Small and large deformation rheology and microstructure of κ-carrageenan gels containing commercial milk protein products

The rheological behaviour of commercial milk protein/κ-carrageenan mixtures in aqueous solutions was studied at neutral pH. Four milk protein ingredients; skim milk powder, milk protein concentrate, sodium caseinate, and whey protein isolate were considered. As seen by confocal laser microscopy, mixtures of κ-carrageenan with skim milk powder, milk protein concentrate, and sodium caseinate showed phase separation, but no phase separation was observed in mixtures containing whey protein isolate. For κ-carrageenan concentrations up to 0.5 wt%, the viscosity of the mixtures at low shear rates increased markedly in the case of skim milk powder and milk protein concentrate addition, but did not change by the addition of sodium caseinate or whey protein isolate. For κ-carrageenan concentrations from 1 to 2.5 wt%, small and large deformation rheological measurements, performed on the milk protein/κ-carrageenan gels, showed that skim milk powder, milk protein concentrate or sodium caseinate markedly improved the strength of the resulting gels, but whey protein isolate had no effect on the gel stength.     

Comparison of Rat Hepatic Cholesterol Biosynthesis During Skim Milk Versus Whey Permeate Ingestion

Whey permeate is an ultrafiltrate of whey that is devoid of protein but contains lactose, salts, and other soluble low molecular weight compounds. These experiments compared cholesterol concentrations of blood plasma, hepatic lipids, and hepatic cholesterol biosynthesis of rats ingesting skim milk powder versus whey permeate powder. Groups of young male rats weighing 90 to 92 g were fed a casein-based diet into which skim milk powder or whey permeate powder was incorporated isocalorically. No effects of skim milk or whey permeate on plasma cholesterol concentrations were observed at any time during 5-wk of feeding. However, 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase activity was increased by either skim milk or whey permeate feeding. Hepatic cholesterol, triglyceride, and phospholipid concentrations at wk 5 were unchanged. Plasma and hepatic cholesterol responses of rats to whey permeate ingestion are similar to those that occur with skim milk consumption, and plasma and hepatic cholesterol concentrations do not reflect necessarily an increase in hepatic cholesterol biosynthesis.     

Viscosity,microstructure and phase behavior of aqueous mixtures of commercial milk protein products and xanthan gum

The behavior of commercial milk protein/xanthan mixtures was studied at neutral pH. Four milk protein ingredients; skim milk powder, milk protein concentrate, sodium caseinate and whey protein isolate were considered. For the xanthan concentrations used, up to 1wt%, the viscosity of the mixtures was dominated by the viscosity of xanthan. Mixtures of xanthan with skim milk powder or milk protein concentrate showed phase separation, as seen by confocal micrographs, and phase diagrams have been established for these two systems. No visible phase separation was observed in the case of mixtures of sodium caseinate or whey protein isolate systems. However, mixtures of sodium caseinate and xanthan, under certain conditions, showed formation of ‘thread-like’ xanthan-rich regions by confocal microscopy. We believe that the phase separation occurring in milk protein concentrate/xanthan or skim milk powder/xanthan mixtures was a result of depletion flocculation of casein micelles by the xanthan macromolecules, but thermodynamic incompatibility was likely to occur in sodium caseinate/xanthan mixtures.     

Functional and technological aspects of whey powder and whey protein products

Commercial whey powder, whey protein concentrates and whey protein isolates (WPIs) were evaluated for certain functional properties and for their application in full‐fat and nonfat yoghurts. The functional properties of whey products varied, and the highest functionality was recorded in samples with high protein levels. Whey powder had the lowest foaming performance and emulsifying capacity, while WPIs possessed the best functional properties of all the other samples. Curd tension (CT), viscosity and syneresis were improved in yoghurts made using fortified cow's milk or reconstituted skim milk with any whey products, while whey powder had no impact on CT.     

Influence of skimmed milk concentrate replacement by dry dairy products in a low fat set‐type yoghurt model system. I: Use of whey protein concentrates,milk protein concentrates and skimmed milk powder

