Encapsulation by spray drying of bioactive components, physicochemical and morphological properties from purple sweet potato

Purple-fleshed sweet potato flour could be used to enhance the colour, flavour and nutrients in food products. Thus, the investigation was to produce encapsulated flours from purple-fleshed sweet potato by spray drying using combinations of various levels of ascorbic acid (5 g kg⁻¹ and 10 g kg⁻¹) and maltodextrin (30 g kg⁻¹ and 100 g kg⁻¹) and to evaluate their effects on bioactive components, physicochemical and morphological properties. Encapsulated flours had higher total phenolic content, antioxidant capacity and water solubility index than non-encapsulated flour. There were no significant differences in anthocyanin content between encapsulated and non-encapsulated flours. However, water absorption index and flavonoids content of encapsulated flours depended on concentrations of ascorbic acid and maltodextrin. In addition, the high concentrations of ascorbic acid and maltodextrin encapsulated flours had higher glass transition temperature as compared to that of lower concentrations. In respect to morphology, the particles of encapsulated flours with high concentration of ascorbic acid and maltodextrin were more aggregated than those encapsulated with lower concentrations. Therefore, flours encapsulated with 10 g kg⁻¹ ascorbic acid and 30 g kg⁻¹ maltodextrin could be used to enhance the antioxidant activities of functional food ingredients.     

Effect of pretreatments and drying temperatures on sweet potato flour

Effect of pretreatments with 1 w/v% sodium hydrogen sulphite (NaHSO₃) and 1 w/v% calcium chloride (CaCl₂) and drying temperatures (55, 60 and 65 °C) on sweet potato flour were investigated. Flour treated with CaCl₂ had higher amounts of ascorbic acid and β‐carotene (10.61–12.54 and 3.26–3.46 mg 100 g^?1 wet basis, respectively) than that treated with NaHSO₃ (9.47–11.47 and 3.05–3.43 mg 100 g^?1 wet basis, respectively). Total phenolic content and water absorption index (wet basis) were highest at 65 °C when treated with NaHSO₃ (10.44 mg 100 g^?1 and 2.49 g g^?1 respectively) and CaCl₂ (9.52 mg 100 g^?1 and 2.85 g g^?1 respectively). Swelling capacity (wet basis) was highest at 60 °C when treated with CaCl₂ (2.96 g g^?1) whereas when treated with NaHSO₃ (2.85 g g^?1) it was highest at 55 °C. Freeze‐dried samples treated with NaHSO₃ had higher lightness and total phenolic content while CaCl₂‐treated samples had higher β‐carotene and ascorbic acid. The results showed that good quality flour could be produced after soaking in CaCl₂ and dried at 65 °C.     

不同干燥方式对紫薯全粉品质的影响

紫甘薯具有很高的营养价值,紫薯全粉的开发研究有利于其加工的扩大化和优质化。以紫薯为原料,通过鼓风干燥、真空冷冻干燥、真空干燥三种干燥方法对紫薯全粉的制备进行研究,探讨三种方式对于紫薯全粉基本化学成分、色差、碘蓝值、持水性和持油性、总花青素含量等品质的影响。通过对比实验得出结论,真空冷冻干燥对于紫薯全粉的基本化学成分、色差、碘蓝值、持水性和持油性、总花青素含量等品质的综合影响最小,真空干燥紧随其后。因此,为了保持紫薯全粉的完整性,同时考虑生产成本,在加工紫薯全粉过程中以真空干燥方法为最佳。     

Steady and dynamic shear rheological properties of sweet potato flour dispersions

Korean sweet potato flour dispersions at different concentrations (6, 7, 8, 9, and 10%) were evaluated for their steady and dynamic shear rheological properties. The steady shear rheological properties showed that sweet potato flour dispersions at 25 °C showed a shear-thinning fluid (n=0.31–0.41) exhibiting a yield stress. The magnitudes of Casson yield stress (σ_oc), consistency index (K) and apparent viscosity (η_a,100) increased with an increase in concentration. Within the temperature range of 25–70 °C, the apparent viscosity obeyed the Arrhenius temperature relationship with high determination coefficient (R ²=0.97–0.99) with activation energies (Ea) ranging 0.015–0.024 KJ/mol. Both power law and exponential type models were used to establish the relationship between concentration and apparent viscosity (η_a). Magnitudes of G′ and G″ increased with an increase in concentration. G′ values were higher than G″ over the most of the frequency range (0.63–63 rad/s), being frequency dependent. The sweet potato flour dispersions did not closely follow the Cox–Merz rule at concentrations lower than 10%.     

Storage conditions affect quality of noodles with added soy flour and sweet potato

Summary Noodles were prepared from a formulation in which a portion of the flour was replaced with 10% defatted soy flour and sweet potato as 10% flour or 15% puree. Dried noodles were packaged in plastic bags under partial vacuum or air and stored at 4.4 °C or 22–30 °C for 6 months. Colour, β-carotene and sensory characteristics were analyzed at 2-month intervals. Packaging atmosphere had minor effects on colour. Stored noodles became lighter and yellower, and β-carotene decreased, with all changes being greater at 22–30 °C. Storage conditions influenced acceptability scores minimally. Noodles were stored successfully under air with greater quality retention with 4.4 °C storage.     

