Microencapsulation of fish oil by spray drying--impact on oxidative stability. Part 1

The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of spray drying on oxidative stability of dried microencapsulated fish oil (DMFO) coated with modified cellulose. DMFO samples were obtained by spray drying of prepared emulsions consisted of water solution of modified cellulose and fish oil. Appearance and size of particles were measured by electron microscopy and laser light microsizer. The oxidative stability of samples was evaluated by peroxide value measurements. Additionally the influence of different antioxidant substances on oxidative stability of the fish oil was investigated. It was observed that oxidation changes were much slower in bulk fish oil compared to DMFO. The most important factor determining shelf-life of the product was the access to air. It can be concluded, that the production of fish oil microcapsules by spray drying technique is possible, however its oxidative stability is not improved.     

Oxidative stability and consumer acceptance of fish oil fortified nutrition bars

Oat and soy-based nutrition bars were fortified with 4 levels of fish oil (0, 6, 12, or 18 g per approximately 600 g batch), representing 0%, 20%, 40%, or 60% replacement of canola oil. The commercially available purified fish oil was not emulsified nor encapsulated, and contained tocopherols. Baked nutrition bars were evaluated for proximate composition, water activity, alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic (DHA) content, and consumer acceptance using a 9-point hedonic scale. The bars were sealed in opaque bags and stored in a stability chamber at 25 °C and 50% relative humidity for 10 wk to assess oxidative stability. There were no significant (P > 0.05) differences in proximate composition, water activity, or ALA levels among treatments. EPA and DHA levels were significantly (P < 0.05) different among treatments, averaging 178.1 mg/serving (20-FO), 488.3 mg/serving (40-FO), and 664.6 mg/serving (60-FO), but none changed during storage. Headspace hexanal and propanal levels decreased over time but were not significantly different among treatments until week 10. Peroxide values were not significantly different except between the control and 60-FO bars. Low values obtained for these analyses suggest negligible oxidation in the bars. Consumer acceptance scores did not differ significantly between the control and lowest fortification level (20-FO), ranging from 6.4 to 6.6 for aroma, texture, flavor, and overall acceptability. These results suggest that nonemulsified, nonencapsulated fish oil can successfully replace canola oil in intermediate moisture nutrition bars to provide EPA and DHA levels as high as 178 mg/serving without affecting consumer acceptability or oxidative stability. Practical Application: Omega-3 fatty acid rich fish oil has been shown to have numerous health benefits, but there are limitations to its use in shelf-stable food products. In this study, nutrition bars were successfully fortified with nonencapsulated, nonemulsified fish oil to deliver 178 mg EPA and DHA per 35 g serving. The fortified bars were oxidatively stable over 10 wk and acceptable to consumers.     

Oxidative stability of mayonnaise and milk drink produced with structured lipids based on fish oil and caprylic acid

The oxidative stabilities of traditional fish oil (FO), randomized lipids (RFO), or specific structured lipids (SFO) produced from fish oil were compared when incorporated into either milk drink or mayonnaise. Furthermore, the effect of adding the potential antioxidants EDTA (240 mg/kg) or lactoferrin (1000 mg/kg) to the milk drink based on SFO was investigated. The lipid type significantly affected the oxidative stability of both mayonnaises and milk drinks: The oxidative stability decreased in the order RFO>FO>SFO. The reduced oxidative stability in the SFO food emulsions could not be ascribed to a single factor, but was most likely influenced by the structure of the lipids and differences in the processes used to produce and purify the lipids. In milk drinks based on SFO, EDTA slightly reduced oxidation, while lactoferrin did not exert a distinct antioxidative effect.     

Physicochemical characterisation and oxidative stability of fish oil and fish oil–extra virgin olive oil microencapsulated by sugar beet pectin

Spray-dried microcapsules were prepared at 25% and 50% w/w oil load from sugar beet pectin-stabilised emulsions (pH 3) containing fish oil, and a blend of fish oil and with extra virgin olive oil (1:1 w/w). Microencapsulation efficiencies were high (≥90%). However, deterioration in microcapsule wall integrity and an increase in oil droplet size were observed during storage (25 °C, 0–3 months). Lipid oxidation increased with both increased oil load (P < 0.05) and storage duration (P < 0.05), but was independent of oil composition (P > 0.05). These results suggest that sugar beet pectin functions poorly as a wall material and its residual metal ions exacerbate omega-3 oxidation, despite the presence of endogenous antioxidants found in extra virgin olive oil. Interestingly, under accelerated storage conditions (OxiPres® at 80 °C, 0.5 bar oxygen pressure), microcapsules containing the oil blend showed the best oxidative stability (P < 0.05), irrespective of oil load. A possible explanation for the superior oxidative stability of the microencapsulated oil blend at high storage temperature is discussed.     

