthan and curdlan), (3) plant fragments (pectin and cellulose), (4) seaweed extracts (agar and alginate), and (5) seed flours (guar gum and locust bean gum). The primary functions of these materials are to improve moisture binding capacity, modify structural properties, and alter flow behavior. In addition, some have another responsibility in the food sector, such as the main ingredient in the delivery systems (encapsulation) and nanocomposites. A galactomannan polysaccharide extracted from guar beans (Cyamopsis tetragonolobus), known as guar gum (GG), is one of them, which has a wide range of utilities and possesses popularity among scientists and consumers. In the world of modernization, GG has found its way into numerous industries for use in food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, textiles, and explosives. Due to its ability to form hydrogen bonds with water molecules, it imparts significant thickening, gelling, and binding properties to the solution as well as increases its viscosity. Therefore, this study is aimed to investigate the characteristics, mechanisms, and applications of GG in different food technologies.
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- Sima Tahmouzi
- Department of Food Sciences and TechnologySchool of Public HealthShahid Sadoughi University of Medical SciencesYazdIran
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- Department of Nature EngineeringFaculty of Agriculture & Natural ResourcesArdakan UniversityArdakanIran
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- Department of Food Sciences and TechnologySchool of Nutrition and Food SciencesTabriz University of Medical SciencesTabrizIran
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- Department of Food Science and TechnologyFaculty of AgricultureUniversity of TabrizTabrizIran
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- Department of Food Sciences and TechnologySchool of Public HealthShahid Sadoughi University of Medical SciencesYazdIran
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- Department of Food Sciences and TechnologySchool of Public HealthShahid Sadoughi University of Medical SciencesYazdIran
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- Department of Medicinal PlantsFaculty of Agriculture and Natural ResourcesArak UniversityArakIran
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Lira MM, Oliveira Filho JGD, Sousa TLD, Costa NMD, Lemes AC, Fernandes SS, Egea MB. Selected plants producing mucilage: Overview, composition, and their potential as functional ingredients in the development of plant-based foods. Food Res Int 2023; 169:112822. [PMID: 37254398 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2023.112822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2022] [Revised: 03/31/2023] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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The increase in the preference for vegan and vegetarian diets is directly related to changing eating habits and the need for plant-based alternatives to animal-based products, which are better for health, due to the high content of essential amino acids and lipid profile rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids, and have lower environmental impacts. In this scenario, there is a growing demand for plant-based foods, making it necessary to find new plant-based ingredients for application in foods and beverages. Flaxseed, chia seed, and Barbados gooseberry contain mucilage, a component with potential application in plant-based products. These hydrocolloids can be used as gelling agents, texture modifiers, stabilizers, and emulsifiers in solid and semi-solid foods. This review presents the extraction, characterization, and application of flaxseed, chia seed, and Barbados gooseberry mucilage for use in plant-based foods. It was found that mucilage composition varies due to the extraction method used, extraction conditions, and geographic location of the seed or leaf. However, applications in plant-based foods are currently limited, mainly focused on applying chia mucilage in bakery products and packaging. Research on applying flaxseed and Barbados gooseberry mucilage to plant-based products is limited, though it has been shown to have potential applications in packaging. Mucilage may also increase the nutritional profile of the product and provide better technological, functional, and sensory characteristics. Therefore, because of mucilage's excellent functional and technological properties, it is a promising candidate to act as an ingredient in plant-based food products.