温度和保鲜膜对红薯叶贮藏品质的影响

以红薯叶为试材,在不同贮藏温度(0、5、10℃、室温)和不同PE保鲜膜(0.05、0.03 mm、微孔)下,测定1,3,5,7,9,11 d的相对电导率、失重率、黄酮含量、叶绿素含量、亚硝酸盐含量,并结合红薯叶感官品质的变化研究了温度和保鲜膜对红薯叶保鲜效果的影响。结果表明:10℃下贮藏结合0.05 mm保鲜膜包装对采后红薯叶起到较好的保鲜效果,可以减缓红薯叶的叶绿素和黄酮的分解,抑制相对电导率和失重率的升高,保持红薯叶较好的感官品质,有效延长货架期。因此建议红薯叶贮藏过程中用0.05 mm PE保鲜膜包装,贮藏于10℃。      

甘薯淀粉磷酸单酯的性能及对蛋糕品质影响的研究

对甘薯淀粉磷酸单酯的特性研究表明：甘薯淀粉经酯化后，粘度、持水性、持气泡性和糊的透明度都增大，糊化温度降低，冻融稳定性明显增强。将甘薯淀粉磷酸单酯应用于蛋糕生产中，可明显地改善蛋糕的品质。     

Changes in characteristics of sweet potato flour prepared by different drying techniques

The changes occurring in the characteristics of sweet potato flour as a result of processing were investigated. Pasting behaviour of drum dried and hot air-dried sweet potato flour was determined using Rapid Visco-Analyser. The pasting characteristics decreased due to gelatinization of starch during processing. The degradation of starch by amylases during hot air drying further lowered the water binding capacity/viscosity and total amylose and increased the digestibility compared to those of drum dried and native flour. Swelling power and solubility of the flours increased as a result of processing which subsequently increased with increase in temperature. Scanning electron micrographs of starch granules showed tendency of clustering, especially in drum dried samples. X-ray diffraction patterns showed alteration from Ca-type to V-type with a marked reduction in crystallinity index as a result of processing. The ¹³C NMR spectra of processed starches showed reduced peak intensities and line widths due to depolymerizing effects, and also pointing to their change in crystallinity.     

Physicochemical properties of sweet potato starch

Tropical root crops, of which the sweet potato is an important representative, constitute an under exploited resource of developing countries. They can be used as food for both human and animal consumption and their starch is a source of industrial raw material. This review will consider recent reports on sweet potatoes, the physicochemical properties of their starches in comparison with other starches, and the possible causes of variation in these characteristics.     

Influence of sweet potato flour on the microstructure and nutritional quality of gluten-free fresh noodles

This study investigated the influence of sweet potato flour (SPF) on the microstructure, nutritional and sensory qualities of gluten-free fresh noodles (GFFN). Five kinds of GFFN were produced using SPF (0%–50%) and were compared with cornflour (CF) and wheat flour (WF) noodles. Adding SPF increased springiness and chewiness of the noodles. The β-sheet (amide I, C=O and N–H) and total β-sheet (1704–1683 and 1633–1614 cm⁻¹) protein structures in SPF noodles significantly increased relative to WF. Besides, electron microscopy showed matrix of the filamentous structure in SPF noodles that can mimic a matrix network identical to that of the network in WF. Furthermore, total phenols and antioxidant activity (DPPH and FRAP) were the highest for 40% SPF noodles. This research confirmed that SPF had the potential for improving the microstructure and nutritional value of the noodles, especially for consumers with coeliac disease.     

前处理和干燥对甘薯全粉品质影响的研究进展

本文从甘薯全粉生产过程中的前处理和干燥两个方面对甘薯全粉品质的影响进行综述,对现代食品技术在生产甘薯全粉中存在的问题进行了探讨,以期为该领域的研究者提供理论参考.     

甘薯生物活性成分功能特性研究进展

甘薯是重要的粮食作物,在世界范围内被广泛种植。随着全球不可再生资源的加剧匮乏,材料学和生命科学的快速兴起,甘薯的研究、应用领域也得到了进一步的拓展和深化。近年来,甘薯生物活性成分的功能特性成为研究的热点。本文对近年来国内外学者对从甘薯中提取的纤维素、甘薯多糖、糖蛋白、酚类、醛类、醇类等生物活性成分在抗氧化和诱发糖尿病、高血糖、高血脂以及肿瘤等体内外实验中所取得的研究进展和成果进行综述。通过对这些最新研究成果的梳理,可为相关院校、科研院所和企业单位提供相应参考。     

