Wen Tao , Isabel M.P.L.V.O. Ferreira , Jingren He , Victor de Freitas , Nuno Mateus , Hélder Oliveira , Ana Fernandes
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Abstract
Encapsulation is a promising strategy to increase the physicochemical stability of anthocyanins (ACNs). In this work, red cabbage anthocyanins-loaded composite nanoparticles were prepared by the self-assembly of zein protein and anionic polysaccharides. Three anionic polysaccharides and two types of preparation approaches were used to form different ACNs-loaded zein/polysaccharide nanoparticles. Results revealed that ACNs-loaded zein/polysaccharide nanoparticles showed spherical morphology with an average particle size in the range of 102.6–360.4 nm, polydispersity index of 0.214–0.415, zeta potential of - (26.7–42.6) mV and the total ACNs encapsulation efficiency (EE) of 68.03–80.55 %, depending on the type of polysaccharides and the different adding sequences of the raw materials. Polysaccharides coating increased the EEs of ACNs as compared to the zein alone. ACNs monomers with acylated groups presented higher EEs. ATR-FTIR spectrum indicated hydrogen bonds, hydrophobic and electrostatic interactions were the dominant forces among ACNs, zein and polysaccharides. In addition, ACNs-loaded zein/polysaccharide nanoparticles showed good colloidal stability to different pH, ionic strength and storage conditions as compared to ACNs-loaded zein nanoparticles due to the electrostatic and steric repulsion from the polysaccharide coating on the nanoparticle surface.
期刊介绍:
Food Hydrocolloids publishes original and innovative research focused on the characterization, functional properties, and applications of hydrocolloid materials used in food products. These hydrocolloids, defined as polysaccharides and proteins of commercial importance, are added to control aspects such as texture, stability, rheology, and sensory properties. The research's primary emphasis should be on the hydrocolloids themselves, with thorough descriptions of their source, nature, and physicochemical characteristics. Manuscripts are expected to clearly outline specific aims and objectives, include a fundamental discussion of research findings at the molecular level, and address the significance of the results. Studies on hydrocolloids in complex formulations should concentrate on their overall properties and mechanisms of action, while simple formulation development studies may not be considered for publication.
The main areas of interest are:
-Chemical and physicochemical characterisation
Thermal properties including glass transitions and conformational changes-
Rheological properties including viscosity, viscoelastic properties and gelation behaviour-
The influence on organoleptic properties-
Interfacial properties including stabilisation of dispersions, emulsions and foams-
Film forming properties with application to edible films and active packaging-
Encapsulation and controlled release of active compounds-
The influence on health including their role as dietary fibre-
Manipulation of hydrocolloid structure and functionality through chemical, biochemical and physical processes-
New hydrocolloids and hydrocolloid sources of commercial potential.
The Journal also publishes Review articles that provide an overview of the latest developments in topics of specific interest to researchers in this field of activity.