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Lu Y, Zhang Y, Zhang R, Gao Y, Miao S, Mao L. Different interfaces for stabilizing liquid-liquid, liquid-gel and gel-gel emulsions: Design, comparison, and challenges. Food Res Int 2024; 187:114435. [PMID: 38763682 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2024.114435] [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: 01/08/2024] [Revised: 04/23/2024] [Accepted: 04/27/2024] [Indexed: 05/21/2024]
Abstract
Interfaces play essential roles in the stability and functions of emulsion systems. The quick development of novel emulsion systems (e.g., water-water emulsions, water-oleogel emulsions, hydrogel-oleogel emulsions) has brought great progress in interfacial engineering. These new interfaces, which are different from the traditional water-oil interfaces, and are also different from each other, have widened the applications of food emulsions, and also brought in challenges to stabilize the emulsions. We presented a comprehensive summary of various structured interfaces (stabilized by mixed-layers, multilayers, particles, nanodroplets, microgels etc.), and their characteristics, and designing strategies. We also discussed the applicability of these interfaces in stabilizing liquid-liquid (water-oil, water-water, oil-oil, alcohol-oil, etc.), liquid-gel, and gel-gel emulsion systems. Challenges and future research aspects were also proposed regarding interfacial engineering for different emulsions. Emulsions are interface-dominated materials, and the interfaces have dynamic natures, as the compositions and structures are not constant. Biopolymers, particles, nanodroplets, and microgels differed in their capacity to get absorbed onto the interface, to adjust their structures at the interface, to lower interfacial tension, and to stabilize different emulsions. The interactions between the interface and the bulk phases not only affected the properties of the interface, but also the two phases, leading to different functions of the emulsions. These structured interfaces have been used individually or cooperatively to achieve effective stabilization or better applications of different emulsion systems. However, dynamic changes of the interface during digestion are only poorly understood, and it is still challenging to fully characterize the interfaces.
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Affiliation(s)
- Yao Lu
- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China; Food Colloids and Bioprocessing Group, School of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, UK
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- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China
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- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China
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- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China
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- Teagasc Food Research Centre, Moorepark, Fermoy, Co. Cork, Ireland
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- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China.
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Liu L, Wang W, Duan S, Liu J, Mo J, Cao Y, Xiao J. Novel Pickering bigels stabilized by whey protein microgels: Interfacial properties, oral sensation and gastrointestinal digestive profiles. Food Res Int 2024; 188:114352. [PMID: 38823826 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2024.114352] [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: 12/18/2023] [Revised: 04/15/2024] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 06/03/2024]
Abstract
In the ongoing quest to formulate sensory-rich, low-fat products that maintain structural integrity, this work investigated the potential of bigels, especially those created using innovative Pickering techniques. By harnessing the unique properties of whey protein isolate (WPI) and whey protein microgel (WPM) as interfacial stabilizers, WPM-based Pickering bigels exhibited a remarkable particle localization at the interface due to specific intermolecular interactions. The rise in protein concentration not only intensified particle coverage and interface stabilization but also amplified attributes like storage modulus, yield stress, and adhesiveness, owing to enhanced intermolecular forces and a compact gel matrix. Impressively, WPM-based Pickering bigels outshone in practical applications, showcasing exceptional oil retention during freeze-thaw cycles and extended flavor release-a promising indication for frozen food product applications. Furthermore, these bigels underwent a sensory evolution from a lubricious texture at lower concentrations to a stable plateau at higher ones, offering an enriched consumer experience. In a comparative digestibility assessment, WPM-based Pickering bigels demonstrated superior prowess in decelerating the release of free fatty acids, indicating slowed lipid digestion. This study demonstrates the potential to fine-tune oral sensations and digestive profiles in bigels by modulating Pickering particle concentrations.
