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Effects of Concentration of Soybean Protein Isolate and Maltose and Oil Phase Volume Fraction on Freeze–Thaw Stability of Pickering Emulsion

by Ziyue Song, Yang Yang, Fenglian Chen, Jing Fan, Bing Wang, Xin Bian, Yue Xu, Baoxiang Liu, Yao Fu, Yanguo Shi, Xiumin Zhang and Na Zhang

Foods 2022, 11(24), 4018; https://doi.org/10.3390/foods11244018 - 12 Dec 2022

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There is growing interest in enhancing the freeze–thaw stability of a Pickering emulsion to obtain a better taste in the frozen food field. A Pickering emulsion was prepared using a two-step homogenization method with soybean protein and maltose as raw materials. The outcomes [...] Read more.

There is growing interest in enhancing the freeze–thaw stability of a Pickering emulsion to obtain a better taste in the frozen food field. A Pickering emulsion was prepared using a two-step homogenization method with soybean protein and maltose as raw materials. The outcomes showed that the freeze–thaw stability of the Pickering emulsion increased when prepared with an increase in soybean protein isolate (SPI) and maltose concentration. After three freeze–thaw treatments at 35 mg/mL, the Turbiscan Stability Index (TSI) value of the emulsion was the lowest. At this concentration, the surface hydrophobicity (H₀) of the composite particles was 33.6 and the interfacial tension was 44.34 mN/m. Furthermore, the rheological nature of the emulsions proved that the apparent viscosity and viscoelasticity of Pickering emulsions grew with a growing oil phase volume fraction and concentration. The maximum value was reached in the case of the oil phase volume fraction of 50% at a concentration of 35 mg/mL, the apparent viscosity was 18 Pa·s, the storage modulus of the emulsion was 575 Pa, and the loss modulus was 152 Pa. This research is significant for the production of freeze–thaw resistant products, and improvement of protein-stabilized emulsion products with high freeze–thaw stability. Full article

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Stability, Structure, Rheological Properties, and Tribology of Flaxseed Gum Filled with Rice Bran Oil Bodies

by Xiaoyu Li, Qiuyu Wang, Jia Hao and Duoxia Xu

Foods 2022, 11(19), 3110; https://doi.org/10.3390/foods11193110 - 06 Oct 2022

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In this study, rice bran oil bodies (RBOBs) were filled with varying concentrations of flaxseed gum (FG) to construct an RBOB-FG emulsion-filled gel system. The particle size distribution, zeta potential, physical stability, and microstructure were measured and observed. The molecular interaction of RBOBs [...] Read more.

In this study, rice bran oil bodies (RBOBs) were filled with varying concentrations of flaxseed gum (FG) to construct an RBOB-FG emulsion-filled gel system. The particle size distribution, zeta potential, physical stability, and microstructure were measured and observed. The molecular interaction of RBOBs and FG was studied by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). In addition, the rheological and the tribology properties of the RBOB-FG emulsion-filled gels were evaluated. We found that the dispersibility and stability of the RBOB droplets was improved by FG hydrogel, and the electrostatic repulsion of the system was enhanced. FTIR analysis indicated that the hydrogen bonds and intermolecular forces were the major driving forces in the formation of RBOB-FG emulsion-filled gel. An emulsion-filled gel-like structure was formed, which further improved the rheological properties, with increased firmness, storage modulus values, and viscoelasticity, forming thermally stable networks. In the tribological test, with increased FG concentration, the friction coefficient (μ) decreased. The elasticity of RBOB-FG emulsion-filled gels and the ball-bearing effect led to a minimum boundary friction coefficient (μ). These results might contribute to the development of oil-body-based functional ingredients for applications in plant-based foods as fat replacements and delivery systems. Full article

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Characterization of Physicochemical Properties of Oil-in-Water Emulsions Stabilized by Tremella fuciformis Polysaccharides

by Furong Hou, Shuhui Yang, Xiaobin Ma, Zhiqing Gong, Yansheng Wang and Wenliang Wang

Foods 2022, 11(19), 3020; https://doi.org/10.3390/foods11193020 - 29 Sep 2022

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In this paper, emulsions stabilized by Tremella fuciformis polysaccharides (TFP) were prepared and the physiochemical properties were assessed. Results showed that the TFP emulsions illustrated the highest emulsifying activity (EAI) and emulsifying stability (ESI) when the concentration of TFP and oil were 0.8% [...] Read more.

