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With recent improvements in computer performance, computer-aided studies have become increasingly important. Computer-aided methods have been applied in fat crystallization studies for modeling, simulation, optimization, data analysis and visualization. In this paper, various methods, such as molecular dynamic simulation, Monte Carlo, cellular automata modeling, finite element analysis, machine learning and computer vision, are introduced. Applications and advances in mechanism explanation, behavior prediction, process optimization, and so forth, are reviewed for fat crystallization. As a powerful and essential tool, computer-aided study should play an important role in the field of lipid research in the future.

The interfacial and emulsion properties of mixed albumin-rich fractions extracted from sunflower seeds at pH 3 and pH 5 were analyzed. SDS-PAGE under reducing and non-reducing conditions was used to visualize differences between the protein fractions. The interfacial activity of the albumin-rich fractions was analyzed via drop contour measurement. The viscoelasticity of the protein film the interactions between the protein molecules, and the network forming within the protein film were measured by interfacial shear rheology. Besides being both surface active, albumin-rich fractions extracted at pH 5 were found to form interfacial films that exhibited a greater stability against deformation. In consequence, emulsions prepared with pH 5 extracts showed better properties represented by a smaller oil droplet size and a lower creaming index. The results proof that mixed albumin-rich fractions can stabilize emulsions. Moreover, the presence of co-extracted phenolic compounds seems to be important to generate systems with increased elastic properties of the interfacial film.

The docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) was concentrated from tuna oil fatty acid using solvent crystallization combined with lipase-catalyzed ethanolysis. In the first step, solvent crystallization was carried out to concentrate DHA from tuna oil fatty acid using acetonitrile as a solvent. The optimal conditions of solvent crystallization were the crystallization temperature of −40°C and the fatty acid to solvent ratio of 1:8 (w/v). This step increased the DHA content in the original tuna oil fatty acid from 22% up to 61%. In the second step, lipase-catalyzed ethanolysis was conducted with DHA-enriched fatty acid from the first step using Lipozyme RM IM (from Rhizomucor miehei) as a biocatalyst. The optimum conditions of this second step were the reaction temperature of 20°C and the molar ratio of 1:1 (fatty acid to ethanol). Overall, DHA enrichment with purity of 85% was obtained by the two step processes.

Silphium integrifolium Michx. (silflower), a perennial plant, is of great interest as a potential new oilseed crop due to its long, strong, deep, extensive root systems, which can prevent erosion, capture dissolved nitrogen, and out-compete weeds eliminating the need for frequent irrigation and herbicide uses. In this study, oil was extracted from unhulled silflower seeds, and its composition and oxidative stability were evaluated. The oil content in unhulled silflower seeds was 15.2% (wt/wt), and its fatty acid composition was similar to that of sunflower oil. The level of total polar compounds (TPC) in the oil was 12.3% (wt/wt), and the content of total phenolics was 1.12 mg gallic acid equivalent (GAE)/g oil. Noteworthily, 4.89% squalene was isolated from silflower oil indicating its potential application as an alternative source of squalene. Silflower oil had lower oxidative stability as indicated by the oxidative stability index (OSI) at 110°C and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), presumably due to its high level of chlorophyll (1002.8 mg/kg). Even after a typical refining process involving degumming, alkali refining, and bleaching with Fuller's earth, silflower oil contained 725.5 mg/kg chlorophyll, and its oxidative stability was not improved. Further treatments with bleaching agents including bentonite, sepiolite, and Tonsil® lowered the chlorophyll level to 4.2, 474.5, and 38.5 mg/kg, respectively, and some aspects of oxidative stability were improved and better than those of refined sunflower oil. This study presents the potential of silflower oil as new edible oil and a great plant source of squalene.

Plant protein ingredients (isolates, concentrates) are increasingly used for food formulation due to their low environmental impact compared to animal-based proteins. A specific application is food emulsions, of which the physical and oxidative stability need to be supported. The emulsifying properties of diverse plant proteins have already been largely covered in literature, whereas only in a few studies the chemical stability of such emulsions was addressed, especially regarding lipid oxidation. In the few examples available mostly the effects caused by proteins were elaborated, whereas those caused by non-protein components have hardly been considered. Yet, plant protein ingredients are characterized by high compositional complexity, with notably a plethora of non-protein components. Topics covered in this review, therefore, include the composition of various types of plant protein ingredients (i.e., legumes, oil seeds) in relation to the fractionation processes used, and the potential effects on lipid oxidation in emulsions. The composition varies greatly among species and depends on the harvest conditions (i.e., year, location), and genetics. In addition, fractionation processes may lead to the accumulation or dilution of components, and induce chemical changes. Both protein and non-protein components can act as pro- or antioxidants contingent on their concentration and/or location in emulsions. Since the chemical composition of plant protein ingredients is often hardly reported, this makes a-priori prediction of an overall effect difficult, if not impossible. Standardizing the fractionation process and the starting material, as well as in-depth characterization of the resulting fractions, are highly recommended when aiming at rationally designing food emulsions.

As a leguminous plant, chickpea has been widely concerned by researchers because of its high yield, low production cost, and high protein content. Compared with soy protein, chickpea protein has lower allergenicity, better solubility, and foaming properties. Therefore, chickpea protein is considered a good alternative to animal protein. Currently, chickpea protein is used in products made from flour, such as cookies, breads, and noodles. Chickpea protein emulsion also has many potential applications in food, such as delaying lipid oxidation, transporting nutrients, and serving as a substitute for animal fat. However, the physical, chemical stability and biological activity of chickpea protein emulsion are easily affected by many factors, including salt ionic strength, pH, temperature, and so forth in food processing. In order to better apply chickpea protein emulsions to more real food substrates, it is necessary and meaningful to study the factors that affect the characteristics of the emulsion. The properties of chickpea protein emulsion can be improved by pretreatment of chickpea protein, including pH adjustment, cross-linking by glutaminase, hydrolysis of by protein hydrolase, formation of complex with glycosides or polysaccharides and acetylation modification. In the future, the optimized and stable chickpea protein emulsion will be more widely used in the food field.

