Perception of melting and flavor release of ice cream containing different types and contents of fat

Temporal effects of dairy and vegetable fats (0 to 18%) on perception of strawberry flavor release and melting of ice cream were studied using the time intensity sensory method. Also, aroma and flavor attributes of the ice cream samples were evaluated. Only slight effects of fat on the rate of flavor release and flavor intensity were perceived. A slightly faster flavor release from the vegetable fat compared with dairy fat was noticed. Polydextrose and maltodextrin as bodying agents in the fat-free ice cream significantly increased flavor release and melting rate of the ice cream. Increasing fat content slightly retarded melting of ice cream in the mouth. No significant effect of the fat quality on perceived melting was noticed. Significant differences in aroma and flavor attributes of the fat-free and other samples were perceived. Intensity and sharpness of the strawberry aroma and flavor were greater in fat-free samples and they were perceived as nontypical. Fattiness and creaminess were highly correlated. Maltodextrin and polydextrose increased perceived fattiness and creaminess of fat-free ice cream.     

水牛奶奶油冰淇淋的研制

以水牛奶奶油为主要基料,加入奶粉、白砂糖、复配增稠剂等,以感官评分为参考,研究开发一款特色水牛奶冰淇淋.通过单因素试验研究奶粉、水牛奶奶油、蛋黄粉、白砂糖、复配增稠剂、浓缩蛋白粉添加量对产品感官质量的影响,在单因素的基础上,结合二次通用旋转组合设计优化确定水牛奶冰淇淋的最佳配方,并研究其产品质量.结果表明,水牛奶冰淇淋...     

Science and technology of cultured cream products: A review

Cultured cream, produced by fermentation, has several culinary uses requiring different properties, and this may necessitate using different production technologies. Products with reduced fat content are increasingly popular, but compromised sensory properties are not desired. Here, the technology for the production of cultured cream and the influence of various parameters on its properties are reviewed; the effect of homogenisation on cream of varying fat content and the subsequent fermentation of this cream is given special focus. The structure of low fat (10–15%) cultured cream is dominated by a milk protein acid gel; high fat (≥30%) cultured cream is dominated by a gel structure consisting of coagulated protein-covered fat globules. Cultured cream with approximately 20% fat has neither a dense protein acid gel nor a high density of coagulated protein-covered fat globules. Quality challenges presented by the latter products may be mitigated by addition of milk protein.     

Influence of processing and κ-carrageenan on properties of whipping cream

The aim of this work was to characterise the influence of ultra-high-temperature (UHT) treatment and high-pressure homogenisation on functional properties of whipping cream (30% fat content) in relation to adding κ-carrageenan (0%, 0.02% and 0.04% in milk plasma). The determination of the particle size distribution, which was measured by laser diffraction and verified by microscopic observation, indicated that the diameter of fat globules decreased significantly by homogenisation but clusters of small fat globules were produced before the carrageenan–casein micelles aggregates. The viscosity of cream was increased and the thixotropic behaviour was observed both by adding carrageenan and by homogenisation. The homogenisation significantly increased colloidal stability during storage and milk plasmas’ release was minimised in combination with carrageenan addition. The most influenced functional properties were: the whippability, which was significantly impaired by homogenisation, and the stability of whipped foam, which was significantly improved with the increase of the carrageenan concentration.     

The effect of sonication and high pressure homogenisation on the properties of pure cream

The homogenisation of milk and cream has been widely studied but the effect of sonication on the structural and functional properties of cream is not well known. In this study, raw milk, ultrafiltration retentate and cream samples were sonicated at 20 kHz and the rennet and acid gelation properties of these sonicated samples investigated. High pressure homogenisation at 80 bar was also performed for comparison. Sonication of raw milk and retentate samples led to a decrease in the fat globule size. Conversely, the fat globules in cream samples sonicated at < 10 °C flocculated to form grapelike structures whereas the cream samples sonicated at 50 °C did not form such aggregates. High pressure homogenisation at 50 °C led to similar flocculated structures, but these were not observed at low temperatures. This suggests a potential benefit of sonication technology in allowing low temperatures to be utilised for cream homogenisation, reducing energy demand. However, a gel made using cheese-milk with sonicated cream resulted in separation of a fat layer rather than the incorporation of the fat globules into the gel matrix. Rennet gelation properties of both the sonicated or homogenised samples were significantly superior to a native control sample where the resultant gels had shorter coagulation times and decreased syneresis.Industrial RelevanceHomogenisation of dairy cream is normally carried out at temperatures of around 50 °C, to ensure that the fat is in the liquid state. In this work, we show that we can achieve comparable changes to the fat globules within the cream using ultrasound at much lower temperatures (< 10 °C). The ability to form flocculated fat particles at lower temperatures could lead to reduced costs through reduced energy demand.     

