Traditional Tunisian butter: Physicochemical and microbial characteristics and storage stability of the oil fraction

Physicochemical and microbiological characteristics, fatty acid composition and thermal stability of traditional Tunisian butter (TTB) were studied. Changes in microbiological and physicochemical parameters were monitored during storage at 4 and 10 °C. The physicochemical characterisation shows a fat level lower than 80% and a high value of water activity. The content of saturated fatty acid was higher (71.84%) than the unsaturated one (27.09%). The major fatty acids of butter samples were myristic, palmitic, stearic and oleic acids. During storage at 4 and 10 °C, the pH decreased and the titratable acidity increased. Counts of lactic acid bacteria exhibited relatively small changes upon storage, at 4 and 10 °C, whereas yeasts and moulds' counts increased irrespective of storage temperature. Effect of heating on some quality characteristics (absorption at 232 and 270 nm, peroxide value, free fatty acid content, viscosity, texture, colour and fatty acid composition) of traditional Tunisian butter oil (TTBO) has been investigated at 60 °C. Results show that TTBO was resistant to oxidation. All these characteristics consolidate the incorporation of TTB on food formulation.     

Shelf life determination of Yayik butter fortified with spice extracts

Sage ( Salvia officinalis L.), cinnamon ( Cinnamomum zeylanicum ), rosemary ( Rosmarinus officinalis L.), clove ( Syzygium aromaticum L.), sumac ( Rhus coriaria L.), oregano ( Origanum vulgare L.), ginger ( Zingiber officinale ), caraway ( Cuminum cyminum L.) and thyme ( Thymus vulgaris L.) extracts were added at two concentrations (0.2 and 0.5%) to yayik butter. The butter samples were stored at two different temperatures, 4°C and 25°C. Product acceptability was monitored following the Weibull Hazard sensory method where the end of shelf life was the time at which 50% of panellists found the product unacceptable. Ginger, thyme and cinnamon extracts increased the shelf life of yayik butter and were comparable to the synthetic preservatives sorbic acid and BHA. The shelf life of the samples stored in the refrigerator was approximately twice as long as the samples stored at room temperature.     

Effect of the Addition of a Cocoa Butter–Like Fat Enzymatically Produced from Olive Pomace Oil on the Oxidative Stability of Cocoa Butter

ABSTRACT:  A cocoa butter (CB)–like fat was produced in a packed bed enzyme reactor using sn -1,3 specific lipase, and its blends with CB were prepared at different ratios (CB: CB-like fat; 100: 0, 90: 10, 80: 20, 70: 30, 60: 40, 50: 50, 0: 100). The oxidation kinetics of CB: CB-like fat blends was studied by differential scanning calorimeter (DSC). Samples were heated in DSC at different temperatures (130, 140, 150, 160 °C) under 100 mL/min oxygen. From DSC exotherms, oxidation induction times (OIT) were determined and used for the assessment of the oxidative stabilities of the blends. Oxidation kinetics parameters (activation energy, E_a ; preexponential factor, Z ; and oxidation rate constant, k ) were calculated. In general, it has been observed that above 110 °C increasing the ratio of CB-like fat in the blend increased the k value with increasing temperature. It has been observed that for all blends the increase in k value with temperature was significant ( P < 0.05). Increasing CB-like fat ratio in the blend decreased the content of major TAGs (1,3-dipalmitoyl-2-oleoyl-glycerol [POP]; 1[3]-palmitoyl-3[1]stearoyl-2-oleoyl-glycerol [POS]; 1,3-distearoyl-2-oleoyl-glycerol [SOS]), and decreased the oxidative stability of the blends.     

