Effect of concentrated flaxseed protein on the stability and rheological properties of soybean oil-in-water emulsions

Flaxseed protein concentrate containing-mucilage (FPCCM) was used to stabilize soybean oil-in-water emulsions. The effects of FPCCM concentration (0.5, 1.0, 1.5% w/v) and oil-phase volume fraction (5, 10, 20% v/v) on emulsion stability and rheological properties of the soybean oil-in-water emulsions were investigated. Z-average diameter, zeta-potential, creaming index and rheological properties of emulsions were determined. The result showed that FPCCM concentration significantly affected zeta-potential, creaming rate and emulsion viscosity. The increasing of FPCCM concentration led to a more negative charged droplet and a lower creaming rate. Oil-phase volume fraction significantly affected Z-average diameter, rheological properties, creaming index and creaming rate. With the increase of oil-phase volume fraction, both Z-average diameter and emulsion viscosity increased, while creaming index and creaming rate decreased. The rheological curve suggested that the emulsions were shear-thinning non-Newtonian fluids.     

Physicochemical properties of whey protein isolate stabilized oil-in-water emulsions when mixed with flaxseed gum at neutral pH

Concentrations ranging from 0% to 0.33% (w/v) of gum (Emerson and McDuff) were added to the emulsions at pH 7. Particle size distribution, viscosity, ζ-potential, microstructure, and phase separation kinetics of the emulsions were observed. Both polysaccharides and protein coated droplets are negatively charged at this pH, as shown by ζ-potential measurements. At all the concentrations tested, the addition of gum did not affect significantly (p < 0.05) the apparent diameter of the emulsion droplets. At low concentrations (gum  0.075% (w/v)), no visual phase separation was observed and the emulsion showed a Newtonian behaviour. However, at concentrations above the critical concentration of gum, depletion flocculation occurred: when 0.1 flaxseed gum was present, there was visual phase separation over time and the emulsion exhibited shear-thinning behaviour. These results demonstrate that flaxseed gum is a non-interacting polysaccharide at neutral pH; it could then be employed to strengthen the nutritional value of some milk-based drinks, but at limited concentrations.     

Influence of tragacanth gum exudates from specie of Astragalus gossypinus on rheological and physical properties of whey protein isolate stabilised emulsions

The aim of this work was to investigate the effects of Iranian tragacanth gum (Astragalus gossypinus) (0.5, 1 wt.%), Whey protein isolate (WPI) (2, 4 wt.%) and acid oleic‐phase volume fraction (5, 10% v/v) on droplet size distribution, creaming index and rheological properties of emulsions with various compositions. Rheological investigations showed that both loss and storage modules increased with gum and oil contents. However, the viscoelastic behaviour was mainly governed by the gum concentration. Delta degree (storage and loss modules ratio) increased with frequency indicated that liquid like viscose behaviour dominates over solid like elastic behaviour. The shear‐thinning behaviour of all dispersions was successfully modelled with power law and Ellis models and Ellis model was founded as the better model to describe the flow behaviour of dispersions. Droplet size distribution was measured by light scattering; microscopic observations revealed a flocculated system. Increase in gum, WPI and oil contents resulted in decrease in creaming index of emulsions with dominant effect of gum concentration.     

Emulsifying properties of canola and flaxseed protein isolates produced by isoelectric precipitation and salt extraction

The emulsifying (emulsion capacity, EC; emulsion activity/stability indices, EAI–ESI and creaming stability, CS) and physicochemical properties (surface charge/hydrophobicity, protein solubility, interfacial tension, and droplet size) of chickpea (ChPI), faba bean (FbPI), lentil (LPI), and pea (PPI) protein isolates produced by isoelectric precipitation and salt extraction were investigated relative to each other and a soy protein isolate (SPI). Both the legume source and method of isolate production showed significant effects on the emulsifying and physicochemical properties of the proteins tested. All legume proteins carried a net negative charge at neutral pH, and had surface hydrophobicity values ranging between 53.0 and 84.8 (H₀-ANS), with PPI showing the highest value. Isoelectric precipitation resulted in isolates with higher surface charge and solubility compared to those produced via salt extraction. The EC values ranged between 476 and 542 g oil/g protein with LPI showing the highest capacity. Isoelectric-precipitated ChPI and LPI had relatively high surface charges (~−22.3 mV) and formed emulsions with smaller droplet sizes (~ 1.6 μm), they also displayed high EAI (~ 46.2 m²/g), ESI (~ 84.9 min) and CS (98.6%) results, which were comparable to the SPI.     

