Effects of spray drying conditions on the physicochemical and antioxidant properties of the Gac (Momordica cochinchinensis) fruit aril powder

Gac fruit aril has an attractive orange red colour and very high level of carotenoids, giving it exceptional antioxidant properties. However, spray drying of this material has not been successful and malto dextrin is considered as a suitable drying aid to preserve its colour and antioxidant properties. This paper reports the effects of inlet drying air temperature (120, 140, 160, 180 and 200 °C) and maltodextrin addition (10%, 20% and 30%) on the physicochemical and antioxidant properties of the Gac aril powder. Moisture content and bulk density, colour characteristics, total carotenoid content (TCC), encapsulation efficiency and total antioxidant activity (TAA) were significantly affected by maltodextrin concentration and the inlet air temperatures. However, pH, a_w and water solubility index were not significantly influenced by the spray drying conditions. Overall, a good quality Gac powder in terms of colour, TCC and TAA can be produced by spray-drying at inlet temperature of 120 °C and adding maltodextrin concentration at 10% w/v.     

Influence of particle size on the physicochemical properties and stickiness of dairy powders

The compositional and physicochemical properties of different whey permeate (WPP), demineralised whey (DWP) and skim milk powder (SMP) size fractions were investigated. Bulk composition of WPP and DWP was significantly (P < 0.05) influenced by powder particle size; smaller particles had higher protein and lower lactose contents. Microscopic observations showed that WPP and DWP contained both larger lactose crystals and smaller amorphous particles. Bulk composition of SMP did not vary with particle size. Surface composition of the smallest SMP fraction (<75 μm) showed significantly lower protein (−9%) and higher fat (+5%) coverage compared with non-fractionated powders. For all powders, smaller particles were more susceptible to sticking. Hygroscopicity of SMP was not affected by particle size; hygroscopicity of semi-crystalline powders was inversely related to particle size. This study provides insights into differences between size fractions of dairy powders, which can potentially impact the sticking/caking behaviour of fine particles during processing.     

Evaluation of spray drying conditions on properties of microencapsulated oregano essential oil

Response surface methodology (RSM) was employed to investigate variations in powder characteristics with respect to spray drying operating parameters including both feed rates (L min^?1) and inlet temperatures (°C). Inlet temperatures around 180 °C provided the lowest values for moisture. Powder recovery was significantly affected (P < 0.10) by inlet air temperature and feed rate, where a raise in inlet temperature and feed rate resulted in higher powder recovery. No significant difference (P > 0.05) was observed for water activity, solubility and hygroscopicity between treatments. Regarding oil retention, the results showed a significant (P < 0.05) interaction between the two studied factors. A tendency for higher values of oil retention was observed when using combinations of high inlet temperatures/low feed rates and low inlet temperatures/high feed rates. Particle size distribution averaged 2.0, 8.1 and 18.3 μm for D₁₀, D₅₀ and D₉₀, respectively. The morphology of particles showed no cracks in most capsules. The results indicate that high temperature (185 °C) and moderated feed rate (0.63 L min^?1) are the best spray drying conditions.     

Influence of Wall Material and Inlet Drying Air Temperature on the Microencapsulation of Fish Oil by Spray Drying

Several single and composite milk-originated wall materials were used to microencapsulate fish oil via spray drying at various inlet drying air temperatures. Skim milk powder (SMP), whey protein concentrate, whey protein isolate (WPI), 80% WPI?+?20% milk protein concentrate, and 80% WPI?+?20% sodium caseinate (NaCas) were applied as the wall for capsules generated at drying air temperatures of 140, 160, and 180 °C. The higher the drying air temperature, the higher was the particle size, encapsulation efficiency, and peroxide value and the lower was the moisture content and bulk density. The microcapsules prepared with SMP showed the highest encapsulation efficiency and lowest peroxide value for the oil due to the presence of lactose in its chemical composition. Differential scanning calorimetry and Fourier transform infrared analyses indicated the absence of any significant interaction between SMP and fish oil.     

