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Exploring the interfacial behavior and foam characteristics of various soy protein aggregates: Insights of morphology and conformational flexibility

IF 11 1区农林科学 Q1 CHEMISTRY, APPLIED

Food Hydrocolloids

Pub Date : 2025-03-22 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2025.111362

Ruihan Su , Xueqing Zhang , Jia Cao , Tianhe Xu , Shi Liu , Huriga Zhang , Di Wu , Zhe Wang , Xiaohong Tong , Huan Wang , Lianzhou Jiang

This study investigates the morphology differences and structural flexibility of different soy protein aggregates, and examines their disparities in interfacial and foam characteristics at across pH levels. The results indicated substantial variations in the morphology of the aggregates, resulting in a notable alteration in their flexibility. The soy protein fibrils (SPF) demonstrated superior molecular flexibility relative to the other aggregates, demonstrating maximum flexibility (A_{280 nm} = 0.35) at pH 9. Soy protein fractal aggregates (SPA) exhibited a rigid structure at all pH levels because of the elevated presence of disulfide bonds, α-helixs, and β-sheets. The reduced particle size and elevated presence of irregular convolutions resulted in significantly greater molecular flexibility of the soy protein nanoparticles (SPN) in comparison to SPI. SPN exhibited the second highest flexibility following SPF, was distinguished by tiny particle size and homogenous dispersion, and demonstrated optimal flexibility at pH 9. Furthermore, SPF-9 displayed the lowest interfacial tension (39.29 mN/m), the best solubility (97.54 %), and the foaming ability (180.00 %). And SPN-9 demonstrated the best foam stability. It was ascertained that the interfacial properties and foaming ability of aggregates were positively correlated with their molecular flexibility and that alterations in the morphology and structure of aggregates could impact the flexibility of proteins and thereby enhance the interfacial functional properties. The outcomes of this study establish a theoretical foundation for the application of soy protein in foam-based meals.

本研究调查了不同大豆蛋白聚合体的形态差异和结构灵活性，并研究了它们在不同 pH 值下的界面和泡沫特性差异。研究结果表明，聚合体的形态存在很大差异，导致其柔韧性发生显著变化。大豆蛋白纤维（SPF）的分子柔韧性优于其他聚合体，在 pH 值为 9 时表现出最大柔韧性（A280 nm = 0.35）。大豆蛋白分形聚合体（SPA）由于二硫键、α-螺旋和 β-片的含量增加，在所有 pH 值下都表现出刚性结构。与 SPI 相比，大豆蛋白纳米粒子（SPN）的粒径减小，不规则卷曲增加，因此分子柔韧性明显提高。此外，SPF-9 显示出最低的界面张力（39.29 mN/m）、最佳的溶解度（97.54 %）和发泡能力（180.00 %）。SPN-9 的泡沫稳定性最好。研究结果表明，聚合体的界面特性和发泡能力与其分子柔韧性呈正相关，聚合体形态和结构的改变会影响蛋白质的柔韧性，从而提高界面功能特性。这项研究成果为大豆蛋白在泡沫膳食中的应用奠定了理论基础。

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Seaweeds biorefinery into pigments and carrageenans: Testing a sequential extractions approach

IF 11 1区农林科学 Q1 CHEMISTRY, APPLIED

Food Hydrocolloids

Pub Date : 2025-03-22 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2025.111374

Gabriela Gonçalves , Izabel Cristina Freitas Moraes , Bruno Faria , Loic Hilliou

This study aims to test a sequential extraction (SE) method for red seaweeds (Chondrus crispus, Mastocarpus stellatus, Gigartina pistillata). The tested SE is a preliminary screening step towards the extrusion-based biorefinery (E2B2) of carrageenophytes into various natural products, a concept that still needs to be established. Phycobiliproteins, chlorophyll-a, carotenoids, and hybrid-carrageenans (HK) were isolated with the following sequence: cold-water extraction (CWE), ethanolic extraction (EE), hot water extraction (HWE), and hot alkaline extraction (HAE). HK chemical structures and gelling properties were systematically compared with those of carrageenans isolated from direct extractions (controls). Such comparison, which is critically missing in earlier SE studies, allows to assess the impact of prior extraction sequences on such HK properties. SE effectively separated algal components, facilitating the recovery of HK, particularly with M. stellatus and G. pistillata, with superior gel elasticity and viscosity compared to the controls. HWE yielded less sulphated HK with higher molecular masses and enhanced gelling properties. HAE extracts exhibited lower molecular masses and reduced gelation potential due to the prior HWE sequence. Prolonged extraction generally improved molecular masses and gels elasticity, although a distinct trend was found with C. crispus. The results from this preliminary screening suggest that M. stellatus is not a good candidate for testing in E2B2.