Oregano and rosemary extracts inhibit oxidation of long-chain n-3 fatty acids in menhaden oil

ABSTRACT:  Capabilities of methanol extracts from oregano and rosemary in retarding oxidation of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, docosahexaenoic acid C22:6 (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid C20:5 (EPA), in menhaden oil were investigated. The fish oils after mixing with the extracts at different concentrations were oxidized in an accelerated study by heating at 150 °C for 30 min or incubating at 60 °C for 5 d. After heating at 150 °C, only 15.9% of DHA and 18.5% of EPA remained in the fish oil without extract, while 38.8% to 65.9% of DHA and 44.7% to 69.0% of EPA were retained in the fish oil mixed with 1% to 5% of oregano extract. The highest retained DHA (56.9%) and EPA (58.0%) in the fish oils mixed with rosemary extract were observed at 2.5% addition. Increasing rosemary extract to 5% lowered its capability of inhibiting DHA and EPA oxidation. After incubation at 60 °C for 5 d, the highest inhibition capability was also found at 2.5% of added rosemary extract, and the oil retained 88.2% DHA and 88.3% EPA. However, only 18.8% DHA and 23.6% EPA were retained in the fish oil mixed with 5% of oregano extract and no DHA and EPA were detected in the fish oil without extract after 5-d incubation at 60 °C. Thus, antioxidant activity of the rosemary extract was greater than that of oregano extract, but was sensitive to heat. The rosemary extract also demonstrated higher DPPH (2,2'-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) free radical scavenging capability, which was approximately 3 times higher than oregano extract, although there was no significant difference in the total phenolic contents between both extracts.     

Storage stability of butter oils produced from sheep’s non-pasteurized and pasteurized milk

The physical and chemical characteristics and thermal stability of butter oil produced from non-pasteurized and pasteurized sheep’s milk were studied. Thermal stability of samples was estimated by using the accelerated shelf-life testing method. Samples were stored at 60, 70 and 80 °C in the dark and the reaction was monitored by measuring peroxide, thiobarbituric acid and free fatty acid values. The peroxide and thiobarbituric acid values increased as the temperature increased. The increase of acid values of the two samples was not significant. A slight increase in free fatty acid value showed that hydrolytic reactions were not responsible for the deterioration of butter oil samples in thermal stability studies. When compared, butter oil produced from pasteurized sheep’s milk has higher thermal stability than butter oil produced from non-pasteurized sheep’s milk. Although butter oil produced from non-pasteurized milk was not exposed to any heat treatment, the shelf-life of this product was lower than the shelf-life of butter oil produced from pasteurized sheep’s milk. Therefore, heat treatment for pasteurization did not affect the thermal stability of butter oil.     

Use of sunflower oil mixed with jojoba and paraffin oils in deep-fat frying process

The aim of the present study was to increase the stability of sunflower oil during frying process and to obtain low-calorie fried foods. Therefore, sunflower oil was mixed separately with jojoba oil and paraffin oil at ratios of 9:1 and 8:2 (v/v). The frying process was conducted at 180 ° ± 5 °C for 12 h continuous heating time. Some physico-chemical properties (refractive index, viscosity, colour, acid value, peroxide value, thiobarbituric acid test, iodine value and polymer content) of non-fried and binary fried oil systems were measured at various heating periods. The results demonstrated that mixing sunflower oil with jojoba oil or paraffin oil increased the stability and hence improved the quality of sunflower oil during frying process.     

杜仲籽精炼油的氧化稳定性及货架期预测

本文以杜仲籽毛油为原料,经过精炼后以过氧化值、酸价和脂肪酸含量为评判指标,采用Schaal烘箱法探究了5种抗氧化剂在不同浓度和温度下对杜仲籽精炼油氧化稳定性的影响,建立了杜仲籽精炼油货架期模型,预测其货架期。结果表明,添加丁基羟基茴香醚（butyl hydroxyanisole,BHA）、叔丁基对苯二酚（tert-butyl hydroquinone,TBHQ）、维生素E（vitamin E,V_E）、鼠尾草酸（carnosic acid,CA）和L-抗坏血酸棕榈酸酯（L-ascorbyl palmitate,L-AP）的抗氧化效果从大到小依次为TBHQ>CA>L-AP>BHA>V_E,CA、TBHQ、V_E、BHA、L-AP的最佳添加量分别为0.05%、0.02%、0.01%、0.02%、0.02%;随着储藏温度的升高和储藏时间的延长,过氧化值和酸价升高,氧化速度加快,饱和脂肪酸和单不饱和脂肪酸含量增加,不饱和脂肪酸含量减少;杜仲籽精炼油的氧化符合一级氧化动力学反应,通过构建的杜仲籽精炼油货架期模型,预测出在25、40、50和60 ℃的温度下,杜仲籽精炼油的货架期分别为10.70、8.76、7.74和6.89 d,添加抗氧化剂能延缓不饱和脂肪酸的氧化,其中TBHQ的抗氧化效果最好,添加0.02% TBHQ的杜仲籽精炼油的货架期可以延长至41.41、19.71、12.48和8.13 d,说明添加抗氧化剂可以有效延长杜仲籽精炼油的货架期。     