Ten commercial samples of dry dairy products used for protein fortification in a low fat yoghurt model system at industrial scale were studied. The products employed were whey protein concentratres, milk protein concentrates, skimmed milk concentrates and skimmed milk powder which originated from different countries. The gross chemical composition of these dried products were determined, including polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS‐PAGE) and isoelectric focusing of the proteins, and minerals such as Na, Ca, K and Mg. Yoghurts were formulated using a skim milk concentrated as a milk base enriched with different dry dairy products up to a 43 g kg⁻¹ protein content. Replacement percentage of skim milk concentrated by dry dairy products in the mix was between 1.49 and 3.77%. Yoghurts enriched with milk protein concentrates did not show significantly different viscosity (35.12 Pa s) and syneresis index (591.4 g kg⁻¹) than the two control yoghurts obtained only from skimmed milk concentrates (35.6 Pa s and 565.7 g kg⁻¹) and skimmed milk powder (32.77 Pa s and 551.5 g kg⁻¹), respectively. Yoghurt fortified with the whey protein concentrates, however, was less firm (22.59 Pa s) and had less syneresis index (216 g kg⁻¹) than control yoghurts. Therefore, whey protein concentrates may be useful for drinking yoghurt production. © 1999 Society of Chemical Industry     

Dairy Ingredients effects on sausage sensory properties studied by principal component analysis

The effects of dairy ingredients (1, 3, 5%)–ordinary and high-viscosity sodium caseinate, skim-milk powder, whey protein or demineralized whey powder–on sensory properties and instrumental texture and color of sausages, were investigated. Sausages were formulated with 2 or 4% potato starch and cooked to a core temperature of 76 or 82°C. Principal component analysis (PCA) revealed three dominating factors for sensory properties; the first related to dairy ingredients and starch concentrations, the two others to type of dairy ingredients. Results were verified by analysis of variance (ANOVA). Results of sensory analysis were further verified by textural and color analysis using PCA and ANOVA, respectively.     

Mass transfer in production of milk protein coprecipitates]

During the last twenty years heat coagulation has become a more important technical procedure for the isolation of milk proteins because of its very efficient utilization of raw material. Experiments are reported to get approximation equations for the mass transfer in the production of milk protein coprecipitates from skim milk and mixtures of skim milk with rennet and acid whey by means of statistical planning and interpreting of experiments. Good exactness was reached. The coagula consist of casein fractions, whey protein fractions, calcium, and phosphates. The products are thermically rather stable, sensorically indifferent and contain water insoluble protein. They are suitable to improve the fat: protein ration of sausages, but also for the protein enrichment of other foods and for dietetic purposes.     

Cottage Cheese from Ultrafiltered Skim Milk Retentates in Industrial Cheese Making

Ultrafiltered skim milk retentates were transported to a large industrial cottage cheese plant for milk supplementation leading to cottage cheese. The resulting industrial products were observed for composition, yields, whey component losses, and quality.Ten lots of small curd cottage cheese were made in vats containing up to 6593 kg skim milk. Retentate supplemented skim milks, concentrated approximately 10% (1.1:1) and 20% (1.2:1) in total protein, were very similar in initial composition to the controls. Mean cheese yield values from milks supplemented to 1.2:1 total protein were significantly higher than mean unsupplemented control milk values. Cheese yield efficiencies, per kilogram total solids, were also significantly higher in the retentate cheese but not when calculated per kilogram total protein.Total solids, total protein, and ash were higher in cottage cheese wheys from retentate supplemented cheese and were directly related to retentate supplementation concentration. Mean whey component loss per kilogram cheese exhibited significant decreases from milks of higher retentate supplementation. Retentate supplemented skim milk produced industrial cottage cheese of comparable quality to cheese made from unsupplemented control skim milks.     

Impact of the acidification process, hydrocolloids and protein fortifiers on the physical and sensory properties of frozen yogurt

In our study, two acidification procedures, three stabilizers (guar gum, xanthan and carboxymethylcellulose) and two protein-fortifying agents (skim milk powder and whey powder) were evaluated based on their impact on the quality characteristics of frozen yogurts. Indirect acidification (blending of plain acidified milk with ice cream mix) was found to favour texture while direct acidification (fermentation of ice cream mix with starter culture), although it improved viscosity of mixes, did not enhance the sensory acceptance of frozen yogurts. The addition of 0.2% xanthan gum and the partial substitution (at the ratio of 3 : 1) of skim milk powder by whey powder increased overall acceptance and creaminess.     

Manufacture of nonfat yogurt from a high milk protein powder.

Nonfat yogurts were manufactured from skim milk fortified with a new high milk protein powder. The powder, containing approximately 84% milk protein, was added to skim milk to obtain 5.2 to 11.3% total protein, 11.1 to 15% total solids, and 1.6 to 7.9% lactose in the yogurt mix. Mixes were homogenized, pasteurized at 90 degrees C for 10 min, and fermented with a yogurt culture at 42 degrees C to pH 4.6. Controls were made from the same skim milk fortified with NDM to approximately 14% total solids. Yogurts made with the protein powder and containing 5.6% protein were similar in firmness to the control and had good flavor when fresh and after 2 wk of storage. Yogurts with more than 5.6% protein were too firm and had an astringent flavor. Acetaldehyde content of all yogurts was comparable with that of the control, and fat content ranged from .18 to .33%. As the protein content of yogurts increased, the porosity of yogurts, as seen by scanning electron microscopy, decreased. Good quality nonfat yogurts can be produced by supplementing skim milk with a high milk protein powder up to 5.6% protein. The added protein assists in providing a firm body and minimal whey separation without the use of stabilizers.     