IDENTIFICATION OF IMPORTANT PRODUCTION VARIABLES AFFECTING HARD PRETZEL QUALITY

The objective of this study was to determine the importance of raw material and processing variables that influence pretzel quality by utilizing a screening experiment design. Eleven variables were selected based on preliminary experiments, and a two‐level‐11‐factor (2 ¹¹ ) fractional factorial experimental design was used to screen the variables. Several responses were measured for dough before and after extrusion, for half‐baked and fully baked pretzels. These responses are important indicators of consistency and quality during pretzel processing. Results indicated that flour protein content, the amount of water added to make dough and dough mixing time were important variables influencing dough behavior. Caustic concentration affected brightness of half‐baked pretzels but did not influence the color of the final product. Baking time was the most important factor for both half‐baked product and final product qualities. The hardness of fully baked pretzels was influenced by baking time, temperature in baking oven zone 1, drying time and drying temperature. The color of final products was significantly influenced by baking time, while both baking time and drying temperature affected the moisture content of the final product. A key observation was that none of the raw material or dough processing parameters, within the range tested, influenced final pretzel quality as defined by pretzel moisture content, hardness or color.     

Microencapsulation of Tender Coconut Water by Spray Drying: Effect of <Emphasis Type="Italic">Moringa oleifera</Emphasis> Gum,Maltodextrin Concentrations,and Inlet Temperature on Powder Qualities

The present study was aimed to evaluate the different proportions of carrier materials: Moringa oleifera gum (MG), maltodextrin (MD), and inlet temperature on the powder characteristics of encapsulated tender coconut water (TCW) by spray drying. The characterization of microparticle was studied as encapsulation efficiency, antioxidant activity, total phenolic content, moisture content, water activity, solubility, particle morphology, and encapsulation yield. The investigation was conducted using an experimental design of 2² mixes with five replicates at the center point. The encapsulation efficiency was affected by all tested variables and reached significantly (p < 0.05) higher value (94.86%) when higher MG concentration, and lower MD concentration, and inlet temperature were applied. The DPPH (53.66%) and ABTS radical scavenging activity (54.92%) was observed to be higher at the highest MG concentration (1.5%). The obtained powder retained a higher amount of phenol content (21.82 mg GAE/g) at increasing MG concentration, with decreasing MD concentration, and inlet temperature. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis revealed that TCW powder encapsulated with 1.5% MG exhibited higher crystalline nature as compared to microparticle encapsulated with 0.5 and 1% MG. The optimum wall material composition and inlet temperature were determined as follows: MD 30%, MG 1.5%, and 120 °C inlet temperature. Hence, our results suggest that the application of this technology could increase the use of TCW in various industrial applications and imply MG as a potent candidate for microencapsulation of food materials.     

喷雾干燥与冷冻干燥鸡蛋粉特性研究

以鲜鸡蛋为原料,利用喷雾干燥和冷冻干燥技术制备鸡蛋粉,对比2种蛋粉水分含量、水分活度、溶解度、色差、微观结构等理化性质,同时检测起泡性、乳化性,并选用喷雾干燥蛋黄粉制备凝胶探讨功能特性。结果表明:喷雾干燥蛋粉和冷冻干燥的蛋粉水分含量、水分活度、溶解度和色差差异显著(P<0.05),且喷雾干燥蛋粉和冷冻干燥蛋粉起泡性及乳化性均在氯化钠浓度为0.5 g/100 mL时达到最大值;制备凝胶最佳条件为加水量为150%、氯化钠浓度为3%、温度100℃、热处理15 min。此项研究将对蛋粉的应用奠定理论基础。     

Microencapsulation of walnut oil by spray drying: Effects of wall material and drying conditions on physicochemical properties of microcapsules

In this study, the effects of wall material formula and spray drying conditions on physicochemical properties of walnut oil microcapsules were investigated. Three different wall materials including skim milk powder (SMP), SMP + Tween 80, and SMP + maltodextrin were used for emulsion preparation. The prepared emulsions were analyzed for droplet size and stability. The emulsions were then dried in a pilot-scale spray dryer equipped with a two-fluid nozzle at different inlet drying air temperatures and feed atomization pressures in order to determine the optimal drying conditions for maximizing the microencapsulation efficiency. The microencapsulation efficiency, particle size distribution, sphericity, moisture content, bulk density, and morphology of produced microcapsules were also measured experimentally. In addition, the microcapsules with the highest microencapsulation efficiency obtained from each wall material were subjected to surface coverage of oil test using electron spectroscopy for chemical analysis (ESCA) after 60 days of storage at room temperature. The emulsion prepared using SMP and Tween 80 combination as wall material resulted in the highest microencapsulation efficiency (91.01%) at drying air temperature of 180 °C and feed atomization pressure of 3 bar. The lowest surface coverage of oil was also observed for microcapsules covered by SMP and Tween 80 combination. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) observations showed almost no cracks or fissures on the surface of microcapsules produced using SMP and Tween 80 combination at the optimal drying condition.Industrial relevanceWalnut oil contains highly valuable constituents such as essential fatty acids, tocopherols, and phytosterols. However, a direct application of this functional oil in processed foods is problematic due to its low solubility and susceptibility to oxidation. These issues could be greatly overcome by using microencapsulation technology. Nowadays, this technology has received an increasing attention in food and pharmaceutical industries due to its unique features in protecting the functionality of ingredients. Spray drying technology is one of the most frequently used techniques for this aim. However, comprehensive studies need to be carried out in order to determine suitable operational conditions of spray drying system for improving physicochemical properties of finished powder.     