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.     

Mechanism of initiation of oxidation in mayonnaise enriched with fish oil as studied by electron spin resonance spectroscopy

 Electron spin resonance spectroscopy (spin trapping technique) has been used to identify the most important single factor for initiation of lipid oxidation in mayonnaise enriched with fish oil. Low pH increases the formation of radicals during incubation under mildly accelerated conditions at 37  °C as quantified using 12-doxylstearic acid. Sugar, NaCl and potassium sorbate have no effect on radical formation while EDTA (down to 50 μg/g) has an antioxidative effect. Iron bound to phosvitin in egg yolk, inactive at pH∼6, is considered to be exposed to the solvent (the aqueous phase) at low pH and capable of initiating peroxide cleavage reactions when not protected by EDTA in a mixed complex. Received: 11 February 2000     

Omega-3 LC PUFA Contents and Oxidative Stability of Encapsulated Fish Oil Dietary Supplements

The aim of this study was to examine omega-3 LC PUFA content and oxidative stability of fish oil dietary supplements available in Poland. Nineteen brands of fish body oil and fish liver oil capsules were purchased over the counter and analyzed. Oil content, fatty acid composition and peroxide value were determined. The label claims for EPA and DHA for the majority of the products were presented with reasonable accuracy. However, it can be supposed that the oxidative stability of some fish oil products available on the market might not be sufficient to ensure health quality and safety during longer storage.     

Oxidative stability of fish oil blended with butter.

The oxidative stability of fish oil blended with milk products was evaluated. Oxidation of the oil blend was determined by peroxide value and rancimat test. Improved oxidative stability was observed for fish oil blended with butter. Unsalted and salted butters showed no difference in improvement of effect on oxidative stability of fish oil. No influence on oxidative stability for the fish oil was observed with butter oil, which was the oil fraction of butter. These studies suggested that the improved oxidative stability of fish oil-butter blend was due to the hydrophilic fraction of butter and that butter could improve the oxidative stability of polyunsaturated oils such as fish oil.     

Oxidative stability of fish oil supplemented with carnosic acid compared with synthetic antioxidants during long-term storage

The effects of carnosic acid (CA) of different concentrations (0.1, 0.2, and 0.3 mg/g) and synthetic antioxidants on oxidative stability in fish oil stored for 66 days at different temperatures (30 and 4 °C) were compared. The investigation focused on the increase in peroxide and conjugated diene values, as well as free fatty acid and thiobarbituric acid-reactive substances. The changes in trans fatty acid and aldehyde compound contents were investigated by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, while the changes in polyunsaturated fatty acid content were monitored by gas chromatography–mass spectrometry. The results show that the three CA concentrations were more effective in restraining fish oil oxidation, in which a dose–response relationship was observed. The antioxidant activity of CA was stronger than that of vitamin E, but still weaker than that of tertiary-butyl hydroquinone. Fish oil supplemented with 0.2 mg/g CA exhibited favourable antioxidant effects and is preferable for effectively avoiding oxidation.     

Enrichment of food products with polyunsaturated fatty acids by fish oil addition

Fish oil remains the main dietary source of long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids omega-3, which desirably impact on human health. Increase of omega-3 fatty acids intake is currently recommended. Results of many studies showed that consumption of food products enriched with fish oil offers the potential health benefits, especially in protection against cardiovascular diseases (CVD), cancer and improvement of brain development and function. Health influence, methods, advantages and disadvantages of food enrichment with fish oil as well as characteristics of market of such products were presented.     

Oxidative stability of camelina oil in salad dressings,mayonnaises and during frying

Oxidative stability of omega‐3 rich camelina oil in food products and during frying was evaluated and compared with sunflower oil. Camelina oil‐based salad dressings were of similar oxidative stability to those prepared with sunflower oil, as indicated by predominantly insignificant (P > 0.05) differences in peroxide values (PV), ρ‐anisidine values (AV), total oxidation values (TOTOX), conjugated diene levels (CD) and conjugated triene levels (CT). However, thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) were significantly higher (P < 0.05) for camelina oil and salad dressings throughout storage. Camelina and sunflower oils, alone and in salad dressings or mayonnaises, were acceptable to a sensory analysis panel with slightly lower scores for camelina oil. PV, AV and TOTOX values were similar for camelina and sunflower oil during deep frying but while PVs remained low (<10 meq kg^?1), AV and TOTOX values increased quickly. TBARS values were significantly higher in deep‐frying camelina oil and ‘fishy’ odours were observed.     