The effect of using a whey protein fat replacer on textural and sensory characteristics of low-fat vanilla ice cream

The purpose of this research was to evaluate the texture of regular (12%), low fat (6%), and fat-free vanilla (0.5%) ice creams by sensory and instrumental analyses. The low fat and fat free ice cream were prepared using a whey protein based fat replacer (Simplesse ^® 100) as the fat replacement ingredient. Two processing trials with continuous commercial-like process conditions were undertaken. Sensory analyses disclosed that ice creams containing 6% of fat replacer in place of or with milk fat had no demonstrable effect on vanillin flavour. While the sensory attributes of the low fat samples were comparable to the regular vanilla ice cream, the trained sensory panel rated the fat free ice cream to have lower viscosity, smoothness and mouth coating properties. Instrumentally determined apparent viscosity data supported the sensory data. Compared with the fat replacer, milk fat significantly increased the fresh milk and cream flavours of the ice cream. Results emphasized the importance of fat as a flavour modifier and the improvement of texture by addition of Simplesse ^® 100.     

Flavor release and sensory characteristics of o/w emulsions. Influence of composition, microstructure and rheological behavior

Influence of fat content and thickener type on rheology, structure, stability, in-vivo aroma release and sensory perception was studied in lemon flavored o/w model emulsions. Six formulations were prepared by varying the oil content (5 and 30% w/w) and the matrix composition (carboxymethyl cellulose, modified starch and no thickener). The effect of the interaction between fat content and matrix type was significant on most of the flow and viscoelastic parameters but not on flow index or loss modulus values. There were differences in the creaming index due to oil content and thickener type. Higher emulsion stability was obtained with the starch-based emulsions. Fat content affected the delivery to the nasal cavity of the most lipophilic compound (linalool) but did not affect the delivery of the least lipophilic (cis-3-hexen-1-ol) while both thickeners influenced the cumulative area under the aroma release profiles from nose breath analyses. Differences in perceived flavor and texture attributes were affected for both fat content and matrix type, which could be explained by instrumental data in most cases.     

Influence of hydrolysed lecithin addition on protein adsorption and heat stability of a sterilised coffee cream simulant

Within an overall goal to enhance the stability of coffee cream, the influence of hydrolysed soybean lecithin addition was investigated. To avoid the seasonal variations in milk composition a model system was used containing 5% (w/w) soybean oil and 12% (w/w) skimmed milk powder with and without lecithin addition before a two-step high-pressure homogenisation. Addition of 20% (w/v) caesium chloride enabled a nearly complete recovery of the fat in the cream layer upon centrifugation of casein-stabilised emulsions. From the fat and protein content of this cream layer, it was concluded that lecithin addition did not significantly affect the protein content of the cream layer after emulsion preparation, but significantly reduced the additional milk protein adsorption at the oil/water interface upon sterilisation. The experimental data suggest that the enhanced heat stability of the lecithin-supplemented coffee cream simulant may be explained by the fact that hydrolysed lecithin largely reduces attractive protein–protein interactions during sterilisation.     

Flavor Manipulation Can Enhance the Impression of Fat in Some Foods

The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of fat and flavor (aroma) on the sensory impression of fat. One hundred and six naive subjects rated 4 food systems varying in fat and flavor content (prepared according to a factorial design) for fattiness first without and then with nose clips, and for liking. On average, subjects gave higher fatty scores to the high fat samples. There was a significant effect of flavor concentration on the fattiness ratings without the nose clips; however the effect was product specific. The nose clips significantly reduced the fattiness ratings for all products (p < 0.001), indicating that the flavor components of fat‐based foods can influence fat perception.     

