不同凝固剂对豆腐品质特性及风味成分的影响

为探究不同凝固剂对豆腐品质特性和风味成分的影响,利用质构分析、扫描电镜分析和固相微萃取-气相色谱-质谱联用（SPME-GC-MS）等技术以及聚类分析和主成分分析等分析方法研究了MgCl₂、CaSO₄、乳酸、醋酸、葡萄糖酸内酯（GDL）和酸浆对豆腐得率、质构、色差、微观结构以及挥发性物质组成的影响。结果表明:酸浆豆腐和GDL豆腐含水量和得率显著高于其他凝固剂豆腐（P<0.05）;醋酸豆腐的硬度（244.04 mN）和咀嚼性（176.34 mJ）最大,而L*值（82.77）最低;CaSO₄豆腐和GDL豆腐具有致密的网状结构,醋酸豆腐表面粗糙,具有孔隙。从豆乳和不同种凝固剂豆腐中共检测出醇类、醛类、酮类、酯类、酸类、酚类等100种挥发性风味物质,且豆乳中挥发性物质总量显著高于不同凝固剂豆腐的挥发性物质总量（P<0.05）。酸浆豆腐挥发性物质种类最多,但致“豆腥味”挥发性物质含量最低。聚类分析表明乳酸豆腐、醋酸豆腐和MgCl₂豆腐的挥发性风味特征相似度高,CaSO₄豆腐和GDL豆腐的挥发性风味特征相似度高。主成分分析表明对豆腐风味贡献较大的挥发性物质有2, 4-壬二烯醛、(E)-2-辛烯醛、1-己醇、(E)-2-癸烯醛和(E, E)-2, 4-癸二烯醛。感官评价表明CaSO₄豆腐和酸浆豆腐优于其他凝固剂豆腐。综上,不同凝固剂对豆腐得率、质构、色差、微观结构、风味物质和感官评价影响显著,其中CaSO₄豆腐和酸浆豆腐与其他凝固剂豆腐相比,拥有更佳的质地、风味和更高的消费吸引力。     

Yield and Quality of Tofu as Affected by Soybean and Soymilk Characteristics: Glucono-delta-lactone Coagulant

Nine light hilum soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr] cultivars were used to study characteristics that affect yield and quality of tofu (soybean curd) coagulated with glucono-delta-lactone (GDL). Pressed and packed (nonpressed) curds were examined. Yield of tofu was not affected by size of beans. Protein and total solids in soymilk increased when protein and moisture increased in soybeans. Yield of pressed GDL tofu increased with protein content of soybeans (or soymilk) plus decreased calcium content. Fracturability of pressed GDL tofu increased with levels of phosphorus. Hardness of packed tofu increased with protein content in soymilk. Yield of pressed GDL tofu was 20% higher than CaSO₄ tofu.     

Effect of inulin on the rheological properties of silken tofu coagulated with glucono-δ-lactone

This study investigated the rheological properties of inulin-containing silken tofu coagulated with glucono-δ-lactone (GDL) upon heating. Inulin (Raftiline^® HP-gel) was added to a soy protein isolate-enriched cooked soymilk at 0%, 1%, 2%, 3% and 4% (w/v) levels along with 0.4% (w/v) GDL to prepare acid-induced silken tofu. Gelation was induced by heating the soymilk mixture from 20 to 90 °C at a constant rate (1 °C/min) or isothermally at 90 °C for 30 min. The gelling properties were measured with dynamic small-deformation mechanical analysis and static large-deformation compression tests. The rheological changes in soymilk during gelation were dependent upon both the pH decline (hydrolysis of GDL) and the specific temperature of heating. Control samples heated to 50 °C, with the pH lowered to 5.95, started to gel, showing a rapid increase in storage (G′) and loss (G″) moduli afterwards. The addition of 2% inulin lowered the on-set gelling temperature by 2.8 °C and improved (P < 0.05) both rheological parameters of the tofu gel as well as hardness and rupture force (textural profile analysis) of the formed silken tofu. The results indicated that inulin enhances the viscoelastic properties of GDL-coagulated silken tofu, and the textural effect of inulin is an added benefit to its current application mainly as a prebiotical ingredient in food.     

Effect of soy protein subunit composition on tofu quality

Tofu was made, using two coagulants, from soybean lines which lacked specific glycinin and β-conglycinin protein subunits and the quality evaluated to determine the effects of specific protein subunits. The group IIb (A₃) glycinin subunit played the major role in contributing to tofu firmness, regardless of coagulant, while the group IIa (A₄) subunit had a negative effect on tofu quality in 2002. Soybeans with the group I (A₁A₂) subunit resulted in tofu with textural properties about one-third higher, expressed as a percent of Harovinton’s values, than tofu prepared from soybeans without the group I subunit. The individual components of group I had contradictory effects on GDL tofu quality in 2002, with the A₁ subunit having a negative effect and A₂ having a major positive effect. Lack of the α′ subunit of β-conglycinin increased gel hardness relative to the complete 7S protein.     