In this paper, emulsions stabilized by Tremella fuciformis polysaccharides (TFP) were prepared and the physiochemical properties were assessed. Results showed that the TFP emulsions illustrated the highest emulsifying activity (EAI) and emulsifying stability (ESI) when the concentration of TFP and oil were 0.8% and 10% (wt%). The higher pH value was in favor of the emulsifying properties, while the addition of NaCl impaired the stability, and the greater the concentration, the lower the EAI and ESI. Besides, the emulsifying and rheological properties and stability analysis were evaluated in comparison with gum arabic, pectin, and carboxymethyl cellulose emulsions. It was discovered that TFP illustrated better storage and freeze-thaw stability, which was proved by the result of zeta-potential and particle size. The rheological measurement revealed that all the emulsions behaved as pseudoplastic fluids, while TFP displayed a higher viscosity. Meanwhile, TFP emulsions tended to form a more stable network structure according to the analysis of the parameters obtained from the Herschel–Bulkley model. FTIR spectra suggested that the O-H bond could be destructed without the formation of new covalent bonds during the emulsion preparation. Therefore, this study would be of great importance for the research of emulsions stabilized by TFP as a natural food emulsifier. Full article

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Enhancing the Dispersion Stability and Sustained Release of S/O/W Emulsions by Encapsulation of CaCO₃ Droplets in Sodium Caseinate/Xanthan Gum Microparticles

by Jie Zhang, Gongwei Li, Duoxia Xu and Yanping Cao

Foods 2022, 11(18), 2854; https://doi.org/10.3390/foods11182854 - 15 Sep 2022

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In this study, solid/oil/water (S/O/W) emulsions were prepared by sodium caseinate (NaCas) and Xanthan gum (XG) binary composite to improve the dispersion stability of calcium carbonate (CaCO₃) and achieve a targeted slow-release effect. CaCO₃ S/O/W emulsions were determined by particle [...] Read more.

In this study, solid/oil/water (S/O/W) emulsions were prepared by sodium caseinate (NaCas) and Xanthan gum (XG) binary composite to improve the dispersion stability of calcium carbonate (CaCO₃) and achieve a targeted slow-release effect. CaCO₃ S/O/W emulsions were determined by particle size, Zeta potential, physical stability, and microstructure. X-ray diffraction (XRD), Raman spectroscopy, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) were used to characterize the molecular interactions among components. Molecular docking technology was used to predict the possible binding mode between NaCas-XG. The percentage of free Ca²⁺ released in the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) model was also studied. It was found that when the concentration of XG was 0.5 wt% and pH was 7, the particle size was smaller, the distribution was uniform, and the physical stability was improved. The microstructure results showed that the embedding effect of S/O/W emulsions was better, the particle size distribution was more uniform when XG concentration increased and formed a filament-like connector with a relatively more stereoscopic structure. XRD results confirmed that the CaCO₃ was partially covered due to physical embedding. Infrared and Raman analysis and molecular docking results showed electrostatic and hydrophobic interaction between NaCas and XG. In the GIT digestion model, S/O/W emulsion released Ca²⁺ slowly in the gastric digestion stage, which proved the targeted slow-release effect of the S/O/W emulsions delivery vector. The results showed that the S/O/W emulsions delivery system is an effective way to promote the application of CaCO₃. Full article

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Comparative Study of Food-Grade Pickering Stabilizers Obtained from Agri-Food Byproducts: Chemical Characterization and Emulsifying Capacity

by César Burgos-Díaz, Yohanna Mosi-Roa, Mauricio Opazo-Navarrete, Mariela Bustamante and Karla Garrido-Miranda

Foods 2022, 11(16), 2514; https://doi.org/10.3390/foods11162514 - 20 Aug 2022

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Natural Pickering emulsions are gaining popularity in several industrial fields, especially in the food industry and plant-based alternative sector. Therefore, the objective of this study was to characterize and compare six agri-food wastes/byproducts (lupin hull, canola press-cake, lupin byproduct, camelina press-cake, linseed hull, [...] Read more.

Natural Pickering emulsions are gaining popularity in several industrial fields, especially in the food industry and plant-based alternative sector. Therefore, the objective of this study was to characterize and compare six agri-food wastes/byproducts (lupin hull, canola press-cake, lupin byproduct, camelina press-cake, linseed hull, and linseed press-cake) as potential sources of food-grade Pickering stabilizers. The results showed that all samples contained surface-active agents such as proteins (46.71–17.90 g/100 g) and dietary fiber (67.10–38.58 g/100 g). Canola press-cake, camelina press-cake, and linseed hull exhibited the highest concentrations of polyphenols: 2891, 2549, and 1672 mg GAE/100 g sample, respectively. Moreover, the agri-food byproduct particles presented a partial wettability with a water contact angle (WCA) between 77.5 and 42.2 degrees, and they were effective for stabilizing oil-in-water (O/W) emulsions. The emulsions stabilized by Camelina press-cake, lupin hull, and lupin by-product (≥3.5%, w/w) were highly stable against creaming during 45 days of storage. Furthermore, polarized and confocal microscopy revealed that the particles were anchored to the interfaces of oil droplets, which is a demonstration of the formation of a Pickering emulsion stabilized by solid particles. These results suggest that agri-food wastes/byproducts are good emulsifiers that can be applied to produce stable Pickering emulsions. Full article

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In Vitro Digestion and Storage Stability of β-Carotene-Loaded Nanoemulsion Stabilized by Soy Protein Isolate (SPI)-Citrus Pectin (CP) Complex/Conjugate Prepared with Ultrasound

by Xiaobin Ma, Tianyi Yan, Song Miao, Like Mao and Donghong Liu

Foods 2022, 11(16), 2410; https://doi.org/10.3390/foods11162410 - 11 Aug 2022

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In this study, we employed the ultrasound-prepared electrostatic complex and covalent conjugate of soy protein isolate (SPI) and citrus pectin (CP) to prepare β-carotene-loaded nanoemulsions. The in vitro digestion and storage stability of nanoemulsions stabilized by different types of emulsifiers were investigated and [...] Read more.