不同干燥方式对甘薯叶理化特性和抗氧化能力的影响

目的 探究三种不同干燥方式(微波干燥、热风干燥、冷冻干燥)对甘薯叶物化特性的影响。方法 以新鲜甘薯叶为原料,探究三种不同干燥方式对甘薯叶基本成分(水分、蛋白质、总膳食纤维、粗脂肪、可溶性糖、总酚、总黄酮和绿原酸含量)、物化特性(色度、微观结构、胆固醇吸附能力、持水力、持油力和葡萄糖吸附能力)和抗氧化活性(DPPH.清除率、ABTS法自由基抑制率、总还原力和.OH清除能力)以及酚类物质的组成等影响。结果 不同干燥方式对甘薯叶基本成分的影响中,利用热风干燥的甘薯叶水分含量最高,为7.96 g/100 g;冷冻干燥含水量最低,为7.29 g/100 g;冷冻干燥的蛋白质含量、粗脂肪、总酚、总黄酮以及绿原酸含量最高,分别为31.39 g/100 g、3.43 g/100 g、50.73 mg CAE/g DW、18.49 mg RE/g DW、7.05 mg/g DW;热风干燥的总纤维含量最高,为28.8 g/100 g。不同干燥方式对甘薯叶理化指标的影响中,利用冷冻干燥的甘薯叶色泽品质明显优于热风干燥和微波干燥;热风干燥的胆固醇吸附能力和持油力最强,分别为0.23 mg/mL,1.54 g/g;冷冻干燥的持水力和葡萄糖吸附能力最优,分别为7.33 g/g和12.00 mmol/g。抗氧化性上,不同方法测定的抗氧化能力都表现为冷冻干燥＞微波干燥＞热风干燥,冷冻干燥的总还原力、DPPH.清除能力、.OH清除能力、ABTS+^{清除率分别高达}83.34、41.28、9.17、27.21 mg Vc/g。结论 冷冻干燥最适合用来对甘薯叶进行干燥处理。     

Effect of microwave vacuum drying and hot air drying on the physicochemical properties of durian flour

Unripe durian cv. Monthong was subjected to microwave vacuum drying (MVD) at 1200, 1600 and 2200 W and hot air drying (HAD) at 40, 50 and 60 °C to produce durian flour. Drying rate of MVD and HAD was 0.34–0.58 kg water kg dry solid^?1 min^?1 and 0.02–0.06 kg water kg dry solid^?1 min^?1, respectively. An increase in drying rate by either increasing hot air temperature or increasing microwave power decreased the degree of crystallinity from 21.95% to 2.31% and from 7.72% to 4.05%, respectively. Moreover, the increased drying rate caused a decrease in endothermic enthalpy (ΔH_gel) and pasting properties. Starch content of the durian flour was 41.40–47.03%. The starch granule morphology of durian flour was disrupted which indicated gelatinisation of flour during drying. Due to a short drying process, the MVD flour had less a*‐value (P ≤ 0.05) than the HAD flour.     

Raisin processing: physicochemical,nutritional and microbiological quality characteristics as affected by drying process

Processing and conservation of grapes by suitable techniques has been a major challenging issue for a long time. Optimization of drying and pretreatment operations of this fruit have been extensively studied. However, in order to achieve the production of high-quality raisins and reach consumers’ acceptance, special attention for quality attributes should be taken into account. Quality characteristics of grapes such as color, texture, vitamins, phytochemicals, aroma profile and microbial stability are of paramount importance since they could vary throughout the dehydration procedure and would directly determine quality perception and consumer choice. This paper presents a comprehensive review of the physicochemical, nutritional and microbiological characteristics of dried grapes as affected by the drying process. In addition, it investigates the changes of different grapes quality attributes (mainly nutritional and aromatic proprieties) during processing, which enables professionals and scientists to better choose and optimize grape processing to deliver the highest raisin quality to consumers.     

The amino acid composition,solubility and emulsifying properties of sweet potato protein

A protein was purified from the high-protein type sweet potato variety 55-2 available in China. The amino acid composition, solubility and emulsifying properties of the sweet potato protein (SPP) were studied. The SPP was rich in aspartic acid (18.5%) and glutamic acid (9.30%) while essential acid amino acids made up approximately 40.7% of the SPP. The SPP was highly soluble in distilled water over a wide range of pH. However, solubility of the SPP in 1.0 M NaCl and 1.0 M CaCl₂ solutions was low especially at pH below the pI of the SPP. The SPP in CaCl₂ demonstrated emulsifying activity index (EAI) and emulsion stability index (ESI) many folds higher than those in distilled water and NaCl solution (P < 0.05).     

The relationship between entanglement concentration and physicochemical properties of potato and sweet potato starch dispersions

Entanglement concentration (c_e) is defined as the onset of overlap and interpenetration of random‐coil chains in a polymer solution and is important in determining rheological, dynamic and fracture properties. However, few studies have reported in detail how c_e influences physicochemical properties of starch dispersions. So, the effects of c_e on the physicochemical properties of the potato and sweet potato starch dilute and semi‐dilute dispersions were investigated. The results showed that for the two starch dispersions with concentrations ≥c_e, the gelatinisation temperature increased more significantly with increasing concentrations, and storage modulus increased faster than loss modulus with increasing frequency. The potato starch dispersion with concentrations ≥c_e possessed higher entanglement density of the chain segments. The two starch dispersions with concentrations >c_e exhibited shear thinning with increasing frequency. The two starches could only form film at concentrations ≥c_e. So, c_e will be a suitable concentration for regulating the concentration of starch dispersions to obtain the expected physicochemical properties.