Effects of protein concentration and oil-phase volume fraction on the stability and rheology of menhaden oil-in-water emulsions stabilized by whey protein isolate with xanthan gum

The influences of protein concentration (0.2, 1, 2 wt%) and oil-phase volume fraction (5%, 20%, 40% v/v) on emulsion stability and rheological properties were investigated in whey protein isolate (WPI)-stabilized oil-in-water emulsions containing 0.2 wt% xanthan gum (XG). The data of droplet size, surface charge, creaming index, oxidative stability, and emulsion rheology were obtained. The results showed that increasing WPI concentration significantly affected droplet size, surface charge, and oxidative stability, but had little effect on creaming stability and emulsion rheology. At 0.2 wt% WPI, increasing oil-phase volume fraction greatly increased droplet size but no significant effect on surface charge. At 1 or 2 wt% WPI, increasing oil-phase volume fraction had less influence on droplet size but led to surface charge more negative. Increasing oil-phase volume fraction facilitated the inhibition of lipid oxidation. Meanwhile, oil-phase volume fraction played a dominant role in creaming stability and emulsion viscosity. The rheological data indicated the emulsions may undergo a behavior transition from an entropic polymer gel to an enthalpic particle gel when oil-phase volume fraction increased from 20% to 40% v/v.     

超细化豆渣作为皮克林乳液稳定剂的特性研究

将普通粉碎豆渣进行湿法超细化处理,研究超细化豆渣作为皮克林乳液稳定剂的特性,考察颗粒浓度、油相体积分数、pH及离子强度对乳液液滴尺寸、稳定性和流变学性质的影响。研究发现,超细化提升了豆渣颗粒的悬浮稳定性,且当油相分数φ=0. 6,水相中豆渣颗粒质量分数≥0. 4%时,形成皮克林乳液的粒径为80～140μm,在1～30 d存放期内乳析指数未发生显著变化。水相pH=7时乳液的粒径最大,pH降低时乳液的平均粒径呈单调递减,且乳液稳定性增强。水相中NaCl浓度在100～350 mmol/L对乳液粒径无显著影响。研究还表明,超细化豆渣稳定的皮克林乳液为剪切变稀型流体,其流变学特性受颗粒添加量及水相pH的影响。此研究表明,超细化豆渣具有良好稳定O/W型皮克林乳液的能力。     

Improving the freeze–thaw stability of emulsions via combining phosphatidylcholine and modified starch: A combined experimental and computational study

Phosphatidylcholine (PC)-coated emulsion was unstable during the freezing process. This study aimed to investigate the influences of octenyl succinic anhydride modified starch (OSAS) to PC weight ratios on the properties of the OSAS–PC complex and freeze–thaw stability of oil-in-water (O/W) emulsions. The results of molecular dynamics (MD) simulation indicated that electrostatic interaction was dominant in the complex. When OSAS/PC weight ratios were 5:5, 6:4, and 3:7, the complex showed a relatively low interfacial tension, high interfacial layer thickness, and high apparent viscosity at low shear rate. Z-average diameter in emulsions increased from 175.8 to 270.0 nm and zeta-potential increased from –49.2 to –29.7 mV, when OSAS/PC weight ratio varied from 0:10 to 7:3. OSAS–PC complex in weight ratios of 3:7 and 5:5 remarkably improved the freeze–thaw stability of emulsions (no creaming and aggregates), which may be related to a thick and dense interfacial layer. These findings indicated that the freeze–thaw stability of PC-stabilised emulsions could be improved by OSAS with low levels.     

Emulsifying properties of sweet potato protein: Effect of protein concentration and oil volume fraction

The effect of protein concentrations (0.1, 0.25, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0% w/v) and oil volume fractions (5, 15, 25, 35 and 45% v/v) on properties of stabilized emulsions of sweet potato proteins (SPPs) were investigated by use of the emulsifying activity index (EAI), emulsifying stability index (ESI), droplet size, rheological properties, interfacial properties and optical microscopy measurements at neutral pH. The protein concentration or oil volume fraction significantly affected droplet size, interfacial protein concentration, emulsion apparent viscosity, EAI and ESI. Increasing of protein concentration greatly decreased droplet size, EAI and apparent viscosity of SPP emulsions; however, there was a pronounced increase in ESI and interfacial protein concentration (P < 0.05). In contrast, increasing of oil volume fraction greatly increased droplet size, EAI and emulsion apparent viscosity of SPP emulsions, but decreased ESI and interfacial protein concentration significantly (P < 0.05). The rheological curve suggested that SPP emulsions were shear-thinning non-Newtonian fluids. Optical microscopy clearly demonstrated that droplet aggregates were formed at a lower protein concentration of <0.5% (w/v) due to low interfacial protein concentration, while at higher oil volume fractions of >25% (v/v) there was obvious coalescence. In addition, the main components of adsorbed SPP at the oil–water interface were Sporamin A, Sporamin B and some high-molecular-weight aggregates formed by disulfide linkage.     