Effect of microfluidization of heat-treated milk on rheology and sensory properties of reduced fat yoghurt

The effects of microfluidization at 150 MPa (MFz) and conventional homogenization at 20/5 MPa (CH) of heat-treated milk on the rheology and sensory properties of non- (0.1%) and low- (1.5%) fat stirred yoghurts were compared. Homogenization conditions clearly affected the sensory properties of reduced-fat yoghurts, but the effect was highly dependent on fat content. MFz of heat-treated milk yielded products with very different sensory profiles from the conventional yoghurts. For non-fat yoghurts, MFz of heat-treated milk enhanced the perception of buttermilk and soft cheese flavours, and natural yoghurt aroma and flavour, but also increased the intensity of undesirable mouthfeel characteristics such as chalkiness, mouth-dryness and astringency. For low-fat yoghurts, MFz significantly improved creaminess and desirable texture characteristics such as smoothness, cohesiveness, thickness, and oral and spoon viscosity. These differences in sensory profiles, especially textural properties, were partially related to rheological properties, particularly flow behaviour. MFz of heat-treated milk resulted in non- and low-fat yoghurts with higher yield stress, more pronounced hysteresis effect and higher viscosity than those of CH yoghurts of similar fat contents. These findings suggest that microfluidization may have applications for production of high-quality yoghurt with reduced-fat content.     

The Effects of Fat Structures and Ice Cream Mix Viscosity on Physical and Sensory Properties of Ice Cream

The purpose of this work was to investigate iciness perception and other sensory textural attributes of ice cream due to ice and fat structures and mix viscosity. Two studies were carried out varying processing conditions and mix formulation. In the 1st study, ice creams were collected at ?3, ?5, and ?7.5 °C draw temperatures. These ice creams contained 0%, 0.1%, or 0.2% emulsifier, an 80:20 blend of mono‐ and diglycerides: polysorbate 80. In the 2nd study, ice creams were collected at ?3 °C draw temperature and contained 0%, 0.2%, or 0.4% stabilizer, a blend of guar gum, locust bean gum, and carrageenan. Multiple linear regressions were used to determine relationships between ice crystal size, destabilized fat, and sensory iciness. In the ice and fat structure study, an inverse correlation was found between fat destabilization and sensory iciness. Ice creams with no difference in ice crystal size were perceived to be less icy with increasing amounts of destabilized fat. Destabilized fat correlated inversely with drip‐through rate and sensory greasiness. In the ice cream mix viscosity study, an inverse correlation was found between mix viscosity and sensory iciness. Ice creams with no difference in ice crystal size were perceived to be less icy when formulated with higher mix viscosity. A positive correlation was found between mix viscosity and sensory greasiness. These results indicate that fat structures and mix viscosity have significant effects on ice cream microstructure and sensory texture including the reduction of iciness perception.     

Milk fat composition modifies the texture and appearance of Cantal-type cheeses but not their flavor

Although the effects of cow diet on cheese sensory properties have been well documented, the putative interactions between the biochemical and microbial milk components and their respective roles in the development of the sensory properties of cheeses have yet to be explored in depth. The aim of this study was to evaluate the specific contribution of milk fat composition to the formation of cheese sensory properties. Two creams with different fat compositions were obtained from cows fed either pasture or maize silage. Cheeses were manufactured from the same skim milk (identical chemical and microbial composition) with either the pasture- or maize silage-origin pasteurized cream added. The gross composition and microbial composition of milks did not vary with cream origin. In milks and cheeses, the fatty acid (FA) profiles were modified by the origin of the cream. The concentrations of C18:0 and unsaturated FA such as cis-9 C18:1, trans-11 C18:1, C18:3n-3, total conjugated linoleic acids, and mono- and polyunsaturated FA were higher in milks and cheeses with the pasture-origin cream than in those with the maize-origin cream. In contrast, the maize milks and cheeses had higher concentrations of short- and medium-chain saturated FA, C16:0, and C18:2n-6. The level of lipolysis was 11% in the cheese rind and only 0.30% in the cheese core. The rind of pasture cheeses had a higher concentration of free C18:0 and C18:3n-3 and a lower concentration of free C14:0 and free C16:0 than the rind of maize cheeses. The levels of major microbial groups were similar in pasture and maize cheeses at different stages of ripening. The pasture cheeses had a more elastic and creamier texture, a yellower color, and a thinner rind than the maize cheeses, but the odor and aroma of cheeses were not affected by the origin of the cream, despite a few modifications in the balance of volatile compounds from FA catabolism. Based on these results, we conclude that milk fat composition modulated by cow diet had a direct role in the texture of the cheese but no effect on flavor. The high degree of lipolysis in cheese rind, along with the higher concentration of long-chain unsaturated free FA in pasture cheeses may be responsible for antimicrobial activity, which could explain differences in the appearance of cheese rind.     