In this study, we employed the ultrasound-prepared electrostatic complex and covalent conjugate of soy protein isolate (SPI) and citrus pectin (CP) to prepare β-carotene-loaded nanoemulsions. The in vitro digestion and storage stability of nanoemulsions stabilized by different types of emulsifiers were investigated and compared. Nanoemulsions stabilized by ultrasound-treated complex/conjugate showed the highest encapsulation efficiency; during gastric digestion, these nanoemulsions also demonstrated the smallest droplet sizes and the highest absolute values of zeta potential, indicating that both electrostatic complexation/covalent conjugation and ultrasound treatment could significantly improve the stability of the resulting nanoemulsions. In comparison, complexes were more beneficial for the controlled release of β-carotene; however, the conjugate-stabilized nanoemulsion showed an overall higher bioaccessibility. The results were also confirmed by optical micrographs. Furthermore, nanoemulsions stabilized by ultrasound-prepared complexes/conjugates exhibited the highest stability during 14-day storage at 25 °C. The results suggested that ultrasound-prepared SPI–CP complexes and conjugates had great application potential for the delivery of hydrophobic nutrients. Full article

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Whey Protein Peptides Have Dual Functions: Bioactivity and Emulsifiers in Oil-In-Water Nanoemulsion

by Randy Adjonu, Gregory S. Doran, Peter Torley, Gilbert O. Sampson and Samson O. Agboola

Foods 2022, 11(12), 1812; https://doi.org/10.3390/foods11121812 - 20 Jun 2022

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Whey protein isolate (WPI)-derived bioactive peptide fractions (1–3, 3–5, 5–10, 1–10, and >10 kDa) were for the first time used as emulsifiers in nanoemulsions. The formation and storage stability of WPI bioactive peptide-stabilized nanoemulsions depended on the peptide size, enzyme type, peptide concentration, [...] Read more.

Whey protein isolate (WPI)-derived bioactive peptide fractions (1–3, 3–5, 5–10, 1–10, and >10 kDa) were for the first time used as emulsifiers in nanoemulsions. The formation and storage stability of WPI bioactive peptide-stabilized nanoemulsions depended on the peptide size, enzyme type, peptide concentration, and storage temperature. The highly bioactive <10 kDa fractions were either poorly surface-active or weak stabilizers in nanoemulsions. The moderately bioactive >10 kDa fractions formed stable nanoemulsions (diameter = 174–196 nm); however, their performance was dependent on the peptide concentration (1–4%) and enzyme type. Overall, nanoemulsions exhibited better storage stability (less droplet growth and creaming) when stored at lower (4 °C) than at higher (25 °C) temperatures. This study has shown that by optimizing peptide size using ultrafiltration, enzyme type and emulsification conditions (emulsifier concentration and storage conditions), stable nanoemulsions can be produced using WPI-derived bioactive peptides, demonstrating the dual-functionality of WPI peptides. Full article

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Docosahexaenoic Acid Delivery Systems, Bioavailability, Functionality, and Applications: A Review

by Wenwen Lv and Duoxia Xu

Foods 2022, 11(17), 2685; https://doi.org/10.3390/foods11172685 - 02 Sep 2022

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Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), mainly found in microalgae and fish oil, is crucial for the growth and development of visual, neurological, and brain. In addition, DHA has been found to improve metabolic disorders associated with obesity and has anti-inflammatory, anti-obesity, and anti-adipogenesis effects. However, [...] Read more.

Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), mainly found in microalgae and fish oil, is crucial for the growth and development of visual, neurological, and brain. In addition, DHA has been found to improve metabolic disorders associated with obesity and has anti-inflammatory, anti-obesity, and anti-adipogenesis effects. However, DHA applications in food are often limited due to its low water solubility, instability, and poor bioavailability. Therefore, delivery systems have been developed to enhance the remainder of DHA activity and increase DHA homeostasis and bioavailability. This review focused on the different DHA delivery systems and the in vitro and in vivo digestive characteristics. The research progress on cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, visual, neurological/brain, anti-obesity, anti-inflammatory, food applications, future trends, and the development potential of DHA delivery systems were also reviewed. DHA delivery systems could overcome the instability of DHA in gastrointestinal digestion, improve the bioavailability of DHA, and better play the role of its functionality. Full article

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