球磨-酯化复合改性槟榔芋淀粉对Pickering乳液形成的影响

为了提高淀粉颗粒的乳化能力,以球磨-酯化复合改性槟榔芋淀粉为颗粒乳化剂,大豆油为油相,制备水包油型Pickering乳液.采用激光粒度仪、研究级正置显微镜、流变仪等对Pickering乳液外观、液滴粒径、显微形态及动态流变特性进行表征,考察淀粉颗粒质量浓度(1、5、10、20、30 mg/mL)和油相体积分数(10％、...     

Ability of flaxseed and soybean protein concentrates to stabilize oil-in-water emulsions

The ability of flaxseed protein concentrate (FPC) to stabilize soybean oil-in-water emulsion was compared with that of soybean protein concentrate (SPC). The stability of emulsions increased with increase in protein concentration. The FPC-stabilized emulsions had smaller droplet size and higher surface charge, but worse stability at the same protein concentration compared to SPC-stabilized emulsions. Oil-in-water emulsions stabilized by both proteins were diluted and compared at different pH values (3–7), ionic strength (0–200 mM NaCl) and thermal treatment regimes (25–95 °C for 20 min). Considerable emulsion droplet flocculation occurred around iso-electric point of both proteins: FPC (pH 4.2) and SPC (pH 4.5). FPC and SPC-stabilized emulsions remained relatively stable against droplet aggregation and creaming at NaCl concentration below 100 and 50 mM, respectively. The emulsions stabilized by both proteins were fairly stable within these thermal processing regimes. FPC appears to be less effective as an emulsifier compared to SPC due to its lower emulsion viscosity. Hence, FPC could be more effective in emulsions that are fairly viscous.     

大豆可溶性多糖与Fe2+对O/W乳状液物理稳定性及流变特性的影响

研究大豆可溶性多糖(soybean soluble polysaccharides,SSPS)及不同浓度的Fe2+对大豆分离蛋白(soy isolated protein,SPI)稳定的O/W乳状液的物理稳定性和流变特性的影响。通过测定14 d内添加SSPS和不同浓度的Fe2+的乳状液的稳定动力学指数(turbiscan stability index,TSI)、稳态流变、粒径大小及分布和Zeta-电位,确定其物理稳定性。结果表明,与SPI乳状液相比,添加SSPS后,SSPS-SPI乳状液的TSI显著降低(p<0.05),液滴的表面积平均直径(d_3,2)和体积平均直径(d_4,3)增加,粘度系数增加,Zeta-电位绝对值降低,表明SSPS增加了SPI乳状液的粘度,提高了乳状液的物理稳定性;添加0.1 mmol/L Fe2+后,乳状液的TSI最低,液滴的d_3,2和d_4,3分别为0.686、2.136 μm,为最小粒径,粘度增加,稳定性较好;随着Fe2+浓度的增加,乳状液的TSI显著增加(p<0.05),粒径增大,分布范围变宽,表明0.2~0.5 mmol/L的Fe2+降低了乳状液的物理稳定性。总之,SSPS和0.1 mmol/L Fe2+的添加,提高了SPI稳定的O/W乳状液的物理稳定性。     

Phase separation in optically opaque emulsions

Creaming of the dispersed oil phase in opaque oil-in-water emulsions was followed as a function of time and position using proton magnetic resonance. Measurements of T₁ along a vertical slice were used to quantify the oil-phase concentration. Emulsions were also described by laser-diffraction particle-size analysis to compare particle-size analysis with creaming behavior as determined by T₁ measurements in model triolein-in-water emulsions and more complex milk fat-in-water emulsions. Particle-size distributions failed to accurately predict the measured creaming behavior in the emulsions studied. Measurements of component nuclear relaxation were shown to be useful for characterizing oil-phase migration as a function of surfactant level, dispersed phase volume, and crystallization behavior of the lipid phase in emulsions.     