Fatty versus creamy sensations for custard desserts,white sauces,and mayonnaises

Perceived fattiness and creaminess plus other texture and flavor attributes were assessed for a group of vanilla custard desserts, white sauces, and mayonnaises that differed widely in ingredients, fat content (0–72%), and consumption temperatures. In addition, the foods were measured instrumentally with regard to their lubricative properties, infra-red reflectance and turbidity of rinse water. Despite the variety in foods, fat content showed strong correlations with the instrumental measures, and perceived fattiness, and weaker but still significant correlations with creamy mouth and after-feel. Friction and infra-red reflectance demonstrated that properties of the surface of the oral food bolus are important for fat-related attributes via mechanisms such as lubrication. Turbidity of rinse water suggested that properties of the bulk of the food bolus are important as well. Creamy after-feel related less well to instrumental measures, fat content and other sensory attributes suggesting that the creaminess of oral coatings is not only affected by fat but also by other unknown properties.     

High pressure homogenisation of raw whole bovine milk (a) effects on fat globule size and other properties

Although widely adopted by the chemical and pharmaceutical industries in recent years, little published data is available regarding possible applications of high pressure homogenisation for dairy products. The objective of this work was to compare the effects of conventional (18 MPa, two-stage) and single or two-stage high pressure homogenisation (HPH) at 50-200 MPa on some properties of raw whole bovine milk (approximately 4% fat). Fat globule size decreased as HPH pressure increased and, under certain conditions of temperature and pressure, HPH yielded significantly smaller fat globules than conventional homogenisation. Fat globule size was also affected by milk inlet temperature. The pH of all homogenised milk samples decreased during 24 h refrigerated storage. Total bacterial counts of milk were decreased significantly (P < 0.05) for milk samples HPH-treated at 150 or 200 MPa. Whiteness and rennet coagulation properties of milk were unaffected or enhanced, respectively, as homogenisation pressure was increased. Average casein micelle size decreased slightly when skim milk was homogenised at 200 MPa. Thus, HPH treatment has several, potentially significant, effects on milk properties.     

酶促奶油水解制备天然奶味香精

选用脂肪酶lipaseAY水解奶油制备天然奶味香精。在奶油与乳清粉的质量比为14:1,脂肪酶量为奶油质量的0.2%,反应温度为45℃时,其香气评分最佳。GC-MS分析结果显示:产物中脂肪酸约占80%,内酯和酯类约为20%。所制备的天然奶味香精具有浓郁的干酪风味,带有淡淡的甜奶香味,香气醇厚,口感细腻。另外,适量添加乳清粉有利于改善产物口感。     

酶改性大豆分离蛋白在冰淇淋生产中的应用

探讨转谷氨酰胺酶改性大豆分离蛋白的乳化特性及其在冰淇淋生产中的应用。确定改性大豆分离蛋白冰淇淋的配方为：白砂糖12%,奶粉8%,奶油3%,改性大豆分离蛋白3%,CMC 0.1%,单甘酯0.1%,明胶0.2%。由此制得的冰淇淋膨胀率、融化率和感官指标均比较理想。较普通冰淇淋相比,减少了奶粉、乳化剂和稳定剂的用量,提高了冰淇淋的营养价值,降低了生产成本。