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Food-grade 3D-Printable porous scaffolds with advanced stem cell microenvironments enabled by bilayer emulgel

IF 11 1区农林科学 Q1 CHEMISTRY, APPLIED

Food Hydrocolloids

Pub Date : 2025-03-21 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2025.111373

Yuxing Gao , Hongwei Zheng , Qing Kong , Xianchao Feng , Zhaojie Li , Changhu Xue

Porous scaffolds represent promising materials for applications in tissue engineering and cell-cultured meat production. Nevertheless, existing efforts have struggled to achieve a satisfactory balance between edibility, scaffold stiffness, and the behavior of stem cells cultured on these scaffolds. In this study, we introduce bilayer emulgel as a mean of creating 3D-printable porous scaffolds using bio-based materials derived from nature, specifically pea protein and chitin. By incorporating the spray of CaCl₂ solution during the 3D printing process, we achieve exceptional fidelity in the precursor architecture of the scaffolds. The resulting scaffolds, with adjustable pore structures, effectively support the cellular behaviors such as adhesion, proliferation, and differentiation of stem cells. Interestingly, apart from the advancement of emulsifying capability, the addition of chitin nanocrystals can significantly enhance the physical properties and biological performance of the scaffolds based on 11S amyloid fibrils. These 3D-printed scaffolds, serving as ideal materials, offer advanced microenvironments for stem cells, thereby advancing the fields of tissue engineering and cell-cultured meat production.

多孔支架是应用于组织工程和细胞培养肉类生产的前景广阔的材料。然而，现有的研究一直在努力实现可食性、支架硬度和在这些支架上培养的干细胞行为之间令人满意的平衡。在本研究中，我们引入了双层凝胶，利用从大自然中提取的生物基材料（特别是豌豆蛋白和甲壳素）来创建可三维打印的多孔支架。通过在三维打印过程中喷洒 CaCl2 溶液，我们实现了支架前体结构的卓越保真度。由此产生的支架具有可调节的孔隙结构，能有效支持干细胞的粘附、增殖和分化等细胞行为。有趣的是，除了提高乳化能力外，添加甲壳素纳米晶体还能显著提高基于11S淀粉样纤维的支架的物理性质和生物学性能。这些三维打印支架作为理想的材料，为干细胞提供了先进的微环境，从而推动了组织工程和细胞培养肉类生产领域的发展。

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Tailored zein-polysaccharide nanoparticles for anthocyanin encapsulation: Insights into preparation and characterization

IF 11 1区农林科学 Q1 CHEMISTRY, APPLIED

Food Hydrocolloids

Pub Date : 2025-03-21 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2025.111365

Wen Tao , Isabel M.P.L.V.O. Ferreira , Jingren He , Victor de Freitas , Nuno Mateus , Hélder Oliveira , Ana Fernandes

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.

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Heat-induced dissociation and association of proteins in hempseed protein bodies

IF 11 1区农林科学 Q1 CHEMISTRY, APPLIED

Food Hydrocolloids

Pub Date : 2025-03-21 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2025.111372