The effect of addition of flaxseed gum on the emulsion properties of soybean protein isolate (SPI)

The effect of addition of flaxseed gum on the emulsion properties of soybean protein isolate (SPI) were investigated in this study. Flaxseed gum with 0.05-0.5% (w/v) concentration was used together with 1% (w/v) SPI to emulsify 10% (v/v) soybean oil. The emulsion was analyzed for emulsion activity (turbidity), stability, particle size, surface charge, and rheological properties. The turbidity and absolute zeta-potential values decreased initially by the addition of flaxseed gum and subsequently increased with further increase in the gum concentration to reach their peak around 0.35% (w/v) gum. The particle size of the emulsion decreased and reached a minimum value at 0.1% (w/v) gum concentration. Any increase in gum concentration beyond this value resulted into increase in the particle size. This study would help to widen the application of SPI and flaxseed gum mixture, and also contribute to the understanding of protein-gum interaction in emulsion.     

Effects of pectin and guar gum on creaming stability, microstructure and rheology of egg yolk plasma-stabilized emulsions

The influence of pectin and guar gum on the creaming stability, microstructure and rheological properties of 1.0% (w/v) egg yolk plasma (EYP)-stabilized 25.0% (v/v) soybean oil-in-water emulsions was studied at pH 7.0. Addition of pectin/guar gum decreased creaming percentage, and no creaming was detected in the presence of 0.5% (w/v) pectin/guar gum as a result of increasing viscosity. At the end of 10 h, creaming percentage decreased from 61 to 57% with the addition of 0.05% (w/v) guar gum and to 39% with the addition of 0.2% (w/v) guar gum. Microscopic observations represented the droplet aggregation arising from the presence of nonabsorbing biopolymers. At \mathop g^. \mathop \gamma \limits^{.}  = 10 s⁻¹, a tenfold increase in viscosity was observed in the presence of 0.5% (w/v) guar gum compared to the presence of 0.1% guar gum due to the thickening effect of polysaccharide. Increasing gum concentrations enhanced the viscosity and hence the consistency index. All emulsions, except for those containing 0.5% (w/v) guar gum, reflect the near-Newtonian behaviour with flow behaviour index, n, of 0.9–1.0. All emulsions exhibited a liquid-like behaviour at low frequencies (<7.0 Hz) where G″ values were higher than G′. Both G′ and G″ showed a frequency dependency and these two moduli crossed each other at higher frequencies (>7.0 Hz), G′ became greater than G″ and the system behaved like an elastic solid. Addition of pectin at all levels cause no significant change in G′ and G″ values, whereas addition of guar gum, especially at a concentration of 0.5% (w/v), significantly improved these values.     

Mangosteen Oil-In-Water Emulsions: Rheology, Creaming, and Microstructural Characteristics during Storage

The rheological properties and physical stability of mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana L.) extract in oil-in-water (MIO/W) emulsions were investigated. Rheological study on the emulsions exhibited Newtonian flow behavior. The 20?wt.% emulsion showed higher apparent viscosity than 10?wt.% MIO/W sample. The effects of salt (NaCl) concentration (0, 50, 100, and 200?mM) and heat treatment (70?°C) on the stability of the emulsions were also examined. Heat (70?°C)- and NaCl (100 and 200?mM)-treated emulsions showed creaming and droplet aggregation on storage for a period of 60?days. The 10?wt.% MIO/W emulsions stored at 4?°C showed a homogeneous distribution of oil droplets with good stability to creaming and viscosity independent of shear stress (i.e., a Newtonian liquid).     

Characterization of Phase Separation Behavior, Emulsion Stability, Rheology, and Microstructure of Egg White–Polysaccharide Mixtures

ABSTRACT:  Phase separation behavior of egg white-pectin/guar gum mixtures was investigated. These systems led to phase separation arisen by either depletion flocculation or thermodynamic incompatibility. The influence of polysaccharides on the emulsifying activity index (EAI), emulsifying stability index (ESI), creaming stability, microstructure, and rheological properties was also studied at different polysaccharide concentrations (0% to 0.5%, [w/v]). Increasing pectin and guar gum concentration from 0.01% to 0.5% significantly improved EAI by 51% and 25%, respectively. The highest ESI and EAI values were obtained in the presence of 0.5% (w/v) pectin/guar gum. Microscopic images showed that emulsions containing polysaccharides had small droplets as compared to that of emulsions without polysaccharides. The addition of polysaccharides improved emulsion stability against creaming. Egg white-stabilized emulsions with and without polysaccharides reflect the pseudoplastic behavior with  n  < 1.0. Polysaccharides, especially at high concentrations, affected the viscoelastic behavior of the emulsions; storage ( G ') and loss modulus ( G ") crossed-over at lower frequency values as compared to that of emulsions containing no polysaccharide.     

