The Effect of Addition of High-Melting Monoacylglycerol and Candelilla Wax on Pea and Faba Bean Protein Foam-Templated Oleogelation

Use of oleogels prepared from hydrocolloids has recently gained considerable attention as an alternative for trans and saturated fats. Lately, pulse proteins such as faba bean protein and pea protein have been successfully used to prepare oleogels using a foam-templated approach. Although the pulse proteins are healthy oleogelators, high oil loss and low quality of cake baked using pulse protein-stabilized oleogels due to its poor rheological properties challenged its use. The present study explored whether the addition of small amount of high-melting monoglyceride (MAG) or candelilla wax (CW) can be used to improve the oil binding capacity, rheological properties, and baking qualities of pulse protein-stabilized oleogels composed of 5% faba bean or pea protein concentrate with 0.25% xanthan gum foams. Different concentrations (0.5–3%) of MAG or CW were dissolved in canola oil at 80 °C, followed by addition into the freeze-dried protein-polysaccharide foams (pH 7) and quickly transferred to a refrigerator to facilitate the formation of oleogels. The crystallized additives were found to be reinforcing the protein foam network in the oleogels. With increase in concentration of CW and MAG, the oil binding capacity, firmness, cohesiveness, and storage moduli of the oleogels were increased. Oleogels with and without MAG or CW were then characterized and tested for their performance as a shortening replacer in model baked cakes. Findings showed improved textural properties of cake upon addition of MAG in the foam-templated oleogels, however, compared to the shortening, negative effect on cake hardness and chewiness was still observed with the oleogels.     

基于作用力探究凝胶因子与油凝胶之间的构效关系研究进展

近10年来,随着消费者对膳食中减少饱和脂肪酸和消除反式脂肪酸需求的提高以及相关部门要求取缔反式脂肪酸规定的制定,利用凝胶因子结构化植物油形成油凝胶的研究日益增多。诸多研究表明,植物油性质和凝胶因子种类对油凝胶理化性质有显著影响。本文概述了植物油对油凝胶的影响,从诱导形成油凝胶的3 个主要作用力：范德华力、氢键、π-π堆积的角度综述了凝胶因子与油凝胶之间的构效关系,为选择与合成一系列高效、价廉的食品级凝胶因子提供思路。     

葵花籽油基油凝胶在面包及冰淇淋产品中的应用研究

以葵花籽油为基料油,食品级植物蜡(米糠蜡、蜂蜡、棕榈蜡)作为凝胶剂构建油凝胶,分别以黄油、起酥油、葵花籽油作对照烘焙面包,以黄油、淡奶油作对照制备冰淇淋,对比分析不同油脂制作的面包和冰淇淋的感官及物性。结果表明:与对照组面包相比,油凝胶面包在各项指标上均无太大劣势,同时,油凝胶面包烘焙损失率比用传统黄油和起酥油烘焙面包小,且饱和脂肪酸含量降低;在抗融化性能方面,蜂蜡油凝胶冰淇淋和棕榈蜡油凝胶冰淇淋的抗融化性能好于黄油冰淇淋,但油凝胶冰淇淋膨胀率较低,不利于冰淇淋形成疏松绵软结构,且有少许蜡感,还需进一步改进。     

Development of Bigels Based on Stearic Acid–Rice Bran Oil Oleogels and Tamarind Gum Hydrogels for Controlled Delivery Applications

In the last few decades, different types of gels have been widely studied as potential drug delivery carriers. In this paper, we propose the synthesis of an oleogel, a tamarind gum hydrogel, and bigels for applications as drug delivery matrices. The oleogel was prepared by mixing stearic acid and rice bran oil, whereas the hydrogel was prepared by mixing tamarind gum with a hydroethanolic solution. Hydrogel‐in‐oleogel and oleogel‐in‐hydrogel bigels were prepared by mixing the hydrogel and the oleogel. The suitability of the formulations for controlled drug release applications was thoroughly examined using microscopy, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, as well as mechanical, electrical, thermal, drug release, and antimicrobial studies. An alteration in the microarchitecture of the bigels is observed when the oleogel and the hydrogel are mixed in varying proportions. The associative interactions within the formulations increase with the increase in the hydrogel content. The bigels exhibit the presence of stearic acid melting endotherm (associated with the oleogel) and water evaporation endotherm (associated with the hydrogel). This study suggests that the hydrogel has lowest bulk resistance compared to the other formulations. The structural breakdown of the bigels is composition‐dependent, and the bulk electrical resistance is mainly governed by the oleogel phase. An increase in the diffusion of the moxifloxacin HCl from the formulations is observed with the increase of the hydrogel proportion, which in turn increases the rate of release of the drug. The proposed formulations also exhibit good antimicrobial efficacy. The analysis of these properties suggests that specific formulations can be tailored by need‐based applications of the drug release rate.     