基于酶促酯交换的含亚麻酸巧克力的制备及其性质研究

利用固定化脂肪酶Lipozyme TLIM催化质量比为38∶3的天然可可脂与亚麻籽油进行酯交换反应,得到熔点为(36.52±0.34)℃的油脂(称为酯交换可可脂)。酯交换可可脂中亚麻酸的含量由反应前0.64%±0.01%升高至3.10%±0.28%,主要甘三酯POP、POS和SOS的含量由84.52%降至62.72%,低熔点甘三酯UUU和SUU含量分别由0.92%和6.85%增加至10.94%和16.60%。酯交换可可脂的固体脂肪含量(SFC)在5~30℃时低于天然可可脂的SFC,但其随温度变化的趋势与天然可可脂的相一致,当温度高于34℃时,酯交换可可脂的SFC略高于天然可可脂的SFC,37℃时酯交换可可脂的SFC为1.64%。以酯交换可可脂为原料制备的含亚麻酸巧克力表面光滑,口感细腻,具有可可和亚麻籽油独特的香味。加速氧化实验结果表明该巧克力20℃时的货架期为428 d,约61周,具有良好的贮藏稳定性。      

Changes in Volatile Compounds of Black Cumin (Nigella Sativa L.) Seed Oil During Thermal Oxidation

This study examined the oxidation stability and volatile compounds in samples of black cumin seed oil at 60 and 100°C. Oxidative changes of black cumin oils followed by periodic determination of its conjugated dienes and trienes during accelerated conditions (60 and 100°C). Black cumin oil showed high resistance to oxidation during thermal oxidation (60 and 100°C). In addition to oxidative stability, volatile compounds in the oil were determined by headspace solid phase microextraction with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry analysis technique. The major componenent of the oil was p-cymene (44.77%) followed by thymoquinone (28.62%). Some volatile compounds were lost rapidly during thermal oxidation at the end of storage. Levels of thymoquinone, 4-terpineol, α-longipinene, carvacrol, and isolongifolene reduced slowly and remained more stable during storage at two temperatures (60 and 100°C).     

Effect of Infrared Heating on the Formation of Sesamol and Quality of Defatted Flours from Sesamum indicum L.

ABSTRACT:  Infrared (IR) heating offers several advantages over conventional heating in terms of heat transfer efficiency, compactness of equipment, and quality of the products. Roasting of sesame seeds degrades the lignan sesamolin to sesamol, which increases the oxidative stability of sesame oil synergistically with tocopherols. IR (near infrared, 1.1 to 1.3 μm, 6 kW power) roasting conditions were optimized for the conversion of sesamolin to sesamol. The resultant oil was evaluated for sesamol and tocopherol content as well as oxidative stability. The defatted flours were evaluated for their nutritional content and functionality. IR roasting of sesame seeds at 200 °C for 30 min increased the efficiency of conversion of sesamolin to sesamol (51% to 82%) compared to conventional heating. The γ-tocopherol content decreased by 17% and 25% in oils treated at 200 and 220 °C for 30 min, respectively. There were no significant differences in the tocopherol content and oxidative stability of the oil. Methionine and cysteine content of the flours remained unchanged due to roasting. The functional properties of defatted flours obtained from either IR roasted or conventionally roasted sesame seeds remained the same.
Practical Applications: Sesame oil is stable to oxidation compared to other vegetable oils. This stability can be attributed to the presence of tocopherols and the formation of sesamol, the thermal degradation product of sesamolin—a lignan present in sesame. Roasting of sesame seeds before oil extraction increases sesamol content which is a more potent antioxidant than the parent molecule. The conversion efficiency of sesamolin to sesamol is increased by 31% by infrared roasting of seeds compared to electric drum roasting. This can be used industrially to obtain roasted oil with greater oxidative stability.     