Flocculation of Whey Protein Stabilized Emulsions as Influenced by Dextran Sulfate and Electrolyte

The creaming stability and viscosity of oil-in-water emulsions stabilized by whey protein isolate were monitored as functions of dextran sulfate (DS) and electrolyte (NaCl) concentration. At a specific DS concentration (the critical flocculation concentration, CFC), the droplets became flocculated, which promoted creaming. Addition of electrolyte caused an increase in CFC. At NaCl concentrations <0.5 wt%, addition of electrolyte decreased emulsion viscosity, but at concentrations >0.5 wt% it caused an increase in viscosity due to increased flocculation. The results were due to the influence of electrostatic screening on the effective volume of DS molecules and colloidal interactions between droplets.     

Effect of xanthan and guar gums on the formation and stability of soy soluble polysaccharide oil-in-water emulsions

The incorporation of relevant amounts of non-adsorbing hydrocolloids to oil-in-water (O/W) emulsions is a suitable alternative to reduce creaming. The effect of incorporating xanthan gum (XG) or guar gum (GG) in soy soluble polysaccharide (SSPS) stabilized oil-in-water (O/W) emulsions was studied. The emulsions contained 6 wt.% of SSPS, 20 wt.% Perilla seed oil (PSO), an omega-3 vegetable oil, and variable amounts of XG or GG ranging from 0.03 to 0.3 wt.%. The presence of minute amounts of XG or GG in fresh emulsions significantly decreased the emulsion droplet size (EDS) although such low concentrations did not provide enough continuous phase viscosity to arrest creaming. Emulsion microstructure indicated the presence of flocculation even at high concentrations of XG or GG caused by a depletion mechanism. All emulsions with XG or GG exhibited pseudoplastic behavior while the control emulsions showed an almost Newtonian behavior. Emulsion droplet polydispersion generally decreased with increase in the continuous phase viscosity indicating the importance of continuous phase viscosity in the dissipation of shear energy throughout the emulsion during homogenization. The characteristics of the emulsions were closely related to the rheological changes of the continuous phase.     

Influence of chitosan and NaCl on physicochemical properties of low-acid tuna oil-in-water emulsions stabilized by non-ionic surfactant

An influence of low molecular weight (LMW) chitosan on physicochemical properties and stability of low-acid (pH 6) tuna oil-in-water emulsion stabilized by non-ionic surfactant (Tween 80) was studied. The mean droplet diameter, droplet charge (ζ-potential), creaming stability and microstructure of emulsions (5 wt% oil) were evaluated. The added chitosan was adsorbed on the surface of oil droplets stabilized by Tween 80 through electrostatic interactions. Such addition of chitosan at different concentrations (0–10 wt%) to emulsions showed slight effect on the mean droplet diameter. However, the degree of flocculation was a function of chitosan concentration assessed by emulsions' microstructure and creaming index. The impact of chitosan on the strength of the colloidal interaction between the emulsion droplets increased with increasing chitosan concentration. The mean diameter of droplet in emulsions increased with increasing NaCl because of the electrostatic screening effect. The addition of LMW chitosan could be performed to create tuna oil emulsions with low-acid to neutral character, as well as various physicochemical and stability properties suitable for health food products.     

Stability and Rheological Properties of Egg Yolk Granule Stabilized Emulsions with Pectin and Guar Gum

The effects of pectin and guar gum on rheology, microstructure and creaming stability of 1% (w/v) egg yolk granule stabilized emulsions were investigated. While the addition of low amount of pectin (0.1% (w/v)) had no effect on the emulsion viscosity, the addition of 0.5% (w/v) pectin greatly increased the viscosity. Granule-stabilized emulsion without hydrocolloids reflects the pseudoplastic behavior (shear-thinning behavior with flow behavior index, n < 1.0). Hydrocolloids, especially at high concentrations, affected the viscoelastic behavior of the emulsions and both storage (G′) and loss modulus (G′′) were regarded as frequency dependent. Emulsions behaved like a liquid with G′′ > G′ at lower frequencies, and like an elastic solid with G′ > G′′ at higher frequencies. Emulsion microstructure indicated that the presence of hydrocolloids induced flocculation. Creaming stability of emulsions was enhanced by the presence of hydrocolloids and increasing hydrocolloid concentration decreased the creaming by restricting the movement of oil droplets.     

