Gelation properties of salt-extracted pea protein isolate induced by heat treatment: Effect of heating and cooling rate

Gel network formation of a salt-extracted pea protein isolate was studied using dynamic rheological measurements. The gelling point was dependent on heating rate and was unaffected by cooling rate. When both the heating and cooling rates were increased (from 0.5 to 4 °C/min) final G′ value decreased, indicative of decreased gel strength. During the heating phase, the storage modulus and loss modulus fluctuated below 1 Pa at almost constant values with the storage modulus smaller than the loss modulus until the gelling point was reached. The rate of cooling has a greater impact on the development of storage modulus than that of heating. Compared to the gel strength of commercial pea protein isolate (PPIc) and soy protein isolate (SPIc) at the same protein concentration, salt-extracted pea protein isolate (PPIs) was much stronger than PPIc but weaker than SPIc. Careful control of the heating and cooling rates enable maximum gel strength for heat-induced pea protein gel, thus enhancing utilisation of pea protein as an additive in meat food industry.     

Stability of the mechanical properties of edible films based on whey protein isolate during storage at different relative humidity

Formulations for whey protein isolate (WPI)-based films include low molecular weight plasticizers, which implies certain degree of instability of films properties due to plasticizer migration. The aim of this work was to study the effect of storage time on the mechanical properties of WPI films plasticized with two low molecular weight polyols: glycerol (Gly) and sorbitol (Sor). Films were stored inside cabins at 50% or 75% relative humidity (RH) and at room temperature. Mechanical properties and moisture content were measured at regular intervals for 30 weeks. The effect of plasticizer type and content and RH on mechanical properties right after equilibrium (1 week) was also included in this study.     

Gelation properties of salt-extracted pea protein isolate catalyzed by microbial transglutaminase cross-linking

Gelation is a fundamental functional characteristic of plant proteins. In this paper, a salt-extracted pea protein isolate (PPI) was mixed with microbial transglutaminase (MTG) to produce gels and the gelation properties were studied. When the MTG level increased, the magnitude of both the G′ and G″ moduli also increased, which means the gel strength increased. A second order polynomial equation was used to describe the relationships between the G′, G″ modulus and TG level. It was found that with increased heating and cooling rate at the same MTG level, G′ and G″ tended to decrease, resulting in a weaker gel. This was attributed to the rearrangement time of pea protein molecules; slower heating and cooling rates enabled protein molecules to have more time to rearrange and therefore form a stronger gel. At the same MTG level, higher pea protein concentration resulted in higher G′ and G″ values and a power law relationship was found between G′ and pea protein concentration or G″ and pea protein concentration. Frequency sweep data of PPI show that the MTG treatment resulted in higher G′ values and lower tan delta values, indicative of a stronger more elastic gel. The minimum gelation concentration was found to be 3% (w/v) with 10 U MTG treatment, lower than 5.5% required when no MTG was present. When compared to PPI and soy protein isolate (SPI) with and without 10 U MTG treatment, the gel strength of PPI with MTG was stronger than that of SPI with MTG treatment, whereas the opposite was true without the MTG treatment. SDS-PAGE showed that at the same pea protein concentration, higher MTG level induced more cross-linking as fainter bands were seen on the gel and there was a shift in the relative intensities of the bands in the molecular weight range of 35–100 kDa.     

Preparation and properties of dialdehyde carboxymethyl cellulose crosslinked gelatin edible films

Glycerol-plasticized gelatin edible films with a new kind of dialdehyde polysaccharide, dialdehyde carboxymethyl cellulose (DCMC) as crosslinking agent are successful prepared using casting techniques. The mechanical properties, thermal stability, light barrier properties, swelling behavior as well as water vapor permeability (WVP) of the gelatin-DCMC films are investigated. The results indicate that the addition of DCMC causes tensile strength (TS) and thermal stability to increase and elongation at break (EB) to decrease, suggesting the occurrence of crosslinking between gelatin and DCMC. The light barrier measurements present high values of transparency at 280 nm and low values of transparency at 600 nm of the gelatin-DCMC films, indicating that gelatin-DCMC films are very transparent (lower in transparency value) while they have excellent barrier properties against UV light. Moreover, the values of transparency at 280 nm increase with the increased DCMC and glycerol content, suggesting the potential preventive effect of gelatin-DCMC films on the retardation of product oxidation induced by UV light. Furthermore, the addition of DCMC can greatly decrease the water vapor permeability (WVP) and equilibrium swelling ratio (ESR) down to values about 1.5 × 10⁻¹⁰ g m/m² s Pa and 150%, revealing the potential of DCMC in reducing the water sensitivity of gelatin-based films. In common for hygroscopic plasticizer in edible films, the addition of glycerol gives increase of EB and WVP and decrease of thermal stabilities and ESR of the gelatin-DCMC films.     