Heat processing of herring.

The release of water and oil, and changes in weight, during the heating and pressing of herring muscle have been studied, in the temperature range 35–112°C and for heating periods up to 60 min. Temperature had a significant effect on the changes, but heating periods up to 60 min did not. Water loss during cooking showed a maximum at 45°C, a minimum at 60°C, followed by a continuing rise to 112°C. There was an inverse relationship between the water loss during cooking and that during pressing, over most of the temperature range. Weight changes paralleled the changes in water content. Losses of oil were small, but varied with the initial oil content of the fish. Comparison is made with earlier work, and the technological implications are considered.     

Rheology and Oxidative Stability of Whey Protein Isolate-Stabilized Menhaden Oil-in-Water Emulsions as a Function of Heat Treatment

ABSTRACT:  Menhaden oil-in-water emulsions (20%, v/v) were stabilized by 2 wt% whey protein isolate (WPI) with 0.2 wt% xanthan gum (XG) in the presence of 10 mM CaCl₂ and 200 μM EDTA at pH 7. Droplet size, lipid oxidation, and rheological properties of the emulsions were investigated as a function of heating temperature and time. During heating, droplet size reached a maximum at 70 °C and then decreased at 90 °C, which can be attributed to both heating effect on increased hydrophobic attractions and the influence of CaCl₂ on decreased electrostatic repulsions. Combination of effects of EDTA and heat treatment contributed to oxidative stability of the heated emulsions. The rheological data indicate that the WPI/XG-stabilized emulsions undergo a state transition from being viscous like to an elastic like upon substantial thermal treatment. Heating below 70 °C or for less than 10 min at 70 °C favors droplet aggregation while heating at 90 °C or for 15 min or longer at 70 °C facilitates WPI adsorption and rearrangement. WPI adsorption leads to the formation of protein network around the droplet surface, which promotes oxidative stability of menhaden oil. Heating also aggravates thermodynamic incompatibility between XG and WPI, which contributes to droplet aggregation and the accumulation of more WPI around the droplet surfaces as well.     

Effects of α-tocopherol and citric acid on the oxidative stability of alimentary poultry fats during storage at low temperatures

The purpose of this study was to investigate the stability of three alimentary poultry fats (goose, duck, and chicken) by natural antioxidants (α-tocopherol and citric acid). This was targeted to extend their shelf life, and to monitor the quality parameters during refrigerated (+4°C) and frozen storage (–20°C). The addition of natural antioxidants in a proportion of 0.1% has extended the shelf life of goose fat stored at +4°C by 90 days; for goose fat stored at –20°C citric acid has prolonged the shelf life by 150 days, while goose fat with α-tocopherol could be stored for more than 480?days at –20°C without spoilage. Polyunsaturated fatty acids and monounsaturated fatty acids content decreased significantly (p < 0.05) after 480 days of chilled storage for fat samples with α-tocopherol. The natural antioxidants provided good protection against oxidation of poultry fats, and these can be used to monitor the oxidation of fats and to predict their shelf life stability.     