Effects of different salts on the gelation behaviour and mechanical properties of citric acid-induced tofu

To elucidate the effects of salts on the properties of citric acid-induced tofu gel, gelation was induced in the presence of KCl, CaCl₂ or CaSO₄, and gypsum tofu was used as a reference. The textural properties, water-holding capacity (WHC), rheological behaviour, aggregate size distribution and microstructure of the tofu were evaluated. The results indicated that the addition of 0.10 g/100 mL KCl,0.05 g/100 mL CaCl₂ and 0.15 g/100 mL CaSO₄ yields more elastic tofu with high water-holding capacity. The WHC of tofu induced in the presence of salts was similar to that of gypsum tofu, while the tofu was firmer and less elastic than gypsum tofu. The maximum elasticity of citric acid-induced tofu was obtained with addition of 0.15 g/100 mL CaSO₄. These results are useful to understand the effects of different salts on soymilk gelation and provide a theoretical base for the quality improvement of citric acid-induced tofu.     

榛仁内酯豆腐的制作工艺

本研究以榛仁和黄豆为原料、葡萄糖酸-δ-内酯(GDL)为凝固剂,研究榛仁内酯豆腐的制作工艺。以豆腐的硬度、弹性、内聚性和回复性为指标,通过单因素实验对黄豆与榛仁比例、葡萄糖酸内酯用量、点浆温度及点浆p H条件这四个因素进行筛选,结合正交试验、感官评价和质构分析等方法确定最佳制作工艺,并且对榛仁内酯豆腐与其他常见市售豆腐进行了质构等指标的对比。研究实验结果表明,当黄豆与榛仁比例10:3、GDL添加量1.05 g(GDL/100 g原料)、点浆温度85℃、点浆p H 6.5时,榛仁内酯豆腐的硬度为1±0.21/100 g、弹性为(6.3±0.16)mm、内聚性为0.54±0.01、回复性为1.12±0.21;市售豆腐的硬度为1.4±0.12/100 g与榛仁内酯豆腐硬度差异不显著,并且其感官评分值最高。通过优化榛仁内酯豆腐的各项质构条件不仅提高榛仁内酯豆腐的凝固效果还提高了感官评价得分,得到的豆腐品质结构最好。     

Comparison of Two Small-Scale Processing Methods for Testing Silken Tofu Quality

In developing a simple, reliable, small-scale method to assess silken tofu quality in our soybean improvement program, we examined two processing methods and two coagulants, glucono-δ-lactone (GDL) or nigari (magnesium chloride) in two experiments. Silken tofu was prepared from a commercial soybean variety (expt 1) or seven soybean varieties (V1–V7) which were grown and harvested together (expt 2). The soybeans were soaked overnight (the soak method, with 55 g soybeans) or ground dry first (the dry method, with 60 g soybeans) before processing. The quality of the silken tofu was evaluated and compared among varieties and coagulant-processing methods and their interactions. Moisture and protein content in soymilk and soybean seeds, soymilk yield and protein and solid recovery in soymilk were determined. Compared with the dry method, the soak method allowed faster soymilk extraction, produced soymilk with lower solid and higher protein content and firmer silken tofu with either GDL or nigari as coagulant. Depending on whether nigari or GDL was used as coagulant, the soak method also produced silken tofu with the highest or the lowest water loss which correlated strongly and negatively with tofu hardness (r?=??0.93***). Differences were detected among varieties for the key quality attributes. Taken together, the soak method with GDL as coagulant would be the preferred combination to use to assess tofu quality.     

Micronization Effects on Composition and Properties of Tofu

The effect of infra-red heating (micronization) was investigated on the composition and textural, biochemical and nutritional properties of soymilk and tofu. The yield, protein content and textural properties of tofu made from micronized beans using the common procedures (70°C as coagulating temperature and CaSO₄2H ₂O as coagulating agent) were lower than those of tofu from unprocessed beans; tofu prepared from micronized beans and coagulated at 90°C using a mixture of citric acid (0.01M) and calcium sulfate (0.03M) showed improved characteristics. The microstructure of tofu prepared from micronized beans lacked the regularity of the honeycomb-like structure shown by tofu from unprocessed beans. The heat treatment by micronization had little effect on the protein components of soymilk and tofu as determined by polyacrylamide disc gel electrophoresis.     