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- Lang Liu
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- College of Electronic Engineering, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Beijing key laboratory of the Innovative Development of Functional Staple and the Nutritional Intervention for Chronic Disease, China National Research Institute of Food and Fermentation Industries, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Beijing key laboratory of the Innovative Development of Functional Staple and the Nutritional Intervention for Chronic Disease, China National Research Institute of Food and Fermentation Industries, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Guangzhou Institute of Energy Conversion, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
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Li J, Han J, Xiao Y, Guo R, Liu X, Zhang H, Bi Y, Xu X. Fabrication and Characterization of Novel Food-Grade Bigels Based on Interfacial and Bulk Stabilization. Foods 2023; 12:2546. [PMID: 37444280 DOI: 10.3390/foods12132546] [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: 06/01/2023] [Revised: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 06/27/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Novel food-grade bigels were fabricated using zein nanoparticles for interfacial stabilization and non-surfactant gelators (beeswax and tapioca) for bulk stabilization. The present study demonstrated the importance of interfacial stability for biphasic gels and sheds light on the roles of the gelation mechanism and the oil/water ratio of a bigel on its microstructure, physical properties, and digestion behaviors. The results indicated that it is not an easy task to realize homogenization and subsequent gelation in beeswax-tapioca biphasic systems, as no amphiphilic components existed. However, applying the binding of zein nanoparticles at the oil-water interface allowed us to produce a homogeneous and stable bigel (oil fraction reach 40%), which exhibited enhanced structural and functional properties. Oleogel structures play a crucial role in determining the deformation response of bigel systems. As the oil content increased, the mechanical strength and elastic properties of bigels were enhanced. In the meantime, clear bigel-type transitions were observed. In addition, the fabricated bigels were shown to be beneficial for delayed digestion, and the lowest degree of lipolysis could be found in bigel with 50% oleogel.
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- Jiaxi Li
- College of Food Science and Technology, Henan University of Technology, Lianhua Road, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Henan University of Technology, Lianhua Road, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Henan University of Technology, Lianhua Road, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Wilmar (Shanghai) Biotechnology Research and Development Center Co., Ltd., 118 Gaodong Road, Pudong New District, Shanghai 200137, China
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- Wilmar (Shanghai) Biotechnology Research and Development Center Co., Ltd., 118 Gaodong Road, Pudong New District, Shanghai 200137, China
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- Wilmar (Shanghai) Biotechnology Research and Development Center Co., Ltd., 118 Gaodong Road, Pudong New District, Shanghai 200137, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Henan University of Technology, Lianhua Road, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Henan University of Technology, Lianhua Road, Zhengzhou 450001, China
- Wilmar (Shanghai) Biotechnology Research and Development Center Co., Ltd., 118 Gaodong Road, Pudong New District, Shanghai 200137, China
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Guo J, Gu X, Du L, Meng Z. Spirulina platensis protein nanoparticle-based bigels: Dual stabilization, phase inversion, and 3D printing. Food Hydrocoll 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2022.108160] [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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Angelico R. Special Issue "Micro/Nano Emulsions: Smart Colloids for Multiple Applications". NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:3734. [PMID: 36364510 PMCID: PMC9658149 DOI: 10.3390/nano12213734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2022] [Accepted: 10/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Microemulsions are known as thermodynamically stable nanodispersions driven by spontaneous emulsification and are commonly prepared as transparent mixtures composed of oil, water, a surfactant, and a cosurfactant [...].