酰化对大豆分离蛋白水合性质的影响

采用乙酸酐和琥珀酸酐对大豆分离蛋白（SPI）进行化学改性。研究了不同改性程度下SPI水合性质的变化。结果表明：随酰化试剂用量的增大，酰化程度不断提高，在相同酰化试剂用量的条件下，乙酰化程度高于琥珀酰化，5．0～8．0的中性与弱碱性范围内，酰化明显提高了蛋白质的溶解性，持水性和粘度也均得到改善，其中琥珀酰化的作用比乙酰化显著。     

Covalent attachment of fenugreek gum to soy whey protein isolate through natural Maillard reaction for improved emulsion stability

Soy whey protein isolate (SWPI)–fenugreek gum (hydrolyzed and unhydrolyzed) conjugates were prepared by Maillard-type reaction in a controlled dry state condition (60 °C, 75% relative humidity for 3 days) to improve emulsification properties. Fenugreek gum was partially hydrolyzed using 0.05 M HCl at 90 °C for 10 min (HD10), 30 min (HD30) and 50 min (HD50) to examine if molecular weight had an effect on the emulsifying properties. The formation of SWPI–fenugreek gum conjugates was confirmed by sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE). Measurements of particle size distribution and average particle size have shown that conjugation of SWPI–fenugreek gum at 60 °C for 3 days was enough to produce relatively small droplet sizes in oil-in-water (o/w) emulsions. A ratio of 1:3 and 1:5 of SWPI:fenugreek gum was more effective in stabilizing emulsion compared to 1:1 ratio. Unhydrolyzed fenugreek gum conjugates exhibited better emulsifying properties compared to partially hydrolyzed fenugreek gum conjugates. The order of the conjugates in lowering the particle size of emulsions was as follows: SWPI–unhydrolzed fenugreek gum > SWPI–HD10 > SWPI–HD30 > SWPI–HD50.     

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.     

The influence of flaxseed gum on the retrogradation of maize starch

The influence of flaxseed gum (FG) on the retrogradation of maize starch (MS) was investigated in this study. Based on the results of rapid visco‐analyzer (RVA), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), X‐ray diffraction (XRD), Low field nuclear magnetic resonance (LF‐NMR) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), FG has a retardation effect on the retrogradation of MS. With the addition increasing, the more significant the retardation effect was observed (P < 0.05). However, when the concentration of FG was up to 0.4%, the change of retrogradation ratio showed no significant difference (P > 0.05). FG could wrap around starch granules, suppress the recrystallisation of amylose and amylopectin, increase the water mobility and decrease the water loss. In summary, the overall results suggested that FG could be used as a natural inhibitor of the retrogradation of starch in food industry.     

Complex coacervation of soybean protein isolate and chitosan

The formation of coacervates between soybean protein isolate (SPI) and chitosan was investigated by turbidimetric analysis and coacervate yield determination as a function of pH, temperature, time, ionic strength, total biopolymer concentration (TB(conc)) and protein to polysaccharide ratio (R(SPI/Chitosan)). The interaction between SPI and chitosan yielded a sponge-like coacervate phase and the optimum conditions for their coacervation were pH 6.0-6.5, a temperature of 25 °C, and a R(SPI/Chitosan) ratio of four independently of TB(conc). NaCl inhibited the complexation between the two biopolymers. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) revealed that the coacervates were formed through the electrostatic interaction between the carboxyl groups of SPI (-COO(-)) and the amine groups of chitosan (-NH(3)(+)), however hydrogen bonding was also involved in the coacervation. Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) thermograms indicated raised denaturation temperature and network thermal stability of SPI in the coacervates due to SPI-chitosan interactions. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) micrographs revealed that the coacervates had a porous network structure interspaced by heterogeneously sized vacuoles.     