Duc Toan Do, Aiqian Ye, Harjinder Singh, Alejandra Acevedo-Fani

Protein bodies (PBs) are naturally occurring storage organelles in seeds. In hempseeds, the major storage proteins, including edestin (11S globulin) and albumin, are primarily located in the crystalloids and proteinaceous matrices of hemp protein bodies (HPBs), respectively. The retention of native PB structures in flours and dry-fractionated protein ingredients has important implications for protein functionality and digestibility, especially when heat treatment is applied during processing. While the thermal behaviour of hempseed proteins has been studied in protein isolate systems, to the best of our knowledge, it has not yet been explored in HPB systems. In this study, we isolated native HPBs using an enzymatic method. Aqueous suspensions of HPBs (4 % protein, w/w) were heated at selected temperatures (60–100 °C) and pH 7 for 20 min, followed by hydrolysis with trypsin at pH 7 and 37 °C for 120 min. The thermal aggregation of proteins in HPBs was characterised using confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) and sodium dodecyl sulphate polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE). The hydrolysis of HPBs by trypsin was monitored over 120 min by measuring the degree of protein hydrolysis (DH) and analysing SDS-PAGE. Aggregation of edestin in HPBs, primarily driven by disulfide bond formation, occurred upon heating, most noticeably at temperatures above 80 °C. Heating increased DH and altered protein degradation patterns of both acidic and basic subunits of edestin. This may be related to conformational changes in the HPB structure resulting from heat-induced dissociation-association of multiple HPB protein fractions, including 11S edestin, 7S globulin, and 2S albumin. These findings contribute to our understanding of the structure-hydrolysis relationships of HPBs, potentially leading to their use as a new plant-based material for food applications.

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Conjugation of flaxseed protein and plant polysaccharides: Process optimization, structural characterization and technical-function evaluation

IF 11 1区农林科学 Q1 CHEMISTRY, APPLIED

Food Hydrocolloids

Pub Date : 2025-03-20 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2025.111371

Ziqin Ye , Shengrui Gan , Jinying Wang, Furong Yang, Guoxin Dong

In this study, the covalent conjugation conditions of flaxseed protein isolate (FPI) with flaxseed gum (FG), oat β-glucan (BG), and soybean polysaccharide (SP) were optimized separately using the ultrasound-assisted (U) method. The effects of the conjugation on the structure, function, and antioxidant properties of FPI were explored based on the optimal conditions. The results showed that the infrared absorption peaks of FPI in each sample changed and shifted in amide I and II bands after conjugation, indicating the progression of the Maillard reaction. Fluorescence intensity decreased and red-shifted emission peaks (10–15 nm), suggesting increased protein unfolding and improved hydrophilic interactions. Moreover, conjugation decreased the intensity of the UV absorption peaks, with the maximum absorption shifting to shorter wavelengths. Further validated the structural modifications associated with the Maillard reaction. Ultrasound-assisted conjugation also improved the functional properties in all samples, especially FPI-FG-U showed the best foaming capacity (improved to 80.39 %) and emulsification activity and stability (increased to 64.95 m²/g and 51.80 %), confirmed the correlation between structural changes and functional improvements. ABTS⁺ and DPPH radical scavenging experiments showed that the antioxidant capacity of FPI was enhanced by covalent conjugation. This study shows that the functional performance of FPI can be extended by covalently linking a combination of sonication, thus broadening their potential uses in the food sector and beyond.

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Improving rheology and 3D printability of pea, fava and mung bean proteins with raw and fermented millet flour

IF 11 1区农林科学 Q1 CHEMISTRY, APPLIED

Food Hydrocolloids

Pub Date : 2025-03-20 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2025.111369

Saphal Ghimire , Muhammad Umar , Chaiwut Gamonpilas , Anil Kumar Anal

This study aims to enhance the rheological, 3D printing, textural, and nutritional properties of meat analogs by adding the raw and fermented finger millet (RFM and FFM) flour in pea, fava, and mung bean protein isolates (PPI, FPI, and MPI). The gel strength of all samples increased significantly by increasing the protein concentration. The tanδ values for all samples were below 1 (0.16–0.26) indicating elastic and solid-like behavior (G’ > G″). Frequency index increased for FPI (0.09–0.12), PPI (0.10–0.12), and MPI (from 0.10 to 0.13 for) based samples containing both RFM and FFM. The yield stress increased for FPR (111.34–128.47 Pa), FPF (122.73–132.1 Pa), PPR (93.37–166.39 Pa), PPF (126.31–180.4 Pa), MPR (46.17–162.93 Pa), MPF (86.12–189.28 Pa). The optimal formulation in terms of printing, smoothness, texture, and post-processing design retention for all protein-based inks was at finger millet flour to protein ratio of 1:4. However, the MPI-based samples exhibited superior characteristics of elasticity, shear thinning behavior, printing performance, frying stability, and texture. The structural analysis confirmed the higher interactions between FFM flour and proteins, enhancing rheological and textural properties. The protein digestibility values of the analogs ranged from 81.8 % to 91.2 %, with MPI samples exhibiting the highest protein digestibility. This research highlights the potential of utilizing lesser-known cereals to create edible and nutritious analogs through 3D printing.

