Textural properties of legume protein isolate and polysaccharide gels

The influence of legume proteins from lupin, pea and fababean on the formation of gels prepared by heat treatment in the absence or presence of xanthan gum, locust bean gum and NaCl was investigated. The resulting fracture and texture properties of gels not only are associated with the heating process used to form the gel but also depend on the conformational aspects of xanthan–locust bean gum in admixture with legume proteins, which after 10 days of aging reinforce the system. The fracture and textural properties are explained in terms of the effect of the protein–polysaccharide molecular structure and physicochemical conditions applied in the gel system during the gel preparation and measurements. Copyright © 2006 Society of Chemical Industry     

Viscosity of solutions of xanthan/locust bean gum mixtures

Xanthan and locust bean gums are polysaccharides able to produce aqueous solutions with high viscosity and non‐Newtonian behaviour. When these solutions are mixed a dramatic increase on viscosity is observed, much greater than the combined viscosity of the separated polysaccharide solutions. In this work the influences of different variables on the viscosity of solutions of mixtures of xanthan/locust bean gum have been studied. Total polysaccharide concentration, xanthan and locust bean ratio on mixture and temperature at which the gum was dissolved (dissolution temperature) for both xanthan and locust bean gums have been considered. Under these different operational mixture conditions shear rate and time have also been considered to describe the rheological behaviour of the solutions studied. The high viscosity increase observed in these mixtures is due to the interaction between xanthan gum and locust bean gum molecules. This interaction takes place between the side chains of xanthan and the backbone of the locust bean gum. Both xanthan molecule conformation in solution – tertiary structure – and locust bean gum structure show great influence on the final viscosity of the solution mixtures. Xanthan conformation changes with temperature, going from ordered structures to disordered or chaotic ones. Locust bean gum composition changes with dissolution temperature, showing a dissolved galactose/mannose ratio reduction when temperature increases, ie the smooth regions – zones without galactose radicals – are predominantly dissolved. The highest viscosity was obtained for the solution mixture with a total polysaccharide concentration of 1.5 kg m⁻³ and a xanthan/locust ratio of 2:4 (w/w) and when xanthan gum and locust bean gum were dissolved at 40°C and 80°C, respectively. © 1999 Society of Chemical Industry     

Effect of sucrose on rheological properties of xanthan gum-locust bean gum mixtures

Food Science and Biotechnology - The effect of sucrose (0, 10, 20, 30, and 40%) on flow and dynamic rheological properties of xanthan gum (XG) mixed with locust bean gum (LBG) at different mixing...     

Effect of gums on the multi-scale characteristics and 3D printing performance of potato starch gel

This research investigated the multi-scale characteristics of potato starch gel (PSG) with different addition ratios of xanthan gum (XG) and locust bean gum (LBG). These characteristics are closely related and had significant impacts on 3D printing performance. Both xanthan gum and locust bean gum were able to increase the apparent viscosity, storage modulus (G′) and loss modulus (G″) of the blended gel system to varying degrees. Large amplitude oscillation shear (LAOS) was used to detect slight rheological differences led by microstructure changes. The critical strain values of the blended gel system rose as the addition ratio of locust bean gum increased. At the same time, the elastic and viscous Lissajous curves could characterize the viscoelastic changes under large strains. Fourier transforms infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) illustrated that locust bean gum could strengthen the hydrogen bonds so that the gel had stronger mechanical properties compared with the addition of xanthan gum. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) could observe the changes in the microstructure of the blended gel systems with addition of different addition ratios of gums. From the perspectives of 3D printing results and data analysis, the appropriate amount of xanthan gum improved the fineness and fluidity of the gels by virtue of its lubricating and coating characteristics, while the locust bean gum enabled them to have stronger shape retention abilities and better performances of resisting compressed deformation.     

黄原胶与几种胶复配对花生乳稳定性的影响

研究了黄原胶分别与刺槐豆胶、瓜尔豆胶、魔芋胶复配对花生乳稳定性的影响,通过分析样品沉淀率、油脂析出率、粘度及高温稳定性观察,结果表明,黄原胶与瓜尔豆胶复配时花生乳稳定性最好,最佳复配比例为黄原胶:瓜尔豆胶=1:2,最佳复配用量为0.05 %.     