大豆分离蛋白的功能特性

叙述了分离蛋白功能特性的定义 ,并分别介绍了大豆分离蛋白主要的功能特性及影响其功能特性的因素     

尿素改性大豆分离蛋白流变学特性研究

对尿素改性大豆分离蛋白溶液的流变性进行了测定,得出了不同条件下的非牛顿指数、结构黏度指数等流变学参数及其变化趋势。尿素法改性的大豆分离蛋白具有良好的流动性和稳定性,初步判定尿素法改性大豆分离蛋白适用于大豆蛋白复合纤维的生产。     

Rheological properties and stability of model salad dressing emulsions prepared with a dry-heated soybean protein isolate–dextran mixture

The rheological characteristics of model salad dressing emulsions, incorporating a dry-heated soybean protein isolate (SPI)–dextran mixture as emulsifier, were investigated by applying dynamic rheometry tests in an attempt to probe the emulsion structure and to elucidate the mechanism of their stability against creaming. Both the viscoelastic properties and the creaming behaviour of the dressings were greatly influenced by the extent of protein–dextran conjugation and also by xanthan gum addition. The results are discussed in terms of emulsion droplet interactions which, depending on the extent of glyco-conjugation, may be dominated by depletion or ‘bridging’ flocculation effects and, thereby, influence the droplet network structure collapse during ageing.     

乙酰化大豆分离蛋白的功能特性研究

本文采用乙酸酐对大豆分离蛋白进行改性。测定了改性前后,不同改性程度下大豆分离蛋白功能特性的变化。结果表明：乙酰化大豆蛋白在5.0-9.5范围内大大提高发泡性能、乳化性能,并使等电点朝酸性偏移。     

大豆分离蛋白对小米粉性质的影响

以普通小米和糯小米为原料,探讨大豆分离蛋白含量对米粉性质的影响。结果表明:大豆分离蛋白含量与糯小米粉黏滞曲线成正相关,而与普通小米粉黏滞曲线呈负相关。含大豆分离蛋白9%的糯小米粉衰减值为746 cP,含大豆分离蛋白3%的普通小米粉衰减值为487.5 cP;二者的糊化温度约为75℃;糯小米粉的峰值黏度比普通小米粉出现的早,但谷值黏度、回生值均低于普通小米粉;糯小米粉和普通小米粉在85℃时的可溶指数最大;大豆分离蛋白添加量与2种小米粉的凝沉性无明显关系,普通小米粉的凝沉性是糯小米粉的2倍。     

Effects of ultrasound on structural and physical properties of soy protein isolate (SPI) dispersions

The effects of low-frequency (20 kHz) ultrasonication at varying power (200, 400 or 600 W) and time (15 or 30 min) on functional and structural properties of reconstituted soy protein isolate (SPI) dispersions were examined. Ultrasonic treatments reduced both the storage modulus and loss modulus of SPI dispersions and formed more viscous SPI dispersions (fluid character). Moreover, ultrasound treatment significantly decreased the consistency coefficients and increased the flow behaviour index of SPI dispersions. Scanning electron microscopy of lyophilized ultrasonicated SPI showed different microstructure with larger aggregates compared to non-treated SPI. No significant change was observed in the protein electrophoretic patterns by SDS-PAGE. However, free sulfhydryl content, surface hydrophobicity and protein solubility of SPI dispersions were all increased with ultrasonic treatment. Differences in solubility profiles in the presence versus absence of denaturing (0.5% sodium dodecyl sulphate and 6 M urea) and reducing (mercaptoethanol) agents suggested a decrease in non-covalent interactions of SPI in dispersion after ultrasonic treatment. Secondary structure analysis by circular dichroism indicated lower α-helix and random coil in SPI treated at lower power, in contrast to higher α-helix and lower β-sheet in SPI treated with higher power (600 W). In conclusion, under the conditions investigated in this study, ultrasonic treatment resulted in partial unfolding and reduction of intermolecular interactions as demonstrated by increases in free sulfhydryl groups and surface hydrophobicity, leading to improved solubility and fluid character of SPI dispersions, while larger aggregates of ultrasonic-treated SPI in the dry state were formed after lyophilization.     