干燥方式对苜蓿超微粉物化特性及抗氧化活性的影响

为研究不同干燥方式对苜蓿超微粉物化特性及抗氧化活性的影响,以苜蓿超微粉总色差为指标,采用正交实验法,确定苜蓿超微粉的最佳护色方法,优化热风干燥工艺参数;通过测定苜蓿超微粉粒度、溶解度、持水力、持油力、DPPH自由基清除率等理化指标,比较热风干燥和真空冷冻干燥得到的苜蓿超微粉之间的物化特性和抗氧化活性差异。结果表明,采用热风干燥法干燥苜蓿的最佳工艺参数为:干燥温度70℃、干燥时间8 h,护色剂为0.15% L-半胱氨酸时,此条件制备的苜蓿粉具有较好的物化性质。并且苜蓿超微粉粒度的减小能明显提高苜蓿粉的抗氧化活性。真空冷冻干燥苜蓿超微粉具有很好的物理化学特性,经过干燥粉碎后能够很好的保留其中的营养价值和抗氧化活性,但其时间和能源消耗较大;而热风干燥苜蓿粉的物化特性及抗氧化活性相对较差,但其干燥时间短,能源消耗较少。     

Optimisation of a pilot‐scale spray drying process for probiotic yoghurt,using response surface methodology

The influence of drying air temperatures, drying air flow rate and feed flow rate on percentage survival rate (% SR) of starter and probiotic bacteria, moisture content, water activity and colour of probiotic yoghurt powder produced using a pilot‐scale spray dryer was investigated. Optimisation of spray drying conditions was achieved based on the desirability value. Results showed that inlet air temperature, drying air flow rate, feed flow rate and outlet air temperature of 150 °C, 478 m³/h, 2 L/h and 63.3 °C, respectively, were optimal conditions to produce powder that meets quality specifications and with a satisfactory% SR.     

变温压差膨化干燥对芒果品质的影响

以凯特芒果为原料,采用变温压差膨化干燥技术,探讨了切条厚度、预干燥后水分含量、膨化温度、膨化压力差、抽空温度、抽空时间和停滞时间对芒果膨化产品的硬度、脆度、色泽、膨化度和含水率的影响.结果表明:芒果膨化的最佳厚度为6 mm;预干燥后水分含量、膨化温度和抽空时间是影响芒果膨化产品品质的关键因素;预干燥后,含水量在61.7...     

The effect of free Ca2+ on the heat stability and other characteristics of low-heat skim milk powder

Low-heat skim milk powder (SMP), reconstituted to 25% total solids, was found to have poor heat stability. This could be improved by reducing the free Ca²⁺ concentration to 1.14 mm, or lower, by the addition of either Amberlite IR-120 ion-exchange resin in its sodium form or tri-sodium citrate in skim milk prior to evaporation and spray drying. Reduction in Ca²⁺ concentration was accompanied by increases in pH, particle size, and kinematic viscosity, and by a reduction in ζ-potential and changes in colour. In-container sterilisation of the reconstituted powder increased particle size, ζ-potential, kinematic viscosity and a* and b* values. However, Ca²⁺ concentration, pH and whiteness decreased. This study elucidated the importance of Ca²⁺ concentration and pH on heat stability of low-heat SMP, suggesting that Ca²⁺ concentration and pH in bulk milk are useful indicators for ensuring that spray dried milk powder has good heat stability.     

Fluidized bed and tray drying of thinly sliced mango (Mangifera indica) pretreated with ascorbic and citric acid

The purpose of this work was to determine the influence of air temperature, sample diameter and antioxidants on water activity, moisture content and colour difference of thinly sliced mango in a fluidized bed and tray dryer. Mango samples were treated with antioxidants solutions (ascorbic and citric acid) before the drying process. Fluidized bed and tray drying of control and treated samples were carried out at two temperatures: 50 and 60 °C. A fractional factorial design 2^4?1 was used in both drying methods. The Newton semi‐theoretical model was found to represent thin‐layer drying kinetics of mango. For both drying types, moisture content of thinly sliced mango was well characterised (R² ≥ 0.975) by the model. The temperature increment increases the drying constant and decreases the equilibrium moisture content and water activity of the dehydrated samples. Colour closest to the original colour of fresh mango was obtained when 2 cm diameter mango pretreated with citric acid (1%) was dehydrated by fluidized bed at 60 °C. In addition, it was observed that the drying time at equilibrium by using fluidized bed was lower (60 min) than the tray dryer (120 min).     