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- Ruggero Angelico
- Department of Agricultural, Environmental and Food Sciences (DIAAA), University of Molise, Via De Sanctis, 86100 Campobasso (CB), Italy
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Silva PM, Cerqueira MA, Martins AJ, Fasolin LH, Cunha RL, Vicente AA. Oleogels and bigels as alternatives to saturated fats: A review on their application by the food industry. J AM OIL CHEM SOC 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/aocs.12637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Pedro M. Silva
- Centre of Biological Engineering University of Minho Braga Portugal
- International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory Braga Portugal
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- Department of Food Engineering and Technology School of Food Engineering, University of Campinas – UNICAMP Campinas São Paulo Brazil
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- Department of Food Engineering and Technology School of Food Engineering, University of Campinas – UNICAMP Campinas São Paulo Brazil
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Cui H, Tang C, Wu S, Julian McClements D, Liu S, Li B, Li Y. Fabrication of chitosan-cinnamaldehyde-glycerol monolaurate bigels with dual gelling effects and application as cream analogs. Food Chem 2022; 384:132589. [PMID: 35258001 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.132589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2021] [Revised: 01/28/2022] [Accepted: 02/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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In this study, chitosan-based bigels were fabricated, where glycerol monolaurate was added in MCT oil to produce a gelled lipid phase and cinnamaldehyde was included in the lipid phase in order to act as a crosslinking agent. The synergistic effect of pH on chemical crosslinking effects was investigated. The potential of using these bigels as an alternative to cream was also investigated. The pH of the aqueous phase played an important role in controlling the extent of the Schiff-base reaction promoted by cinnamaldehyde. At pH 3.8, the bigels formed were homogenous but at pH 5.0 and 5.5 they exhibited phase separation, which highlighted the importance of chemical crosslinking. To better mimic the properties of real cream, span 80 was added to create a more homogeneous and smoother structure of the bigels. These bigels might provide a healthy and more sustainable alterative to food products that contain plastic fats, like cream.
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- Huanhuan Cui
- 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; Functional Food Engineering &Technology Research Center of Hubei Province, 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; Key Laboratory of Environment Correlative Dietology (Huazhong Agricultural University), Ministry of Education, China; Functional Food Engineering &Technology Research Center of Hubei Province, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; Key Laboratory of Environment Correlative Dietology (Huazhong Agricultural University), Ministry of Education, China; Functional Food Engineering &Technology Research Center of Hubei Province, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; Key Laboratory of Environment Correlative Dietology (Huazhong Agricultural University), Ministry of Education, China; Functional Food Engineering &Technology Research Center of Hubei Province, China.
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Martín-Illana A, Notario-Pérez F, Cazorla-Luna R, Ruiz-Caro R, Bonferoni MC, Tamayo A, Veiga MD. Bigels as drug delivery systems: From their components to their applications. Drug Discov Today 2021; 27:1008-1026. [PMID: 34942374 DOI: 10.1016/j.drudis.2021.12.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2021] [Revised: 10/29/2021] [Accepted: 12/15/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
Abstract
Bigels are systems that usually result from mixing a hydrogel and an organogel: the aqueous phase is commonly formed by a hydrophilic biopolymer, whereas the organic phase comprises a gelled vegetable oil because of the presence of an organogelator. The proportion of the corresponding gelling agent in each phase, the organogel/hydrogel ratio, and the mixing temperature and speed all need to be taken into consideration for bigel manufacturing. Bigels, which are particularly useful drug delivery systems, have already been formulated for transdermal, buccal, and vaginal routes. Mechanical assessments and microscopy are the most reported characterization techniques. As we review here, their composition and unique structure confer promising drug delivery attributes, such as mucoadhesion, the ability to control drug release, and the possibility of including both hydrophilic and lipophilic drugs in the same system.
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- Araceli Martín-Illana
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Food Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Complutense University of Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Food Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Complutense University of Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Food Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Complutense University of Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Food Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Complutense University of Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Drug Sciences, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Chemical-Physics of Surfaces and Processes, Institute of Ceramics and Glass, Spanish National Research Council, 28049 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Food Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Complutense University of Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain.