Physicochemical and sensory characteristics of a low-fat tofu produced using supercritical CO2 extracted soy flour

The potential of supercritical CO₂ (SC-CO₂) extracted soy flour was evaluated as a raw material for functional foods. The fat content in SC-CO₂ soy flour was reduced from 19.5% to 7.1%, which influenced some textural and sensory properties of soymilk and tofu. The viscosity of low-fat soymilk decreased from 50 to 40 cp. Low-fat tofu had a higher yield of 69.7%, compared to a yield of 60.8% for full-fat soymilk. The two types of tofu had similar flavor and texture intensity sensory scores, although low-fat tofu had a reduced score for roasted, nutty flavor than full-fat tofu. The pH of a low-fat tofu immersion solution during 30 days of storage was lower than for a full-fat tofu solution, particularly during the first 6 days. A low-fat tofu that is similar to full-fat tofu can be prepared using SC-CO₂ extracted soy flour.     

Relationships between protein and other chemical composition and texture of tofu made from soybeans grown in different locations

Understanding quantitative relationships between protein and other chemical components in diverse soybean genotypes (lines) grown in different locations and the firmness of tofu can provide scientific insight for selecting soybean suitable for tofu making. Locations showed significant effects on seed components, including total protein, major storage proteins, subunits and polypeptides of the major storage proteins, and calcium, but not magnesium or phytic acid. Results showed that 11S content, but not 11S/7S ratio, was only correlated with filled tofu firmness when analyzed over all locations. A strong and positive correlation between firmness and A₃ polypeptide of the 11S protein content was found for both pressed tofu (r = 0.80, p < 0.001) and filled tofu (r = 0.76, p < 0.001) over three locations (overall pooled data) and within most individual locations. The correlation of filled tofu firmness and A₃ polypeptide was significant for each of the three individual locations. However, the correlation of pressed tofu firmness and A₃ polypeptide content was significant at two of three locations. Mean calcium content was positively correlated with mean pressed and filled tofu firmness over all locations, but calcium was not correlated with pressed tofu firmness at any individual location, and only one location showed a significant correlation of calcium and filled tofu firmness. In addition, pressed tofu firmness was found to be negatively correlated with tofu yield. The findings that A₃ polypeptide's strong relationship with tofu firmness within certain locations may be used by the food industry to select proper soybean for manufacturing tofu and to facilitate tofu soybean breeding for tofu making.     

STORAGE CONDITIONS AFFECT SOYBEAN COLOR, CHEMICAL COMPOSITION AND TOFU QUALITIES

Soybeans stored under four sets of conditions were analyzed for the changes in color, composition and their effects on yield and textural properties of tofu. Soybeans stored under the adverse conditions (84% relative humidity (RH), 30C) exhibited significant changes in tofu yield and textural quality as well as in color and total free sugar content with storage time. Significant correlations existed between soybean color and tofu yield within 6 months under the adverse storage conditions. Color changes may provide a rapid method for predicting soybean quality for making tofu after storage. Soybeans stored under mild (57% RH, 20C), cold (4C) and uncontrolled ambient conditions (garage) exhibited no significant changes in their color or composition except for moisture contents, and maintained good qualities for tofu making for up to 18 months.     

Whey protein concentrate/λ-carrageenan systems: Effect of processing parameters on the dynamics of gelation and gel properties

The thermal characteristics, dynamics of gelation and gel properties of commercial whey protein concentrate (WPC), WPC/λ-carrageenan (λ-C) mixtures (M) and WPC/λ-C spray-dried mixtures (DM) have been characterized. In a second stage, the effect of the gelling variables (T, pH, total solid content) on gelation and textural properties of DM was evaluated through a Doehlert uniform shell design.The presence of λ-C either in mixtures (M) or in DM promoted the WPC gelation at lower concentration (8%). M showed higher rates of formation and better gel properties (higher hardness, adhesiveness, springiness and cohesiveness) than DM.Nevertheless, when the effects of pH (6.0–7.0), heating temperature (75–90 °C) and total solid content (12–20 wt%) on gelation dynamics and gel properties of DM were studied, gels with a wide range of rheological and textural properties were obtained. While pH did not affect the gelation dynamics, it had some effect on rheological and textural properties. Total solid content and heating temperature were the most important variables for the dynamics of gelation (gelation rate (1/t_gel), gelation temperature (T_gel), rate constant of gel structure development (k_G), elastic modulus after cooling (G′_c) and textural parameters (hardness, springiness and cohesiveness).     