真空冷冻与喷雾干燥对鸡蛋全蛋粉理化性质及超微结构的影响

本文以鲜蛋为原料,目的是比较两种干燥方式对全蛋粉的理化性质和功能性质的影响。采用的方法是使用喷雾干燥与真空冷冻干燥两种干燥方式制备全蛋粉并对干燥后得到的全蛋粉的理化性质和功能性质进行了对比研究,探讨了两种干燥方式对全蛋粉的水分含量,水分活度,颗粒分布情况,溶解度,起泡性,乳化性的影响。同时分析比较了两种干燥方式制备的全蛋粉的微观结构图。结果表明,两种干燥方式制成的全蛋粉水分含量和水分活度差异不显著(p0.05),冷冻干燥全蛋粉的溶解度为93.32%,喷雾干燥全蛋粉溶解度87.88%,真空冷冻干燥全蛋粉的乳化活性和起泡力的最大值分别为0.338,62.6%,喷雾干燥全蛋粉的乳化活性和起泡力的最大值为0.248,53.4%。数据表明真空冷冻干燥制成的全蛋粉功能性质优于冷冻干燥制成的全蛋粉。而两种干燥方式制成的全蛋粉的颗粒分布情况与微观结构表征也存在显著差异。     

Feasibility of Spray Drying Concentrated Acid Whey After Nanofiltration

Concentration of acid whey and crystallisation of lactose followed by spray drying in the production of acid whey powder are severely restricted by the presence of lactic acid (LA) and calcium (Ca). These compounds cause stickiness during spray drying. The present study examined the effects of removing LA and Ca by membrane processing to varying extents in order to improve the feasibility of the spray drying of an acid whey stream. Spray drying of unaltered acid whey achieved a powder recovery of ~?18% in the collection vessel and ~?31% in the cyclone. Removal of LA and Ca by 30 and 40%, respectively, by nanofiltration significantly increased the powder recovery to ~?58% in the collection vessel. Powder particles decreased in size giving a D[4,3] of ~?18 μm, with SEM images confirming the presence of well separated spherical powder particles. A solubility of >?75% was also achieved. However, removing Ca >?60% compromised the spray drying process. FTIR analysis suggested that water molecules in the hydration layer of lactose and the structural changes of both lactose and protein molecules at the molecular level appeared to play an important role in governing the extent of the drying feasibility. In addition, the formation of calcium lactate may restrict the diffusion of lactose molecules, once the appropriate stoichiometry was reached. Thus, manipulating LA and Ca concentrations in a particular acid whey stream can improve the spray drying process and production of a non-sticky acid whey powder.     

Effects of foam-mat drying temperature on physico-chemical and microstructural properties of shrimp powder

This study was carried out to investigate the impact of different drying air temperatures (45, 60, 75, and 90 °C) on the physico-chemical and microstructural properties of foam-mat-dried shrimp powder. Physico-chemical properties such as moisture content, water activity, solubility, water binding capacity (WBC), and color of the powder were determined. The experimental results showed that as the temperature increased, the moisture content, water activity, and WBC of the samples decreased. However, their solubility increased significantly (p < 0.05). Furthermore, the total color difference (ΔE) increased by increasing temperature, yet decreased at 90 °C. The SEM images indicated as the drying temperature increased, the mat structure porosity increased, too, especially at 90 °C.Industrial RelevanceThe demand for ready-to-eat (RTE) and/or ready-to-cook (RTC) meals is gradually growing because they are easy to prepare. The dried shrimp powder can be used for producing formulated seafood and other food products such as soups, sauce, snacks, etc. to increase the protein content and improve the nutritional value of them. Fish and shrimp soup mixes and snacks are examples of dried RTE products. They are popular in Asian countries, due to easy transportation, quality, stability, and long shelf life.     