不同类型鱼油对维生素 A 醋酸酯稳定性的影响

目的通过添加不同类型鱼油,分析保健品中维生素A醋酸酯的降解情况。方法将配制好的鱼油样品在温度(37±2)℃,相对湿度(75±5)%的条件下放置6个月,分别在0、1、2、3、6个月取样,检测维生素A醋酸酯的含量。将检测结果与0个月比较,考察维生素A醋酸酯含量的变化。结果通过6个月的考察分析,乙酯型鱼油维生素A醋酸酯含量变化较大,甘油三酯型鱼油维生素A醋酸酯变化小,且乙酯型鱼油配方样品中维生素A醋酸酯的降解产物较杂。结论鱼油保健品在加速实验条件下放置6个月,不同结构的鱼油对维生素A醋酸酯含量的影响不同,甘油三酯型鱼油更稳定。     

再酯化甘油三酯型鱼油中不同结构酯的含量及稳定性分析

再酯化甘油三酯(rTG)型鱼油是甘油三酯(TG)、甘油二酯(DG)、甘油一酯(MG)和乙酯(EE)的混合物。为了解rTG型鱼油不同结构酯的组成及其对产品稳定性的影响,采用高效液相色谱-示差折光检测器检测了来自国内外10个厂家的18个批次rTG型鱼油中不同结构油脂的含量,与天然TG型鱼油和EE型鱼油进行比较,并考察了TG含量对rTG型鱼油产品稳定性的影响。结果表明：rTG型鱼油中TG含量在52.17%～94.80%,其中只有4个批次样品高于90%,偏甘酯含量在4.96%～38.97%,EE含量在0.28%～13.10%,其中有7个批次样品EE含量超过了5%,不符合欧洲药典(EP10.3)要求;天然TG型鱼油的TG含量在97%以上,EE型鱼油的EE含量在99%以上;与TG含量低(64.09%)的rTG型鱼油产品相比,TG含量高(90.80%)的rTG型鱼油产品酸值和过氧化值相对原料变化较小;加速氧化过程中,TG含量高的rTG型鱼油产品的酸值稳定,但TG含量低的rTG型鱼油产品酸值明显增高。rTG型鱼油产品的稳定性可能与TG含量有关,TG含量高的rTG型鱼油的稳定性比TG含量低的更好。     

Sensory stability and oxidation of fish oil enriched milk is affected by milk storage temperature and oil quality

The experiments evaluated the influence of fish oil quality and cold storage temperature on the oxidative stability of milk emulsions containing 1.0% w/w milk fat and 0.5% w/w of either a pure fish oil or a fish oil:rapeseed oil mixture. The results showed that it was possible to produce a pasteurised milk product enriched with the important n-3 PUFA from fish oil with acceptable sensory characteristics if (1) the emulsions were based on a mixture of fish oil and rapeseed oil and (2) the initial peroxide value (PV) of the added oil blend was below 0.5 meq kg⁻¹. The sensory analysis showed a clear distinction between emulsions based on oil with PV 0.1 and 0.5 meq kg⁻¹, whereas the PV and the gas chromatographic (GC) analysis of volatile oxidation products were not sensitive enough to reveal these differences clearly. The GC analyses showed that the onset of formation of the volatiles was earlier with increased storage temperature in the range of 2–9 °C.     

Oxidative stability of whole wheat bread during storage

The oxidative stability was examined in whole wheat bread packed in modified atmosphere (nitrogen) using vacuum grade plastic bags and stored for up to 5 weeks. Small, but significant, differences in oxidative stability developed with time for whole wheat bread crumb and crust. The samples were evaluated by direct electron spin resonance (ESR) spectroscopy for detection of free radicals, peroxide value (POV), overall antioxidative capacity using Trolox equivalent antioxidant capacity (TEAC) and oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) assays, and by the content of tocopherols as determined by HPLC. The overall antioxidative capacity was reduced during storage with an accumulation of lipid hydroperoxides peaking after 2-3 weeks of storage. Bread crust was generally found to be more oxidative stable when compared to crumb. Quality of bread with extended shelf life may accordingly be improved minimising oxidation.     