Effect of microbial transglutaminase on the rheological and textural characteristics of black soybean packed tofu coagulating with Agar

The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of microbial transglutaminase (MTGase) on the rheological and textural characteristics of black soybean packed tofu containing agar as the coagulant. Results showed that the addition of MTGase increased the gelation temperature of soymilk, and produced a firmer and more elastic packed tofu with low cooking loss. Dynamic rheological and textural parameters of the tofu were significantly affected by enzyme concentration, incubation temperature and time. Both G′ and η∗ were positively correlated to the hardness, gumminess and adhesiveness of packed tofu, thus the rheological parameters (G′ and η∗) were good indicators of the texture of the packed tofu. Results suggested that good quality packed tofu could be produced by mixing 90 g black soymilk solid and 2 g agar powder in 1 L of water and incubating with 10 g MTGase for 30 min at 55 °C.     

The viscoelastic properties of soybean curd (tofu) as affected by soymilk concentration and type of coagulant

The viscoelastic properties of different types of tofu were investigated. Soymilk concentrations were 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9%. Coagulants used were 30 mm CaSO₄ or 30 mm glucono‐delta‐lactone (GDL). As the concentration of soymilk was increased viscosity and handling difficulties increased. A high concentration of soymilk in tofu gave a high break stress and produced hard tofu. The four‐element Burgers model fitted the creep behaviour and both viscous and elastic parameters could be acquired from model analysis, reflecting changes in elasticity and viscosity of tofu. The constant viscous parameter in the model increased with increasing soymilk concentration. The viscous parameters of viscoelastic materials like tofu gel, obtained from small deformation tests, seemed to correlate, to some extent, with the break stress obtained from large deformation tests. For hard tofu production increasing the soymilk concentration within a certain range and the partial replacement of calcium sulphate coagulant by GDL could be effective options.     

点浆条件对酸浆豆腐品质的影响

为探究点浆时豆乳温度、点浆后蹲脑温度和蹲脑时间对酸浆豆腐品质的影响,提高酸浆豆腐品质,本研究利用质构分析、SDS-PAGE和低场核磁等技术分析了豆腐品质、豆乳中蛋白凝固过程、大豆蛋白各亚基含量和水分分布的变化规律。结果表明,点浆时豆乳温度对豆乳沉淀中蛋白和大豆蛋白各亚基含量无显著影响,但对豆腐品质和水分分布有较大影响。当点浆时豆乳温度为75℃时,豆腐的硬度最小,而其弹性、得率、含水量、保水性、感官得分和T₂₁弛豫时间最大。蹲脑温度和蹲脑时间对豆腐品质、豆乳沉淀中蛋白含量和大豆蛋白各亚基含量影响显著,当蹲脑温度75℃和蹲脑时间20 min时,豆腐硬度最小为15.80 N,而弹性、得率、含水量、保水性和T₂₁弛豫时间最佳,分别为5.15 mm、241.3%、76.36%、65.68%、43.29 ms,且豆腐品质豆乳沉淀中蛋白含量最佳。当点浆时豆乳温度为75℃、蹲脑温度为75℃和蹲脑时间20 min时,豆腐品质和感官得分最优。     

Stability of soybean seed composition and its effect on soymilk and tofu yield and quality

Soymilk was made from 10 soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.] lines grown at three locations for 2 years, using an 18:1 water/soy protein ratio. Tofu was made with either glucono-delta-lactone (GDL) or calcium sulphate dihydrate (CS). Genotype and year effects were substantially greater than location effects on soybean protein content and seed composition; soymilk and tofu yield, solids levels, and pH; and tofu colour, hardness, and firmness. Genotype by location and genotype by year interaction effects were minor relative to the genotype and year effects. Yield of soymilk, GDL tofu, and CS tofu, which averaged 7.39 l, 6.29 kg, and 6.15 kg per kg soybeans, respectively, were all positively correlated with seed protein and stachyose, and negatively correlated with seed oil, free sugar, sucrose and remainder content. Seed protein was positively correlated with tofu hardness and firmness, while seed oil, free sugar, sucrose, and remainder content were generally negatively correlated with tofu quality parameters. Results of stepwise regression analysis showed that seed protein was the major determinant of soymilk yield and solids content, while soymilk yield was, in turn, the major factor determining GDL tofu yield. Procedures used in making soymilk and tofu play a major role in determining which seed component has a major effect on soymilk and tofu yield and quality.     