干燥温度与助剂类型对喷雾干燥桑葚粉理化特性的影响

本文研究了进口、出口温度、助剂类型及其质量分数对喷雾干燥桑葚粉理化特性的影响规律,优化了桑葚汁最适的喷雾干燥参数。结果表明,随着进口温度升高,回收率(R_p)、水分活度(a_w)、水溶性指数(WSI)、总酚含量(TPC)、清除自由基能力逐渐降低;随着出口温度升高,R_p逐渐增加,a_w、TPC、清除自由基能力逐渐降低,而WSI无显著变化。进料溶液中助剂类型和质量分数对桑葚粉理化指标影响显著(P<0.05)。随着菊糖质量分数增加,R_p逐渐降低,a_w逐渐增加、TPC先降低后增加,而WSI无显著变化。随着海藻糖质量分数增加,R_p逐渐降低,a_w、TPC、自由基清除能力逐渐增加,而WSI无显著变化。随着阿拉伯胶质量分数增加,a_w、TPC、自由基清除能力逐渐降低,R_p、WSI逐渐增加。桑葚汁喷雾干燥最适参数为:进口温度130℃、出口温度75℃,桑葚汁:麦芽糊精:乳清分离蛋白:海藻糖固形物质量分数比为65:8.5:1:25.5,此条件下,桑葚粉回收率(59.08%±2.86%),总酚含量(1209.47±40.37)mg GAE/100 g,自由基清除能力(0.62±0.06)mg/mL。     

Impact of Milk Protein Type on the Viability and Storage Stability of Microencapsulated Lactobacillus acidophilus NCIMB 701748 Using Spray Drying

Three different milk proteins — skim milk powder (SMP), sodium caseinate (SC) and whey protein concentrate (WPC) — were tested for their ability to stabilize microencapsulated L. acidophilus produced using spray drying. Maltodextrin (MD) was used as the primary wall material in all samples, milk protein as the secondary wall material (7:3 MD/milk protein ratio) and the simple sugars, d-glucose and trehalose were used as tertiary wall materials (8:2:2 MD/protein/sugar ratio) combinations of all wall materials were tested for their ability to enhance the microbial and techno-functional stability of microencapsulated powders. Of the optional secondary wall materials, WPC improved L. acidophilus viability, up to 70 % during drying; SMP enhanced stability by up to 59 % and SC up to 6 %. Lactose and whey protein content enhanced thermoprotection; this is possibly due to their ability to depress the glass transition and melting temperatures and to release antioxidants. The resultant L. acidophilus powders were stored for 90 days at 4 °C, 25 °C and 35 °C and the loss of viability calculated. The highest survival rates were obtained at 4 °C, inactivation rates for storage were dependent on the carrier wall material and the SMP/d-glucose powders had the lowest inactivation rates (0.013 day^?1) whilst the highest was observed for the control containing only MD (0.041 day^?1) and the SC-based system (0.030 day^?1). Further increase in storage temperature (25 °C and 35 °C) was accompanied by increase of the inactivation rates of L. acidophilus that followed Arrhenius kinetics. In general, SMP-based formulations exhibited the highest temperature dependency whilst WPC the lowest. d-Glucose addition improved the storage stability of the probiotic powders although it was accompanied by an increase of the residual moisture, water activity and hygroscopicity, and a reduction of the glass transition temperature in the tested systems.     

Effect of drying conditions on bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity of broccoli (Brassica oleracea L.)

The effect of air‐drying parameters on antioxidant activity and changes in antioxidant compounds of broccoli (Brassica oleracea L.) were studied. Broccoli samples were dried to 70 g kg^?1 moisture content using temperatures ranging from 50 to 100 °C and air flow‐rates from 1.20 to 2.25 m s^?1, resulting in drying times from 25 to 90 min. Temperature, owing to its positive effect on the oxidation kinetics, was negatively correlated with ascorbic acid and free and total polyphenol contents but not with kaempferol, even though the sample dried at the highest temperature showed the lowest kaempferol content. The air flow‐rate was positively correlated with the total (TPP) and free (FPP) polyphenol contents because it led to a reduction in the drying time. No correlation was found between air flow‐rate and kaempferol content. Air flow‐rate and temperature positively affected the antioxidant activity by reducing the drying time. High‐temperature, short‐time processes maximised the antioxidant activity of broccoli owing to the negative effect of drying time on antioxidant activity. The antioxidant activity of broccoli was positively and significantly correlated with the FPP content but not with TPP and kaempferol. The evaluation of hydroxymethylfurfural content as an indicator of the occurrence of a Maillard reaction in dried broccoli did not support the hypothesis of a contribution of MRPs to the antioxidant activity of dried broccoli. Copyright © 2006 Society of Chemical Industry