Physical Properties of Soybean Oleogels and Oil Migration Evaluation in Model Praline System

The present study examined the physical properties of soybean oleogels and commercial confectionery filling fats and evaluated the oil migration properties in model praline systems. Soybean oleogels were prepared using different oleogelators namely monoglyceride (MAG oleogels) and a mixture of sorbitan tri‐stearate (STS) with lecithin (50:50) (Lec‐STS oleogels). Both MAG oleogels and Lec‐STS oleogels demonstrated a flat solid fat content (SFC) profile with zero SFC at 40 °C. At low temperature, MAG oleogels and Lec‐STS oleogels demonstrated a non‐flowing gel‐like property due to the ability of the oleogelator to entrap liquid oil. In addition, oleogels also showed thixotropic behavior indicating the possible capability to prevent migration of filling fats to coatings and also good flow ability during pumping though manufacturing equipment. The textural property of oleogels also did not change significantly upon storage indicating good structural stability. When used as in a model praline system, oleogels demonstrated a migration delaying property.     

Propolis and carnauba wax-based safflower oil oleogels as fat substitutes in cakes: Production,oxidative stability,and characterization

In this study, safflower oil oleogels were made using propolis wax and carnauba wax in three different concentrations each, and their effectiveness as a fat substitute in cake was evaluated afterward. Oleogels' oxidative stability and characterization were looked into. In oleogels, the oil binding capacity, solid fat content, and crystallization time were all assessed. The cakes underwent an examination for moisture content, texture, and sensory evaluation. Additionally, analyses of fatty acid composition, free fatty acidity, oxidative stability (peroxide value, conjugated diene-triene), 3-monochloropropane-1,2-diol (3-MCPD), and glycidyl were carried out both before and after baking in oleogels and shortening. Several of the physical, textural, and sensory qualities of the oleogel-based cakes were acceptable when compared to those of the shortening-based cakes. The general acceptability of cakes made with carnauba wax was very high and almost under control. The acceptability of cakes made with propolis wax oleogels was lower than this. The study of these criteria has shown that safflower oil-based carnauba and propolis wax oleogels can be utilized to produce high-quality, healthful cakes with a high amount of unsaturated fatty acids. Practical Applications : To replace fat phases in cake products high in saturated fatty acids and to enhance the fatty acid profile of the cakes, safflower oil-based oleogels with propolis wax and carnauba wax are a very good option. The results obtained provide useful information for the production of high-quality cakes with higher unsaturated fatty acid content, recommended for a healthier diet, with these oleogels containing different concentrations of oleogelator.     

不同种类凝胶因子对芝麻油基凝胶油特性的影响

以芝麻油为原料,通过添加虫胶（Shellac,LAC）、单硬脂酸甘油酯（Monoacylglycerol,MAG）、乙基纤维素（Ethyl Cellulose,EC）三种不同种类凝胶因子制备出构型不同的凝胶油,并对凝胶油的持油能力、硬度、热力学性质、结晶形态等特性做了初步研究。结果表明,凝胶因子种类及添加比例对凝胶油临界成胶有一定影响,添加比例不小于5%时,LAC、MAG能形成凝胶,添加比例为3%时,EC能形成凝胶油;凝胶因子种类对持油性（Oil Binding Capacity,OBC）有重要影响,在凝胶因子添加比例为9%时,LAC凝胶油的OBC值最小,为55.3%;凝胶因子对硬度的影响中,三种不同凝胶油的硬度都随着凝胶因子添加比例增加而增大;在DSC曲线中,LAC凝胶油呈单峰、MAG凝胶油呈双峰、EC凝胶油峰度不明显;通过偏光显微镜观察,发现三种凝胶油的晶体形态结构及分散情况差别较大,LAC凝胶油晶体颗粒较小,呈细丫状;MAG凝胶油晶体颗粒偏大,先呈小球状后随添加量增大呈针状,表明凝胶油的微观结构受到凝胶因子种类的影响。