MICROSTRUCTURE of PEANUT BUTTER STABILIZED WITH PALM OIL

Free oil separation is a problem in "natural" peanut butter. Studies have indicated that palm oil functions as an effective stabilizer in peanut butter. This study was undertaken to determine the effect of palm oil on microstructural features of peanut butter. Samples containing 0, 1.5 and 2.5% palm oil and a control containing hydrogenated vegetable oils were prepared and stored at 0C and 45C for 130 days. Microstructure was examined by light microscopy. Addition of palm oil in peanut butter markedly increased spatial distribution of protein bodies and cell wall fragments when compared to nonstabilized products. Palm oil has potential as a stabilizer in peanut butter, but shelf-life stability is likely to be less than that achieved with presently used stabilizers, at elevated temperatures due to a less stable microstructure resulting in a lower level of solid dispersion in the continuous oil phase.     

奇亚籽油储藏稳定性研究及货架期预测

为研究奇亚籽油储藏稳定性,以液压法制备的奇亚籽油为原料,探讨储藏温度、氧气和光照条件对奇亚籽油过氧化值、酸价、K₂₃₂、K₂₆₈和TBA的影响,并应用一级动力学模型结合Arrhenius方程建立过氧化值、酸价两个氧化指标随储藏温度、储藏时间变化的货架期预测模型,预测奇亚籽油货架期。结果表明：奇亚籽油的氧化稳定性受光照、氧气和温度的影响,在避光、密封、低温的储藏条件下能有效降低过氧化值、酸价等的增长速率,延长储藏时间;通过模型推算得出密封、避光条件下奇亚籽油在25℃条件下的货架期为94 d。     

STORAGE DETERIORATION OF FREEZE-DRIED AVOCADO PUREE AND GUACAMOLE

SUMMARY— The effect of storage temperature, time and atmosphere on the chemical and organo-leptic characteristics of freeze-dried avocado puree and guacamole was studied using Waldin, Lula and Booth-8 varieties of avocado. Oxidation rates were slower at 21°C than at 38°% storage and nitrogen atmospheres reduced the peroxide formation. Significant differences existed in oxidation rates between avocado varieties and also between guacamole and avocado puree in some instances. A logarithmic relationship was found between peroxide values and storage time in air. Guacamole made with Lula avocados was unacceptable after 3 weeks of storage in air at 38°C. Samples stored in nitrogen at 38°C ware unacceptable at the end of 7 weeks. Samples stored in air at 21°Cwere acceptable after 12 weeks and those stored in nitrogen at 2l°C after 15 weeks. A commercial BHA antioxidant reduced the oxidation rate of Lula puree but did not increase shelf life in air storage at 38°C. Peroxide values were of no use in predicting acceptability, since organoleptic deterioration could occur without any peroxide increase.     

Properties and stability of butter oil obtained from milk and yoghurt

The physical and chemical characteristics and thermal stability of butter oil produced from cow's milk by two different methods were studied. Butter oil samples from cow's milk were made (i) directly from milk and (ii) from yoghurt. Samples were autoxidized at 60, 70 and 80 degrees C in the dark and the reaction monitored by peroxide, thiobarbituric acid and free fatty acid values. Peroxide and thiobarbituric acid values increased as the temperature increased. The increase of the acid value was not significant. The thermal stability was highest in butter oil produced from yoghurt. Oxidative changes compared to hydrolytic changes are of greater significance in the thermal stability of butter oil samples. Arrhenius parameters and activation energies were calculated for the peroxide value data. The percent loss of linolenic acid was about 3 times faster than that of linoleic acid.     

Oxidative stability of virgin olive oil enriched with carnosic acid

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of the addition of carnosic acid on the oxidative stability of virgin olive oil. Two different amounts of carnosic acid (0.01 and 0.1 g/100 g oil) and two different temperatures (accelerated aging temperature, 60 °C; deep frying temperature, 180 °C) were considered. The influence of carnosic acid and heating time on the stability of the oils was studied by experimental design. The results obtained at 60 °C showed a dose dependent inhibition in the formation of primary and secondary oxidation products and a dose dependent enhancement of radical scavenging activity, which was only less significantly influenced by heating time. On the contrary, at 180 °C no protective effect against lipid oxidation was observed and the radical scavenging activity was practically zeroed by heating, probably as a consequence of a fast decomposition of carnosic acid.