Rheological interactions between Lallemantia royleana seed extract and selected food hydrocolloids

BACKGROUND: Lallemantia royleana (Balangu) is a mucilaginous endemic plant which is grown in different regions of world. The flow behaviour of Balangu seed extract (BSE) and its mixture with xanthan, guar and locust bean gums at 1:3, 1:1 and 3:1 ratios, in addition to control samples (0% BSE), were evaluated. To describe the rheological properties of samples, the power law model was fitted on apparent viscosity–shear rate data. To evaluate the interaction between BSE and selected hydrocolloids in dilute solutions, the relative viscosity was also investigated. RESULTS: There was no significant difference between the consistency coefficient of guar and locust bean solutions and their blends substituted with 250 g kg^?1 BSE. The BSE–xanthan mixture at 1:3 and 1:1 ratios had consistency index equal to xanthan solution. BSE–locust bean gum at all ratios, BSE–xanthan at 1:3 ratio and BSE–guar gum at 1:1 and 3:1 ratios indicated relative viscosity lower than values calculated assuming no interaction. The intrinsic viscosity value of BSE was determined 3.50 dL g^?1. CONCLUSION: The apparent viscosities of BSE, selected hydrocolloids and their blends were the same at a shear rate of 293 s^?1 and the commercial gums can be substituted by 250 g kg^?1 and 500 g kg^?1 BSE. Copyright © 2011 Society of Chemical Industry     

Rheological behaviour of pullulanase-treated guar galactomannan on co-gelation with xanthan

The present study involves the use of non-specific enzyme pullulanase (from Bacillus acidopullulyticus) to remove galactose residues from guar galactomannan to obtain modified guar galactomannan mimicking the functional properties of locust bean gum. The modified guar galactomannan blended with xanthan exhibited the rheological behaviour of elastic modulus (G′) greater than viscous modulus (G″) with a decrease in tan δ value similar to locust bean gum/xanthan blend. Also a twofold increase in the magnitude of elasticity compared to xanthan alone suggested the synergistic interaction with formation of three dimensional networks. The modified guar galactomannan with galactose content of 21% and M:G ratio 1:3.8, almost akin to locust bean gum, showed a better interaction with xanthan. Dynamic stress sweep study of modified guar galactomannan/xanthan blend with increased yield stress of 800 dynes/cm² also indicated the synergistic behaviour. Modified guar galactomannan also revealed the maximum synergistic interaction with xanthan at a mixing temperature of 60 °C than at 20 °C, 30 °C, 40 °C and 50 °C, respectively. Modification of guar galactomannan by pullulanase is an alternative route to produce galactose-depleted guar galactomannan with enhanced rheological functionalities on co-gelation with xanthan, as a cost effective replacement to locust bean gum.     

魔芋胶-黄原胶复配体系流变学特性及其凝胶形成动力学分析

为探究魔芋胶与黄原胶2 种食品胶复配使用后的协同作用,以魔芋胶和黄原胶为原料,控制总凝胶质量分 数为1%,以魔芋胶与黄原胶质量比分别为2∶8、4∶6、5∶5、6∶4、8∶2进行复配后,考察复配体系的流变学特性并对 其凝胶形成进行动力学分析。结果表明：魔芋胶-黄原胶复配体系具有假塑性,当魔芋胶的添加比例逐渐增大时, 复配体系黏度系数K增大,流体系数n减小,且复配体系的动态黏弹性质也随着魔芋胶与黄原胶的质量比不同而改 变,当魔芋胶与黄原胶质量比为6∶4时,复配体系的K值达到最大、n值最小,具有最强的假塑性及黏弹性。同时, 魔芋胶与黄原胶的不同质量比对凝胶形成速率有较大影响,当质量比小于6∶4时,凝胶形成显示出较慢的速率,且 形成的凝胶强度较弱;当质量比为6∶4时凝胶形成速率加快,SDRa曲线和G’曲线上升明显,形成的凝胶强度增大, 当质量比继续增加时,凝胶形成速率反而降低。采用阿伦尼乌斯方程对凝胶形成过程中的动力学参数进行拟合,决 定系数均在0.98以上,表现出较高的拟合精度;凝胶形成过程中的活化能在魔芋胶与黄原胶质量比为6∶4时有显著 增加（P＜0.05）,高温段与低温段间的活化能也表现出明显差异。     