超声辐射对大豆分离蛋白膜性能的影响

研究了超声辐射在频率为20kHz,功率为800W条件下,不同处理时间对大豆分离蛋白膜性能的影响。结果表明,超声辐射对膜性能有明显的改善作用。经超声辐射处理2min可以显著提高膜的抗拉强度,相对于对照样提高了64.08%(P≤0.05);同时也明显降低了膜的水蒸汽透过系数,相对于对照样降低了25.70%(P≤0.05)。经超声处理后的膜机械强度和阻湿性能均得到了提高,同时具有均匀透明的外观。     

pH和AOT添加物对大豆分离蛋白基可降解膜机械性能影响

运用响应面分析法分析pH和AOT(琥珀酸二异辛酯磺酸钠)添加物对大豆分离蛋白(SPI)基生物可降解膜机械性质影响,确定影响该种膜机械性能最优工艺参数;测试膜机械性质,包括抗拉强度、穿刺强度、断裂伸长率;分析结果表明,在pH为8.95,AOT添加量为13.00%(w/w)时,膜综合机械性能达到最优。     

Influence of heating,protein and glycerol concentrations of film-forming solution on the film properties of Argentine anchovy (Engraulis anchoita) protein isolate

This study was conducted to evaluate the influence of thermal treatment (74, 82, and 90 °C), glycerol (30%, 35%, and 40%, w/w) and protein concentrations (3.0%, 3.5%, and 4.0% w/w) of film-forming solution on the properties of Argentine anchovy (Engraulis anchoita) protein isolate (API) films produced by casting. The API presented 88.8% of proteins, 5.5% moisture, 1.3% lipids, 1.0% ash and 53.3% of polar amino acids. The DSC of protein isolate was observed at maximum temperature of 62.2 °C and ΔH 6.4 J/g. The thickness, water vapor permeability, color difference and opacity of the films were not affected by the experimental variables studied (p > 0.05). The lowest solubility, elongation, and highest tensile strength of the films occurred at low temperature, low protein and glycerol concentrations (p < 0.05). Micrographs obtained by scanning electron microscopy of the films showed homogeneous surfaces at low temperature.     

Use of edible films based on whey protein isolate to protect foods rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids

Whey protein isolate (WPI) films acting as oxygen barriers can be used to delay lipid oxidation in foods with high content in polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA). The aim of this work was to study as to what extent WPI films are capable of delaying lipid oxidation in vegetable oil, as an example of a food rich in PUFA. The effect of plasticizer type (glycerol or sorbitol) and content (30, 40, 50 and 60%), as well as film thickness (60, 100 and 180 μm) and relative humidity (50 or 75%) were analyzed. In order to evaluate the film protective capability, specially designed methacrylate cells and an accelerated test of oxidative rancidity were used. Results obtained showed that WPI films delayed the rancidity in vegetable oil. Films with sorbitol were more effective than films with glycerol, providing a protection as effective as aluminum foil. Both plasticizer content and film thickness affected its protective capacity significantly. The thickest films with the lowest plasticizer content provided the greatest protection against lipid oxidation. Plasticizer content affected film protection much more intensively than thickness. WPI films presented a more effective protection at 50% RH than at 75% RH.     

热烘改性对大豆分离蛋白功能性的影响

研究了利用热处理对大豆分离蛋白(SPI)进行改性。热烘改性对SPI的吸水性、吸油性、发泡性和泡沫稳定性无显著性影响,常温粘度、高温粘度、耐热性、凝胶性和保水性分别比对照提高了118%、135%、108%、81%和83%。比较适宜的热烘改性条件为10min/85℃。     

超声处理对大豆蛋白膜性能和微观结构的影响

研究了超声处理对大豆分离蛋白膜性能和微观结构的影响。结果表明,大豆分离蛋白膜液经超声功率20W、10min的处理,可显著地增加膜的抗拉强度及阻湿性能;红外和扫描电镜结果显示,超声处理改变了膜的空间结构,使膜表面平滑、均匀。     