Tannic acid enhanced the emulsion stability,rheology and interface characteristics of Clanis Bilineata Tingtauica Mell protein stabilised oil-in-water emulsion

Clanis Bilineata Tingtauica Mell Protein (CBTMP) was one of the new natural insect protein resources. However, due to its strong surface hydrophobicity and poor emulsion stability, its application has greatly been limited. In this study, Pickering emulsions were prepared by CBTMP–Tannic acid (CBTMP–TA) particles and soybean oil (φ = 50%). The presence of TA significantly increased the zeta-potential (from −23.5 ± 0.73 to −29.23 ± 0.58 mV) and three-phase contact angle (from 129.9 ± 4.53° to 87.27 ± 3.20°) of complex, especially the concentration of TA was 0.4 mm . Besides, the stability of emulsions was significantly improved according to the results of the droplet size and static multiple light scattering. Furthermore, rheological properties including viscosity, thixotropy and creep recovery were significantly enhanced, which indicated the formation of a more stable network structure. Interfacial behaviour (Interfacial tension, interfacial film viscoelasticity and diffusion rate) of emulsions was significantly changed, forming a more stable interfacial layer as TA content increased. The CBTMP–TA complex was adsorbed at the interface and the adsorption rate was also mainly affected by the content of TA. The study indicated CBTMP–TA compositions to enhance stability, rheological behaviours and interfacial characteristics, and demonstrated the potential applications of insect protein resources in food emulsion systems.     

The formation of oil droplets in a pectin solution and the viscosity of the oil-in-pectin solution emulsion

Oil droplets were produced in a pectin solution by microchannel emulsification and by conventional homogenization, and the rheological properties of the oil-in-pectin solution emulsion were investigated. The effect of the pectin concentration on the emulsification ability was studied using a dead-end-type microchannel plate. A monodisperse emulsion was produced when the pectin concentration was 1 wt% or lower. When the pectin concentration was 2 wt%, a polydisperse emulsion was produced due to the increase in the viscosity of the continuous phase (the pectin solution). Oil-in-pectin solution emulsions were also continuously produced using a crossflow-type microchannel plate. The viscosity of the emulsion increased as the volume fraction of oil increased. The relationship between the volume fraction of oil and the viscosity was well explained by a simple equation, which describes the viscosity of emulsions.     

酶解产物浓度和油相体积分数对甘薯蛋白酶解产物乳化特性的影响

本文研究了酶解产物浓度(0.10%、0.25%、0.50%、0.75%和1.00%,m/V)和油相体积分数(5%、15%、25%、35%和45%,V/V)对超高压下酶解制得甘薯蛋白酶解产物乳化液显微结构、乳化颗粒平均粒径(d4,3)、乳化活性指数(EAI)、乳化稳定性指数(ESI)和流变学性质的影响。当酶解产物浓度较低和油相体积分数较高时,乳化液的乳化颗粒均一细小。增加甘薯蛋白酶解产物浓度会使其乳化液的d4,3、EAI和ESI均逐渐降低;相反,增加油相体积分数会使乳化液的d4,3逐渐减小,EAI逐渐增大,而ESI则先降低后增加(p0.05)。在酶解产物浓度低和油相体积分数高时,乳化液的初始表观粘度较大,且在1~100 s-1的剪切速率范围内均表现出了剪切变稀现象。酶解产物浓度和油相体积分数与乳化液的d4,3、EAI、ESI和流变学性质密切相关,是影响甘薯蛋白酶解产物乳化特性的重要因素。     

Stabilization of multilayered emulsions by sodium caseinate and κ-carrageenan

The influence of the κ-carrageenan concentration and pH on the properties of oil-in-water multilayered emulsions was studied. Multilayered emulsions were prepared by the mixture of a primary emulsion stabilized by 0.5% (w/v) sodium caseinate (Na-CN) with κ-carrageenan solutions with different concentrations (0.05–1% w/v). The emulsions were evaluated at pH 7 and 3.5. At pH 7, there was little adsorption of κ-carrageenan onto the droplet surface and a depletion flocculation was observed when the polysaccharide concentration exceeded 0.5% (w/v). At pH 3.5, a mixed κ-carrageenan–Na-CN second layer was formed around the protein-covered droplets and the emulsions showed bridging flocculation at lower polysaccharide concentrations (0.05–0.25% w/v). Stable emulsions could be formed with the highest κ-carrageenan concentration (1% w/v) at both pH values (7.0 and 3.5). Thus, stable emulsions were successfully produced using protein–polysaccharide interfacial complexes, and the oil droplet diameter, zeta potential and rheological properties of these emulsions were not affected by changes in the pH.