Dietary fibre extracted from different types of whole grains and beans: a comparative study

Dietary fibre (DF) from different whole grains and beans (quinoa, buckwheat, highland barley, pea and mung bean) was extracted by enzymatic action. The components, crystallinity and properties were comparatively studied. Furthermore, we evaluated correlations between DF components and their crystallinity, thermal, physicochemical and functional properties. Results showed quinoa DF had highest polyphenol (25.58 mg GAE per 100 g), pectin (4.68%) and cellulose (52.34%) contents, crystallinity value (CV, 30.24%), ΔH (185.53 J g⁻¹), water-holding capacity (WHC, 5.35 g g⁻¹), α-amylase activity inhibition ratio (α-AAIR, 13.34%) and glucose absorption capacity (GAC), but lowest protein content (9.78%) and T_p (163.05 °C). Mung bean DF had highest lignin content (33.56%), fat adsorption capacity (4.73 g g⁻¹), and T_p (176.25 °C), but lowest CV (15.26%) and ΔH (132.15 J g⁻¹). Correlation analysis showed cellulose content had positive linear correlations with CV, ΔH, WHC, α-AAIR and GAC, but a negative correlation with T_p. The structure and properties of DF are largely attributed to cellulose content.     

Physical,Chemical and Sensory Qualities of Roselle Water Extract-coagulated Tofu Compared with Tofu from Two Natural Coagulants

Roselle calyces (Hibiscus sabdariffa) aqueous extracts were used in coagulating soymilk at four different concentrations (2.5%, 5%, 10% and 20%). The physical, chemical and sensory qualities of the tofu preparations were compared with fermented maize liquor and Calotropis procera extract coagulated tofus. pH of roselle extracts was acidic in nature (2.01 – 3.74) which was attributed to the ability to coagulate soy proteins. pH, titratable acidity of the roselle coagulated tofus ranged from 5.32 – 6.26 and 0.16 – 0.43% respectively and the yield and protein content ranged from 87.3 – 95.9 g and 42.6 – 46.3 g/100 g respectively. The yield of roselle coagulated tofu increased with increase in concentration of the roselle extracts. Roselle extract when utilized at 2.5% concentration will yield tofu that is acceptable and comparable to tofu coagulated with fermented maize steep water in terms of appearance, flavour and overall acceptability at p > 0.05. Roselle extract at 5% and 10% also yielded tofus that were acceptable in terms of all of the attributes tested.     

DRY TOFU CHARACTERISTICS AFFECTED BY SOYMILK SOLID CONTENT AND COAGULATION TIME1

The effects of soymilk solid content (°Brix) and coagulation time on the yield, proximate composition, and textural characteristics of dry tofu were investigated. Soymilk °Brix significantly (p < 0.05) influenced tofu yield, fracturability, hardness, springiness, cohesiveness, and chewiness. Among soymilk °Brix of 7.1, 7.8, 8.4, and 9.2 tested, °Brix 9.2 (9:1 water/bean ratio) produced the lowest yield (201g/100g bean), but the highest fracturability, hardness, cohesiveness, springiness, and chewiness. Coagulation time for 5 min resulted in a significantly lower tofu yield but higher cohesiveness than coagulation for 15 min. The fracturability and hardness of tofu from 9.2 °Brix soymilk coagulated for 5 min were greatest (18.0 and 19.6 kg, respectively). Lower soymilk °Brix and longer coagulation time produced tofu with a significantly higher moisture content. Dry tofu contained approximately 75–78% moisture (wet basis), 55–58% protein (dry basis), and 20–23% fat (dry basis).     

Effect of different coagulants on yield and quality of tofu from soymilk

Soymilk tofu coagulated with four indigenous coagulants was compared in terms of chemical, textural, colour, and sensory attributes with calcium sulphate (CS) coagulated tofu. Coagulants used are Epsom salt (ES), lemon juice (LJ), alum and top water of fermented maize (TWFM). Protein and magnesium content significantly (P < 0.05) increased from 44.5 to 51.7 g/100 g and 252 to 324.6 mg/100 g, respectively, in soybean grain to soymilk. Calcium and magnesium contents increased and decreased significantly (P < 0.05) in tofu coagulated with CS and ES, respectively. Lightness (L) values were 86.3, 86.2, 77.8, 72.4 and 84.6, redness (a) values are 0.34, 0.21, 0.87, 1.05 and 0.32, and yellowness (b) values were 24.0, 23.9, 27.3, 20.3 and 23.4 for CS, ES, LJ, alum and TWFM. The hardness, chewiness and brittleness of textural properties of tofu were significantly (P < 0.05) affected by different sources of coagulation. Sensory evaluation data shows that LJ impacts a significantly acceptable sensory attribute to tofu. This study has demonstrated that tofu quality is affected by the type of coagulant used in curding the soymilk.