Oxidative stability of phytosterols in some food applications

The oxidative stability of phytosterols as lipid compounds can be defined as their resistance to oxidation and thus the formation of phytosterol oxidation products. We studied the oxidative stability of phytosterols during processing and long-term storage in phytosterol-enriched milk powder and heat-treated milk, and in microcrystalline phytosterol suspensions in different fats and oils. All of these food applications were observed to be stable despite the heat treatments used in their processing and the long-term storage even at slightly elevated temperatures. The largest change in the phytosterol oxide content was determined for phytosterol-enriched milk powder stored at 38°C for 12 months. During this period the percentage of phytosterol oxidation grew from 0.03 to 0.07%. Based on our observations, we concluded that food applications tested here were unlikely to represent an important source of phytosterol oxides. Furthermore, the formation of phytosterol oxides did not seem to be limiting factor for manufacture and subsequent storage of these products.     

Oxidative stability of olive oil–lemon juice salad dressings stabilized with polysaccharides

Lipid oxidation is a major cause of quality deterioration in food emulsions. Polysaccharides used to improve emulsion stability and texture may also affect lipid oxidation. In the present study, the oxidative stability of olive oil–lemon juice salad dressings, stabilized with gum arabic or propylene glycol alginate in admixture with xanthan, was investigated. Oil-in-water emulsions (50:50, v/v) were prepared with lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil and then homogenized at various homogenization rates to form different particle sizes. Keepability was followed by storing at room temperature for 6–8 months and measuring the formation of primary and secondary oxidation products. The shelf life was compared to that of the bulk olive oil. It was shown that the polysaccharides had the ability to inhibit lipid oxidation, probably due to their amphiphilic character (gum arabic and propylene glycol alginate) as well as their ability to induce viscosity increase. Olive oil–lemon juice emulsions were also assessed for consumer acceptance. The panellists were asked to smell the samples and rate them according to rancidity using a four-point (1 = no perception, 4 = extreme) intensity scale. The results were in accordance to those of chemical analysis. Lipid oxidation was not affected by the oil droplet size, as demonstrated by peroxide value measurements and sensory evaluation.     

Lipid and colour stability of beef from grazing heifers supplemented with sunflower oil alone or with fish oil

The effect of sunflower and fish oil supplementation of grazing heifers on lipid oxidation and colour stability in beef was investigated. For 150 days, heifers were assigned unsupplemented grazing (G) or restricted grazing with 2.5 kg concentrates containing 1250 I.U. -tocopheryl acetate and 290 g sunflower oil (S1), 415 g sunflower oil (S2), 290 g sunflower + 85 g fish oil (FS1) or 415 g sunflower + 85 g fish oil (FS2). Longissimus dorsi muscle was excised 24 h post-mortem and stored at −30 °C prior to analysis. Muscle -tocopherol in the oil-supplemented groups was higher (P < 0.05) than the G group. Lipid oxidation in refrigerated, minced raw or cooked beef was not significantly affected by diet but metmyoglobin was higher (P < 0.05) in raw beef from oil-supplemented groups compared to the G group. Lipid oxidation and metmyoglobin formation increased (P < 0.001) during refrigerated storage. Vitamin E supplementation together with pasture grazing appeared to offset any potential deleterious effect of oil supplementation on lipid and colour stability.     

Microencapsulation of fish oil by freeze-drying techniques and influence of process parameters on oxidative stability during storage

Dried microencapsulated fish oils (DMFO) were obtained by freeze-drying and the influence of various process parameters on oxidative stability was evaluated. Standard emulsions were composed of sandeel oil, sodium caseinate and lactose, homogenised by three passes at 40 MPa, frozen at −40°C, kept at −30°C and freeze-dried. In selected trials, carbohydrate, homogenisation pressure, freezing rate and initial temperature for freeze-drying were varied. DMFOs were stored at 25°C in the dark and oxidation monitored through anisidine values and polymer levels. Results showed no apparent relationships between oil globule size or microencapsulation efficiency and storage stability, and the only trial with significantly longer shelf-life involved fast-freezing in liquid nitrogen. Received: 24 November 1999     

大豆聚合油氧化稳定性的研究

以大豆油为原料,通过真空负压工艺下的热聚合反应合成大豆油墨连接料——大豆聚合油。选取蒽醌和催化剂9908作为催化剂,得到两种比较典型的大豆聚合油作为研究氧化稳定性的对象,通过Rancimat实验方法,推测大豆聚合油的货架期。实验综合分析得出:25℃常温下大豆聚合油可保存6590h,即货架期约0.75年。