不同热处理脱脂乳粉对褐色乳酸菌饮料稳定性的影响

比较了不同热处理脱脂乳粉的理化性质,并将其应用于褐色乳酸菌饮料生产,以鲜制脱脂乳为对照,探讨了不同脱脂乳原料以及褐色乳酸菌饮料生产工艺对饮料稳定性的影响.结果表明:不同热处理脱脂乳粉的蛋白质、脂肪、水分含量以及乳酸度均无显著差异(P>0.05);但其乳化性、起泡性及乳清蛋白氮指数存在显著差异(P<0.05),随着乳粉受...     

低热脱脂奶粉的生产现状

综述了我国脱脂奶粉的的市场和生产现状,提出了向低热脱脂奶粉发展的方向,论述了加工条件对脱脂奶粉蛋白变性程度的影响以及国际上对奶粉热分级的规定和乳粉加工中乳清蛋白热变性及聚合物产生机理的研究进展。     

Evaluation of Alternative Methods to Increase Calcium Retention in Cottage Cheese Curd

The effect of several alternative methods including addition of rennet, addition of carrageenan and use of 2:1 (v/v) preconcentrated skim milk by ultrafiltration (UF) upon calcium retention, yield, composition and sensory properties of dry curd cottage cheese was investigated. Although each of the processing methods resulted in the manufacture of dry curd cottage cheese with different compositions and properties, none of them was satisfactory for increasing calcium retention. Added carrageenan bound additional whey proteins, added rennet interfered with curd syneresis and whey expulsion during cooking and use of UF preconcentrated skim milk resulted in an increase in yield, total solids and protein of the curd.     

基于陶瓷膜技术的羊乳酪蛋白和其他组分的高效分级分离

为量化0.05 μm陶瓷膜脱除羊乳中乳清蛋白、乳糖、灰分、钙和磷的能力,在50 ℃条件下,脱脂乳进行3 倍浓缩,之后2 次间歇补水至原体积进行清洗过滤,最终得到1 份截留液、3 份透过液,并计算各组分总脱除率。结果表明：乳清蛋白脱除率为96.17%,乳糖脱除率为86.42%,灰分脱除率为73.39%,钙脱除率为34.90%,磷脱除率为55%。稀释过滤完毕后膜的纯水膜通量衰减系数为55.57%,使用质量分数为2%氢氧化钠和1%的硝酸溶液进行清洗,膜通量的恢复系数为99.21%。0.05 μm陶瓷膜可以实现羊乳酪蛋白和其他组分的有效分离,该技术适合在没有干酪乳清的条件下,以生鲜乳为原料加工酪蛋白胶束粉、乳清蛋白粉、乳糖等乳基配料产品。     

RP-HPLC法分离和定量测定未变性的乳清蛋白成分

建立了一种基于反相高效液相色谱(RP-HPLC)来分离并定量测定脱脂乳、加热脱脂乳及脱脂乳粉中未变性的乳清蛋白的分析方法。采用Venusil ASB-C8色谱柱;流速0.8 mL/min;检测波长215 nm;柱温30℃;流动相A为体积分数0.1%的三氟乙酸水溶液;流动相B为体积分数0.1%的三氟乙酸乙腈溶液;洗脱方式:流动相B开始在38%下等度洗脱2 min,然后在5 min内上升到43%,最后在43%下等度洗脱13 min。此方法在20 min内将4种乳清蛋白组分分离且各蛋白线性关系良好,适合定性和定量检测未变性的乳清蛋白组分。     

Industrial yogurt manufacture: monitoring of fermentation process and improvement of final product quality