大豆分离蛋白凝胶性影响因素研究

大豆分离蛋白具有良好凝胶性,因而在食品中有广泛应用。该实验对影响大豆分离蛋白热致凝胶和盐致凝胶外部因素进行研究,研究表明,大豆分离蛋白凝胶性能与蛋白质浓度、加热温度、加热时间、pH值、CaCl_2浓度等因素密切相关。     

温度对于大豆分离蛋白起泡性的影响研究

研究了20～90℃下商业用大豆分离蛋白(SPI)的起泡性。随着溶解温度的升高,5%大豆分离蛋白的溶解性及疏水性逐渐提高,起泡能力逐渐增强,泡沫稳定性则逐渐下降;将不同温度下5%大豆分离蛋白中的可溶性蛋白采用离心方法分离后发现可溶性蛋白的起泡性表现出与5%大豆分离蛋白相反的趋势,尤其在20～40℃的溶解温度下可溶性蛋白的起泡性远远优于大豆分离蛋白的起泡性。研究结果也说明,溶液中高比例可溶性大豆蛋白的存在可能有利于蛋白质泡沫的形成,但不能对泡沫的稳定性起到良好的支撑作用,同时大豆蛋白在溶液中的构象也会影响其起泡性。     

大豆分离蛋白改性对其功能性质影响

大豆分离蛋白是大豆蛋白最为精制形式,广泛应用于食品工业,并在不同产品中表现出不同功能。该文综述近年来大豆分离蛋白物理、化学、酶法及基因工程改性对其功能性质影响,经不同方式改性可产生合适功能性质,从而拓宽大豆分离蛋白在食品工业中应用。     

改善大豆分离蛋白膜性能的研究进展

大豆分离蛋白膜可用于水果和肉制品的涂膜保鲜及可食性包装等,是一种很有发展前途的可食性膜,但与其他可食性膜相比,其阻湿性能和机械性能较差,需采用适当的处理方法来改善。常用的处理方法有：热、碱处理、还原剂处理、交联剂处理,添加脂类处理,超声波处理,紫外辐射处理,超高压处理,复合膜处理等。其中,复合膜具有复合的几种材料各自所成膜的优点,是可食性膜今后的发展方向。     

Interfacial and emulsifying properties of lentil protein isolate

The dynamic interfacial tension (DIFT) at oil–water interface, diffusion coefficients, surface hydrophobicity, zeta potential and emulsifying properties, including emulsion activity index (EAI), emulsion stability index (ESI) and droplet size of lentil protein isolate (LPI), were measured at different pH and LPI concentration, in order to elucidate its emulsifying behaviour. Sodium caseinate (NaCas), whey protein isolate (WPI), bovine serum albumin (BSA) and lysozyme (Lys) were used as benchmark proteins and their emulsifying property was compared with that of LPI. The speed of diffusion-controlled migration of these proteins to the oil/water interface, was in the following order: NaCas > LPI > WPI > BSA > Lys, while their surface hydrophobicity was in the following order: BSA > LPI > NaCas > WPI > Lys. The EAI of emulsions stabilised by the above proteins ranged from 90.3 to 123.3 m²/g and it was 93.3 ± 0.2 m²/g in LPI-stabilised emulsion. However, the stability of LPI-stabilised emulsions was slightly lower compared to that of WPI and NaCas-stabilised emulsions at the same protein concentration at pH 7.0. The ESI of LPI emulsions improved substantially with decrease in droplet size when protein concentration was increased (20–30 mg/ml). Reduction of disulphide bonds enhanced both the EAI and ESI compared to untreated samples. Heat treatment of LPI dispersions resulted in poor emulsion stability due to molecular aggregation. The stability of LPI-stabilised emulsions was found to decrease in the presence of NaCl. This study showed that LPI can be as effective emulsifiers of oil-in-water emulsions as are WPI and NaCas at ?20 mg/ml concentrations both at low and neutral pH. The emulsifying property of LPI can be improved by reducing the intra and inter-disulphide bond by using appropriate reducing agents.