可吸型含发酵乳果冻的研制

以优质鲜牛奶或奶粉为原料,经菌种ABT-5发酵得到发酵牛奶基料,再通过添加12%白砂糖、0.18%柠檬酸、0.8%的复合凝胶剂（0.20%CMC-Na＋0.05%果胶＋0.20%卡拉胶＋0.35%魔芋胶＋0.05%黄原胶＋0.05%刺槐豆胶）、0.2%的乳化剂,经20 MPa均质后,灌装杀菌得到一种可吸型含发酵乳的新型果冻,该产品稳定性较好,且风味独特、酸甜爽口、营养价值高。     

EFFECT OF OTHER HYDROCOLLOIDS ON THE TEXTURE OF KAPPA CARRAGEENAN GELS1

The effect of different hydrocolloids on the breaking strength, cohesiveness and rigidity of kappa carrageenan gels was studied using comression tests with the Instron. Instrumental measurements were supplemented with benchtop sensory evaluation of texture by mouth, gel clarity and syneresis. The evaluated hydrocolloids included locust bean gum, iota carrageenan, amidated low methoxyl pectin, xanthan gum, and their selected combinations. Best gels were obtained by using 0.15% kappa carrageenan and 0.85% iota carrageenan, or 0.2% kappa carrageenan, 0.2% locust bean gum and 0.6% amidated LM pectin. Although none duplicated the textural quality of gelatine gels, they represented a wide range of interesting and potentially useful textures.     

Blends of Maltodextrin and Other Polysaccharides as Binders of Aqueous α‐Alumina Suspensions for Ceramic Processing

The aim of the study was to find and investigate some blends of polysaccharides, that could be used as binders and plasticizers in the basic conditions of aqueous alumina suspensions. Aqueous suspensions containing 45% (v/v) α‐alumina and maltodextrin combined with small quantities of other polysaccharides (totally 5 g polysaccharides per 100 g of alumina) were thermally gelled, and their properties characterized by rheological techniques. Gelling formation was found in the systems maltodextrin‐agar, maltodextrin‐agar‐locust bean gum, maltodextrin‐xanthan gum‐locust bean gum, maltodextrin‐xanthan gum and maltodextrin‐carrageenan. The use of maltodextrin was necessary for liquefying the dense aqueous alumina slurries.     

Swallowing profiles of food polysaccharide solutions with different flow behaviors

The relationship between physiological response and sensory perceived scores in swallowing was investigated using food polysaccharide solutions. Solutions from xanthan gum (0.3–0.9%) and locust bean gum (0.5–0.8%) were used as specimen with different flow behaviors identified by static and dynamic rheological methods. Acoustic analysis and sensory evaluation were carried out to investigate the swallowing profiles using the same human subjects. From acoustic analysis, time required for bolus to transfer through the pharyngeal phase t₂ decreased with increasing concentration of xanthan gum despite the viscosity increase. Also, the acoustic balance for the swallowing sound shifted to a higher frequency range with increasing concentration. The t₂ for locust bean gum was much less concentration-dependent and consistently larger than that for xanthan gum when compared at equivalent shear viscosity at 10 s⁻¹. Also, the acoustic balance for the swallowing sound was less concentration-dependent than that for xanthan gum. From sensory evaluation, 0.6% xanthan gum was scored the highest in perceived swallowing ease, while 0.75% locust bean gum was scored the lowest. Both t₂ and the acoustic balance correlated well with perceived swallowing ease. Results indicate that xanthan gum solutions flow as one coherent bolus through the pharyngeal phase with smaller variation of flow velocity than locust bean gum solutions, leading to a greater sensation of swallowing ease. “Structured fluid”, defined as fluid with yield stress such as xanthan gum solutions, is a rheological nature that allows bolus to be swallowed in one go, relating to perceived swallowing ease of liquid foods.     