大豆分离蛋白与谷朊粉可食性复合膜研究

该文报道影响大豆分离蛋白与谷朊粉复合膜成膜因素,分析各种因素对复合膜性能影响,并对正交试验结果采用极差分析和综合评分法进行评定,得到制备综合性能良好的可食性膜最佳条件为:谷朊粉与大豆分离蛋白比例为1∶5,甘油量为20%,pH为11,预热处理温度和时间分别为80℃和40min;此时,膜的透光率、拉伸强度、撕裂强度、水分含量和水蒸汽透过率依次为60.5%、38.38MPa、198.02N/mm、13.87%和0.507g·mm/kPa·h·m2。     

Physicochemical and textural properties of heat-induced pea protein isolate gels

Chemical and thermal properties of pea protein isolates (laboratory prepared or native; PPIn and commercial; PPIc) and textural properties of heat-set gels obtained from pea protein isolates were compared with homologous soy protein isolates (laboratory prepared, or native; SPIn and commercial; SPIc). The protein banding pattern resulting from electrophoresis separation confirmed the presence of predominant storage proteins of pea and soy seeds in the respective protein products. PPIc and SPIc had lower nitrogen solubility than their native counterparts, likely due to their denaturated state which was further confirmed by the absence of distinct endotherms in these commercial materials compared to the laboratory prepared ones. Addition of NaCl at 1.0–2.0% (w/w) to PPIn and SPIn slurries increased thermal transition temperatures for both proteins.     

十二烷基磺酸钠(SDS)在大豆分离蛋白基可食性膜中应用

该文报道研究十二烷基磺酸钠应用于以甘油作为增塑剂的大豆蛋白基可食性膜后对其物理性质影响。研究结果表明:当SDS添加量为40%(十二烷基磺酸钠质量/大豆分离蛋白质量)时,薄膜抗拉强度(TS)值显著(p<0.05)减少43%,最大断裂伸长率(E)值显著(p<0.05)增加至少5%,水分含量(MC)值显著减少(p<0.05),总可溶性物质含量(TSM)值显著增加(p<0.05);当SDS添加量>10%时,WVP值下降50%;SDS添加量为20%、30%、40%时,膜颜色值为显著+b (p<0.05),即黄色值增加。     

Fabrication and characterization of TiO2/whey protein isolate nanocomposite film

Composite films of whey protein isolate and TiO₂ are formed through three simultaneous processes, i.e., the self-assembly of protein–protein, TiO₂–TiO₂, and the association of protein–TiO₂. All the processes could be controlled by adjusting TiO₂ concentration in the blended system. The self-assembly of protein–protein molecules constituted the main network of the composite film. A low TiO₂ concentration (<0.25%) dispersed the TiO₂ nanoparticles in the protein matrix, reinforced the association of protein–TiO₂, reduced the ability of UVC absorption, and promoted the fluorescence and tensile strength of the composite films. In contrast, a high TiO₂ concentration (>0.25%) enhanced the self-assembly of TiO₂–TiO₂ nanoparticles, brought fluorescent quenching, and produced a decline of the tensile strength and water vapor permeability. The transmittance of the visible, UVA, and UVB lights showed a first order exponential decay relative to the TiO₂ concentration.     

Assessment of film-forming potential and properties of protein and polysaccharide-based biopolymer films

This study assessed the film‐forming abilities of six types of proteins, as well as six types of polysaccharides at various concentrations (proteins: 0–16%; polysaccharides: 0–4%) and heating temperatures (60–80 °C). Biopolymer films evaluated included: sodium caseinate (SC), whey protein isolate (WPI), gelatine (G); caboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), sodium alginate (SA) and potato starch (PS). Screening trials showed that optimal film‐forming conditions were achieved using SC and G (4% and 8%), WPI (8% and 12%), PS, CMC (2% and 3%) or SA (1% and 1.5%) solutions heated to 80 °C in combination with 50% (w/w) glycerol. Films manufactured from 1.5% SA, 8% G and 3% CMC had the highest tensile strength (24.88 MPa); flexibility (89.69%)/tear strength (0.30 N) and puncture resistance (22.66 N), respectively. SC, WPI and G‐based films were more resistant to solvent than SA, CMC and PS. Film permeability to water vapour and oxygen decreased in the order: 12% WPI to 1% SA and 12% WPI to 1% SA. All films tested were impermeable to oil.     