β-Sitosteryl oleate, renowned for its diverse beneficial bioactivities, holds significant promise as a potential ingredient in functional foods. This study reports the superior performance of β-sitosteryl oleate facilitated by lipase UM1 (lipase from marine Streptomyces sp. W007, immobilized on XAD1180 resin) as a biocatalyst in a solvent-free system, in comparison to commercial enzymes Novozym 435 (lipase B from Candida antarctica, immobilized on a macroporous acrylic resin), Lipozyme TL IM (lipase from Thermomyces lanuginosus, immobilized on a non-compressible silica gel carrier), and Lipozyme RM IM (lipase from Rhizomucor miehei, immobilized on a macroporous acrylic resin). Remarkably, an over 98% yield was achieved under the optimal conditions: a substrate molar ratio of β-sitosterol to oleic acid of 1:4, lipase loading of 150 U, and a reaction temperature of 60°C. The process exhibited substantial resilience and effectiveness, maintaining a degree of esterification above 95% even after five recycles. Following this, the synthesis was successfully scaled up by 100-fold, with the product isolated through molecular distillation and confirmed using ultra-performance liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) analytical techniques. These results underscore lipase UM1 as a promising catalyst for the industrial-scale synthesis of β-sitosteryl oleate, fostering expanded avenues for its utilization in the functional food industry.

In this study, seed and oil yields, protein, and moisture ratios of seeds of four different types of pumpkin seed varieties, namely Palancı population, VD1sn8, and VD1sn6 hybrid varieties and commercial variety grown in Edirne conditions in 2014 and 2015. Also, this study aimed to determine the change of fatty acid, tocopherol, and sterol composition of mentioned pumpkin seed varieties in three different periods from seed formation to final harvest time. During the ripening period, it was obtained that the oil yield increased, the moisture content of pumpkin seeds decreased. In the last harvest period, the oil yield of pumpkin seed varieties was determined to be between 37.21% and 42.07%. Protein ratios of all pumpkin seed species were found to be very close to each other (37.94%–39.28%) and statistically similar (p > 0.05). In 2014 and 2015, the dominant fatty acids for all pumpkin seed varieties are 18:1 (39.49%–46.95%) and 18:2 (32.57%–39.26%). Except for these fatty acids, 16:0 varies between 10.65% and 13.60% in all varieties; 18:0 varies at a ratio of 5.70%–6.38%. It is seen that the dominant tocopherol isomer is γ-tocopherol for all pumpkin seed species in all harvest periods. In the last harvest period in 2014 and 2015, the amounts of γ-tocopherol constitute 99.98%–84.95% and 86.91%–89.86% of the total tocopherol, respectively. It was observed that the tocopherol composition changed during the ripening period in all pumpkin seed species (p < 0.05). In general, the amount of sterols decreased during the ripening period for all cultivars in 2014 and 2015. In order from the highest to the least, β-sitosterol, 5,24-stigmastadienol, campesterol, Δ-5 avenasterol, and stigmasterol were determined as phytosterols in pumpkin seed oils. Generally, β-sitosterol ratios in all varieties were high in the 1st harvest period, decreased slightly in the 2nd harvest period, increased again until the 3rd harvest period and reached the values in the 1st harvest period in both 2014 and 2015.

Pea proteins have garnered attention as a viable alternative to animal proteins, offering health, and sustainability benefits. However, their functional limitations, such as poor solubility, hinder their application in plant-based food products. This review details the specific physical, chemical, and biological methods employed to enhance pea protein functionality. Chemical methods have been the most effective, particularly in improving solubility, emulsification, and foaming properties, which are essential for food applications like dairy alternatives and meat analogues. Biological methods significantly enhance water and oil retention, contributing to better food texture. Physical methods, including ultrasound and heat treatment, also show promise but require careful application to avoid protein denaturation. While chemical methods are efficacious, they raise concerns about cost-effectiveness and environmental impact. The review identifies combined treatment approaches as a fertile area for future research, suggesting that a multi-faceted strategy may provide comprehensive improvements to pea protein functionality.

The aim of this study was to develop a jaggery based sesame seed spread. A central composite rotatable design (CCRD) was employed with various parameters: roasting temperatures (Y1: 110–170°C), roasting time period (Y2:10–30 min), Hydrogenated vegetable oil (Y3: 3%–7%), and jaggery level (Y4: 4%–20%) to optimize its process. The evaluation of the sesame spread involved analyzing its texture attributes (adhesiveness, cohesiveness, hardness, and viscosity) and its sensory characteristics (taste, color and appearance, spreadability, aroma, and overall acceptability). The results revealed that the roasting temperatures exerted the highest influence among the tested variables, followed by the roasting time period, jaggery content, and hydrogenated vegetable oil. Optimum sesame spread quality attributes were obtained with roasting temperatures (147°C), roasting time period (27.30 min.), hydrogenated vegetable oil (6.20%), and jaggery content (9.50%). The successful incorporation of jaggery for producing a high-quality sesame spread resulted in a noteworthy improvement in the quality profile of the sesame spread.