Enhanced Sweetness in Sweetener-NaCI-Gum Systems

Enhancement of sweetness in aqueous gum (0.03%, w/v) sweetener systems by added NaCl (0.05%, w/v) was evaluated by a sensory panel. ²³Na NMR spectroscopy was used to determine Na⁺ binding and its relationship to sweetness elicited by glucose, lactose, maltose, sucrose and aspartame. Sweetness intensity differed due to gum (p = 0.0001) and sweetener (p = 0.0001), but was not affected by NaCl (p = 0.0774). Sweetness increased with added NaCl in xanthan, guar and locust bean gum solutions. However, sweetness decreased in k-carrageenan systems possibly due to endogenous cation (Ca²⁺, K⁺ and Na⁺) content, which influences Na⁺ mobility. The sweetest systems containing lactose and/ or xanthan, showed the greatest enhancement by NaCl.     

Interactions of κ-carrageenan Plus Other Hydrocolloids in Fish Myosystem Gels

ABSTRACT: Mixtures of κ-carrageenan plus other hydrocolloids (locust bean, guar, xanthan, iota-carrageenan, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, and sodium alginate) were examined for their effects on the mechanical and water holding properties of heat-induced gels made from washed blue whiting mince. Gel structure and thermal behavior were also studied. No synergistic effect was detectable through functional properties except for the mixture of κ-carrageenan with locust bean gum. Light microscopy revealed that κ-carrageenan and xanthan mixed locally with locust bean at its rich domains. κ-carrageenan and xanthan presented interactions with the protein matrix, which were more discernible in the first case. Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) revealed faint interactions for the mixtures of κ-carrageenan with locust bean and with xanthan, and weakly synergistic gelling effects between the last two hydrocolloids. The blend of κ-carrageenan with sodium alginate exhibited thermally strong synergistic interactions but no particular effects were induced on corresponding functional properties.     

Steady shear flow properties of wild sage (Salvia macrosiphon) seed gum as a function of concentration and temperature

The steady shear flow properties of dispersions of a new potential hydrocolloid, sage seed gum (SSG), were determined as a function of concentration (0.5–2% w/w), and temperature (20–50 °C). SSG dispersions exhibited strong shear-thinning behavior at all conditions tested, which was even more pronounced than commercial hydrocolloids like xanthan, guar gum and locust bean gum. Different time-independent rheological models were used to fit the experimental data, although the Herschel–Bulkley model (H–B) was found the best model to describe steady shear flow behavior of SSG. An increase in gum concentration led to a large increase in yield stress and consistency coefficient values, whereas there was no definite trend with an increase in temperature. On the other hand, the above-mentioned increases in concentration and temperature did not yield a clear evolution of the shear-thinning characteristics of SSG dispersions. An Arrhenius-type model was also used to describe the effect of temperature. The activation energy (E_a) appeared in the range of 3949–16384 J/mol, as concentration increased from 0.5 to 2%, at a shear rate of 100 s⁻¹. The yield stress values estimated by viscoplastic rheological models were much higher than the data determined by stress ramp method. Apparent viscosity of SSG surpassed many commercial hydrocolloids such as guar gum, locust bean gum, Tara gum, fenugreek gum and konjac gum at the same conditions, which suggest it as a very good stabilizer in food formulations.     

Functionality of medium molecular weight xanthan gum produced by Xanthomonas Campestris ATCC 1395 in batch culture

Xanthan gum of medium molecular weight was produced by Xanthomonas Campestris ATCC 1395 in a laboratory fermenter without pH control by applying a stirrer speed of 600 rpm and its stabilization properties in salad dressing emulsions were evaluated. The gum performed satisfactorily as an emulsion stabilizer and thickener although it had to be used in higher concentrations in order to be as effective as the commercially available xanthan gum. Furthermore, resilient gel structures resulted when the gum was used in an admixture with locust bean gum. The gel texture profile was different compared to that of the commercial sample/locust bean gum mixture, suggesting that the gum could present an alternative for the preparation of gels of acceptable textural properties.     