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- Michelle Monteiro Lira
- Goiano Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology, Campus Rio Verde, Rodovia Sul Goiana, 75901-970, Rio Verde, Goiás, Brazil
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- São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Rodovia Araraquara - Jaú Km 1, 14800-903 Araraquara, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Federal University of Goiás (UFG), Agronomy Department, Agronomy School, Street 235, s/n - East University Sector, CEP 74605-450 Goiânia/GO, Brazil
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- Goiano Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology, Campus Rio Verde, Rodovia Sul Goiana, 75901-970, Rio Verde, Goiás, Brazil
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- Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), School of Chemistry, Department of Biochemical Engineering, Av. Athos da Silveira Ramos, 149, 21941-909 Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Federal University of Rio Grande, School of Chemistry and Food, Av Italy km 8, Carreiros 96203-900, Rio Grande, Brazil
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- Goiano Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology, Campus Rio Verde, Rodovia Sul Goiana, 75901-970, Rio Verde, Goiás, Brazil.
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Lestari YN, Farida E, Amin N, Afridah W, Fitriyah FK, Sunanto S. Chia Seeds ( Salvia hispanica L.): Can They Be Used as Ingredients in Making Sports Energy Gel? Gels 2021; 7:gels7040267. [PMID: 34940327 PMCID: PMC8700922 DOI: 10.3390/gels7040267] [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: 10/29/2021] [Revised: 12/09/2021] [Accepted: 12/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Dehydration during exercise has been shown to limit performance. This study aimed to determine the best hydrocolloid for producing sports energy gel from chia seeds (Salvia hispanica L.). This study was a completed random-design study using one factor: the addition of 0.1% w/w hydrocolloids (SEG1: xanthan gum; SEG2: pectin; and SEG3: carboxymethyl cellulose). A sports energy gel was then analyzed for pH, viscosity, total soluble solids, potassium content, and gross energy. The sensory characteristics that were analyzed include color, texture, aroma, and flavor, using hedonic tests on 25 panelists. The addition of different hydrocolloids resulted in significant differences in pH, viscosity, total soluble solids, potassium, and energy contents (p = 0.026; 0.0001; 0.0001; and 0.0001). Differences in hydrocolloid types also led to differences in the panelists’ perceptions of the sports energy gels’ colors and textures (p = 0.008 and 0.0001). The best formulation was the sports energy gel with added xanthan gum, which showed the highest average energy, total soluble solids, potassium, and viscosity values, and the lowest average of pH values (60.24 ± 0.340, 10.6 ± 0.08, 19.6 ± 0.23, 367.4 ± 9.81, and 5.2 ± 0.38, respectively). The conclusion is that chia seeds can be used as the main ingredient for producing a high-energy sports gel. Energy has a huge impact on a person’s physical and mental health.
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- Yanesti Nuravianda Lestari
- Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Sport Science, Universitas Negeri Semarang, Semarang 50229, Indonesia;
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- Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Sport Science, Universitas Negeri Semarang, Semarang 50229, Indonesia;
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- Department of Sport Science, Faculty of Health Science, Universitas Ngudi Waluyo, Semarang 50513, Indonesia;
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- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health Science, Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Surabaya, Surabaya 60237, Indonesia;
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- Department of Early Childhood Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Surabaya, Surabaya 60237, Indonesia; (F.K.F.); (S.S.)
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- Department of Early Childhood Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Surabaya, Surabaya 60237, Indonesia; (F.K.F.); (S.S.)
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Dybka-Stępień K, Otlewska A, Góźdź P, Piotrowska M. The Renaissance of Plant Mucilage in Health Promotion and Industrial Applications: A Review. Nutrients 2021; 13:nu13103354. [PMID: 34684354 PMCID: PMC8539170 DOI: 10.3390/nu13103354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2021] [Revised: 09/20/2021] [Accepted: 09/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Plant mucilage is a renewable and cost-effective source of plant-based compounds that are biologically active, biodegradable, biocompatible, nontoxic, and environmentally friendly. Until recently, plant mucilage has been of interest mostly for technological purposes. This review examined both its traditional uses and potential modern applications in a new generation of health-promoting foods, as well as in cosmetics and biomaterials. We explored the nutritional, phytochemical, and pharmacological richness of plant mucilage, with a particular focus on its biological activity. We also highlighted areas where more research is needed in order to understand the full commercial potential of plant mucilage.
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