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Improving the physicochemical properties of microbial transglutaminase-induced fish gelatin gels by incorporating sanxan as a novel way

IF 11 1区农林科学 Q1 CHEMISTRY, APPLIED

Food Hydrocolloids

Pub Date : 2025-03-20 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2025.111370

Kangning Wang, Yiyang Jia, Xin Meng, Jiayi Hou, Fuping Lu, Yihan Liu

Fish gelatin (FG) is recognized as a promising alternative to mammalian gelatin sources. However, some undesirable physicochemical properties of FG such as weak texture, poor rheology, and poor thermostability limit its application. This study explored the effect of sanxan (SX) on the FG gelling behavior under conditions induced by microbial transglutaminase (MTGase). It was observed that the water-holding capacity, gel strength, and viscoelastic characteristics of FG gel were enhanced by adding SX. Meanwhile, thermogravimetric analysis exhibited that the thermostability of FG was also improved. Zeta potential measurements suggested the presence of electrostatic interactions between SX and FG. FTIR spectral analysis revealed that the added SX significantly affected the secondary structure of FG and verified the presence of both hydrogen bond and electrostatic interactions between FG and SX. The added SX reduced the α-helix content and increased the β-sheet content, leading to orderly aggregation and protein unfolding. This resulted in the formation of a dense and uniform FG-SX composite gel network. Additionally, intrinsic fluorescence, surface hydrophobicity, and protein solubility analyses revealed that hydrophobic interactions are crucial in the forming the FG-SX composite gel. These findings offer new insights into the potential of SX as a natural and innovative gel modifier to enhance the functionality of enzyme-induced protein gel-based foods.

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Ultrasound-assisted phosphorylation on the functional and structural properties of fish gelatin

IF 11 1区农林科学 Q1 CHEMISTRY, APPLIED

Food Hydrocolloids

Pub Date : 2025-03-20 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2025.111364

Qingfang Ying , Bin Hu , Yijia Li , Liangying Xu , Wenge Yang , Shengnan Zhan , Changrong Ou , Tao Huang

This study investigates the variations in ultrasound power and temperature of ultrasound-assisted phosphorylation (UAP) on the functional and structural properties of fish gelatin (FG). The results indicate that UAP significantly enhances the gel strength, antioxidant activity, and emulsifying properties of FG. FTIR analysis reveals structural changes, indicating that increased degrees of phosphorylation are associated with characteristic vibrational bands. Mass spectrometry identified phosphorylation sites in fish gelatin, primarily serine (Ser) and threonine (Thr), while molecular docking further revealed the major binding sites of these sites to sodium pyrophosphate. The study establishes that controlled ultrasound treatment, when combined with phosphorylation effectively improves FG properties, making it suitable for applications in the food and pharmaceutical industries.

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Novel imine dynamic response films with grafting phenylalanine onto oxidized starch/pectin matrixes and regulated physiological metabolism of cherry tomatoes

IF 11 1区农林科学 Q1 CHEMISTRY, APPLIED

Food Hydrocolloids

Pub Date : 2025-03-20 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2025.111353

Shuo Mao, Jiaying Zhang, Yingjie Xu, Qiao Wu, Tiehua Zhang, Chengwen Lu

Dynamic response films with efficient, accurate and biodegradable properties greatly contribute to food packaging materials. In this study, phenylalanine was innovatively reversibly grafted onto oxidized starch via imine bonding and blended with Ca²⁺ and pectin to prepare novel imine dynamic responsive composite films (PO-PE/Ca). The results indicated that the cross-linking and dense structure formed by electrostatic interaction in PO-PE/Ca, and showed excellent thermal stability. The composite films displayed excellent mechanical property (elasticity modulus over 2100 MPa), and the water vapor permeability was 26.4 % lower than that of individual starch films. Additionally, the introduction of benzene rings and imine bonds significantly improved the ultraviolet shielding properties and transparency of the films. The internal imine bonds of PO-PE/Ca could be stimulated by acidic gases of fruit respiration, and constantly released phenylalanine to regulate fruit metabolism. The films effectively maintained fruit quality and significantly promoted phenol content (9.5 mg/100g) of fruits, showing resistance to Botrytis cinerea of cherry tomatoes during 10 d storage. This study provided a novel strategy for the development of dynamic controlled release packaging materials in food preservation.

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