Lactic acid fermentation during the production of skim milk and whole fat set-style yogurt was continuously monitored by measuring pH. The modified Gompertz model was successfully applied to describe the pH decline and viscosity development during the fermentation process. The viscosity and incubation time data were also fitted to linear models against ln(pH). The investigation of the yogurt quality improvement practices included 2 different heat treatments (80°C for 30 min and 95°C for 10 min), 3 milk protein fortifying agents (skim milk powder, whey powder, and milk protein concentrate) added at 2.0%, and 4 hydrocolloids (κ-carrageenan, xanthan, guar gum, and pectin) added at 0.01% to whole fat and skim yogurts. Heat treatment significantly affected viscosity and acetaldehyde development without influencing incubation time and acidity. The addition of whey powder shortened the incubation time but had a detrimental effect on consistency, firmness, and overall acceptance of yogurts. On the other hand, addition of skim milk powder improved the textural quality and decreased the vulnerability of yogurts to syneresis. Anionic stabilizers (κ-carrageenan and pectin) had a poor effect on the texture and palatability of yogurts. However, neutral gums (xanthan and guar gum) improved texture and prevented the wheying-off defect. Skim milk yogurts exhibited longer incubation times and higher viscosities, whereas they were rated higher during sensory evaluation than whole fat yogurts.     

糯米香菇营养快餐香肠的工艺配方优化与特性

以糯米和猪肉为主要原料,辅以牛奶、鸡蛋、香菇、莲子和低聚异麦芽糖等营养物质开发营养均衡、风味独特的糯米香菇营养快餐香肠.通过单因素试验,探究糯米、香菇、牛奶、鸡蛋、大豆蛋白、谷氨酰胺转胺酶(TG)的加量及蒸煮时间对产品感官品质和质构特性的影响,得出牛奶、香菇、鸡蛋、大豆蛋白、谷氨酰胺转氨酶质量分数对产品品质影响较大,糯米及蒸煮时间对产品品质影响较小.通过正交试验,借助因子分析和极差分析对影响产品品质的主要因素进行优选,得到牛奶、香菇、大豆蛋白、鸡蛋、谷氨酰胺转氨酶理想添加量(占肉质量百分比)分别为15％、20％、3％、10％、1.5％.     

蛋白质强化对搅拌型酸奶品质特性的影响

为了研究蛋白质强化对搅拌型酸奶品质特性的影响,以脱脂奶粉(SMP)和乳清浓缩蛋白-80(WPC-80)作为蛋白源,研究了强化不同种类及不同含量(2.7%、3.1%、3.5%、3.9%)的蛋白质强化对搅拌型酸奶感官品质、黏度和持水性的影响。结果表明:用SMP和WPC-80强化原料乳的蛋白质均可提高搅拌型酸奶的感官品质、黏度和持水性;比较同种蛋白源、不同蛋白质强化水平制得的搅拌型酸奶,其组织状态变化明显,风味稍有变化,色泽保持不变;酸奶的黏度和持水性都随蛋白质水平的上升而显著提高。SMP强化蛋白质含量至2.7%时,酸奶的感官品质最好;WPC-80含量则在3.5%时,酸奶的感官品质最好。同一蛋白质水平、不同强化蛋白相比较,WPC-80强化酸奶比SMP有更好的感官品质和更高的持水性,而SMP强化则得到更高的黏度值;从感官评定的黏稠度得分和测得的黏度值对比得出,搅拌型酸奶的黏度并不是越高越好,最佳黏度值在537～712mPa.s之间。实验中搅拌型酸奶的最佳蛋白强化配方为WPC-80强化蛋白质含量3.5%。     

Physical properties of yogurt fortified with various commercial whey protein concentrates

The effects of whey protein concentrates on physical and rheological properties of yogurt were studied. Five commercial whey protein concentrates (340 g kg^?1 protein nominal) were used to fortify milk to 45 g protein kg^?1. Fermentation was performed with two different starters (ropy and non‐ropy). Resulting yogurts were compared with a control yogurt enriched with skim milk powder. The water‐holding capacity of the yogurt fortified with skim milk powder was 500 g kg^?1 and ranged from 600 to 638 g kg^?1 when fortified with whey protein concentrates. Significant rheological differences have been noticed between the yogurts fortified with different whey protein concentrates, independent of the starter used. Three whey protein concentrates generated yogurts with a behavior similar to the control. The two others produced yogurt with lower firmness (15 g compared with 17 g), lower Brookfield viscosity (6 Pa s compared with 9 Pa s), lower yield stress (2 Pa compared with 4 Pa), lower complex viscosity (13 Pa s compared with 26 Pa s), and lower apparent viscosity (0.4 Pa s compared with 1 Pa s) than the control, respectively. The yogurts with the lowest firmness and viscosity were produced with concentrates which contained the highest amount of non‐protein nitrogen fraction (160 g kg^?1 versus 126 g kg^?1 of the total nitrogen), and the highest amount of denaturation of the whey protein (262 versus 200 g kg^?1 of the total nitrogen). Copyright © 2004 Society of Chemical Industry