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Zhu Q, Gao J, Han L, Han K, Wei W, Wu T, Li J, Zhang M. Development and characterization of novel bigels based on monoglyceride-beeswax oleogel and high acyl gellan gum hydrogel for lycopene delivery. Food Chem 2021; 365:130419. [PMID: 34247047 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.130419] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2020] [Revised: 06/09/2021] [Accepted: 06/17/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
Abstract
The aim of present study was to develop novel bigels as a semi-solid vehicle for lycopene delivery. Bigels were prepared by using the mixture of glycerol monostearate (GMS)-beeswax based oleogel and high acyl gellan gum hydrogel in different proportions. The confocal microscopic observations showed that the obtained bigels were oleogel-in-hydrogel, and droplets became larger with increased contents of oleogel. Higher fractions of oleogel increased the mechanical strength (storage modulus, firmness) of bigels. According to the rheological results, all bigels exhibited solid-like characteristics since the storage modulus were larger than loss modulus. DSC results showed that the melting temperature of bigel was higher than that of oleogel. During in vitro simulated gastrointestinal digestion, the total release percentages varied from 60% to 80%, and a higher content of oleogel within bigels could slower down the release of lycopene, suggesting that a higher proportion of oleogel was beneficial for delivery of fat-soluble nutraceuticals.
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- Qiaomei Zhu
- Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Food Biotechnology Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education, College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, PR China; Beijing Engineering and Technology Research Center of Food Additives, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Food Biotechnology Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education, College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Food Biotechnology Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education, College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Food Biotechnology Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education, College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Food Biotechnology Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education, College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Food Biotechnology Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education, College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, PR China
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- Beijing Engineering and Technology Research Center of Food Additives, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Food Biotechnology Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education, College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, PR China; Tianjin Agricultural University, Tianjin 300384, PR China.
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Shakeel A, Farooq U, Gabriele D, Marangoni AG, Lupi FR. Bigels and multi-component organogels: An overview from rheological perspective. Food Hydrocoll 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2020.106190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Zhao Z, Wang W, Xiao J, Chen Y, Cao Y. Interfacial Engineering of Pickering Emulsion Co-Stabilized by Zein Nanoparticles and Tween 20: Effects of the Particle Size on the Interfacial Concentration of Gallic Acid and the Oxidative Stability. NANOMATERIALS 2020; 10:nano10061068. [PMID: 32486322 PMCID: PMC7352959 DOI: 10.3390/nano10061068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2020] [Revised: 05/17/2020] [Accepted: 05/28/2020] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
Abstract
Lipid oxidation is still one of the major food-safety issues associated with the emulsion-based food systems. Engineering the interfacial region is an effective way to improve the oxidative stability of emulsion. Herein, a novel Pickering emulsion with strong oxidative stability was prepared by using zein nanoparticles and Tween 20 as stabilizers (ZPE). The modulation effects of the particle size on the distribution of gallic acid (GA) and the oxidative stability of ZPE were investigated. In the absence of GA, Pickering emulsions stabilized with different sizes of zein nanoparticles showed similar oxidative stability, and the physical barrier effect took the dominant role in retarding lipid oxidation. Moreover, in the presence of GA, ZPE stabilized by zein nanoparticles with the averaged particle size of 130 nm performed stronger oxidation than those stabilized by zein nanoparticles of 70 and 220 nm. Our study revealed that the interfacial concentration of GA (GAI) was tuned by zein nanoparticles due to the interaction between them, but the difference in the binding affinity between GA and zein nanoparticles was not the dominant factor regulating the (GAI). It was the interfacial content of zein nanoparticles (Γ), which was affected by the particle size, modulated the (GAI) and further dominated the oxidative stability of ZPEs. The present study suggested that the potential of thickening the interfacial layer to prevent lipid oxidation was limited, increasing the interfacial concentration of antioxidant by interfacial engineering offered a more efficient alternative.
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- Zijun Zhao
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; (Z.Z.); (Y.C.); (Y.C.)
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou 510642, Guangdong, China
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- College of Electronic Engineering, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China;
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; (Z.Z.); (Y.C.); (Y.C.)
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou 510642, Guangdong, China
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +86-20-85286234; Fax: +86-20-85281885
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; (Z.Z.); (Y.C.); (Y.C.)
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou 510642, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; (Z.Z.); (Y.C.); (Y.C.)
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou 510642, Guangdong, China
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