Effects of plasticizers and nano-clay content on the physical properties of chicken feather protein composite films

To prepare chicken feather protein (CFP)/nano-clay composite films and to evaluate the effects of various plasticizers and nano-clay concentrations on the mechanical properties of the films, CFP composite films with various concentrations of Cloisite Na⁺ were prepared, and their physical properties such as tensile strength (TS), elongation at break (E), and water vapor permeability (WVP) were investigated. Optimal CFP films were formed with 5 g of CFP, 0.5 g of glycerol, and 1.5 g of sorbitol in 100 mL of film-forming solution; the TS, E, and WVP of the film were 4.74 MPa, 10.08%, and 3.11 × 10⁻⁹ g m/m² s Pa, respectively. After the nano-clay was incorporated into the CFP film-forming solution, scanning electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction studies were conducted to examine the structural characteristics of the CFP/nano-clay composite films. The incorporation of nano-clay improved the physical properties of the CFP films. The TS of the CFP/nano-clay composite film containing 7% Cloisite Na⁺ increased by 1.21 MPa, and the WVP of the composite film decreased by 1.15 × 10⁻⁹ g m/m² s Pa compared to the CFP film. Therefore, these results suggest that CFP composite films can be prepared with improved mechanical property by the addition of nano-clay and used as a food packaging material in the food industry.     

Comparative study of functional properties of commercial and membrane processed yellow pea protein isolates

Functional properties of commercial and membrane processed pea protein isolates (PPI) prepared from yellow peas were investigated. Four protein isolates were prepared from yellow pea flour using water and KCl extractions at 25 °C followed by ultrafiltration and diafiltration (UF and DF) at pHs of 7.5 and 7.5 or 6 respectively. Following assessment of compositional attributes; solubility, foaming, flow and dynamic rheology, emulsification ability and heat-induced textural and rheological properties of prepared PPIs and a commercially available PPI were tested and compared. Membrane purification of proteins resulted in 28% to 68% reduction in phytic acid and enhanced, comparatively, the tested functional properties. Solubility of membrane processed PPIs, at all tested pHs, was superior and the lowest foaming stability and apparent viscosity were associated with commercial PPI. Gelling temperatures of water and KCl extracted PPIs, DF treated at pH 6, trimmed down to 75.7 ± 0.63 °C and 81.6 ± 0.55 °C in contrast to that of commercial PPI at above 90 °C. Similarly, the formation of firm gels, after 1 h heating at 90 °C, was associated with membrane processed PPIs whereas commercial PPI did not develop any gel.     

物理改性对棉籽分离蛋白功能特性影响

采用水浴加热、超声波和微波辐射三种方法对棉籽分离蛋白进行改性处理,研究不同方法对蛋白的溶解性、持水性、吸油性、乳化性、乳化稳定性和起泡性等影响。实验结果表明,不同处理方法对棉籽分离蛋白功能特性均有一定改善,其中加热方法对蛋白起泡性影响较大,提高53.2%;微波辐射方法对蛋白溶解性、持水性、吸油性、乳化性有明显改善,分别提高5.0%、70.3%、6.5%、35.8%;超声波方法对蛋白乳化稳定性及起泡稳定性有一定改善,乳化稳定性提高51.6%;三种方法以微波辐射改性方法效果最优。     

The effects of ultrasonic/microwave assisted treatment on the properties of soy protein isolate/microcrystalline wheat-bran cellulose film

Wheat-bran cellulose (WC) and microcrystalline wheat-bran cellulose (MWC) were prepared, and edible films containing different ratios of soy protein isolate (SPI) with WC, MWC, and ultrasonic/microwave modified MWC (MMWC) were made by casting. The different proportions and particle size of the fillers (WC, MWC, and MMWC) affected the properties of each of the films. The SPI/MMWC film demonstrated the best properties: MMWC had a smaller particle size and more free hydroxyls on the surface, enabling the formation of stronger intra-molecular hydrogen bonds with SPI that yielded a blend film with a homogeneous, compact structure. The different thermal properties of the films were also mainly attributed to their structures. In addition, FT-IR showed the association between SPI and the fillers, while SEM showed that the surface morphology of the SPI/MMWC film was smoother and more homogeneous.     

Effect of clay content on the physical and antimicrobial properties of whey protein isolate/organo-clay composite films

Whey protein isolate (WPI)/Cloisite 30B organo-clay composite films with different amounts of the clay (0, 5, 10, and 20 g/100 g WPI) were prepared using a solution casting method and their properties were determined to assess the effects of clay content on film properties. The resulting films had an opaque appearance, which depended on the amount of clay added, and a similar gloss. However, the composite films were slightly less transparent compared to the transparent neat WPI films. Film properties, such as surface color and optical properties, varied depending on clay content. The haze index of the WPI/clay composite films as assessed by surface reflectance decreased indicating that the surface of the films was more smooth and homogeneous. The tensile and water vapor barrier properties of the composite films were also influenced by the amount of incorporated clay. In addition, WPI/Cloisite 30B composite films showed a beneficially bacteriostatic effect against Listeria monocytogenes.