黄原胶和魔芋胶抑制碱诱导鸭蛋清凝胶的高温液化

本研究分别将黄原胶和魔芋胶添加至鸭蛋清中制备碱诱导凝胶,以探究亲水胶体对凝胶高温液化的抑制作用,结果表明:与对照组相比,添加亲水胶后的蛋清凝胶黏度、储能模量和损耗模量增大明显(p<0.05),褐变强度增加了7.99%和33.21%;当黄原胶和魔芋胶的浓度由0.50%增加至1.50%,凝胶硬度值提高49.60%和119.56%,穿刺强度提高20.59%和78.42%,持水性提高1.02%和9.47%,且添加黄原胶的蛋清凝胶硬度、穿刺强度和持水性均显著大于魔芋胶(p<0.05)。两种胶的浓度均为1.00%时,蛋清凝胶的感官评分最高。两种亲水胶的加入会改变蛋白质的二级结构及凝胶内部的分子间作用力:黄原胶量的增加显著降低了离子相互作用(p<0.05),无规则卷曲减少了41.23%,α-螺旋增加了81.29%;魔芋胶量的增加显著降低了疏水相互作用(p<0.05),β-折叠减少了34.97%,无规则卷曲和α-螺旋分别增加了68.97%和70.37%;氢键和二硫键均随两种胶浓度的增加而增强。综上所述,添加黄原胶和魔芋胶均能抑制碱诱导蛋清凝胶在高温处理过程中的液化现象,且加入黄原胶所形成的凝胶质构特性和持水性优于魔芋胶,而魔芋胶对于凝胶褐变强度的影响大于黄原胶。     

食用胶对虾蛄中磷酸化肌原纤维蛋白凝胶特性的影响

将魔芋胶、卡拉胶、黄原胶分别添加到虾蛄磷酸化肌原纤维蛋白中,在不同食用胶、三聚磷酸钠添加量及不同温度下形成凝胶,研究食用胶对磷酸化蛋白凝胶特性的影响。结果表明：随着三聚磷酸钠添加量的增加,3 种食用胶形成的蛋白凝胶强度和保水性均提高;随着食用胶添加量的增加,卡拉胶与黄原胶形成的蛋白凝胶强度和保水性提高,魔芋胶添加量为0.1%时,其蛋白凝胶强度最高;随着温度的升高,魔芋胶与卡拉胶均对蛋白凝胶强度和保水性有显著性影响（P＜0.05）,但黄原胶对凝胶强度和保水性无显著影响（P＞0.05）。     

Comparison of the effects of gums on dynamic rheological properties of acetylated sweet potato starch

Dynamic rheological properties of acetylated sweet potato starch (ASPS) pastes mixed with 3 commercial gums (guar gum, locust bean gum, and xanthan gum) were investigated at different gum concentrations. The dynamic moduli of the ASPS-gum mixtures were higher than those of the control, and they increased with an increase in gum concentration. In particular, the G′ value of xanthan and G″ value of guar gum at a 0.6% gum concentration were much higher as compared to those of other mixtures. Tan δ values of ASPS-xanthan mixtures were much lower than those of other samples, indicating that the elastic properties in the ASPS-gum mixture systems were strongly affected by the additions of xanthan. These results suggest that the presence of gums in ASPS modifies the viscoelastic properties, and that these modifications are dependent on the gum type and gum concentration.     

Study of emulsions stabilized with Phaseolus vulgaris or Phaseolus coccineus with the addition of Arabic gum, locust bean gum and xanthan gum

The properties of o/w emulsions stabilized with 1%w/v common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.), V or scarlet runner bean (P. coccineus L.), Coc extracted by isoelectric precipitation or ultrafiltration, at pH 7.0 and 5.5, with the addition of Arabic gum, locust bean gum, xanthan gum and a mixture of xanthan gum–locust bean gum (0.1 %w/v and 0.25 %w/v) are studied. The stability of emulsions was evaluated on the basis of oil droplet size, creaming, viscosity and protein adsorption measurements. The addition of Arabic gum, caused an increase in D[4,3] values and a decrease in the amount of protein adsorbed at the interface. The addition of locust bean gum in some emulsions reduced the amount of protein adsorbed. The addition of xanthan and to a less extend of the polysaccharide mixture, promoted a decrease in D[4,3]. So, emulsion stability was affected by the polysaccharide nature. Differences were also observed with respect to the protein nature, the method of its preparation and emulsion's pH. All polysaccharides enhanced the emulsions viscosity with xanthan and xanthan–locust bean gum exhibiting the higher values. V isolates and isoelectricaly precipitated isolates of both V, Coc showed higher viscosity values. The stability was enhanced by the increase of the viscosity of the continuous phase and the creation of a network, which prevents the oil droplets from coalescence.